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15 Oct

Posted at 10:45h in School News, Spiritual Life

Dr. Ben Carson Live at Coral Ridge: Join us for “The Spiritual State of the Nation” with Dr. Ben Carson as he makes a South Florida stop on The Perilous Fight Tour! Hosted by the Institute for Faith and Culture and the American Cornerstone Institute, this is a free event in the Coral Ridge Sanctuary on Thursday, October 17, at 7:00 p.m. Click here for registration and VIP ticket options. Coral Ridge Christmas Spectacular Tickets Now on Sale: This beloved Christmas tradition at Coral Ridge has something for every age and every family. You won’t want to miss our Concert Choir, 30 Piece...

12 Sep

Posted at 11:55h in Academics, School News, Upper School

We celebrate the accomplishments of seven students who earned the prestigious AP Capstone Diploma during the 2023–24 academic year. The following students were awarded the AP Capstone Diploma by earning scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research, and on 4 additional AP Exams: Alessia Boeri Thomas Breza Stefen Cammarata Andrés Delgado Samantha Omslaer Kaylee Graves Hannah Valdivia Additionally, Karlynn Cordano has earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate during the 2023–24 school year. Over 2,500 schools participated in the AP Capstone Diploma program, a project-based learning experience valued by colleges and universities across the U.S. and around the world. The...

11 Sep

Posted at 11:44h in Arts

Our fine arts department hosted several renowned clinicians for our band and orchestra students! They brought their expertise and passion to inspire our young musicians. Featured Clinicians: Jean Caze is a Jazz legend who has played with the biggest names in music and is now a featured soloist for Michael Bublé. Beyond his performances, Jean is a dedicated educator, imparting his expertise to aspiring musicians and earning acclaim for his lyrical tone and inventive approach. Susan Bergeron is a gifted cellist who has been playing since age four. She graduated from the New England Conservatory and has performed with world-renowned musicians. Michael O’Gieblyn is...

10 Sep

Posted at 16:15h in PREP, School News

The sixth-grade students had an unforgettable spiritual retreat as part of their faith journey, centered around the theme “God’s Blueprint on Love,” inspired by Matthew 22:37–39, where Jesus teaches about the greatest commandments: to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and to love your neighbor as yourself. This foundational concept shaped their day as they reflected on how love is central to their relationship with God and others. The retreat kicked off with a motivational talk by Mr. John Van Hofwegen, who encouraged the students to think deeply about how God’s love guides their lives. This set the...