Elizabeth Bradfield Takes CA to Antarctica at All School Read
The acclaimed author and naturalist kicked off a day of readings, workshops, and contests Award-winning author and naturalist Elizabeth Bradfield had a timely message for the sea of teenagers that greeted her in Gideon Welles Dining Commons to kick off Cheshire Academy’s annual All School Read. “Seek curiosity,” the keynote speaker urged the group. “Protect […]
How Cheshire Academy Developed a New Signature Program for a Global Education
Global Citizenship Distinction brings school’s mission to life through individualized pathway By Marc Aronson, Dean of Academics, Cheshire Academy When I joined the faculty of Cheshire Academy in the fall of 2008, it’s fair to say the school was at something of a crossroads with its academic program. Like many New England independent schools at […]
Assistant Dean of Students Alex Conaway Wins National Grant for Doctoral Study Abroad
Funds will support research in Europe in May 2025 Cheshire Academy Assistant Dean of Students Alex Conaway, who is completing advanced study in Global Sports Leadership, won a $1,000 Healthy Living Grant from the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) to support students’ holistic well-being. One of just 10 winners of the national grant, Conaway […]
Record Number of Prospective Families Welcomed at Open Houses
Third visit day planned to highlight signature academics, support, and more More than 250 people attended two Fall Open Houses at Cheshire Academy in October and November, respectively – getting an insider’s view of the unique blend of challenging courses, varied athletics and activities, and peerless college counseling and support this close-knit community offers. Interest was […]
12 Student-Athletes Celebrate College Commitments
Fall Signing Day highlights strength of Cheshire Academy Athletics A dozen Cheshire Academy Cats on Thursday, Nov. 14, committed to play for colleges and universities at Fall Signing Day, an achievement less than 20 percent of high school athletes reach in most sports across the nation. The depth of the talented group – from Cheshire’s […]
CA Athletic Trainer Shares Health Advice on Podcast
Smith encourages athletes to eat wisely, stay hydrated and try to have fun! Danielle Smith, one of two full-time athletic trainers (ATs) at Cheshire Academy, knows a thing or two about concussions. She wrote her senior thesis in the honors program at SUNY Cortland on “neurocognitive effects of concussions on youth athletes” and she works […]
