One of Kingswood Oxford’s most meaningful and distinctive traditions is the annual service trip to Tobatí, Paraguay, which takes place each March during spring break. Since 1999, Upper School Spanish teacher Ronald and Upper School math teacher Denise Garcia have led Team Tobatí, giving KO students the opportunity to immerse themselves in Paraguayan culture, improving […]
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To many, studying in the Bahamas sounds like a vacation: white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, and UV 12. For Junior Lila Klinzmann, a semester abroad at The Island School in Eleuthera, The Bahamas wasn’t one of laying out and tanning. Instead, it was a transformative, 100-day experience where Lila traded in her phone and […]
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With the start of a new year, people often take the time to reflect on the year behind them: what they loved and enjoyed, as well as what wasn’t so enjoyable and won’t be carried into the year ahead. I am a strong believer that one of the most effective ways to think about personal […]
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On Wednesday, Oct. 15, the KO Upper School welcomed grandparents and grandfriends galore so they could get a special peek into student life here at KO. Our grandparents serve as some of our biggest role models and support systems, and we share bonds and participate in traditions that have been passed down for decades. Grandparents […]
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This summer, KO launched the inaugural student Leadership Institute led by co-directors of the Roberts Center for Leadership, Director of College Counseling Jami Silver, and Middle School history teacher Kelly Anstead. For three weeks, students participated in leadership programming that involved collaborating with local organizations, working on innovative projects, and ultimately developing better and more […]
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On Friday, May 2, KO welcomed Hakeem Rahim, a renowned mental health speaker and trainer, to campus. The month of May is a rich time of recognition culturally, historically, and ideologically. One of the many things being celebrated this month is Mental Health Awareness. Kingswood Oxford works hard to ensure voices are being brought to […]
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As the 2024-2025 school year comes to a close, we Wyverns also bid farewell to a faculty member who has touched the lives and hearts of students and faculty in the Middle School, science teacher Sharon Migdal. Ms. Migdal, or “Ms. Miggy” as students like to call her, has been at Kingswood Oxford since 2021, […]
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On Monday, April 14, Dr. Laura Cisneros, an ecologist, educator, and professor at the University of Connecticut, came to campus as this year’s Stroud Science Symposium speaker.Science Department Chair Graham Hegeman spoke about the importance of the yearly symposium. “The purpose is to reach out to students and give them a look into what a […]
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The lights were bright, cards were dealt, and chips were stacked high at this year’s casino-themed junior Prom. On Saturday, April 5, the KO junior class gathered at Tumble Brook Country Club in Bloomfield for a night of casino games, dancing, food, and raffles. Although it was rainy, it didn’t stop the Wyverns from having […]
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The SPACE (Summer Programs and Career Exploration) Fair is one of many unique opportunities held every year on the KO campus for Upper School students. It serves as a way for Upper Schoolers to broaden their horizons and think of ways to spend their time outside of KO. These opportunities include career exploration, travel programs, […]
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