AJ Soldra ’23 drafted by the L.A. Dodgers
Soldra is the first Cheshire Academy alum to be drafted to Major League Baseball. AJ Soldra ’23, a former post-graduate outfielder at Cheshire Academy, was chosen by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 16th round of the 2025 Major League Baseball draft. Cats Head Baseball Coach Anthony Giano P’19,’20,’23 certainly isn’t surprised. “He had tremendous […]
How to use AI in the Classroom: A Guide
Cheshire Academy teachers are lifelong learners and experts in their fields. We asked them to share their thoughts and scholarship on vital issues in education. George Aiello is academic technology coordinator and librarian at Cheshire Academy, having held similar positions in schools in Hong Kong, Paraguay, and Singapore. Before making the career change to education, […]
Former Cheshire Academy QB Reno Talks to NY Times on Yale Move
Quarterback Dante Reno ’24, who led the Cheshire Cats to a league championship in 2023, was interviewed by the New York Times about his decision to play football at Yale University, where his dad, Tony Reno, is head coach. The announcement made sports news across the country, with stories about the novel father-son arrangement in […]
Guiding Photography Students from Looking to Seeing
The journey of visual thinking beyond passive observation into active perception Cheshire Academy teachers are lifelong learners and experts in their fields. We asked them to share their thoughts and scholarship on vital issues in education. Antonio Alfaiate is the photography and digital imaging educator at Cheshire Academy. His diverse teaching background includes college art […]
Statement: Hurley Hall Fire at Cheshire Academy
At approximately 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, a fire broke out in Hurley Hall dormitory at Cheshire Academy. All students were safely evacuated and accounted for, and the fire department successfully contained the fire. There are no injuries reported among students or first responders. Emergency protocols were activated immediately. Hurley residents have been […]
Expanded Ninth-Grade Experience Wins High Marks
Programming helps students bond, prioritize wellness, and prep for success What do bowling, singing, and seminars on sleep hygiene and time management have in common? They’re all part of Ninth-Grade Experience, a year-long initiative to help our newest students bond, build community, and transition to the high school years. “We really started being intentional about […]
IB Students Applaud Actor John Jiang ’17 in NYC Play
Students attended Mandarin play, toured Museum of Chinese in America Students in IB Theatre and IB Chinese Literature traveled to New York City in April to see former Cheshire Academy School President John Jiang ’17 perform in the world premiere of a Mandarin-language off-Broadway play and enjoy a guided tour of the Museum of Chinese […]
Cheshire Academy Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
Ceremony planned for Reunion Weekend includes two new categories Several alumni – including a Paris Olympian, the president of a leading wholesale distributor, an award-winning sportswriter and columnist, and the storied 1964 track team – will be inducted in the Cheshire Academy Hall of Fame at Reunion 2025. “We’re thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements […]
Cheshire Alums Detail How Roxbury Support Impacted Their Lives
Skills and Strategies Learned Offered a Leg up in College and Beyond Parents and friends this month got a look at how well Cheshire’s signature Roxbury Academic Support Program prepares students for their future during a special alumni panel discussion now available on video. The best-attended event so far in the series celebrating Roxbury’s 25th […]
Annual Spring College Fair Draws 137 Colleges & Universities
Admissions professionals answer questions, CA students formulate future plans Cheshire students from all grades – with a special focus on the 10th and 11th graders considering where to apply – had an opportunity to engage with 137 college representatives at the 22nd annual College Fair on Wednesday, April 16. The gymnasium at Arthur Sheriff Field House was bustling […]
