The Wheeler School is an independent nursery–grade 12 school located in Providence, Rhode Island with an auxiliary campus (the “Farm”) in Seekonk, Massachusetts.
The school is faced with the challenge of how to safely open in the fall without compromising its unique academic program and learning environment. Further complicating matters, Wheeler had just completed a new master plan for its facilities and recently overhauled its academic schedule. The COVID-19 pandemic raises questions about how the school can work toward its long-term vision and operate on its new schedule, while also meeting new public health requirements.