History and Mission

MWJDS was founded in 2001 by a group of families seeking to create an excellent private school where intensive general and Judaic studies would be offered in a warm, pluralistic environment, reflecting the diversity of Metrowest.  MWJDS opened in 2003 at the former Juniper Hill elementary school in Framingham. The school received a prestigious challenge grant by the Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education (PEJE), an organization devoted to founding excellent new day schools.  MWJDS is a member of The Network of Jewish Community Day Schools (RAVSAK) and is a beneficiary agency of the Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP).

MWJDS welcomes families from diverse backgrounds and Jewish traditions. We now educate children in grades K-6 and are adding a grade annually to reach Kindergarten Aleph through grade 8. To create a community where all families and children can feel safe and comfortable, the school is kosher and nut-free, The MWJDS school calendar follows traditional Jewish and secular holiday observances and is aligned with the Framingham Public School calendar.

Children and their families are exposed to the wonderful texts and cultural components of Jewish traditions. We strive for literacy in both Western and Jewish culture. Our unique Hebrew immersion program is an important component of our curriculum. Our general studies curriculum exceeds the Massachusetts Frameworks.  We have a strong emphasis on science, literacy and math as well as the creative arts. To maintain high academic standards, our teachers are continually participating in professional development opportunties.  Learning opportunities and community programs for pre-schoolers through adults are offered throughout the school year.