For our students in sixth through eighth grades, the Middle School experience imbues a love for Israel and Judaism and a passion for learning.
Our goals are to prepare students for the challenges of High School – academically, socially, and emotionally; to develop core skills in analysis, problem solving, and creative reasoning across subject areas; and to help students become knowledgeable Jewish adults, living fulfilling lives as caring and contributing members of society.
Meet Our Principal
In our Middle School, students are intellectually challenged and supported as they journey through early adolescence, achieving independence and self-confidence along the way. We emphasize reading and writing analytically, critical thinking, making informed civic decisions, and persuasively presenting and supporting opinions. We look for our students to learn to balance academic and social demands by developing and enhancing their organizational and time management skills.
With the knowledge and skills provided by our Middle School, our students are ready to meet the demanding challenges of High School and beyond. Our days are infused with Jewish thought and practice. As a community, faculty and students together embrace and celebrate our American and Jewish heritages.
B'shalom,
Amy Holtzer
Middle School Principal
These words by Rabbi Yishmael, which reflect the essence of our mission, are found in Pirkei Avot. They advise us to lead lives filled with learning, teaching, preservation of our heritage, and social action.


Hartsdale, NY 10530
914.948.8333
AboutWe are a school with passionate educators dedicated to bringing academic excellence and a love of Jewish knowledge and life to students from grades K to 12. |
AdmissionsWe invite you to discover the rich array of our academic program and learn about our warm, nurturing community. |
AcademicsWith our rigorous integrated curriculum, we offer a K-12 educational experience that rivals the top public and independent schools in the region. |
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Athletics
Regarded as one of the top athletic programs in the state, our high school and middle school teams participate in the New York State Public High School Athletics Association League. |
On Campus
SW provides our faculty, students and their families with the joy of shared experiences and a multitude of events and programming throughout the calendar year. |
GivingSupport our school that serves as the preserve of academic excellence and established home to Jewish traditions and ideals, and guarantees the values that shape the lives of our students and their families for generations to come. |
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