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 […]
1794 Challenge Surpasses Goals, Raising More than $200,000
More donors than ever support key Cheshire Academy Annual Fund initiatives A record 383 donors took part in the 1794 Challenge: Cheshire Gives, raising more than $203,000 to help keep Cheshire Academy one of the best independent schools in the country. The 1794-minute campaign – s-purred on by creative “Catflix” videos that parodied popular TV […]
Announcing Summer at Cheshire Academy
Online courses to provide academic edge and enrichment during two summer sessions Cheshire, Conn.––We are thrilled to announce Summer at Cheshire Academy, a program providing online education exclusively for Cheshire Academy students and families. Students can take six-week credited courses and/or three-week enrichment courses. Taught virtually over Zoom, Summer at Cheshire Academy provides the perfect […]
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 […]
Lift Every Voice
Cheshire Academy pauses to celebrate, reflect during Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Community Weekend Chill winds did nothing to lessen the warmth of Cheshire Academy’s annual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Community Weekend, a celebration of the values that make the international school a welcoming place for all. “It was heartwarming to see our […]
Hustle & Heart – Cheshire Academy Lacrosse
Cheshire Lacrosse has a storied history and high hopes for the future If you were going to start a private school lacrosse program in 1962, you’d be hard pressed to find a better coach than Cheshire Academy’s choice for their fledgling team: Stewart Lindsay. A three-time All-American selection at Syracuse University in the 1950s, he […]
Cheshire Academy Expands Mental Health Offering
Partnership with Uwill offers teletherapy and crisis support for students at the Academy NATICK, MA— February 6, 2024 — Cheshire Academy, today, announced a partnership with Uwill, the leading mental health and wellness solution for students, to enhance the existing counseling capabilities with expanded counseling and a crisis connection. Uwill’s proprietary technology facilitates immediate […]
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 […]
Cheshire Academy Student, Wallingford Resident, to Compete at World Championships of Irish Dance
Grayson Solan ’27 taps into love of dance and family heritage Hours of dedicated practice and precision skill – as well as a bit of Irish luck – will send Grayson Solan ’27 to both the World Championships of Irish dance, Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne, in Dublin in April and the North American Championships in Washington, DC, […]
Cheshire’s Reynolds ’24 Shines for Penn State Football
Freshman Tight End Plays in College Semifinals, Makes Key Surprise Play Cheshire Academy football standout Luke Reynolds ’24 is already making a name for himself as a first-year tight end for the Penn State Nittany Lions, even catching a pass in this month’s semifinal nailbiter against Notre Dame. Dubbed “a centerpiece of Penn State’s […]
