In the KO Middle School, sports have usually taken place in the middle of the day. This year, since locker rooms are no longer accessible due to COVID-19, sports practices are now at the end of the day. “I prefer sports at the middle of the day, but it is not that big of a […]
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Every year, KO holds Grandparent’s Day, an event that is favored by many. Despite it being virtual this year, the members of the KO community were able to come up with a new way to host the special day. Not only is it a favorite day for students and faculty, but Grandparent’s Day is also […]
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Because of the change in sports times, many teams were forced to compromise their space and practice time. One of the many examples is the Middle School field hockey and football teams sharing the turf. While there are many differences between this season and last, one thing universally missed are competitive games. “I miss playing […]
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Many adults in the KO community drink coffee, but now several middle schoolers have started bringing it to school. Through conversations with several middle school students, it is clear why they are so fond of the tasty drink. “On my way to school, I stop and get my coffee from Dunkin Donuts and then have […]
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With the pandemic, many aspects of daily life at KO have changed. But, heading into the wintertime, when sports are moved indoors, students are wondering what will happen to their winter sport. With no current pool to swim in for the upcoming season, the Middle School swim team is anxious to hear what the plan […]
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Joining a new advisee group where everyone already knows one another can be a challenge. Joining as a new, remote advisee can make it even more challenging, both for the advisee as well as for the advisor, in terms of ensuring that the advisee feels connected. This year, eighth-grade advisor and Latin teacher Sam Cassidy […]
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When it comes to writing utensils, some people prefer No. 2 pencils. Others like to go with the mechanical option. For eighth-grader Emily Knowles, it’s a mechanical pencil. On the other hand, science teacher Judy Bailey and eighth-grader Macey Kotowitz like to go old school. “I am old school and because I am so old, […]
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At Kingswood Oxford, accommodations for remote students have been put into place in response to COVID-19’s health challenges. In almost every classroom, there is at least one student learning from home and connecting with his or her teachers and classmates via Zoom. However, some of these remote students are returning to in-person learning. Eighth-graders Supriya […]
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Though the school year brought on many new changes, sports at KO have not changed. With all the restrictions, playing contact sports has been difficult; however, KO’s athletic department has worked hard to make sure fall sports can still happen this year. This year there are two choices for sports: Path A and Path B. […]
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The Kingswood Oxford community has had some major adjustments to make in response to COVID-19 restrictions and protocol. One of the many aspects of our community that has had to change the most is the admissions process. KO is now offering virtual tours and, for the first time, has a test-optional policy. “There are many […]
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