Ava DeSantis ’19 of Delmar has long been interested in advocacy. On Saturday, April 21, Ava successfully organized a 5K run for the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy. Ava had previously raised funds for the local environmental non-profit, but decided to take on a leadership role in coordinating an event for Earth Day. An enthusiastic group …
On April 14, 2018 Doane Stuart’s Spring Gala and Auction raised more than $132,000! Learn more and view the photos from this spectacular event HERE!
Second graders wrapped up their Earth Science unit by choosing and researching a natural disaster. The assignment had 3 parts. 1) Tell what your natural disaster is. 2) Tell where your natural disaster takes place and what causes it. 3) Tell ways to stay safe during your natural disaster. Students then wrote a script that …
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Middle School students have reason to celebrate after completing yet another impressive and exciting Illumination Fair (formerly the Middle School Learning and Science Fair). The Illumination Fair is a unique learning opportunity for students to work independently on a specific area of study. They work diligently for months as they design an experiment or explore …
As part of our Irish-American Exchange Program, D.S. students and Mr. and Mrs. Hodgkinson visited Belfast from February 14 through February 23. In addition to staying with host families and attending classes at Lagan College, the students enjoyed visits to Stranmillis and St. Mary’s University Colleges. They also visited with Peace Players International, toured the murals …
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From February 16 – 26, 2018 Head of School Pam Clarke and Upper School Science Instructor Liam Pickett lead a group of 12 students on an exciting and educational journey to South Africa. The group experienced South Africa’s wealth of culture, history and wildlife, and visited Cape Town, Johannasburg, Pilanesbert National Park and much, much …
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Lower School students at Doane Stuart celebrated Read Across America Day on Monday, March 5. Read Across America Day is a national celebration of reading, in honor of Dr. Seuss’ Birthday. The lower school commemorated this special occasion with some special classroom activities and by dressing up as their favorite literary character! ~ Visit the …
Jacob Shipley only graduated from Ithaca College in May, and has already secured the lead role in the tour of the Broadway show “Amazing Grace.”
On February 1, 2018 The Doane Stuart School celebrated it’s 14th Annual College Sweatshirt Day! This day celebrates our seniors who have filed the last of their college applications. Lower, Middle and Upper School students joined the faculty, staff and administration in their college sweatshirts for the annual College Sweatshirt Day all-school photo. This event …
SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s Children’s Museum of Science and Technology’ s traveling museum visited Doane Stuart students in Kindergarten and First Grade to present an interactive program exploring technology of the past. The students learned and discussed how life was different for children and families 100 years ago. They were given the opportunity to play with …
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