By: Dr. Rachel Powell – Upper School Humanities Menaul School is unique for many reasons, one that benefitted my US History classes this year – it is a place where students and teachers are invited to grow together. Spring semester 2025, I became aware of a teaching tool I had not used in US History…
Read MoreLife Skills for Hands-On Real Life Applications
By: Lani McCarson – Upper School Life Skills The learning process looks a little different in Menaul School’s Upper School Life Skills classroom. Students use the foundation of techniques learned in class to improve their personal lives and equip themselves with every day, useful talents moving into the future. Ms. McCarson, Upper School faculty for the Life Skills class, reports that in her class students learn essential expertise in cooking/baking, basic financial literacy, sewing, and…
Read MoreAsk Us Anything! Dive into Middle School Life at Menaul
By: Hana Nguyen & Lilliana Goodman We know that choosing the right school is about more than just textbooks and tests—it’s about finding a community where students can truly thrive. That’s why we sat down with two of our insightful middle schoolers, Hana Nguyen (6th) and Lilliana Goodman (7th), to give you the honest, student-eye…
Read MoreModel UN at the State Capitol
By: Kate Roesler Menaul School Model UN Club recently participated in the yearly Santa Fe Conference at the New Mexico Roundhouse. As a Model UN faculty sponsor, I am inspired each year by witnessing these future leaders in action. This year, our school’s participants included 26 students from 9 different countries and the Navajo Nation who role-played as delegates representing Somalia and Iran. Model UN Club is unique at Menaul School because our students bring a uniquely international…
Read MoreA Great Day at the 2025 Albuturkey Fencing Tournament!
By: Program Director/Head Coach Courtney Hurley On Saturday, November 22, Menaul School’s fencing gym was full of energy and excitement as we hosted the annual Albuturkey Fencing Tournament in partnership with Duke City Fencing Club. Almost 60 athletes from around New Mexico came to compete, cheer each other on, and enjoy a great day of fencing! The tournament was led by…
Read MoreLearning That Adds Up!
By: Christopher Ferrara As both an educator and a parent, I think a lot about what truly helps students thrive. Numbers matter: grades, test scores, and college acceptances all tell part of the story. But behind every data point is a student who feels known, supported, and challenged. At Menaul School, that is what we…
Read MoreMenaul School Establishes Fencing Program, Names Olympian Courtney Hurley Head Coach
Menaul School is proud to announce the establishment of its first-ever Fencing program, marking an exciting expansion of athletic opportunities for its students. To lead this program, the school has named Olympic medalist Courtney Hurley as Head Coach and Program Director. Hurley, a decorated U.S.A fencer and bronze medalist at the London 2012 Olympic Games,…
Read MoreSummer Reading & Summer Math 2025
Summer Reading Each grade-level assignment is linked below—just find your upcoming grade and dive in! 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade AP Offerings 11th Grade AP 12th Grade AP Summer Math All instructions for Summer Math 2025 are linked below! If you have any questions please reach out to…
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Easter Message from Chaplain Scanlon
Expecting Life In the Easter story from Luke 24:1-12, it is three days after Jesus’ death. We can imagine that Christ’s followers are still reeling with the confusion and emptiness experienced only by those who have lost a loved one. Several women go to His tomb to honor Him by anointing His body with spices….
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Luke Boatman Selected for National Student Advisory Council
We’re proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone achieved by one of our outstanding students at Menaul School! Congratulations to sophomore Luke Boatman, who has been selected to join the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) National Student Advisory Council (NSAC) — a national leadership role awarded to only 16 high school student leaders…
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Are You Ready to Fund-A-Future?
Dear Menaul School Parents, Grandparents and Guardians, This is my sixth year as a Menaul School parent, and I have come to deeply appreciate our school’s completely unique ability to develop our children into adults who are ready to embrace their future with strong academic credentials, mindful compassion and true collaboration. Menaul’s students work across…
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