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March/April 2014 | Berkshire Launches New Website

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Berkshire Launches New Website

Berkshire School has launched a new website which features a responsive design, up-to-date athletic scores, intuitive exploration and lots of video and photos.

Check out the new website

Grandparents' Weekend: April 25-26

Grandparents' Weekend begins with dinner on Friday, April 25, followed by the Spring Concert at Allen Theater. Join us again on Saturday for a full day of events, including a pancake breakfast at the Arthur Chase Sugar House, class visits with your grandchild(ren), and a complete schedule of athletic contests.

Minh Nguyen '16, center, earned Berkshire's highest GPA during the third marking period. He's joined by Dean of Academics, Clay Splawn, and his advisor, Dr. Clive Davis. Top Scholars Recognized

Students earning the highest academic achievement during the third marking period were recognized at this month's Academic Awards ceremony.

Leadership Award Announced

Caroline Slyer '16 and Dan Ives '15 are joined by RKMP Director Mike Dalton during the announcement of the Berkshire School Leadership Grant.

Berkshire students Dan Ives '15 and Caroline Slyer '16 were recently chosen as the first recipients of the Leadership Award at Berkshire School. The award recognizes students for their leadership potential and includes a scholarship to the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School in Camden, Maine.

Graduation Gift Ideas

The Bookstore has put together its list of the must-have graduation gifts to celebrate Commencement 2014.

Winter Athletic Awards

Students were recognized for their achievements outside of the classroom at a recent ceremony which highlighted the Most Valuable, Most Improved and Most Spirited Bears!

Alumna of the Month: Allison Letourneau '07

This former standout Bear now serves as the Director of Admission and Financial Aid at Oldfields School in Maryland, where she applies the many lessons learned during her time at Berkshire.

"Whenever I return to Berkshire it feels like home. It’s become a critical part of my life and one I feel compelled to share with anyone with whom I’ve developed a close relationship." - AL

Faculty of the Month: Peter Kinne

One of Berkshire's longest serving faculty members chats about his first memories of the School, his most memorable teaching moment and the reason he's never left.

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