Every morning, we rush into our offices, our classrooms, our day, and sometimes forget the things we pass as they melt into and become “part of the landscape”. It’s easy to not acknowledge, or stop and pause, at the things around us, that make us, or that have made us. Our history breathes within us …
“For it is in giving that we receive.” ―St. Francis of Assisi Yesterday, we were able to donate hundreds of socks, and holiday gifts & toys to CoNSERNS-U (CoNSERNS-U serves the city and southern and rural areas of Rensselaer county. Services include a food pantry, information & referral, emergency assistance, and holiday and food …
The Lady Thunderchickens played a hard game last Friday evening against the Loudonville Christian Eagles. We quickly scored 4 goals in the first half which daunted the Eagles, but they fought hard to come back with 3 goals early in the second half. In the end, we were able to hold out for a 6-3 …
On Saturday morning, 7 DS staff (including the Head of School, Cecil Stodghill) took to the highways and backroads of 5 counties to present our senior class with 2021 yard signs! After a few dozen doorbells, 100+ miles of driving, and some loud singing, all were delivered and we had a slew of happy parent …
The women of Doane Stuart are powerful, smart, strong, and bold. They are creative, nurturing, diplomatic, and funny. They are such a large part of who we are as a school, as we were founded from two all-girls schools, St. Agnes & Kenwood. The history of these schools and Doane Stuart now is steeped in …
Last week, we celebrated “hat day”. On hat day, we all come into school wearing our favorite hats. Some hats recognize famous baseball teams, some hats are silly (the eagle was especially entertaining), and some are creative (a vending machine equipped with lights)! A hat we really loved seeing was a Saint Agnes throwback to …
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When asked what’s involved in delivering goats, Colette Powell ‘23 explains it is mostly a lot of quiet observation. She carefully watches the does of the herd for signs of labor. Often, shifts in temperature can predict when labor may begin. The job is a big responsibility, especially as labor can begin at all hours. …
