Classroom Close-Up

In Spanish 5 class, Nacho D from Madrid, shares his native language abilities by listening for comprehension of students’ original sentences and by reading excerpts from a short story by J.L. Borges.

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Greetings at the Beginning of a New School Year

Salvete and welcome to another year at The Academy. This week our talented faculty, dedicated staff, and ambitious students all come together to begin the great projects of learning and living which constitute Academy life. I can’t describe to you what a joy it is to welcome your children into the school: while we enjoy […]

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Annual Bridge of Flowers Race

We’re so grateful to the runners and volunteers who helped support The Academy as a charity partner for the 2017 Bridge of Flowers Road Race.  Kudos and congratulations to all runners and walkers, and especially to our own Eli Catanzaro for taking 3rd place in the 3K run for his age group. Special thanks to […]

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Backpack Supplies – Big Thanks to our Community

The Community Service Council is pleased to announce that we have successfully filled 20 backpacks for students in need! These will be distributed in advance of the next school year through the Women’s Way of the United Way of Franklin County, and through a second agency that works to help meet the needs of new […]

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Sports Recap for Week of May 22

The Varsity Ultimate team defeated the Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School on Tuesday, while the Middle School Ultimate team had two tough losses this week to the Hilltown Cooperative Charter School and the Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School. The girls’ lacrosse tied Amherst Middle School with goals from Ella D and Celeste D.

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Spring Concert and Exhibition of Student Art, June 2

We look forward to enjoying the fruits of our students’ creativity at our annual Spring Concert and Exhibition of Student Art in Shelburne Falls. Two dimensional art is already on display at Mocha Mayas (47 Bridge Street) and will be hanging through July 2. There will be a pre-concert reception on June 2 (5 – […]

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