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Bridging the gap

Alex Brek, Staff Writer | June 1, 2026

For years, Upper School (US) students who entered the school without prior Algebra experience struggled to reach Calculus before graduation. Now, a new two-year Algebra and Geometry program is helping more students stay on track for advanced math courses. The standard US math sequence begins with Algebra II, followed by Geometry, Precalculus and Calculus. However, differences in math curricula across...

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Marwa Benyounes | May 31, 2026

Students at the Upper School (US) are increasingly starting side hustles alongside their schoolwork and extracurricular activities. Many have turned hobbies and skills into small businesses, offering services ranging from nail art to haircuts. Unlike traditional part-time jobs, these student-run businesses allow for more flexible schedules and provide opportunities to connect with clients and build...

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A knight at the museum
A knight at the museum
Lucie Becker, Contributing Writer • May 14, 2026

A low hum of chatter fills the halls of the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) as Upper School (US) students move through galleries of colorful...

Matthew Walsh and Abby Brown (both ’26) play husband and wife onstage.
Spanish plays break language barrier
James Tao, Staff Writer • May 14, 2026

When the annual Spanish V Honors plays were performed for the first time in March 2013, only a few seats in the Lindberg-Serries Theater were...

The US Orchestra rehearses for an upcoming concert. (Staff Photo by Olivia Richter)
More than a melody
Blaine McKee, Contributing Writer • March 10, 2026

For many Upper School (US) students, music is more than a class or extracurricular: it’s a tool for managing stress and processing their emotions....

Who’s counting the minutes?

Pilar Bowen-Arce, Off-Campus Editor | June 1, 2026

    Forty-five minutes a night, for juniors and seniors, is the amount of time teachers are limited to assigning per subject for homework, according to the Upper School (US) academic policies laid out in the student handbook. For freshmen and sophomores, the limit is 30 minutes. History Teacher Sasha Lyons said while teachers try to follow the guidelines, doing so is not always straightforward.  ...

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Redefining the rules of success

Arjun Srivastava and Henry Carroll | June 1, 2026

    “A lot of the time, just knowing me, I don’t usually take risks because I know what I like,” Valor McGrath ’28 said.     Yet on Saturday, April 25, she stepped out of her comfort zone and spoke at the Upper School (US) inaugural TEDx event before an audience of students and faculty, she said. Valor said she saw posters recruiting speakers and decided to apply.     “I thought ‘How...

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Until the autumn…
Lady Knightingale, Columnist • June 1, 2026

Dearest Gentle Reader, This academic season is nearing its end, and while I myself am most ready to retire my quill and ink for the summer,...

Finding meaning in the clutter
Finding meaning in the clutter
Quinn Reynolds, Columnist • June 1, 2026

    I didn’t spend any time in my bedroom growing up. Neighborhood kickball and football games kept me outside. We never wore shoes; only...

Masters Academy: The future of high school sports?

Recent Sports Stories

3-on-3 tournament continues 18-year tradition

3-on-3 tournament continues 18-year tradition

June 1, 2026

    Students, alumni and families gathered on May 17 at the Nicholas Athletic Center (NAC) for the...

Spring Sports

June 1, 2026

Varsity Softball With a young roster and no seniors, the Girls Varsity Softball (GVS) team focused this...

Playing both sides

May 30, 2026

       Last fall, after 90 minutes of JV soccer practice, one student at the Upper School (US), who...

Dr. Breen is celebrated with flowers after reaching 30 years at the MS.
Dr. Breen leaves a legacy of humor, support and stability
Anya Lundberg, Contributing Writer • June 1, 2026

For over three decades, Assistant Director and Latin Teacher Dr. Tony Breen taught Latin, advised students and helped oversee daily operations at the Middle School (MS). This spring, he is retiring. Dr. Breen first arrived...

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