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Upper School News

Upper School Faculty Announcements - May 2010
In this installment of the Upper School Update, I am delighted to announce that we have put together the team of teachers who will make up the core academic upper school faculty for 2010-2011.more

Programs Beyond the Physical Classrooms - April 2010
With spring finally here and an urge to be outdoors as much as possible, it seems apropos to use this month's Upper School Update to talk about some aspects of the curriculum that will reach beyond the physical classroom. more

Exciting Upper School Program Developments - March 2010
With six months to go until the opening day of the new upper school, there have been several exciting developments. First, MMCL have been awarded its first grant to support the upper school program. Next, we announced the location of the upper school and introduced  more

Upper School Location Announcement - February 12, 2010
Last night, at a gathering hosted by Lisa and Alan Sinsheimer, we announced the location of the new Upper School to current Mary McDowell eighth grade families. more

Upper School Curriculum - February 2010
A significant milestone in planning for the September opening of the new upper school has been achieved. Working over the course of several months more

8th Grade Pizza Lunches - January 2010
Last month, I wrote about Emily Futransky's appointment as Assistant Director of the upper school, beginning fall 2010. While she continues to direct the lion's share of her energy more

Assistant Director Appointed - December 2009
There is exciting news to announce in the upper school update this month. The search for space, curricular planning, admissions work and meetings with our current 8th graders more

Upper School Director Appointment - November 2008
"... I also want to announce that we have already chosen a head for the new division. I first met Kirk Smothers when he was studying for his Master's Degree at Teacher's College. more

Upper School Announcement - November 2008
The Mary McDowell Friends School is proud to announce that it will open an Upper School, with its first 9th grade starting in the 2010-2011 school year. more