Pure Love
We have a mission that is lived daily by our community, and that mission allows us to teach both to the “head and heart.”
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Exploring NY’s Black History
This morning, we stumbled upon a treasure chest of wonder. The state parks page for New York State compiled a list of historic sites that explore NY’s rich Black History. What a wonderful idea to print this list out and during our February break go on a road trip and dig into our history. “There …
Genuine Acceptance
Our kids are an eclectic bunch. In some ways that is an understatement. While Doane Stuart prides itself on being a multifaith community, I see it as more than that. Yes, it is true that we have Jews, Catholics, Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Wiccan, and atheists walking down our halls, learning in our classrooms, and participating in our clubs and teams. There is also a wonderful mix of races and socioeconomic levels, and there are LGBTQI kids. But then, there are some who are gothic, some who are Eagle Scouts, some who go to furry conventions, some love science, some who want to devote their lives to theater, some who are self-professed geeks, and some who are still coming to terms with who they are and working on their own labels in the process.
Everything to Learn
To celebrate Black History Month, local history, and art – on this #throwbackthursday – lets dive into Edmonia Lewis. Edmonia, born in 1844, in Rennselaer County, NY, was the first professional sculptor of African American and Native American descent to achieve international recognition. Her parents both died when Edmonia was very young, which created a …
My “Why” – An Alum/Current Parent Shares
It’s emails like this that make our hearts swell. What a wonderful way to start the day. From an alumni/current parent: Doane Stuart (DS) is the safest, most welcoming, friendly, and caring school that I have ever encountered. After a very poor boarding school experience, my parents moved me to DS, where I completely turned …
A Ton of Grace
Every morning, we rush into our offices, our classrooms, our day, and sometimes forget the things we pass as they melt into and become “part of the landscape”. It’s easy to not acknowledge, or stop and pause, at the things around us, that make us, or that have made us. Our history breathes within us …
My “Why” – A Parent Shares
We recently received this wonderful message from on of our parents and it’s too beautiful to note share. We treasure educating, nurturing, and watching all our students blossom into who they are. We are blessed. Thank you, DiPreta family for these kind words. Over the years, countless people have asked us why we are at …
Giving Back
“For it is in giving that we receive.” ―St. Francis of Assisi Yesterday, we were able to donate hundreds of socks, and holiday gifts & toys to CoNSERNS-U (CoNSERNS-U serves the city and southern and rural areas of Rensselaer county. Services include a food pantry, information & referral, emergency assistance, and holiday and food …
Congratulations are in order!
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 …
Attention Alum! It’s Reunion Time!
REUNION IS VIRTUAL AND GLOBAL! Doane Stuart is pleased to provide you with information regarding our Virtual and Global Reunion. On Saturday, October 16, 2021, The Doane Stuart School will hold its Reunion virtually! The schedule of events is as follows: SATURDAY, October 16, 2021 4:00 p.m. Awards Presentations and Anniversary Class Recognitions – Doane Stuart will …