On Friday, December 11, The Cambridge School of Weston's Pocket Players will perform Gammer Gurton's "Needle" and "A New Year's Fable" during D-block at 3 p.m. in the Moir Theatre.

Students Take New Computer Programming Course at CSW

Students are learning to program in Python in a new computer programming course at The Cambridge School of Weston.

Sandy Brash, a dorm parent in Trapelo, said student interest helped start this class, which take place during D-block this module. Sandy more...

Alumna Portrait Artist and Alumnus Designer Make Big Splashes

Artist Louisa Bertman '85 and Designer Alex Carleton '88, both rising to the top of their fields.

X-Country Championship Highlights Fall Season at CSW

The Cambridge School of Weston's cross country team completed an undefeated season by winning the Massachusetts Bay Independent League's championship at Gann Academy.

Students Learn RAD at CSW

Eleven female students at The Cambridge School of Weston participated in this year's Rape Aggression Defense System (R.A.D.) training program during the last weekend in October. The program teaches empowering and invaluable strategies and skills to females self defense.

Educators, students 'Face History' at conference

Educators from the greater Boston area explored issues around gender, homophobia and sexuality at a Facing History and Ourselves conference yesterday at The Cambridge School of Weston. The conference, "Differences Among Us," took place in the Garthwaite Center for Science and Art and drew approximately 60 attendees, including members of the CSW faculty and students.

Efforts Underway to Remove Non-Native Plants from Campus

Amid the trees on the school’s leafy campus are noxious, non-native plants that threaten to strangle local flora, and efforts are underway to eliminate them and replace them with native species.

CSW Seniors Commended in National Merit Scholarship Program

Five students at the Cambridge School of Weston received special recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their achievement on the PSATs.

Chace Nolen '10, Noah Schonfeld '10, Eric Simpson '10, and Emma Ward '10 were named Commend more...

CSW Adds Mandarin to Language Curriculum

The Cambridge School of Weston will add Mandarin to the foreign language course offerings in the fall of 2010.

CSW theater department presents "Street Scene"

The air is already dripping with humidity and heavy with summer heat in the opening moments of "Street Scene" when a character makes a verbal jab about "them foreigners" that turns up the dial even more.

Such provocative dialogue is central to the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Elmer Rice that students at The Cambridge School of Weston will perform October 22 - 24.

Thompson Gallery Season Opens with 'Namesake'

The Thompson Gallery at The Cambridge School of Weston presents John Thompson’s "Namesake," October 14 – December 4, 2009. It is the first of three exhibitions in a yearlong series that will examine contemporary painting after a century of abstract art.

New Student Art Loan Program at CSW

When Zach Feuer '96 graduated from The Cambridge School of Weston, his parents gave him money to purchase his first original work of art. The summer after he left CSW, Zach walked into a Brooklyn art gallery and chose the piece that would ultimately chang more...

Opening Another Year of Discovery at CSW

The Cambridge School of Weston opened its 123rd year, welcoming back returning students, faculty and staff, as well as the largest group of new students in recent years.

The school opened with 331 students from 13 states, from as far away as Michigan, more...

Campers Have Successful Swirl-a-Thon

Many swam, some paddled, others drifted with the current, and together, campers at The Cambridge School of Weston summer day camp raised more than $2,000 to benefit the Jimmy Fund during this year's Swirl-A-Thon.

The Swirl-A-Thon, held on July 24, is a more...

Alumnus Andrew Strominger talks physics

For centuries, people have been trying to understand the basic laws which govern the universe. On May 26, during a visit to Shubha Sunder's physics class, Andrew Strominger '72, a Harvard Physics professor and one of the world's leading string theorists, talked to the class about how 20th century physics is contributing to that understanding.

CSW's graduating class of 2009

Through the ceremonial arch they walked, 89 seniors, each step led them closer to their commencement, closer to the finish line, the 2009 graduating class of The Cambridge School of Weston.

Senior National Merit Finalist

CSW senior Katherine Siegel, who is attending Brown University in the fall, was a finalist in the 2009 Competition for National Merit Scholarships (NMSC).

