CA Track Superstar Goes for the Gold at Paris Olympics
Alexis Holmes ’18 to Compete in the 400m, 4×400 Relay Cheshire Academy Class of 2018 track star Alexis Holmes is having a well-deserved moment in the spotlight as she goes for the gold at the Paris Olympics. Alexis will represent the USA in the women’s 400 and the 4×400 relay in the coming weeks. ABC […]
What is the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Programme – and Should I Choose it Over AP?
You’ve probably heard of Advancement Placement (AP) courses offered at many high schools across the country. But there’s another option for curious, motivated students that is more widely recognized around the globe: the International Baccalaureate Programme® (IB). Learn more to find out if the IB is right for you below, and get your questions answered […]
Why Should I Attend Private School?
Choosing between private and public high school can be nerve wracking. Here are a few things that set independent schools apart. If you’re deciding whether to send your child to public or private high school–or if you yourself are looking, you may be asking yourself: What makes private school worth the investment? What benefits are […]
Choosing the Right Private High School for Your Child
A well-researched decision can mean myriad opportunities for success Are you considering private day or boarding school for your child? You’re not alone. According to the Pew Research Center, about 10% of the country’s roughly 54.6 million K-12 students were enrolled in private school in the 2021-22 academic year. The reasons are many: Private schools […]
What Questions Should I Ask on a Private High School Tour?
You’ve checked out the website, read the brochures, and met an admission counselor during a school fair. Want to know what it’s really like to live and study at an independent school? Visiting in person is the best way to find your child’s home away from home – especially if you take the time for […]
Cheshire Academy Presents Diplomas to 87 Graduates
Find The Good founder Jack Tarca ’18 reminds grads to “embrace the challenge and enjoy the journey” Cheshire Academy celebrated the conclusion of its 230th year at the annual Commencement exercises June 1 in a festive ceremony. The event celebrated community, connection, and potential. The nation’s 11th oldest boarding school, Cheshire Academy awarded 87 degrees […]
Highly Selective Northeastern Says Yes to 10 Cats
Five will head to the college known for its international campuses and co-op learning Ten seniors from Cheshire Academy were accepted to Northeastern University, ranked the 14th most selective college in the nation by Boston Business Journal. Northeastern accepted just 6.8 percent of the record 98,373 applications it received for the Class of 2028. “In the […]
College Bound! PGs Earn Certificates at May 17 Ceremony
College Bound! PGs Earn Certificates at May 17 Ceremony Postgraduates celebrate college commitments, academic milestones with speeches, fanfare Postgraduate students at Cheshire Academy on Friday received their certificates, enjoying sunny skies, cheers from family and friends, and wise words from guest speaker Richard Ferraro, a postgrad from the Class of 1971, and student Mattis Karrasch, PG ’24, […]
Former CA Postgraduate Signs with Carolina Panthers
Former CA Postgraduate Signs with Carolina Panthers All-American Jaden Shirden broke program records with Monmouth University Hawks Running back Jaden Shirden, who came to Cheshire Academy for a post-graduate year in 2020, recently signed with the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League (NFL). Shirden, who went on to play for Monmouth University, totaled 3,697 […]
Professional Artists Enhance Classes All Year Long
Professional Artists Enhance Classes All Year Long Students learn different ways of seeing from those who make it their business Cheshire Academy students learn about visual arts in one of the best ways possible – directly from working, professional artists. This semester, artists creating in diverse media – and from varied backgrounds – have shared their […]
