Vol. CXXXII · July 10, 2026
In Upper School Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026, Upper School Principal Rachel Stone encouraged students to step back from their devices on Tuesdays and instead connect with the broader community. Dubbing the initiative “Take Back Tuesdays,” Stone suggested students keep the dining hall, library, Stu, assemblies, class meetings, and campus walkways phone-free spaces on Tuesdays.
On April 14, in the Athletic and Convocation Center (ACC), the Culturefest Committee hosted the biannual Culturefest, an event that brought together the entire Upper School and Middle School for a day of cultural celebration and learning. Upper School students attended fourteen unique workshops across two sessions, before joining with the Middle School for performances and catered food from 26 restaurants.
On November 11, K-12 students and faculty gathered near Apthorp Chapel to observe the annual flagpole ceremony honoring military service members on Veterans Day. While most K-12 gatherings are marked by loud displays of school spirit, this one stood in complete silence. “It’s just compelling,” expressed Performing Arts Faculty Peter Parisi, one of the event coordinators.