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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...

10 Sep

Posted at 14:01h in School News

The Lions Parent Association (LPA) supports the mission of the school by building community through opportunities to connect and cultivate relationships, promoting volunteerism, and fostering school spirit. Last week, we hosted our fall Lions Parent Association kickoff. We had a great turnout and enjoyed connecting with our amazing WA community. If you missed it, you can still sign up at  wa.edu/lpa to stay in the loop and find the perfect team for your interests and schedule. From planning events to serving in the school uniform bank and the Dad’s Mane Team, there’s something for everyone! As a WA parent, you...

15 Aug

Posted at 16:18h in Athletics, Upper School

Join us this Friday, August 16, at 6:00 p.m. for the Varsity Football Kickoff Classic and Back-to-School Tailgate at the West Campus Athletic Complex. The Lions Varsity Football Team will take on the Somerset Academy Key Lions with the game kickoff at 7:00 p.m. There will be fun for the whole family! Be sure to come hungry—food will be available from food trucks, and the Lions Athletic Club Concessions Stand will be open. Both cash and credit cards will be accepted. Admission is free for students, faculty, and staff, and $5 cash for all other attendees.  Tomorrow is a spirit day at school,...