Sports Recap, Week of January 21
The Academy ski team took to the slopes on Wednesday to enjoy all the new, fresh snow from last weekend. Reilly O (29th) and Aislyn J (22nd) had strong slalom races in their respective groupings on Wednesday, and Sam B (12th) had a great showing in the …
Read more »Classroom Close Up: Advanced Physics
Mr. Almeida’s Advanced Physics students engaged in a physics challenge towards the end of their study of rotational motion: Given a height from which to drop a roll of toilet paper (the top blue tape), determine from where to unfurl a second roll simul …
Read more »Sports Recap, Week of January 14
Sports Recap, Week of January 14 The Middle School coed basketball team defeated Four Rivers’ Middle School team on Tuesday afternoon behind Charlie P, who led the team in rebounds, assists, and steals. Ruby C, Atticus R, Anders GB, Addie C, and Ruby R …
Read more »Grinnell Sessions 2019
This week students and faculty engaged in the inaugural “Grinnell Sessions” program, diving deep into areas of interests and expertise of the faculty leading each group. Topics included Art & Activism, First Aid, Audio Recording, Mythology & Th …
Read more »Sports Recap, Week of January 7
The Aardvarks played their first basketball game of the new year on Thursday, January 10 against the Stoneleigh Burnham JV squad. Their 40-16 win was marked by strong offense and defense by all players. Leading scorers were Ruby R (8), Cristy K (8), an …
Read more »Sports Recap, Week of December 10
Congrats to the co-ed JV basketball team on their narrow, well-fought victory over Four Rivers last Monday. Solid defensive teamwork and good ball movement clinched the win for our team, after neck-and-neck scoring throughout. Leading the way was Char …
Read more »Decorating for Polyglot, An Academy Tradition
Students, faculty, and staff members took a little time last Friday morning to deck the halls in preparation for our annual Polyglot festivities next week. Our celebration of winter holidays will take place next Friday. Alum …
Read more »A Visit to the Clark Art Institute
On December 6, Intro to French students and four international students traveled to the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown to view French Impressionism, accompanied by language teachers Mme Mauri and Sra Valdez and a …
Read more »Mary Lyon Foundation Spelling Bee
Academy students and educators participated in the 13th annual Mary Lyon Spelling Bee at Mohawk Trail Regional Middle and High School on November 29th. The faculty team, captained by Donald Young and assisted by Cathy Valdez and Neale Gay, put up a val …
Read more »Drama Rehearsals Underway
Rehearsals for Trap by Stephen Gregg began after Thanksgiving break. The cast and crew members are working hard and keeping a low profile under the direction of Ms. Overtree, and not divulging anything about the secret plot …
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