Student wins outstanding delegate award at Model UN

On Saturday, April 25, six CSW students participated in the annual Concord Academy Model United Nations. Olivia Becker '10 won most outstanding delegate in the general assembly for her resolution on Human Organ Trafficking.

CSW contingency Walks for Hunger

Among the 44,000 dedicated walkers who hit the streets on Sunday, May 3, for the annual Walk for Hunger, were 20-plus CSW students and faculty.

CSW teacher's first novel accepted

After ten years of sweat and hand cramps, Brian Walker, English, is embarking on every writer's dream, the publication of his first novel. "Look Both Ways," the working title of Brian's book, was picked up for publishing by Harper Collins in the young adult genre.

Shakespeare Ensemble dreams of summer

Eight years ago, Rachel Hirsch, history, joined an ensemble of faculty and students as they performed "Hamlet" in the first production of the CSW Shakespeare Ensemble. Initiated by former faculty member Lori Taylor, the two-mod class has become a staple end-of-year performance playground.

Capstone 5K to Benefit CSW

Seniors have often done creative and wonderful things for CSW for their Capstone projects. This year, senior Sophie Goldsmith is organizing a "Go for Green" 5K event to help raise money for green projects on campus.

Student Wins Silver Medal in National Art Competition

After receiving a Gold Key for her art portfolio at the regional level of the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 2009, Sally Bernstein won a Silver Medal in the national competition.

At CSW "Anything Goes"

Every year the CSW theatre department wracks it brain to come up with a spring musical that speaks to the times and climate of the community and beyond. This year, it is no surprise, in a time of financial turmoil, that the faculty, Lisa Hirsch, theatre chair, Laura Backley and the late Robin Wood, chose lighter fare in Cole Porter's "Anything Goes."

Social Justice Day 2009

Dr. Michael Fowlin, actor-psychologist, is returning to CSW for the second time on Thursday, April 16, when he brings his one-person show, "You Don't Know Me Until You Know Me," to CSW's Social Justice Day.

Gallery Exhibits 'The Uneven Terrain of America's History'

"The Uneven Terrain of America's History," the third and final art exhibition in a series exploring themes of social justice at CSW's Thompson Gallery, examines racism through the personal observations of artist, Randy Williams. The show opens March 30, and runs through June 15, with a reception on Thursday, April 9, from 4 to 7 p.m., and an evening lecture on Monday, May 11, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Children's Garden one of two schools highlighted

On Tuesday, March 10, the Children's Garden welcomed 11 educators from Turkey and the Netherlands, to tour the campus and gain insight on different methods of early childhood education. As one of two schools in the Boston area toured by the group, the Children's Garden was chosen because of its affiliation with the Reggio Emilia teaching philosophy.

Foreign travelers bid adieu

As the Costa Rica/Panama trip comes to end, Steve Scrimshaw, science, reflects on the last leg of the trip.

"Most of the students are still visiting a local organic farm. The majority of the basic produce in Panama is grown in this region. It has very excellent volcanic soil and very predictable rainfall.

Student songwriting showcase

Eight students spent the last five weeks writing songs with unique chords, melodies and lyrics, inking them all down on a lead sheet, as part of CSW's pilot songwriting course taught by the music department's Gustavo Brasil and Michael Weinstein, music chair.

CSW art auction a success

With strong support from the school community, CSW raised more than $85,000 at last week's inaugural juried art auction on February 28.

BVBB wins NEPSAC title

The Cambridge School of Weston (CSW) boys' varsity basketball team won the 2009 New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class D-2 championship on Sunday, March 8 in Suffield, Conn. The CSW Gryphons beat Beaver Country Day 56-48 for the ti more...

Ashore in Panama

CSW's foreign travelers have arrived in Panama and are already knee deep in research, and exploring everything from sea life to flowers and sloths.

Varsity basketball teams headed to tournament

The girls' and boys' varsity basketball teams have been selected to participate in the NEPSAC (New England Preparatory School Athletic Council) tournament this year.

Venturing on to Panama

CSW's Central American travelers are halfway through their course and moving onto their newest location. The duration of their overseas education will take place in a remote rainforest in Panama where they will study the ins and outs of flora and fauna.

