Foote Blog

By Barrington Fulton Jr.
Head of Middle School

Here, students don’t just prepare for the next step—they reflect on what kind of thinker they’re becoming and what kind of person they want to be. Our small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and commitment to nurturing voice and choice make all the difference.

By Ross Holzschuh
Fourth Grade Teacher

I've been reading all sorts of stories and novellas by Claire Keegan. The one I think is most worth recommending is Small Things Like These.

By Skye Lee
Middle School Humanities Teacher

I'm reading From These Roots by Tamara Lanier. The heart of this book asks the question: "Who owns the rights to the violence of the past?"

By Colin Maher
Middle School Spanish Teacher, Ninth Grade Advisor

I just read Playground by Richard Powers, author of Overstory. It's a magical realist story about a group of people and how they're connected to each other, and to the ocean. It was fascinating and beautiful.

By Allyx Schiavone ’85

Today we shine a well-deserved spotlight on one classmate who has somehow managed to do it all, and look good doing it. I’m talking, of course, about Charles Fife Stewart III. Or as we know him, Charlie.

By Sabine Teel and Eve Reilley

Today we woke up a little later to start our day with mixed emotions about returning home after such a fun and busy week in Washington D.C.