Students are engaged in a wide variety of visual arts this semester, including painting, frame loom weaving, and ceramics, under the direction of talented painters, fiber artists and ceramicists. As well, our music students practice with instructors who are talented local and nationally known musicians […]
Read More »On Monday the Co-ed JV soccer team tied Four Rivers Charter Public School 2-2 in an exciting final game of the season. Trailing 2-0 in the first half, the Aardvarks scored the last two goals of the game on shots by Atticus R and Charlie P. Anders G-B made seven saves in goal and both Sam […]
Read More »On Wednesday, the Girls Varsity Soccer team lost 2-1 to Stoneleigh Burnham, but the girls really brought their energy to the field. Chessie, who usually plays as a great defender, scored the team’s lone goal and had many great shots on net. Calla, who usually plays as a great striker, kept our defense strong and […]
Read More »Friday, October 26 has been a busy day at The Academy. In addition to pumpkin carving, the Cupcake Challenge (more to come), and getting ready for the Halloween dance (more on that later, too), faculty and students worked hard to plan and then prepare today’s delicious Harvest Lunch, which was enjoyed in a darkened Common […]
Read More »Students in Matt Cavanaugh’s Digital Photography class used a beautiful fall day to capture images on campus. Matt photographed them, and they photographed the foliage.
Read More »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 […]
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »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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