The Country School recently held its second annual student science symposium. All Upper School students, grades 6-8, presented one of their science projects they completed this school year.
The event, which took place in late April, served as an opportunity for students to showcase some of their creative and compelling work. It was also a chance for parents and younger…
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The Country School Presents Second Annual Student Science Symposium
Conner Sebreny Wins Nogutsnoglory Award
On Sunday, April 29, Conner Sebreny was awarded the Nogutsnoglory Award at a banquet at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Conner is a tenth grade student at The Gunston School and resides in Crofton, MD.
The Nogutsnoglory Award is presented to an Annapolis Sailor who has consistently demonstrated determination and positive attitude, upon which the Brendan program is founded.…
Erase Name Calling
What a great “Erase Name Calling” Poetry Contest at Saints Peter and Paul Elementary School! Pre-K through First Grade wrote class poems, while second through eighth grades wrote individual poems. The theme ideas varied but focused on friendship, hope, cooperation, problem solving, and teamwork. We had all types of poetry including acrostic, haiku, cinquain, rap, and just rhyming fun. Our…
Olivia Keene Recognized at Austrian Embassy and Church Hill Theatre for Her Poetry
On Monday, April 23, junior Olivia Keene was recognized for her poem, “Haiti’s Hope,” as part of the “Maryland Connects to the World” writing project. The ceremony took place at the Embassy of Austria in Washington, D.C. and honored student writing that focused on global awareness. Her poem was published in an anthology called The Shared World, which also features…
Kent County Asks State For Schools Funding Break
Kent County officials formally asked the Maryland State Board of Education last week to waive $860,000 of the $16.9 million Maintenance of Effort funding mandate for Kent County schools next year, citing greater declines in the county’s tax revenues than the state average. “Kent County’s income tax and property tax bases have declined significantly,” wrote Patricia Merritt, the county’s chief…
Cusimano & Hoxter Take 1st Place in Stock Market Game
Each year The Gunston School’s economics class participates in the Stock Market Game, a nation-wide contest of high school students engaging in real-world investing in the stock market. Starting with a virtual cash account of $100,000, each student team tries to build the best performing portfolio using a real time trading simulation. This year we congratulate Joe Cusimano and Nick…
Wye River Upper School Students Travel to the Dominican Republic
Wye River Upper School students and teachers recently returned from their first international service-learning trip to the Dominican Republic. The WRUS travelers lived and worked alongside the families and staff of the Doulos Discovery School in the mountain town of Jarabacoa. Here, students completed many hours of service work, including painting classrooms and laying the foundation for a Mayan road…
The Gunston School Announces Third Quarter Honors
Congratulations to the following students for receiving High Honors or Honors for the third quarter of the 2011-2012 academic year. To earn a place on the Honors list, a student must achieve a B+/A- average and effort grades of “S” or above. To earn a place on High Honors, a student must have an A average and effort grades of…
