Black History Month: Week of February 6
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 …
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Black History Month: Week of February 1
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. …
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STUDENT-ORGANIZED EXHIBIT IN NORTHAMPTON TO BENEFIT CITIZENS’ CLIMATE LOBBY
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 …
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ACADEMY CLOSE UP – Spring 2017 Studio Blocks Have Begun!
Advanced Ceramics with Christy Knox Immersive Theater led by senior Ben Michalak as part of his senior project Frame Loom Weaving with Fafnir Adamites
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Sports Recap – Week of January 23
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 …
Read more »Sports Recap – Week of January 16
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.
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Not Such a Small World
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 …
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All-School Community Service Project for Semester 2
In the coming months, the Community Service Council will be promoting and organizing a drive for school supplies to fill 20 backpacks for students in need. These will be assembled and donated prior to the 2017-2018 school year. Half of the backpacks …
Read more »Council Updates
With regular time to meet and plan their work, The Academy’s six leadership councils have taken on a number of substantive tasks this year. The Honor Council is leading school wide conversations about the Honor Code in an effort to determine if and how …
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Artspace Teen Exhibit, Opening January 27, 5 – 7 pm
Several Academy students will have artwork featured in the upcoming Annual Franklin County Teen Show at Artspace Community Arts Center (15 Mill Street in Greenfield, MA). The Academy will be represented by the work of Izzy Brenizer, Emily Comeaux, Lila …
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