Author and CSW alumnus speaking at assembly

Critically acclaimed writer and CSW alumnus, Douglas Preston '74, is coming back to school as a special guest at assembly on Monday, March 9. Douglas is the author and co-author of several thrillers including, "Blasphemy," "Relic" and "The Monsters of Florence."

Annual dance concert

CSW will present a rich variety of new dance choreography at its annual student and faculty spring dance concert on March 6 and 7. The concert, titled "Impulse," will include two new works by choreographers and faculty members, Martha Armstrong Gray and Carey Foster.

Four lady Gryphons selected for All Star game

Rich Bird, athletic director, announced that seniors, Sayre Scrimshaw-Hall and Rachel Zayas, and juniors, Samantha McGowan and Anna Zellweger, have been selected to participate in the Independent Girls Conference All Star game at Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall more...

Servicio Comunal en La Puebla

Just like when on campus at CSW, the students in Costa Rica are fulfilling their community service requirements by working at an elementary school as well as learning about the region.

Eternity Bounce: A Tribute

By Alorie Parkhill
(also see: Beloved Teacher Robin BR Wood Dies)

One of the titans of CSW is gone, in body, but decidedly not in spirit. Robin BR Wood died on February 23, still very much in charge of the way she wou more...

Fields of Anchia in Costa Rica

Tour of the agriculture fields of the Anchia family:

Beloved Teacher Robin BR Wood Dies

Robin Benensohn-Rosefsky Wood, beloved theatre teacher at The Cambridge School of Weston since 1970 and chair of the department from 1976 until this fall, died Monday, February 23, 2009, at Massachusetts General Hospital surrounded by her family. She was 64 years old.

March madness!

Rich Bird, athletic director, announced that Samantha (Sam) McGowan '10 has been selected by the NEPSWBCA (New England Prep School Woman's Basketball Coaches Association) committee to participate in the NEPSAC (New England Preparatory School Athletic Council) Class C/D All-Star game.

Updates from Costa Rica

Follow the CSW community in Costa Rica as they explore the region, take part in scientific research and adapt to their new home. Discover the program through the eyes of bloggers, Steve Scrimshaw, Kaihla Olivar, Amber Espar and some of the many students embarking on the educational adventure.

A trek through the rainforest

The Costa Rica program goers get down and dirty as they discover the sounds and sights of the rainforest. Amber keeps us abreast of their daily excursions and new night-time friends.

Changing Lives Art Auction

The Cambridge School of Weston (CSW) will hold a juried art auction February 28, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the Thompson Gallery of The Garthwaite Center for Science and Art. The inaugural art auction will showcase the work of many of the school's graduates who have achieved national—and international—acclaim as professional artists.

Constitutional hearings

As a way to have students fully grasp the function of the U.S. Constitution, Rachel Hirsch, history, had the students in her U.S. History – Constitution class participate in a mock trial, where the winning side earned extra points toward their final grade.

2009 Scholastic Art Awards

The Boston Globe announced the winners of the 2009 Scholastic Art Awards on Sunday, February 8. The Cambridge School of Weston, which always boasts a strong showing, walked away with 14 awards including six Golden Key winners.

CSW junior performing in All-State Chorus

Sophie Weisskoff '10 was accepted to the Mass. Music Educator's Association (MMEA) All-State Chorus, performing March 28, at Symphony Hall in Boston.

In order to qualify for the All-State Chorus, Sophie was first accepted to the MMEA Eastern District Chorus, which performed on January 10, at the Boston Latin School.

CSW alumna wins contest in The New Yorker

Artist and CSW alumna Krishna Chavda '04 wins The New Yorker magazine's "Your Eustace, 2009" contest.

Blogging from Costa Rica

As part of CSW's integrated studies program, Steve Scrimshaw, science, and Kaihla Olivar, foreign language, will embark on a 28-day journey to Costa Rica and Panama during Mod 5. The two teachers will accompany 15 students who will delve into scientific research and exploration, social justice initiatives, foreign language communication and self-discovery.

Shooting for success

CSW is more than just a school, it is a community, and for some, a second home. Basketball coaches Robert DiBernardo, boys varsity, and Pat Ferdinand, girls varsity, believe the key to their teams' success is the family atmosphere that is created on and off the court.

