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The 9th graders dissected rats as part of their unit on vertebrate anatomy and physiology.
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News From The Academy at Charlemont
Academy participates in Supper for Six
The Community Service Council is organizing a school-wide effort to support the United Way of Franklin County’s “Supper for Six” program. This project gives a boost during the winter vacation week to families who rely on school meal programs for their children during other times of the year. By teams, students are asked to bring […]
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The Spanish IV and V classes participated in the Hispanic tradition of a “tamalada,” when family and friends gather at holiday time to make tamales (beef and vegetarian). They also enjoyed tasting the products of their labor. [Photo by Solly C]
Read More »Celebrating Polyglot!
The Academy’s annual Polyglot celebration was a festival of food, fun, friends (including some alumni!), and of course, multiple languages and cultures.
Read More »Aardvark Athletics: Week of December 4
Playing their first game of the season on Wednesday, a loss to an older Stoneleigh Burnham team, the girls’ basketball team showed signs of grit and strength as a whole. They were led by Eliza B with 6 points and 10 rebounds, and Ruby C with 4 points and 4 steals. The boys’ basketball team […]
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The students in the Sculptural Feltmaking class are busy creating handfuls of colorful objects. Geode balls, beads, ropes, hoops, and even fingers are coming to life in the studio so far this semester!
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9th Grade Humanities students study skirmish line battle formations in an attempt to reenact the Battle of Marathon on the field with frisbees.
Read More »The Gratitude Project
The Gratitude Project is an initiative of The Health and Wellness Council with the goal of promoting positivity. Participating students write at least one thing they’re grateful for on a sticky note every day so that rather than thinking of negative things they’ll focus on what they’re going to write, improving their attitude overall.
Read More »The Academy to offer a full middle school in 2018
The Academy at Charlemont has expanded its Middle School to include grade 6, beginning next fall. The Academy is known for its strong academic program, vibrant arts, and small, safe, nurturing environment. Head of School Brian Bloomfield has announced the school’s intention to “extend the opportunity to be a part of this learning community” to […]
Read More »Support the Hot Chocolate Run
This year The Academy is sponsoring the Hot Chocolate Run which benefits Safe Passage. In addition, a group of Academy parents and students have formed Team Aardvark and will race in Northampton’s Hot Chocolate Run on December 3rd. We are raising funds to benefit Safe Passage. Please support Safe Passage by donating to our team […]
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