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Being new to anything is a challenging experience. It is always going to take time to get used to an environment that is new to you and everyone adjusts at a different rate. This year, the KO community welcomed both new students and teachers. I asked three new Middle School Teachers, French teacher Sarah Phillips, […]
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Music is a big part of KO, mainly because the music curriculum has a wide variety of options for students. Todd Millen, the performing arts department chair, helps run multiple bands for students to choose from, including the jazz band. The jazz band is special because it allows many students who play specific instruments to […]
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The middle school boys āAā soccer team had a successful 2022 season boasting a 4-1-1 record. In their challenging six-game schedule, this resilient group of boys fought hard in each game. They demonstrated great work ethic during each and every practice, while also enjoying themselves on the field. Highlights of the season included the highly […]
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The Middle School’s field hockey team had a great season of growth and development this year. Not only did the team perform better than they had in the past, but they also had many new additions to the roster. Head Middle School Field Hockey Coach, Meredith Crowther, reflected on the season. āAs a coach, it’s […]
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Creative arts teacher David Zuckerās Music and Media course is one of the most loved classes offered at the KO Middle School. For those who donāt know what this class is, the 2022-2023 Course of Study provides a great explanation of what this class is all about: āIn this course, students explore music through a […]
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Matthew Wiggin, a new (subject) teacher, and Middle School advisor was given the chance to teach acting to middle schoolers. “I discovered my love for performing when I saw the ballet Giselle in NYC,ā Mr. Wiggin said fondly. The new elective, available to eighth-graders in the Middle School, took off immediately. Acting is the most […]
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The Kingswood Oxford Middle School football team had a less-than-ideal season this year, competing in two games their entire season. The lack of games prevented this talented group of young men from showing their skills and competitiveness. Eighth-graders Colton Zahner and Nicholas Seymour, shared their disappointment with the lack of games played, however, they still […]
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The Kingswood Oxford Middle School concert band went on a field trip to the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. on a morning in early November. All 28 students in the band attended the field trip. The trip was three hours long, as there was a one-hour bus ride to and back […]
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With an excellent record of 3-0-1, the Kingswood Oxford Middle School girls A lacrosse team has taken the competition by storm. Despite various challenges these girls have faced along the way, they have tirelessly worked on developing their skills, strengthening their bond, and improving their game overall in order to make their way to the […]
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The KO boys A lacrosse team has had an exciting yet short season with a solid winning record of 2-0. Both games against Hamden Hall started in a close fight; however, both times, KO pulled away in the end. The season was so short because there weren’t many middle school lacrosse teams left in the […]
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