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Free Playgroups

Our parent/child playgroups are designed for children ages birth to five years and are generously underwritten through the Department of Early Education and Care, Nantucket Golf Club, Nantucket Cultural District, and the Town of Nantucket.

Continuing Education

Adult learners can earn certificates and participate in enrichment opportunities year-round through a series of online courses and in-person classes.

Driver’s Education

The Nantucket Community School operates the only driving program on the island.  We provide a Junior Operator License (JOL) course for students, as well as individual driving hours for teens and adults.

Community Pool

The Nantucket Community Pool offers programming for all ages and abilities.  Memberships are available for individuals and families.

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Happy Retirement, Susan!❤️
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After more than 14 wonderful years with the Nantucket Community School, we are celebrating the retirement of our beloved Susan!
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Throughout her time with NCS, Susan has welcomed countless children and families into our playgroups, creating a warm, nurturing environment where friendships were formed, memories were made, and little ones grew and learned together.
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Her kindness, enthusiasm, and dedication to Nantucket’s youngest learners have made a lasting impact on our community, and we are so grateful for the many years she has shared with us.
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While we will certainly miss seeing Susan (and her four-legged companion, Gwen!) at our playgroups, we know this isn’t goodbye. Susan and Gwen will continue their work with NiSHA through humane education and pet therapy visits, and we hope they’ll stop by the Community School for a story or two!📚🐾
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Please join us in thanking Susan for 14 incredible years and wishing her all the best in this exciting new chapter. We will miss you, Susan!

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Happy Retirement, Susan!❤️ • After more than 14 wonderful years with the Nantucket Community School, we are celebrating the retirement of our beloved Susan! • Throughout her time with NCS, Susan has welcomed countless children and families into our playgroups, creating a warm, nurturing environment where friendships were formed, memories were made, and little ones grew and learned together. • Her kindness, enthusiasm, and dedication to Nantucket’s youngest learners have made a lasting impact on our community, and we are so grateful for the many years she has shared with us. • While we will certainly miss seeing Susan (and her four-legged companion, Gwen!) at our playgroups, we know this isn’t goodbye. Susan and Gwen will continue their work with NiSHA through humane education and pet therapy visits, and we hope they’ll stop by the Community School for a story or two!📚🐾 • Please join us in thanking Susan for 14 incredible years and wishing her all the best in this exciting new chapter. We will miss you, Susan!

📣🚲 READY, SET, RIDE! 🚲📣
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Our cheerleaders are getting pumped for the 2026 Bike-A-Thon! 🎉 Join the Friends of Nantucket Public Schools on Sunday, October 25 for an afternoon of biking, fun, and friendly competition-all for a great cause!
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All proceeds benefit Nantucket Community School’s early childhood programming!👏
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Grab your helmet, decorate your bike, and come join the fun! We can’t wait to see you there! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

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📣🚲 READY, SET, RIDE! 🚲📣 • Our cheerleaders are getting pumped for the 2026 Bike-A-Thon! 🎉 Join the Friends of Nantucket Public Schools on Sunday, October 25 for an afternoon of biking, fun, and friendly competition-all for a great cause! • All proceeds benefit Nantucket Community School’s early childhood programming!👏 • Grab your helmet, decorate your bike, and come join the fun! We can’t wait to see you there! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Our 5 and 6-year-old ACKventure campers had an unforgettable morning exploring the Windswept Bog with the Nantucket Conservation Foundation!
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Guided by Lindsey Balman, NCF Environmental Educator, Woody Newell, NCF Trustee, and Sierra Gilman, Seasonal Education and Marketing Assistant, campers learned how to identify birds by their colors and unique features, practiced listening for bird calls, searched for birds along the trails, and even got to observe them through binoculars.
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The Windswept Bog and Stump Pond encompass 231 acres of restored wetlands, hardwood forests, shrub swamps, and freshwater ponds, creating habitat for an incredible variety of plants and wildlife. It was the perfect outdoor classroom for our young explorers!
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Thank you to the Nantucket Conservation Foundation for sharing your knowledge and helping our campers discover the incredible wildlife and natural beauty right here on Nantucket. Experiences like these inspire curiosity, appreciation, and a lifelong connection to the outdoors.

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Our 5 and 6-year-old ACKventure campers had an unforgettable morning exploring the Windswept Bog with the Nantucket Conservation Foundation! • Guided by Lindsey Balman, NCF Environmental Educator, Woody Newell, NCF Trustee, and Sierra Gilman, Seasonal Education and Marketing Assistant, campers learned how to identify birds by their colors and unique features, practiced listening for bird calls, searched for birds along the trails, and even got to observe them through binoculars. • The Windswept Bog and Stump Pond encompass 231 acres of restored wetlands, hardwood forests, shrub swamps, and freshwater ponds, creating habitat for an incredible variety of plants and wildlife. It was the perfect outdoor classroom for our young explorers! • Thank you to the Nantucket Conservation Foundation for sharing your knowledge and helping our campers discover the incredible wildlife and natural beauty right here on Nantucket. Experiences like these inspire curiosity, appreciation, and a lifelong connection to the outdoors.

What a wonderful way to close out another dance season!
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Today, our dancers took the stage at the Nantucket Intermediate School gymnasium for the Nantucket Community School’s annual end-of-season performance, and we couldn’t be prouder.
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Congratulations to all of our students in Pre-Beginner Irish Step, Beginner Irish Step, A Class for Lads, Intermediate Youth Tap, and Adult Intermediate Tap. Your hard work and dedication truly shined today!
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Thank you to everyone who came out to support our dancers and celebrate their achievements. And a special thank you to our incredible dance teachers and apprentices. None of this would be possible without your time, talent, and support!
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We love celebrating our students and are so proud of all they’ve accomplished this year ✨🍀👞

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What a wonderful way to close out another dance season! • Today, our dancers took the stage at the Nantucket Intermediate School gymnasium for the Nantucket Community School’s annual end-of-season performance, and we couldn’t be prouder. • Congratulations to all of our students in Pre-Beginner Irish Step, Beginner Irish Step, A Class for Lads, Intermediate Youth Tap, and Adult Intermediate Tap. Your hard work and dedication truly shined today! • Thank you to everyone who came out to support our dancers and celebrate their achievements. And a special thank you to our incredible dance teachers and apprentices. None of this would be possible without your time, talent, and support! • We love celebrating our students and are so proud of all they’ve accomplished this year ✨🍀👞