This weekend, the DS Outdoor Club headed south to Greene County to hike the Escarpment Trail! A challenging hike, but one with amazing views! Interested in hiking it yourself – check out this link for info: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/escarpment-trail Here are some photos from the hike:
This week we recognized our NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athletes for Fall Sports. Upper School students who participated in a Fall Sport at the Varsity Level AND earned a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.7 or higher during the first academic quarter are recognized as NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athletes. So proud of them all for their motivation, athleticism, and academic …
We are grateful for each and every one of our faculty, staff, students, alum, families, and community members!
Starting the third week in August, we have been digging our dance shoes in and rehearsing nonstop for the production of A Chorus Line. As Mr. Pickett said, “While the show was simple technically, it is known for being incredibly complex because it requires everyone to be a fantastic singer, dancer, and actor. The classic …
We love Fall at Doane Stuart. Not only is the view from the Green Roof amazing (the best place in the Capital District to see the leaves change), but our yearly traditions are so fun from September until December. We have the Back to School Picnic, we have Corn Roast, we have soccer games, and …
On Sunday, October 24th, our 1st/2nd grade teacher, Katie Karius, joined 21 members of her team (family and friends) to walk in the Making Strides event in Glens Falls, NY. The Making Strides movement raises funds that help to support breast cancer patients, survivors, thrivers, and caregivers. The cause is deeply personal to Katie and …
Reading together, and sharing together, is not just fun but also a valuable learning experience!
Fun Fact #1: Did you know that this school year Doane Stuart will welcome over 75 schools to our campus to meet with our students? Giving our students the ability to learn about schools worldwide, and meet with the representatives gives them a wonderful opportunity to ask questions, and participate in dialogues regarding their academic …
We had a wonderful time with our Lower School staff, students, faculty, and parents at Bowman Orchards in Rexford, NY! Our students learned all about apples – from growing, to storage, to distribution. They also had an opportunity to pick their own! In addition, we love Bowman Orchards because the whole farm and staff are …
Our field is named the Wheaton-Wells field. Our gym is named the Tom Febrey Gym. Our half-circle is named “Follert’s Way”. These names were picked by our own parents. These dedications were secured by families who love and want to honor our past, and present, educators. What’s in a name? Everything. Every day, we are …