Pop/Rock Ensemble harnesses Radiohead

With the largest group CSW has ever had, this year's Rock/Pop Ensemble is tackling a band as unique as the students who inhabit the school. Next week, during two performances, the group will perform ten songs from the albums OK Computer and The Bends as a tribute to the English alternative rock band, Radiohead.

CSW offers Portuguese class

At CSW, it is not uncommon for new courses to spring up organically. They often come about through a small group's desire to learn something, a club, or a group of students or faculty gathering informally during lunch or free periods.

"Tough Love" exhibit open until February 6

"Tough Love," the second of three art exhibitions exploring themes of social justice at CSW's Thompson Gallery, will be hosting a gallery talk and personal tour of the exhibit by Todd Bartel, gallery director, on Saturday, January 24.

Students featured on NECN

CSW students Emily Brown '09 and Bayla Sheply '10, were featured on NECN for their involvement in City Year, an organization bringing young people together for a year of community service work in their area.

Directing the action

Behind the scenes of every play are many hands and minds that go into creating the final product, and one person who has a vision of how the scenes and actions should unfold and come alive on stage, the director.

CSW offers female defense program

Along with preparing its students for furthering their education through life or college, CSW is offering its female students the tools needed to keep themselves safe as they leave the comfort of their current surroundings.

Faculty member honored at Commonwealth Awards

As an Artist Fellow in Photography, Anne Rearick, visual arts, was honored by Governor Duval Patrick at the Commonwealth Awards, for her ongoing project of South Africa.

Garthwaite Center wins"Beyond Green" award

The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) has selected the Garthwaite Center for Science and Art as a winner in their "Beyond Green" awards program.

Student benefit concert for AIDS

CSW hip-hop trio, New $wagga, are using their beats to aid in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Seniors, Robertt Flores, Jong Won (Andy) Kim and Brandon Wright have organized a benefit concert, "Beats for a Cure," as part of Robertt's and Brandon's Capstone project, with all proceeds donated to FACE AIDS, a student campaign raising funds for Partners in Health.

Senior spent summer at Harvard labs

In preparation for a major in physics at college, senior Sam Rodriques spent last summer at Harvard University working on a research experiment for scientific advancements in MRI's.

Jean Kilbourne (P of Claudia Lux '05) to speak in Porter Square

With the onslaught of sexual material and media becoming a prevalent part of our current society, Jean Kilbourne, (P of Claudia Lux '05), offers relief for parents on how to cope in these too sexy times.

CSW presents student directed plays

For two evenings only, CSW's Student Directors' Workshop and the International Theatre Company (ITC) will be presenting three plays performed and directed by students.

Dance tribute a critics pick for Boston Globe

The Boston Globe chose "Echoes: A Tribute to Martha Armstrong Gray," as one of its weekend "Critic's picks - Arts." Gray s being honored for her four decades of dedication and teaching at CSW during a special dance performance on Friday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m.

A new course for CSW cross country

This year, under the direction of a new coach, Ted Norton, the CSW cross country team changed course, changed the dynamic of the team and took second place in the Mass Bay Independent League.

Alumnus speaks on combatting world hunger

At a recent assembly, Eduardo Tugendhat '72, returned to the school that sparked his original interests in socioeconomics. Taking center stage in the Kluchman Theatre, he came to inspire and educate the current CSW community in much the same fashion speakers and educators inspired him at CSW three decades prior.

Faculty member helps design Rhode Island tourism website

For Todd Bartel, visual arts teacher at CSW, artist, Thompson Gallery curator and father of two, life is already busy, but when the opportunity arose for a chance to work on a project based on the box designs of artist Joseph Cornell, he couldn't pass it up.

New course at CSW focuses on Galileo

Collaborative teaching is not a new concept at CSW and neither are lessons about Galileo; however, a one-mod, interdisciplinary class focused entirely on the science and history of Galileo is.

CSW faculty member featured in Irish magazine

Tad Lawrence, science and visual arts, recently had his artwork and his memories of trips to Ireland published in the "Afterthoughts" section of the magazine, "Ireland."

Tad, who has been traveling to Ireland for the past 40 years, uses watercolor pain more...

