“I’ve learned that finishing a marathon isn’t just an athletic achievement. It’s a state of mind;a state of mind that says anything is possible.” John Hanc, author and marathoner. Seamus Hodgkinson (Mr. H, as he is adoringly known by Middle Schoolers) is a pillar of the Doane Stuart community. He and his wife, Patty, are …
Lower and Middle School students welcomed grandparents and special friends to the Golub Interfaith Chapel for Doane Stuart’s annual Grandparents Day celebration. After being welcomed to Doane Stuart by Mrs. Clarke, Lower School students and the Middle School choir performed a selection of songs, including “Grandma, Grandpa We Love You” and “Dites-Moi Pourquio,” a special …
This year students in the 3rd and 4th grade have been diving into exciting STEM related projects with the help of Mrs. Tami Schillinger (Olana Schillinger ’24) and Ms. Jennifer Hess (Ana Van Plew ’23 and Nick Van Plew ’21) who have volunteered their time to guide the group through a variety of projects that …
Scientists in Kindergarten and Grade 4 were given a interesting and somewhat curious assignment. As part of the Lower School’s study of birds, the students were asked to find out what local owls might have eaten for dinner the night before. Working together, the students were able to identify the types of prey that were …
Kindergarten and 4th Grade Scientists Dissect Owl Pellets Read More »
School spirit was ringing high at this year’s Corn Roast, Doane Stuart’s version of Homecoming. Students and faculty in the Upper School joined together to cheer on the boys varsity soccer team as they defeated Berlin. Then we all gathered around the fire to feast on corn and s’mores and prepare for the picking and …
A hat trick in soccer or hockey is the ultimate accomplishment. To score 3 goals in a game is a tough but not exactly rare feat. But to have two players score a hat-trick in the same game for the same team is almost unheard of. For comparison purposes, the English Premier League, viewed by …
Hat Trick Duo Leads Thunder Chickens to Sectionals Read More »
On a sunny, windy October day, students from The Doane Stuart School and Rensselaer Junior High School gathered on a rooftop overlooking the Hudson River and downtown Albany. The space, a 22,000 square foot vegetative roof unique to the Capital District, was the site of a collaboration the seeds of which were planted over the …
The Doane Stuart School teaches that helping your community can start at any age and any grade level. As part of today’s Lower School chapel service, students in Early Childhood-Grade Four listened to Maddi’s Fridge, read by Second Grade Teacher Brittany Garrison. The book shares a difficult topic – child hunger – in a way …
Doane Stuart Art Teacher Jason Blue Lake Hawk Martinez (father of Isabella ’20) had four pieces featured in the 3rd Annual Coaster Show, held at the La Luz De Jesus Gallery in Hollywood, CA. Jason’s work, which sold during the exhibition, was on display September 4-27. The exhibition (visit http://laluzdejesus.com/the-3rd-annual-coaster-show-harold-fox/ to see the entire coaster …
Doane Stuart Art Teacher Featured in Hollywood Coaster Show Read More »
Students and faculty gathered in the Golub Interfaith Chapel for the School’s annual Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Observance, processing in to the lovely sound of traditional Jewish music played by Mr. Hetko and Lydia Bagdon ’16 of Delmar. The Chapel’s opening prayer was given by Jaicee Stone ’19 of East Greenbush and Isabel Barats …
