Last week Dr. Kathy Bullock from Berea College returned to campus to lead a gospel singing workshop. She talked about the historical importance of gospel music and its relevance today and led us in a community sing. Click here to learn more about Dr. B …

Many thanks to all of the staff, faculty, parents and students who engaged in the anti-racism work on campus last week with Jenna Chandler-Ward and Anika Nailah. While the sessions stirred up many complex emotions, the fact that students of color were …

Physics students examined action scenes in films, and explained the science behind those amazing feats.

Sophomores, in teams, presented research and findings to persuade exhibition-goers that their country or empire should not bear causal responsibility for World War I. Students represented the British Empire, France, Germany, Russia, and the Ottoman Emp …

Climate Connections students presented their findings of the effects of ocean acidification.

The Environmental Science class visited Wheelview Farm last week to meet the cows and learn more about sustainability and local grass-based farming methods.

On April 24-25, we will be engaged in a community-wide anti-racism training. Staff, parents, and students will work in different formations with two facilitators – Anika Nailah (local author, writing coach, cultural liberationist, and spoken word artis …

Please join The Academy this Friday, April 26 (7:00 – 9:30 PM) to support and celebrate our students with art on display at the 9th Annual Teen Invitational at Mass MoCA in North Adams. We look forward to seeing you there! The reception will feature re …

Spanish II students have been learning a lot about Chile and Chilean culture recently. They've been celebrating Poetry Month (April) by reciting poems from memory. Most presented work by the Chilean Nobel laureate, Pablo Neruda. In addition, Moi Wurgaf …

Students have been working all semester to learn the Ukranian tradition of pysanky. Here are some of their projects, at or nearing completion.