Category: News

Laurie Gilbert, who has taught for 30 years, shares what it is like to start the new school year, from the perspective of a veteran teacher.  Laurie says, first and foremost, “I am happy the students are back!” While teaching and learning went as well as it could in the spring, teaching via Zoom makes it difficult to connect with students and know they are “with you” as…

Written by Mr. Sitler, Upper School Religion Teacher and Religion Studies Department Chair “ . . . for you have striven with God and humans, and have prevailed.”  (Gen. 32:28)  “If there is a tomorrow,” answered the low, tremulous voice from the back of the classroom. I had just said to the the class,“see you tomorrow”. It was the morning of September 11, 2001,…

Menaul School’s lunches are not the typical high school lunches you see in teen movies. Our chefs pride themselves on being creative connoisseurs of the kitchen. The proof is in the pudding with nearly all of the faculty and staff joining the students for lunch, even when they have the option to bring their own. Please enjoy…

The Menaul School math teachers are always on the cutting edge of what is new in math education. As a result, Menaul School adjusted our math program from the traditional teaching method to Integrated Mathematics. For those that have no idea why this is so exciting, this blog post is here to break it down…

“This morning I felt like a school boy going to his first day of school.  Even though school did not start until 9,  I was set up and waiting for students at 7:15 am at drop off.  Then when no one was coming, I realized it was a Wednesday schedule and that I was way…

In preparation for our first day of middle school and upper school orientation, we have asked all domestic families to quarantine in-state for 14 days. We are so excited to be back together in the fall and want to make sure we can continue to do so in a safe and healthy way.  To encourage…

Menaul School is grateful to be planning on Reopening on time in the fall. This is due to a variety of factors, including statewide measures, such as a cautious local government and early instituted mask orders compared to other states. It is also due to Menaul’s specific characteristics including a smaller student body and a large campus (33 acres).  To reduce the contact between students, the Upper School has instituted a block schedule. This…

We are excited to announce that Menaul School Education Service Agency has earned system accreditation by Cognia™, a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers. Cognia, formerly AdvancED, nationally recognizes districts that meet rigorous standards that focus on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation that meet the needs…