By Brian Reid, grade 2 teacher
The glorious spring weather has arrived and beckoned the second grade classes to visit the Hudson River once again. After a long hiatus has kept us indoors since late fall, our classes have been…
By Jonathan Heiles, high school and middle school science
Just about a year ago students in the Astronomy class gave presentations about planets in the solar system. Knowing that Lucy Lin ’15 was planning on studying astronomy in college, I…
Earlier this year, the PDSPA awarded the first grant in Honor of Josie Holford to Li Pipman Denault for her Campus Upcycling and Recycling Project. We were thrilled to support this innovative idea.
We are fortunate to have the funds…
The Chapman room has been buzzing with excitement these past two days for the Used Book Sale, an annual spring PDSPA event and fundraiser. Students, parents and teachers alike have been browsing through fiction and non-fiction to find the stories…
We’re less than $3,000.00 away from making our 2015-16 Annual Fund goal of $88,000. This is far closer than we have been in recent history at such an early date – all thanks to our generous community!
Let’s come together…
By Wayne Toepp, high school and middle school art teacher
The Exhibit G high school student art show opened on April 29, and will remain on view in the Kenyon lobby and student center throughout the month of May. While…
By Rachel Silverman, Grade 1 teacher
As part of our study of “backyard birds”, the first grade was fortunate to have Annie Mardiney, local wildlife rehabilitator, visit the classroom. Annie specializes in rehabilitating birds, with a focus on raptors. She…
Juniors and parents, read on! “Right-on” advice from a peer independent school counselor.
Lots of good reminders for parents and students in grades 9-11.
Ten Tips for a Successful College Search (Part 1, Tips 1-5)
Ten Tips for a Successful…
By Judy Purcell, Pre-K/K teacher
The children in the pre-k/k don’t mind getting a little dirty! In the beginning of April, the class weeded and prepared the soil in a garden bed in the courtyard in order to plant pea…
We have entered that luscious time of the school year when students are performing at a high level and apply all their skills and knowledge to culminating projects. On April 20, 2016, the Holford Learning Commons (HLC) was full of…