Renowned guitarist John Stowell returns to CSW

For the third year, CSW welcomes accomplished jazz guitarist, John Stowell, for an intimate concert in the recital hall, Friday, November 7, at noon.

Boston Globe: Seeing shades of gray in war on terrorism

An article in Boston Globe West on October 16, 2008 highlighted local Weston artist Linda Bond and her latest show "Pause," which in on display in The Cambridge School of Weston's Thompson Gallery.

Harvard Fellow addresses assembly

Guest speaker Steven Lawry, Senior Research Fellow at the Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations at the Harvard Kennedy School, where he manages an international research program on philanthropy and poverty reduction, enlightened the CSW community about his studies of racism during Monday's assembly.

Tanzanian choir performs at CSW

Sounds of stomping feet, bells clamoring and regional drums filled the campus on Thursday morning as the Pommern Village Choir from Tanzania made a CSW stop on their "Songs for Fresh Water" Tour.

Curiosity + pie eating = journalism

Returning to the familiar assembly setting, Dashka Slater '81, discussed her path to becoming a published author to a crowd of eager students seated where she once sat.

CSW presents profound and humorous theatre production

The production, titled "The Bathtub Plays," includes "The Martyrdom of Peter Ohey," by Slawmir Mrozek; "Picnic on the Battlefield," by Fernando Arrabal; and "The Bathtub," Paul Schmidt’s adaptation of Vladimir Mayakovsky's play "The Bath House."

CSW’s awarded grant for expansion of innovative computer lab

The Stackpole-Hall Foundation presented The Cambridge School of Weston (CSW) with a $87,400 grant to fund a renovation of its Youth Understanding Media Lab (YUM) in an effort to expand and enhance educational offerings and the development of integrated studies courses at the school.

CSW faculty featured in Belmont Gallery show

The Belmont Gallery of Art's latest exhibit, "Cantos, Fugues and Counterpoints: Sculpture, Photography and Drawings," features 28 prints by CSW's Tony Loreti, visual arts.

Get Jazzed

The CSW Jazz Ensemble will be performing during lunch on Tuesday, October, 7.

Class Day 2008

Collaboration, camaraderie and hands-on projects were at the center of CSW’s Class Day on September 23. Instead of attending classes, each of the grades had a different experience for the day.

CSW faculty's short film to be screened at film festival

On Saturday, Oct. 4, Alison Safford, art, will have her film "Twitch" featured at the inaugural Lumen Eclipse 1-Minute Film Festival, showing on Palmer Street in Harvard Square.

Eight CSW seniors commended in Merit Scholarship Program

Eight seniors from The Cambridge School of Weston have been commended in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Program.

New CSW students bond at Project Adventure

On Saturday, Sept. 14, 85 new students at The Cambridge School of Weston woke up early to attend the second annual all day bonding program at Project Adventure in Beverly Mass.

Thompson Gallery second season opens with exhibit by local artist

The provocative and haunting images exhibited in “Linda Bond: Pause—Gunpowder and Graphite Drawings 2004-2008,” currently installed at the Thompson Gallery on The Cambridge School of Weston (CSW) campus, confront viewers with the complexities of America’s more...

Leadership instructor visits community assembly

Leadership instructor, Mike Weber, tricked The Cambridge School of Weston community several times at assembly on Thursday, Sept. 11, by testing their listening skills.

Politically designed jewelry by CSW senior

Geneva Boyer, Newton resident and senior at The Cambridge School of Weston, is making a fashionable political statement. Although she will still be a few months shy of the legal voting age come November, the bright 17-year-old is so passionate about Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, she has created GOBAMAgear, earrings designed in support of the his campaign.

CSW starts the new year imagining the possibilities

On Wednesday September 3, The Cambridge School of Weston began its 122th school year. The school opened its doors to 332 students, including 251 day and 81 boarders.

While classes only started on Wednesday, campus started to come to life last week when more...

Accreditation board praises CSW for responses

This summer, The Cambridge School of Weston was lauded by William Bennett, director of the Commission on Independent Schools, for its work in responding to recommendations made by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Commis more...

Children's Garden follows Reggio Emilia approach

The Children's Garden childcare center and preschool, nestled in the heart of The Cambridge School of Weston's (CSW) high school campus, is one of only a handful of Reggio Emilia schools in Massachusetts.

