Classroom Close-Up: Geometry and Algebra I
Students in Ms. Overtree’s (temporarily combined) Geometry and Algebra I classes explore concentric circles this week, using a hands-on technique with pegboards.
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Sports Recap, Week of February 4
The Academy girls basketball team defeated the Eagle Hill JV team 35-21 on Tuesday afternoon behind Ruby C’s defense and 8 points, Cristy K’s rebounding and defense, Elaina G-B’s 6 points, Addie C’s rebounding, and four points each from Eliza B, Sylvie M, and Ruby R. On Wednesday, the girls put up a good […]
Read More »Academy Art on Display at GCTV
GCTV (Greenfield Community Television) is hosting an exhibit of documentary photography projects by Academy seniors through the end of March. Stop in at 339 Main Street in Greenfield, across from the public library, to see an impressive display of work!
Read More »Winter Fun at The Academy
Students cleared the snow, laced up their skates, and embraced the cold weather this week, making the most of the opportunity presented by a smooth frozen puddle on campus. Yet another example of the ingenuity, collaborative spirit, and pure joy that characterize our community!
Read More »Classroom Close Up: Introduction to Physical Sciences
Mr. Almeida’s 8th grade students demonstrate their understanding of motion by creating stop motion movies simulating a race between two objects, one at a constant velocity and the other accelerating, on a track.
Read More »Studio Block Close Ups
Students learn the fundamentals of the potter’s wheel in Ceramics with Eric Smith. Students experiment with wet felting to create 3D forms in Sculptural Feltmaking with Fafnir Adamites. Francesca R-C teaches Cob Oven baking as part of her senior independent […]
Read More »Sports Recap, Week of January 28
Congratulations to Reilly O (Varsity Boys) and Sam B (JV Boys) who braved the cold temperatures this week to finish 33rd and 4th in their respective ski races.
Read More »Student Artists Well Represented at ArtSpace’s 45th Annual Teen Show
The opening reception of the 45th Annual Teen Art Show at ArtSpace in Greenfield was well attended, and Academy student work was given prominence in terms of gallery space. Nick F, Tess M-R, Zoe P, Zeb F, Sophia C, Izzy B, and Ethan B all had works on display in a variety of mediums, evidencing […]
Read More »Studio Block Close Up: Ukrainian Pysanky
Ukrainian Pysanky are hand drawn creations on eggs using a wax resist method, similar to fabric batik. We’ll document the students’ progress with their projects going forward!
Read More »Studio Block Close Up: Architectural Design
Architectural Design Studio students build a wood and plaster model of an iconic solar residence.
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