Students of French 4 and 5 marked  “La Chandeleur,” on February 2, with the traditional making (and eating) of delicious crêpes! The French proverb corresponds to our Ground Hog Day tradition: “A la Chandleur, l’hiver meurt ou prend vigeur.” (On Februa …

February is Black History Month. President Gerald Ford recognized this event in 1976 and by doing so, asked all Americans to pause and take special notice of the extraordinary contributions of Black and African American people to our culture and to our …

Andrew Row ’14 met with 7th, 8th and 9th grade students to talk about what it meant to him to camp alongside 10,000 others in December, protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline. Drawing on his past experience of time spent with the Cree Nation in Canada, …

In honor of Black History Month and in recognition of the contributions of ​Black and ​African​ Americans to our democratic society, we will be reading excerpts from ​some of ​their writings during our daily Morning Meetings throughout February. 2/6: E …

In honor of Black History Month and in recognition of the contributions of ​Black and ​African​ Americans to our democratic society, we will be reading excerpts from ​some of ​their writings during our daily Morning Meetings throughout February.   …

Eighth grader Saraphina F. has mounted an exhibit of photos of Alaska nature and wildlife at GoBerry on Main Street in Northampton. Photos are framed and for sale, with proceeds going to Citizens’ Climate Lobby, an organization that focuses on national …

Advanced Ceramics with Christy Knox Immersive Theater led by senior Ben Michalak as part of his senior project Frame Loom Weaving with Fafnir Adamites

The Academy ski team had a strong showing at Wednesday’s slalom race at Berkshire East, with Kyle N finishing 33rd and Reilly O finishing 35th. The girls’ basketball team had an active week with games against Stoneleigh Burnham’s JV team and Pioneer Va …

In The Academy’s only competition of the week, sophomore Kyle N. finished 34th in a GS race at Berkshire East on Wednesday.  The ski program and basketball team jump back into their regular schedules next week.

Walking into Sumner Recital Hall, we are greeted by a sea of colorful banners. These flags represent countries from which The Academy has welcomed students and staff as members of our community over our 36-year history. The wide array of flags represen …