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For Chinese teacher Wenyan Witkowsky, language is the key to cultural connections. Since joining The Foote School in 2014, she has built a robust 2–9 program that each year takes a fresh approach to teaching the Chinese language while opening doors for her students to become productive citizens of the world.

By Katie De Vries
Drama Chair

We had a wonderful first week with the company of students that is joyfully bringing the story of Matilda to life! The production team wanted to share with you some of the highlights of our first week together. 

By Sheila Lavey

Teaching is about the joy of watching students take risks, from the small to the Herculean.

By Daniel Fleschner ’94 

You may not feel it now, because you’re still so close to it. But in time, I guarantee: you’ll come to recognize that a piece of you will live here forever. Foote and New Haven will always be your home. Embrace that. Treasure it. And use it as a source of strength — knowing that wherever you go, anywhere in the world, you have a home.

Students contemplate justice outside of the Capitol and Supreme Court, sketch in the National Gallery of Art, and reflect on this memorable experience.

Journaling with Theodore Roosevelt, Smithsonian Museums, and a theater date that's Shear Madness.

The class explores the Spy Museum, The National Museum of African American History and Culture, Arlington National Cemetery, and more...

After a typical journey down I-95 Grade 8 students tour the Nation's Capital by bike.

One last day in Spain enjoying Picasso, food, and shopping before packing for home.

Climbing Montserrat and diving in the Mediterranean.