Sophomore Exhibition
The sophomores opened our eyes to the sometimes hidden costs and impacts of the daily items we purchase and consume, from salt and sugar to technology and sneakers.
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Aardvark Athletics: Week of April 16
Varsity Ultimate lost a tough game to Dublin 9-5 on Wednesday. Izzy B and Tucker ZA had great games for the Aardvarks, contributing to several scores and making several big defensive blocks. The girls lacrosse team lost 15-4 to Bement on Tuesday. Ella D had a strong game on defense, while Abby S, Celeste D, […]
Read More »Junior Exhibition: Reflecting on the 1960s
For their Exhibition projects this spring, the Juniors researched, wrote, recorded, and edited podcasts connecting an event, phenomenon, or movement from the late 1960s to our contemporary moment. Inspired by the many retrospectives and fiftieth anniversaries honoring the legacy of the turbulent late 60s, the students connected past and present to articulate what has changed […]
Read More »7th grade Exhibition on Climate Connections
Photographs from 7th grade Exhibition in which students explored and explained various impacts climate change is having on our plant.
Read More »Classroom close-Up: Spanish V
Lilah F complemented her presentation (en español) on Yoruba masks and beliefs taken to Cuba by making delicious candy for the class to enjoy.
Read More »Classroom Close-Up: Chemistry
Mr. Miller’s chemistry students sculpted a mole out of a mole of aluminum foil.
Read More »Aardvark Athletics: Week of April 9
The Girls Lacrosse team outlasted Stoneleigh Burnham 6-5 to earn their first victory of the season on Monday. Goals were scored by Emily S, Tess R, Areia H, and Lydia S. On defense, Amelie R, Ella D, and Celeste D combined with goalie Sarah H’s 8 goals to hold off a second half goalscoring run […]
Read More »8th grade Trip to Springfield Courthouse
On Wednesday, April 8 grade traveled to the United States Federal Courthouse in Springfield for a day of first-hand learning about the judicial system, in advance of our mock trial. Assistant U.S. Attorney (and former Academy parent) Steve Breslow was kind enough to host us for the third consecutive year. Students met with Judge Mastroianni […]
Read More »Classroom Close-Up: 9 Humanities
There is a display of Greek-inspired vases crafted by the talented members of the Class of 2021 in the library. You may notice depictions of Greek mythology or current events — or both!
Read More »Classroom Close-Up: Chemistry
The 10th grade class experimented with small-scale saponification (soap making) reactions in a Chemistry lab this week. While one batch went down the drain rather dramatically, three more batches are curing and awaiting further pH testing by the students. It was a challenging but fun process, and Mr. Miller was proud of the focus and […]
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