Rooted in Purpose: MLS Expanding

We are excited to share that this fall, Martin Luther School will transition to its new home at 5200 Butler Pike, where it will operate as Martin Luther School – Whitemarsh. Our legacy campus will open its doors as something new: Martin Luther School – Plymouth, a school that is intentionally designed and dedicated to students with autism in kindergarten through fifth grade.

We believe every child is bright, curious, and full of potential. Our new, comprehensive educational program builds upon each child’s individual strengths and interests to nurture their growth. Grounded in a developmental, relationship-based framework, we will walk alongside students on their personal journeys and foster learning through meaningful engagement, purposeful exploration, and joyful discovery. Our teachers and developmental specialists will meet students where they are to create a setting where they feel both challenged and understood. Martin Luther School – Plymouth will be a place that empowers students’ resilience and independence, and they develop skills and confidence to navigate life and flourish.  

 What the New Program Will Offer 

 Martin Luther School – Plymouth will bring together three interconnected pillars:

• Engaging, individualized instruction — academic programming designed to meet each student where they are and help them reach their full potential
• Language and communication development — targeted supports that build both functional and expressive communication skills
• Social-emotional learning — a school culture grounded in connection, safety, and belonging 

This approach reflects the heart of the MLS mission: to Engage the Heart, Instruct the Mind, and Empower the Will. 

Every student deserves to be challenged and understood. This program is how we make that promise real. 

Stay tuned for more information as our planning continues. In the meantime, if you would like to refer a student for Admission, please email Jessica Dalton, Admissions Coordinator, at [email protected]. If you would like to learn more about Martin Luther School – Plymouth, please contact Siobhan, Assistant Head of School for Pupil Services at [email protected].