Off to the Netherlands

Twelve students in the upper level art history course “16th-18th Century Dutch and Flemish Art” are headed for the Netherlands this week to experience an itinerary tailored to their curriculum. Known for creating intellectual field trips to off the beaten…

Modeling and Supporting Creativity: Our Alums Give Back

In recent weeks, the high school has reaped the rewards of sending talented graduates into the world. Alums Matt Buccelli ’06 and Jake Horsey ’07 returned to share their experiences and their creative talents with high schoolers. Matt, who attended…

Choosing to be Fretless

Days into the new school year, whatever nascent routine might have existed gave way to one of the many special events at our school. We would pause for a concert and music education workshop provided by the Mehmet Polat Trio.…

PDS Competes in Academic WorldQuest

Each year since 2007, a small group of dedicated high schoolers has devoted weeks and sometimes months to investigating world affairs through the lens of the World Affairs Council of America annual “Academic WorldQuest Study Guide.”  As they prepare for…