A Poem Celebrates the DS Journey
With the dust of graduation settling and our Class of 2021 preparing to drive off (and fly off) to college, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on a very special moment from graduation.
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Starting College in the Fall: 3 Tips
Go to orientation events. Say “hi” to your professors. Be money smart.
A Fall 2021 Guide for Our Newest Thunderchickens
Is your Early Childhood or Kindergartner starting school for the first time in September? Here’s what you need to know… Doane Stuart offers excellent, well-rounded Early Childhood and Elementary programs. Our goal, early on, is to help foster a sense of independence, nurture self-confidence and foster a love of learning in every child. Sometimes …
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Class of 2021 Already Making Big Moves
We couldn’t be more proud of Olakunsi, and our entire class of 2021. They are taking their education to the next level – in their communities, their academics, their athletic careers, and their artistic endeavors. Watch out world, they are coming! We can’t wait to see their journey unfold! Class of 2021: Doane Stuart’s Peters …
A Summer Camp to Remember
This July we will be kicking off a Theater Summer Camp taking place right here on our campus in Rensselaer, NY. The camp will run for three weeks (9:00am to 3:30pm – with before care and aftercare provided) from July 6th through July 23rd and will culminate into a full theatrical production of a musical. The productions …
A Year – In the News
We’ve compiled all the pieces on our faculty, staff, students, alum, and our community, and wow, what a busy year. We can’t wait to see what next year brings! If we missed any, please feel free to give us a call (518-465-5222) or email ([email protected]) and let us know! Check out all these pieces on …
Exploring the DS hallways
Frederick Fink was a portrait, miniature, and figure painter who was born in New York State. Fink, born in Little Falls, NY in 1817, lived most of his life in New York City where he studied with artist (and most known as inventor) Samuel Morse from 1835 to 1836.
Give What You Can
The Doane Stuart School and the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Rensselaer County have partnered to create their very own Little Free Pantry. Students worked with the local American Legion to build the pantry and then installed a plaque on the unit marking its completion. The Little Free Pantry is a movement that activates …
To Our Seniors, With Love
On Saturday morning, 7 DS staff (including the Head of School, Cecil Stodghill) took to the highways and backroads of 5 counties to present our senior class with 2021 yard signs! After a few dozen doorbells, 100+ miles of driving, and some loud singing, all were delivered and we had a slew of happy parent …
DS Drama Club Presents: Mary Poppins
The Doane Stuart Drama Club is proud to present to you their filmed musical production of Mary Poppins!