So much was happening in 1981. NASA launched a Space Shuttle mission. President Reagan appointed Sandra Day O’Connor to the US Supreme Court. “Raiders of the Lost Ark” made its debut in theaters. The first DeLorean DMC-12 futuristic sports car was produced! And the Class of 1981 was graduating at Doane Stuart! Check out this …
Yes, we have reached the point in the summer where we are ready for our Thunderchickens to come back! The first few days were nice. A calm quiet fell over the building and we tied up all our loose ends from the year. We cleaned the floors, filed away papers, watched sunsets from the Green …
Is your Early Childhood or Kindergartner starting school for the first time in September? Here’s what you need to know… Doane Stuart offers excellent, well-rounded Early Childhood and Elementary programs. Our goal, early on, is to help foster a sense of independence, nurture self-confidence and foster a love of learning in every child. Sometimes …
A Fall 2021 Guide for Our Newest Thunderchickens Read More »
Every year, our school celebrates “Founder’s Day”. It’s a day to stop what we are doing and reflect on where we have come from. We talk about our school history, traditions, people that have made meaningful, lasting impacts on our lives, and the memories we made here. We share these with our current student body …
From the Early Childhood class, all the way until our students are seniors, Doane Stuart teaches and promotes the importance of community service. It is an integral component of the Doane Stuart education. Our students contribute more than 5,000 hours of service every year! This teaching goes beyond just a requirement. It becomes a lifelong commitment …
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. …
When unprecedented challenges presented themselves in 2020, the Doane Stuart school administration and faculty took on the daunting task of finding a way in unchartered waters.
Check out this piece that features our new Director of Enrollment, Karen Teich and discusses our reopening model for the fall. “I’m a mom first and foremost,” she (Karen Teich) says. “I know how difficult it was last March for many children to switch to distance learning. I have been truly impressed at how many …
Academic Adaptability: A Hybrid Approach for the Fall Read More »
Check out this piece in the TU on our very own Mr. Stodghill! Thank you to the Times Union for featuring him! Everything you ever didn’t know you wanted to know about our Head of School! https://www.timesunion.com/20things/slideshow/20-things-you-don-t-know-about-me-Cecil-207362.php
