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An appeal for volunteers from Austin Schler ('21) and picture updates of the construction of his Eagle Scout project of a grill at the end of the soccer field. 

The following videos were created by grade 7 students as a chapter end assessment. Students were given the option of writing a paragraph, creating a video, a poster, or slide show to show their understanding of the properties of water.

While I have written about gratitude in the past, as we near the end of our academic year I am reflecting on the importance of volunteers. Sherry Anderson has wryly pointed out, “Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.” And it goes deeper than that because when we volunteer we are usually committing time, energy and resources to what we are passionate about and want to help succeed...

We are truly gratified by the early generous response to our appeal for the Community Emergency Education Fund. The Fund was created to be a temporary bridge to support current families who have been financially impacted by COVID-19. Excitingly we have a challenge grant that will add 50% to every gift up to the match amount of $30,000! Link to Fund Update page in post.

Enjoy another fun lesson while experiencing the natural beauty of nature’s colors! Thank you, Ms. Iverson, for another great at-home activity to inspire us.

The Hollywood Gala 2020 was held in the nick of time on March 7, 2020 at the Reno Renaissance Downtown Hotel.  The ballroom was humming with activity and dressed out in the most Hollywood glam décor...

If you happen to see a flash swimming across the water at Boca Reservoir this summer, leaving a wake in her trail, it's likely the next major college swimmer to come out of Northern Nevada...

Hall first thought about going to the Naval Academy as a freshman and started doing the school work and athletics that are required to be accepted...

I have heard almost ad nauseam in the last few months that “we’re all in this together.” But being in something together is not the same as working together. I believe one key reason for our success with Scorpion School has been that we have all been able to work together...

What did it take to create Scorpion School? Take a peek behind the curtain at the work and innovation that went into our virtual program. Head of School, Tobin Bechtel, recently spoke on a National Association of Independent Schools' webinar for other school administrators on the success of our distance learning program, Scorpion School. Using a few different frameworks for innovative thinking...

The American Computer Science League final results are in! Congratulations to our top scoring students.

April 30 we held our second webinar in the series, Engage Your Child's Mind During Social Isolation. Week 2 focused on enriching your child's education. Our administrators covered much of the "essence of education" and key educator strategies that parents can implement at home. Read on for one of our recommended Family Activities and access to all activities from the series.

This year marks my 25th year of having the honor to serve as a teacher and leader in schools around the world. I have learned as much from my students and colleagues along the way as I have ’taught’. One of my students from long ago recently reached out to me just to say “Thanks for instilling a deep love of history and thought provoking conversations in me as a teen - it’s served me well in life.” I feel so fortunate to be able to have this type of positive influence through sharing, caring, and connecting with students...