On their trip to DC, the juniors visited the US Capitol (where they met  Congressman Jim McGovern), the Museum of African American History, the US Holocaust Museum, the various monuments and memorials along the National Mall, the Supreme Court, the Lib …

The sophomore class traveled to New York City where a highlight was a guided visit to the United Nations with the support of the Mary Lyon Foundation.  They also enjoyed Times Square and the Met, visited the 9/11 memorial, and  went to the New York Aca …

Ninth grade students had a busy few days visiting Nantucket where they were hosted by the Maria Mitchell Association, a marine biology and astronomy research and education center. Executive Director (and former Academy parent!) Dave Gagnon shared infor …

8th graders spent three days contemplating the natural world, the relationship between the individual and the collective, and the role and function of government (among other things!). We spent time at landmarks precious to Henry David Thoreau—includin …

Students in grades 6 and 7 grade explored local sources of energy with visits to the Holyoke Dam, Berkshire East, and Northfield Mountain.

          Last Friday was Community Service Day at The Academy! Our students and teachers braved the cool, wet weather and spent the day helping others. Each year we dedicate a full day to honor The Academy’s founders and their …

As a project in their Civics class, the 8th grade staged a mock trial in which groups prosecuted and defended a charge of vehicular manslaughter, allegedly involving texting while driving. While both sides presented strong cases, a mistrial was declare …

In their Biology lab, 9th grade students created a timeline of human origins based on observations and data about fossil specimens.

Spanish I students had a lesson on foods and beverages, along with adjectives of quantity and study of the comparative. They tasted papaya, mango, and the juices from sugar cane, coconut, pineapple and grapefruit. Spanish II students also reaped the be …

On Monday, the JV team lost a very close game against the Hartsbrook Girls team. The game was competitive and could have gone either way the whole time. Sam R played amazingly as handler, both throwing and getting open very consistently. Nick F flew on …