Congratulations to all of our student artists whose work (in an impressive variety of media) was displayed at the 9th Annual MASS MoCA Teen Invitational this past weekend. Ethan, Rhiannon, Juliet, Claire, Ella, Avery, Chessie, Katie, Haven, Harper, and Linnea were among the students from participating area schools to be recognized as Gold Award recipients! […]

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Physics students examined action scenes in films, and explained the science behind those amazing feats.

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Sophomores, in teams, presented research and findings to persuade exhibition-goers that their country or empire should not bear causal responsibility for World War I. Students represented the British Empire, France, Germany, Russia, and the Ottoman Empire.

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Climate Connections students presented their findings of the effects of ocean acidification.

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On April 24-25, we will be engaged in a community-wide anti-racism training. Staff, parents, and students will work in different formations with two facilitators – Anika Nailah (local author, writing coach, cultural liberationist, and spoken word artist) and Jenna Chandler-Ward (of the organization Teaching While White, with offices in both Massachusetts and Oregon). Nailah will work with community […]

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The Environmental Science class visited Wheelview Farm last week to meet the cows and learn more about sustainability and local grass-based farming methods.

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Please join The Academy this Friday, April 26 (7:00 – 9:30 PM) to support and celebrate our students with art on display at the 9th Annual Teen Invitational at Mass MoCA in North Adams. We look forward to seeing you there! The reception will feature refreshments, an awards ceremony, and live music by a local […]

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Spanish II students have been learning a lot about Chile and Chilean culture recently. They’ve been celebrating Poetry Month (April) by reciting poems from memory. Most presented work by the Chilean Nobel laureate, Pablo Neruda. In addition, Moi Wurgaft P22 came to speak to them about the beauty of Chile and his family’s experience during […]

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Students have been working all semester to learn the Ukranian tradition of pysanky. Here are some of their projects, at or nearing completion.

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Calla J works on her project in our Comics and Cartooning Studio Block, taught by Jesse Duquette.

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