Sports Recap, Week of October 15

On Monday, the JV co-ed soccer team traveled to Williamstown to play Pine Cobble School and won their fourth straight game, 8-0.  Anders G-B netted the first three goals of the game.  Other scorers included Atticus R (two goals and an assist), Anna P-C (assisted by Julien T C), Ruby C, and Gus G (assisted […]

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Classroom Close-Up: Climate Connections

Sixth and seventh grade students frequently use their double block of “C Squared” on Fridays to visit local sites connected to their studies in science, geography and English. Recently they traveled to the William Cullen Bryant Homestead in Cummington, and the Hawley Bog.    

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Fundraising for Hurricane Relief

The Community Service Council has been encouraging donations to support relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Florence.  In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, we have a renewed commitment to help. This change drive asks students to put their donations into their “team” jars. The drive will end next week.

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Classroom Close Up: 10th Grade Humanities

Our sophomores memorized and performed scenes from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar at Friday’s Morning Meeting, as part of their study of Elizabethan England. It was a treat for their friends, Romans, and countrymen (Aardvarks all)! The photo is from a rehearsal earlier in the week.

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Magic the Gathering Club

  Academy student interests often provide opportunities for leadership initiative. Here, devotees of Magic The Gathering play at lunchtime in a club organized by Chanina K. Experienced and new players are welcome at these weekly meetings.

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Sports Recap, Week of October 8th

The Cross-Country team had a great home meet on a warm Wednesday afternoon. The Academy girls fielded a full team for the first time in four years, and finished 3rd out of 6 teams! Zoe P had a strong race on her home course. Will D was out sprinted in the final 50 meters and […]

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Two Academy Traditions: Mountain Day and Signing the Honor Code

On Tuesday, October 9, we put aside our schoolwork to hike up Mount Greylock together. Undaunted by early morning clouds and full of anticipation for a warm (if foggy) mid-day break at the summit, we bussed over to the base. There, our seniors led us in stretching exercises and we were fueled by fresh doughnuts before we […]

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Sports Recap, Week of October 1

Cross-country runners had a great meet at Four Rivers on Wednesday. Avery M (4th), Paloma H-S (6th), and Katie T (28th) had a strong showing in field of 60 female runners. On the boys side, Will D (3rd) finished a mere 9 seconds behind the leader, while Eli C (32nd), David C (41st), Izzy S (56th), […]

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Hiking and Yoga “Stretch” Our Students

Our after school hiking group explores the many beautiful natural areas surrounding Charlemont. Each day and week brings new adventures. Meanwhile, yoga and fitness participants work hard each afternoon, too.    

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