Ryan’s qualification for the North Carolina-South Carolina event is particularly meaningful as this is the first year the Lower School has hosted a Scripps National Spelling Bee event.

Explore three distinctive curricular programs that grew from the educator’s own interests, drawing students into learning and growth that takes them beyond traditional curriculum.

The Lower School’s Science and Innovation Fair, open to students in fourth and fifth grades, took place on Jan. 28, and the Middle School Science Fair was on Jan. 31.

Faculty, staff and students in all three divisions enjoyed traditional Chinese games and crafts, foods and a thrilling dragon parade to mark the Lunar New Year on Jan. 29.

The Day of Service took place Friday, Jan. 17, and saw students and their teachers engaging in a range of developmentally appropriate, fun and meaningful activities.

Third-grade teacher Amber Sullivan and art teacher Amelia Karpowitz extended an ELA lesson analyzing Hokusai’s famous woodblock print to give students the opportunity to make prints themselves.

Lower School grandparent Robert Vail shares what he and his wife, Ellen, think is most special about Ravenscroft and why they give their time to the school community.

With the Thanksgiving Break just hours away, these special guests gathered in Warner Arena for a short program before visiting classrooms together.