At Kingswood Oxford’s Upper School, impressive achievements are nothing new – but this spring, eighth grader Stephanie Reale has added an especially noteworthy one to the list: winning a regional spelling bee in Connecticut and advancing to the state-level competition. For Stephanie, her interest in spelling sprung from curiosity, and not just competition; it started […]
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On Jan. 6, 2026, the familiar walk into Kingswood Oxford’s squash facility, the Wyvern Squash Club, felt entirely different. For years, players from both the boys’ and girls’ teams passed by a worn-down basketball court – once a catchall storage space during the COVID era – without much thought. Now, in its place, stand four […]
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On Tuesday, Jan. 13, parents and teachers filled the Community Commons at Kingswood Oxford for the school’s first-ever Senior Showcase, a new event designed to spotlight the culminating projects of seniors enrolled in Symposium, IMPACT English electives, or Honors English. Rather than a traditional presentation night, the Showcase invited visitors to circulate freely, engage in […]
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On Thursday, Nov. 6, the junior class traveled to Old Sturbridge Village as a part of both the U.S. History and AP U.S. History curriculum. The annual field trip is designed to give students direct exposure to daily life in 19th-century New England while reinforcing classroom units on reform movements, industrialization, and gender roles and […]
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Each fall, the college counseling office buzzes with excitement – and anxiety. Between early deadlines, activity lists, and essay drafts, college application season at Kingswood Oxford brings both anticipation and exhaustion. For many seniors, it’s our most defining moment of high school yet, and also the most stressful. As a senior myself, I’ve felt it […]
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The Kingswood Oxford varsity girls soccer team has opened its season with a mix of resilience, growth, and youthful energy. With 11 freshmen, two middle schoolers, and only three upperclassmen, the Wyverns are one of the youngest squads in recent memory. Yet, the captains —senior midfielder Taylor Caldwell, senior forward Loren Roca, and junior forward […]
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This fall, KO is excited to welcome a new addition to the English Department, Upper School teacher Kenneth Hincker, who is filling in for English teacher Michelle Caswell during her maternity leave. Mr. Hincker’s path to the classroom wasn’t a straight line, but rather one filled with curiosity, reflection, and a deep appreciation for the […]
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Throughout her time on the KO News, senior Abbie Schiff has grown from a curious writer into a confident editor and leader. Beginning as an Associate Editor for Opinions and Reviews and later stepping into the role of Managing Editor of Opinions and Reviews, Abbie brought creativity, clarity, and a thoughtful editorial voice to every […]
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From Associate Editor to Head Editor of News, senior Curran Dee has steadily grown into a thoughtful, dedicated leader on the KO News staff. Since joining the paper his junior year, Curran has brought curiosity, clarity, and calm to every aspect of the news department, especially during tight deadlines and long production days. As Head […]
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Throughout their three year tenure, senior Raine Wang has undoubtedly acted as the driving force behind the KO News, especially during their time as Editor-in-Chief. Their dedication, sharp editorial judgment, and thoughtfulness has shaped the KO News into what it is today. Raine joined the staff their sophomore year as an Associate Features Editor and […]
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