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By Aléwa Cooper
Head of School

One of our primary goals is to provide your children with the highest quality education, one that challenges them to think critically, problem-solve, and grow as lifelong learners. In every class, we’re focusing on building strong foundations in all subject areas while also encouraging creativity, collaboration, and independent thinking.

By Barrington Fulton, Jr.
Head of Middle School

As school professionals, we recognize the mental health challenges that today’s students face, which are detailed so insightfully in Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation.

By Esther Schonberger ’25
Ninth Grade Class President

Last week, I spoke to the whole school about academics and your approach to learning. Now I’m going to write about something arguably even more important than academics: our friendships and relationships with each other. 

By Barrington Fulton, Jr
Head of Middle School 

It’s about making an effort to understand someone’s experiences and emotions, even if you’ve never lived their life. It’s about creating a school community where we don’t just tolerate differences, we seek to understand them, respect them, and learn from each other.

By Esther Schonberger ’25
Ninth Grade Class President

As ninth graders, we have a tradition at the opening assembly of introducing an important topic that is meant to set the tone for the year. This year, our topic is the importance of seeing both sides of a story and reaching out to see other perspectives.

By Aléwa Cooper
Head of School

The longer days of the summer months grant me the chance to sit outside, step back, unwind, and explore new ideas and experiences. For me, this summer has been one of reconnection and discovery in unforeseen ways.