Apr 24, 2024 | All School, Blog, Lower School News, Upper School News
In the heart of Mount Vernon, a quiet revolution is brewing, and Beau Reinking, Sustainability Prefect, his committee, and his fellow Mustangs in the Tree Club on Lower Campus, are at the forefront. With a passion for environmental stewardship and a drive to make a...
Apr 17, 2024 | All School, Blog, Have Fun, Lower School News
Last Thursday, the Lower School was abuzz with excitement as students from kindergarten to fifth grade came together for a day of learning, costumes, competitions, special guests, and fun! Polygon Palooza was a celebration of the depth of geometry learning happening...
Feb 28, 2024 | All School, Blog, Impact, Lower School News, Upper School News
What are the real impacts of blue light and digital screen usage on our eyes? This was the question that drove Dante Romagnoli’s iProject journey. A member of the class of 2026, Dante was curious to unravel the effects of blue light on our eyes. Blue light is a...
Jan 17, 2024 | All School, Blog, Design Thinking, Lower School News, Maker
This year’s cardboard challenge in the Lower School emerged as an exploration of engineering concepts. Starting with questions, students in Kindergarten through fifth grade were asked: “How might we reduce the number of eggs broken in a carton? Can we design a better...
Nov 15, 2023 | All School, Blog, Lower School News
Over the past 10 weeks, Kindergarten students embarked on their first inquiry-based learning (IBL) unit, a fascinating journey to explore the concept of community. The project, led by Kindergarten teachers Brandi Tuggle and Heather Freaney, not only delved into the...
Sep 13, 2023 | All School, Blog, Lower School News
Last March, outside of the Lower School Maker space, the seeds of innovation were sown when Madelyn S. and Blake R. shared their vision with Molly Hudson, Director of Lower School. Their idea was simple yet powerful, to create a book club for kids that would make...