Just as summer vacation is about to begin, our secure custom Web domain and consolidated database, mypds.org, is now online and being used by both the admissions and development offices. This represents four months of data export from our current,…
Hang the balloons and throw the confetti – the PDS community has met (and surpassed!) its 2014-2015 Annual Fund goal of $80,000. We are now at $91,880.05…and counting! Thank you to everyone who has contributed.
This is a major reason…
Memorial Day weekend is behind us and the daily temperature reminds us that summer is fast approaching. As we wrap up our time together, I’d like to take the opportunity to reflect on our experiences and to look forward to…
Andrea Tufts comes to PDS with experience as an art and writing teacher in public schools, as well as in communications writing and graphic design at private college preparatory schools, including Hotchkiss and the Salisbury School. In addition to her…
As you may already know, in October 2015, the PSAT is changing. And, in March 2016, the SAT is changing. Khan Academy has teamed up with the College Board to create personalized PSAT and SAT practice. Students can prepare for…
High school students are looking forward to a few fun annual events that mark the end of the year. On Tuesday, June 2, we will view a highly touted drumming program brought to us by Ashinaga Foundation. Thanks to Christoper…
Although the end of the year is approaching, PDS students continue to support the community through a variety of drives.
Students recently raised $500 through bake sales and smoothie sales to aid relief efforts in Nepal.
Students in the Caring…
During National Poetry month, the Academy of American Poets sponsored a program for students to write a letter to a poet, called Dear Poet. Our middle school students participated, using advisory and English class time to write their letters.
One…
PDS 7th and 8th graders engage in a mock trial of Lord of the Flies and arrive at a verdict.
By guest blogger, Andrea Tufts, Advancement Communications Coordinator
The 7th and 8th grade English classes enter the courtroom after being…
Tech director Davis Held sent us all a great directory of free online resources for making stuff.
So how could I resist? Danger! Education down the Drain is my first effort.
Turn up your volume and watch this brief video.…
