My Story My name is Yuwen Cheng, and I was born and raised in Chongqing, China. Chongqing is a city best known for its fiery hot pot and 3D magic terrain. Spicy food and delicious cuisine is what I am crazy for. It would be a treat to teach Chinese cooking to Menaul School students….
Read MoreFaculty Feature: Jacqueline Acosta, Upper School Science
My Story My name is Jacqueline Acosta and I am in my 5th year of education. Boy, has it been a journey. I received my bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at El Paso (go Miners!). After graduation I moved out to Austin, TX where I worked as a science tutor. This work shed…
Read MoreUpper School Update: Summer Math is Here!
Please complete your packet before the first day of school. Step 1: Determine which math class you will be taking next Fall. Print the appropriate summer math packet to complete over the summer.Step 2: Please read the cover page before beginning your work! The intent of the summer math is to keep you fresh on…
Read MoreFaculty Feature: Hannah Cothran, Corio Foundation Liaison & Assistant Academic Director
My Story I was born and raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Eventually I found my way to Albuquerque, calling this beautiful city home for the past 7 years. My Bachelor’s is in Special Education from New Mexico Highlands University. Recently, I obtained my Master’s in Teaching with a specialization in Special Education. In addition;…
Read More2022 Menaul School Commencement Recap
Commencement photos are here! We would like to thank Evan Scott Pierce Productions for capturing truly special moments for our Menaul School class of 2022. Congratulations to all! Go with God.
Read MoreMenaul School Commencement Highlight: Johanna Negash ’22
Optimistic, sophisticated, with a wicked sense of humor Johanna came to us from the icy fjords of Norway (or more accurately, the very normal city of Drammen). An incredibly extroverted and adventurous young woman, Johanna jumped right into every aspect of life at Menaul School for her one-year exchange program. In her year here, Johanna…
Read MoreMenaul School Summer Reading 2022
Menaul Middle School is reading… A Wrinkle in Time Menaul Upper School is reading… 9th Grade In-class response essay (50 points)Group Presentation (50 points) Step 1: Choose and obtain one book from the list below to read over the summer. Step 2: As you read, consider the book’s themes, characters, cultural or historical context, settings,…
Read MoreEmpathy, Mourning, and Protecting Our Community
Dear Menaul School Community, As a father of five and a person who has dedicated my life to the care and education of children, like all Americans and sympathetic people everywhere, I am heartbroken at the events in Uvalde, Texas. There are few good words from my broken heart so I must pray. Prayer of…
Read MoreStudent Spotlight: Joseph Aranda, 11th Grade
I remember when Joseph and his mom first looked at Menaul School for the 9th grade. Joseph had so many interests, such as learning Mandarin, and I believe at the time he was interested in how large ships are made. I learned of many other interests during his student interview. He said he would get…
Read MoreAn Announcement From Chaplain Takako Terino
“Blessed are those who trust in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green; in the year of drought it is not anxious, and it does not…
Read MoreBaccalaureate, What is it?
Sending Menaul Grads Into the World With Hope and Blessing An enduring and beloved Menaul School tradition, one which has its origins in medieval European universities, is the baccalaureate service. A service of worship to celebrate and honor our graduating seniors on the evening before Commencement. The most meaningful part of baccalaureate for our seniors…
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