On Saturday, Dec. 16, the Kingswood Oxford swimming and diving team embarked on their annual Florida training trip. The team traveled to Orlando, Fla., to improve their skills through practice but also have fun and build strong connections with their teammates. This annual trip, a tradition since 1990, continues to be a highly beneficial experience […]
Read MoreOn Thursday, Nov. 2, AP English and Symposium students traveled to the Hartford Stage to witness a captivating performance of “Pride and Prejudice.” The play skillfully adapted Jane Austen’s classic novel and, most notably, traded out the typical white cast for a diverse one. The play lasted two hours and 30 minutes, and during the […]
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On Friday, Nov. 3, 26, Kingswood Oxford students and faculty traveled to a northeast neighborhood of Hartford to participate in a house-building project with Habitat for Humanity. Spanish teacher and Community Service Coordinator Kathleen McLean contacted Habitat for Humanity about a year ago, looking for student volunteer opportunities. This initial outreach sparked an interest that […]
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On Thursday, Oct. 12, a heartwarming tradition unfolded as the Upper School welcomed grandparents and grandfriends to Kingswood Oxford. Grandparents Day has been a long-standing tradition at Kingswood Oxford, but it wasn’t until last year that this event could resume after the COVID-19-induced hiatus. In past years, this day was known as Grandparents Day, but […]
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On Friday, Sept. 1, the Kingswood Oxford Upper School gathered to watch and celebrate the sorting of new students into their Houses. Kingswood Oxford has four houses: Lancaster, York, Windsor, and Nottingham. Lancaster and York hold historical significance, with their origins tracing back to the Kingswood School, the all-male institution that merged with the all-female […]
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On Friday, Sept. 1, the Kingswood Oxford Upper School gathered to watch and celebrate the sorting of new students into their Houses. Kingswood Oxford has four houses: Lancaster, York, Windsor, and Nottingham. Lancaster and York hold historical significance, with their origins tracing back to the Kingswood School, the all-male institution that merged with the all-female […]
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On Monday, Aug. 28, new Kingswood Oxford students gathered on the Senior Green to start their Upper School orientation. From 1:00-5:45 p.m., students were busy getting acquainted with their new school. Head of the Upper School Lisa Loeb talked about the purpose of the day. “What we focus on for this orientation is what new […]
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With a record of 4-10, the boys varsity tennis team has faced some tough competition this season. However, the team has continued to work hard and improve their skills, showing a true commitment to the sport. At the start of the season, the team set several objectives for themselves, including improving their skills over time, […]
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On Friday, April 21, KO students, faculty, family, and friends gathered in Roberts Theater to see thread’s Fashion Show, “a common thread,” Benefitting The Village for Families & Children. thread is KO’s student-run fashion magazine, founded and created by junior Ava Cashman in the spring of 2021. This year, thread decided to support The Village […]
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On Tuesday, April 18, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., juniors attended the Hartford Area Independent Secondary School College Counselors Association (HAISSCCA) College Fair at the Westminster School in Simsbury. The HAISSCCA College Fair presents an opportunity for students to learn more about certain colleges and to meet the admissions officers that will be reading […]
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