Mentoring program funded through successful challenge grant

Through the generous contributions made as part of the E.E. Ford Grant 2-1 match component, The Cambridge School of Weston (CSW) will begin a new second-and third-year teacher mentor program.

Swirl-A-Thon to support Children's Hospital

After days of rain, the clouds finally broke letting the warm sunshine through for the 27th Swirl-A-Thon at The Cambridge School of Weston (CSW) Summer Day Camp.

The Swirl-A-Thon, a human-made whirlpool generated by CSW campers swimming simultaneously in the same direction around the pool, is an annual fund-raising event that benefits children's charities. This summer, the fund-raising efforts will benefit Children's Hospital Boston.

Pocket Players Junior

By Alison Schwartz '09

Interview with Ron Galiazzo, theatre and ASL, interpreted by Emily Melnick '09

Children's Garden fosters special relationships

Teenagers are not the only students learning and having fun at The Cambridge School of Weston. New students and families may be surprised to learn that the CSW campus is also home to The Children’s Garden (CG), CSW's preschool for toddlers up to age five. more...

Environmental Club launches compost project

On a recent sunny afternoon, Minami Otake ’09 and a handful of other students and staff traded in their pens, books and sketchpads to take up hammers, drills and screwdrivers in a student-led effort to become a more eco-friendly campus.

After months o more...

We Are the Class of 2008

Seventy-nine seniors and one post-graduate student graduated from The Cambridge School of Weston during the school’s 122nd commencement exercises, held June 6, 2008.

“This was a class whose members seemed to grow rapidly and mature fully into who they more...

The Cambridge School of Weston Hosts Award-winning Theatre Director

Lois Roach, writer, teacher and director of such critically acclaimed hits as The Wiz, A House With No Walls, Lesson Before Dying and Having Our Say: The Delaney Sisters First 100 Years, will run an interactive workshop for students at The C more...

CSW wins Top Ten Green Project recognition

Building reduces school’s carbon footprint: Ushers in new era of science learning and teaching.

Anti-racism Speaker Continues Dialogue at CSW

“The lesson I learned, besides not living in a house with nine other people, was that it didn’t matter if I made the mess. The only thing that mattered was that I was tired of living in the funk,” said Tim Wise. “When we get tired of living in the funk, w more...

CSW is featured in Wellesley and Weston magazine

CSW’s new 21,000-square-foot green Garthwaite Center for Science and Art is prominently featured in the Spring 2008 edition of the Wellesley/Weston magazine, that is distributed to all households in Wellesley and Weston. In case you haven’t yet seen the a more...

Community Service Committee

By Katie Ginsburg '08, President

I started my community service work after I attended a protest event in eighth grade with my brother (Eric ’06). He has been my inspiration in the work I do. He taught me about the injustices in the world, and t more...

CSW Engages in New and Important Technology Initiatives

With help and inspiration from trustee, Eric von Hippel ’59, T. Wilson Professor of Management at the MIT Sloan School, and professor of Engineering Systems at MIT; and science chair, Marilyn DelDonno, CSW is partnering with MIT students to more...

Students Provide Representation on the Board of Trustees

By Amara Davila ‘09

As many of you know, CSW is one of the few schools in the nation that has student representatives on its board of trustees. There are two of us. I am the representative for boarders, and Harlan Lieberman-Berg ’08 is the repre more...

Annual Dance Concert a Milestone for Teacher

On March 7 and 8, forty-five students performed in the annual Spring Dance Concert and many others choreographed routines and produced light and sound effects. This number represents nearly 15 percent of the student body.

The concert "Truth and Gentle more...

On wheels: CSW student promotes better campus accessibility

On most days, Ben Crowell '08 can be seen around campus walking on his own two feet, often wielding a video or still camera for one of his art or film-related projects.

But for two weeks in February, Ben chose to get himself where he needed to more...

Boston Globe: New gallery tackles a hot topic

An article in this morning's Globe West (2/28/2008) highlighted Todd Bartel, gallery director and visual arts teacher, and the new Thompson Gallery at The Cambridge School of Weston.

