Lindsay Shaw ’01 Tumbles into a Life of Sports and Scholarship
There are moments in the lives of many high school students when a mentor offers something that ends up changing the course of their young life. Such was the case for Lindsay Shaw ’01 when Head of School Dr. Jerry Larson gave her a book on sport psychology. Lindsay isn’t sure, but she thinks it […]
Cheshire Academy Senior Named Presidential Scholar Candidate
Changyi Zhou ’26 vies for top honor for U.S. high school students Changyi “Jason” Zhou ’26 is a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholar Program, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. Established in 1964, the invitation-only program recognizes those who score exceptionally high on the SAT or ACT or demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative, and […]
Cheshire Academy Dean of Curriculum Featured on “Lost Ladies of Lit” Podcast
Bass-Riccio discusses Salt House, the out-of-print 1934 novel transcribed by Cheshire Academy students Allison Bass-Riccio, Cheshire Academy dean of curriculum and faculty development and champion of Provincetown author Hazel Hawthorne, discussed this “Queen of the Dunes” on “Lost Ladies of Lit,” a national podcast whose guests have included New York Times book critic Sadie Stein and Academy Award-winner Peter Davis. Bass-Riccio, also the […]
Best-selling Author Mark Kurlansky ’66 Visits Classes, Gives Public Book Talk
Award winner toured campus, met with students hoping to follow in his footsteps Mark Kurlansky ’66, an award-winning author of more than 40 books, stopped by Cheshire Academy February 19, visiting several classes and signing books before an evening author talk at Barnes & Noble Cheshire. Kurlansky met with aspiring writers in the Writing Center and addressed classes in both history […]
Cheshire Academy Appoints Melissa Terrio as Inaugural Dean of Enrollment Management
Historic New England Boarding School Marks Strategic Milestone with Senior Leadership Appointment Cheshire Academy is proud to announce the appointment of Melissa T. Terrio, M.Ed., as its inaugural dean of enrollment management, effective May 1, 2026. This newly created senior leadership position represents a defining moment in the school’s evolution. Founded in 1794, Cheshire Academy […]
Remembering Cheshire Academy Alum James Van Der Beek ’95
Class of 1995, Cheshire Town Scholar, 1977-2026 It is with profound sadness that Cheshire Academy mourns the passing of James Van Der Beek ’95, who died on February 11, 2026, following a courageous battle with colorectal cancer. He was 48 years old. James embodied everything the Cheshire Town Scholar award represents: scholarship, citizenship, ambition, and […]
Cheshire Academy Alum Molly Golden to Headed to Super Bowl LX
Sophomore is youngest Ithaca College student ever to cover the Big Game from the official Super Bowl Media Center and Radio Row Molly Golden ’24 is headed to California to report on Super Bowl LX for Ithaca College, where she is a sophomore. Golden, who started the popular “Molly’s Minute” Instagram series while at Cheshire Academy, is the youngest-ever student to be […]
CT Media Giant Taps Cheshire Academy Experts for Education Insights
Hearst Media “Education Outlook” Section Showcases Cheshire Academy Experts Hearst Connecticut Media turned to Cheshire Academy for expert insights for its quarterly education outlook section that ran in 10 state publications. The section, focused on school libraries, included a cover story, “School Libraries: Offering Resources, Source Knowledge, Respite & Much to Read,” featuring comments from Director of Library Services Kate Daly ’05. In the current world, Daly said, a […]
Cheshire Academy to Launch Apogee Fencing Program
Elite program pairs world-class coaching with rigorous IB academics at historic Connecticut boarding school CHESHIRE, Conn. — Jan. 14, 2026 — Cheshire Academy today announced the launch of Apogee Fencing at Cheshire Academy, an elite competitive program offering promising international fencers the opportunity to compete at the highest levels of the sport while earning their […]
Cheshire Academy Launches Next Chapter of Roxbury Program
Combining 25 Years of Legacy with Cutting-Edge Brain Science-Backed Pathways CHESHIRE, Conn. — Jan. 5, 2026 — Cheshire Academy today announced the next evolution of one of its most distinctive academic pillars: the newly rebranded Roxbury Center for Learning & Leadership, a comprehensive, neuroscience-driven program designed to help every student reach their fullest potential. A signature program unique […]
