Scary Good: Kyle Alex Brett ’05
A thrilling ride from a corporate lawyer to a creative executive for the team behind the hit chiller “Speak No Evil” Kyle Alex Brett ’05 instantly related to director Jordan Peele’s Oscar-winning film “Get Out.” First, the film reminded him of a short story he wrote in college. Second, he was a corporate lawyer for […]
Here’s How to Watch Cheshire Academy Alum Alexis Holmes in the Paris Olympics
Stay tuned here for regular updates on the track star and Hamden, CT, native as she goes for the gold in two events Cheshire Academy is brimming over with pride as we watch our own Alexis Holmes ’18 on the Olympic track. Read and watch below to learn how to follow her Olympic turn. Race […]
Three CA Pitchers Commit to Power 5 ACC Teams
Dedication and Hard Work Pay Off for Talented Trio on the Mound Three senior Cheshire Academy pitchers have committed to play for Power 5 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) teams in college, an achievement that is rare for one high school squad, said Head Baseball Coach Anthony Giano P’19,‘20,’23. Garrett Snyder ’25 will head to Notre […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Convocation 2023
The theme of belonging was apparent during Cheshire Academy’s Convocation ceremony ringing in the 230th academic year, with students and faculty recounting how they have become members of the longtime educational institution’s community. An annual tradition, Convocation began with students gathering on Slaughter Field during the morning hours of Friday, Sept. 8. A procession followed, […]
Talented faculty step up to head coaching roles
Five Cheshire Academy faculty members have taken on new head coaching roles for many of CA’s varsity athletics programs. These individuals — some new and many returning to CA — bring with them a wide range of coaching and playing experience both in the independent school and collegiate realms. Their talents and skill sets are […]
“Best football team” in Connecticut ramping up for 2023 season
The Cheshire Academy varsity football team was recently named the best team in Connecticut by MaxPreps, citing the 2023 roster having five of Connecticut’s top seven recruits in the Class of 2024 as one of the school’s strengths. This year, the team consists of several top-talent student-athletes who have committed to playing at the collegiate […]