Thompson Art Gallery: Addressing Global Warming

Following closely on the heels of the release of a report from the National Climatic Data Center (NOAA) indicating that 2006 was the warmest year on record for the United States, comes “Sublime Climate—Addressing Global Warming,” an eclectic art exhibitio more...

CSW Student Named Merit Scholar Finalist; Eight Others Commended

The National Merit Scholarship Program recently announced that Eileen "Luna" Estey '08 is a finalist for a merit scholarship. She was previously recognized as a semi-finalist. In the coming months 8,200 Merit Scholarship winners will be chosen out of the more...

Winter melodies

Michael Weinstein, music chair, is warming up the winter chill at CSW with the sounds of Beethoven.

Student-Directed Plays/ International Theatre Company December 13 and 14

Three student-directed plays will be performed December 13 and 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Moir Theatre of the Mugar Center for the Performing Arts. This performance is the first of three installments of student-directed plays staged during Mods 3-5.

This more...

Celebrating Diversity within Our Community

The Cambridge School of Weston celebrated Diversity Day on December 6, 2007 with an all day, introspective look at its own diverse community, themed “Celebrate Diversity within Our Community.”

Organized and led by the Diversity Committee and Denise Cha more...

CSW Awarded Prestigious Grant from E.E. Ford Foundation

The Cambridge School of Weston (CSW) announced that the E.E. Ford Foundation awarded the school a $50,000 grant to support a new school initiative for faculty training and mentoring – the Professional Development Team Initiative.

The team will facilit more...

Class of 2007 Commencement

The Cambridge School of Weston awarded diplomas to 85 students at its 121st commencement ceremony on Friday, June 8, 2007. English teachers, Mo Nunez and Ted Munter delivered the faculty addresses full of wit and wisdom to the overflow crowd, and senior s more...

Gravity and Grace - The Spring Dance Concert

Students rehearse for Gravity and Grace, the spring dance concert, which runs March 9 and 10, at 8 p.m. in the Mugar Center for the Performing Arts. This weekend's concert features choreography by CSW students and faculty and is the 39th annual dan more...

Diversity Day 2006: The Muslim World

The Cambridge School of Weston held its annual Diversity Day on Thursday, December 8, 2006. This year's full-day program, which celebrated and explored "The Muslim World," began with a lecture by keynote speaker Kemal Argon, an Islamic scholar from the Ha more...

The Cambridge School of Weston Launches Capital Campaign

The Cambridge School of Weston (CSW) has launched "Changing Lives: The Campaign for CSW," the largest and most ambitious capital campaign in the school's 120-year history on October 12, 2006. An audience of key donors, volunteers, faculty and staff attend more...

Bonding At All-Boarders Weekend

On Saturday, Sept. 4, The Cambridge School of Weston (CSW) boarding community departed for a two-night retreat at the Merrowvista Education Center in Center, Tuftonboro, N.H. The purpose of the weekend was to help the boarding students and faculty develop more...

Head Wins Visiting Fellow Award

Jane Moulding has been selected to participate with other heads, professors and educational leaders in Columbia University's Visiting Fellows Program.

CSW Students Advance Fifteen-year Marine Research on Cape Cod

Eleven CSW students spent eight days from May 23 to 31 on Cape Cod advancing a fifteen-year study of long term changes to a marine ecosystem on Racing Beach.

Faculty Awarded for Teaching Excellence

Marilyn DelDonno, chair of CSW's Science Department, has been awarded the 2006 Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence. The award - given annually by Amgen, the world's largest biotechnology company - honors extraordinary science teachers who signifi more...

Design Refines on New Science and Art Gallery Building

In the first week of the new year, architectural designers from Architerra came to CSW's campus all day to present the latest design drawings for the new Science and Art Gallery Building.

We're Building Green

Construction of a brand-new, $1.2 million, 7,000 square-foot maintenance facility is underway. This is the first phase of a Lower Field Project that is a major element in Cambridge School of Weston's Master Plan. This project will consolidate the two cur more...

Latest News From the Construction Site

Construction on the science and community gallery building has reached a new milestone: after clearing and leveling the ground above the quad for several weeks, part of the concrete foundation was formed in preparation for the timber framing. According to more...

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