Articles

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Art imitates life as the Rectory community bands together to produce a show about the power of collaboration. Read the article >>

Art teachers Mrs. Gould and Mrs. Oakes create an environment that promotes discovery and self-expression as they encourage their students to value process over product and practice over perfection. Read the article >>

When I was invited to speak to the third graders, I didn’t know it at the time, but I was being offered a chance to connect some of the most meaningful parts of my life, thanks to Mrs. Carpenter's knack for making connections. Read the article >>

With the construction of a new dormitory and the renovation of the girls’ locker room this year, Rectory School continues its ongoing commitment to gender equity, an initiative that was greatly advanced in 2007 with the inclusion of female boarders. In this series of articles, members of the Rectory community discuss the transition to co-educational boarding, focusing, in this final installment, on the overall impact it has had on the school. Read the article >>

With the construction of a new female dormitory and the renovation of the girls’ locker room this year, Rectory School continues its ongoing commitment to gender equity, an initiative that was greatly advanced in 2007 with the inclusion of female boarders. In this series of articles, members of the Rectory community discuss the transition to co-educational boarding, focusing, in this installment, on the first years, the challenges overcome, the changes made, and the work still to do. Read the article >>

With the construction of a new female dormitory and the renovation of the girls’ locker room this year, Rectory School continues its commitment to gender equity, an initiative that was greatly advanced in 2007 with the inclusion of female boarders. In this series of articles, members of the Rectory community will discuss the transition to co-educational boarding, reflecting on the factors that inspired it and the impact it has had on our school. Looking toward the future, they will also consider what more can be done to ensure equal footing for our female students.  Read the article >>

This year’s Middle School MELP, which will take place May 1-5, 2023, will offer students and faculty a chance to make the world into their classroom. During this week-long excursion, students will learn more about themselves and one another as they explore locations beyond our campus and experience life outside their comfort zone. Read the article >>

During this year's May Experiential Learning Program (MELP) week, students in the elementary school were immersed in the industrial arts, learning carpentry skills, gaining experience, and building self-confidence, as they completed several hands-on construction projects. With teachers, parents, and grandparents offering guidance and support, the children worked together in mixed-grade groups and discovered the satisfaction that comes from a job well done. Read the article >>

School Counselor Donna Grant maintains an open-door policy, so that students know she is always available. Joining Rectory midyear in January 2022, Ms. Grant has already formed a strong bond with students while helping to grow the school's Counseling Department. Read the article >>