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 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 from Cheshire […]
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, […]
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 […]
Personalized College Counseling Sets CA Apart
Highly Personalized College Counseling Sets CA Apart Comprehensive program takes students from discovery to decision Many independent schools offer excellent academic programs and extracurriculars, but Cheshire Academy also excels in another key area: college counseling. CA’s comprehensive four-year college counseling process ensures students discover their passions and identify, apply to, and choose the college that […]
NHS Inducts 25 New Members in April Ceremony
NHS Inducts 25 New Members in April Ceremony Inductees exhibit scholarship, character, leadership, and service Cheshire Academy inducted 25 new members into the National Honor Society on Thursday, April 30. “Each one of you comes from a different background, identifies with a unique culture, and speaks a different language,” Nikanova told the new inductees. “Your […]
Vendor Fair, Beach Clean-up Highlight Sustainability Weekend
Vendor Fair, Beach Clean-up Highlight Sustainability Weekend Fun events include an upcycled fashion show, gardening, biking and goat therapy Students sang, planted in a community garden, cleaned up a beach and learned to make cashmere sweaters during a busy Sustainability Community Weekend leading up to Earth Day 2024. Sustainability Coordinator Katie Cooper enlisted faculty, staff, […]
Cheshire’s CFO Wins International Unsung Hero Award
Cheshire’s CFO Wins International Unsung Hero Award Matthew Piechota recognized for fiscal acumen and support for vibrant campus community Cheshire Academy Chief Financial Officer Matthew Piechota won the National Business Officers Association (NBOA) Will Hancock Unsung Hero Award, recognizing chief business officers who have made extraordinary contributions to their schools. Piechota was one of just […]
Campus College Fair Welcomes 125 Representatives
Campus College Fair Welcomes 125 Representatives Admissions professionals from universities and colleges interact with, answer questions from Cheshire Academy students Cheshire students from all grades–with a special focus on 10th and 11th–had the opportunity to engage with 125 college representatives at the spring college fair on Wednesday, April 17. The event, which took place in […]
