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 reh …
Read more »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 …
Read more »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 i …
Read more »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.
Read more »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, whil …
Read more »Spanish V Projects: Borges
Spanish V students completed their projects on Jorge Luis Borges and showcased their dual talents (artistic and literary) by speaking knowledgeably and in fluid Spanish about the Argentine’s theme of duality while sipping mate, the typical gaucho tea.
Read more »6th and 7th Grade Interdisciplinary Field Trip
Students went on an educational cruise on the Connecticut River to supplement their study of watersheds and native cultures in their English, Geography, and Climate Connections courses.
Read more »A Visit from Jeannie Bartlett, Class of 2010
Academy Alum Jeannie Bartlett ’10 visited the 12th grade Environmental Science class (pictured) and the 10th grade Biology class to discuss her work with Vermont dairy farmers to improve the water quality of Lake Champlain.
Read more »Sports Recap, Week of September 24
The Boys JV 6th-10th grade soccer team defeated Eaglebrook on Monday by a score of 11-0. Anders G-B (3), Sam R (2), Raymond (2), Charlie, Atticus, Julien, and Gus scored, while Atticus also contributed a number of assists. Skye L and Sam B showed great …
Read more »Classroom Close-Up: Climate Connections
The Climate Connections class participated in the Connecticut River Conservancy’s annual Source to Sea Clean Up on Friday, September 28.
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