One of Kingswood Oxfordâs most meaningful and distinctive traditions is the annual service trip to TobatĂ, 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 TobatĂ, giving KO students the opportunity to immerse themselves in Paraguayan culture, improving […]
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In early April, English teacher Catherine Schieffelin announced the 2026-2027 Symposium author: Rebecca Makkai. The Symposium class, a longtime KO tradition, was started by former English teacher Warren Baird and is the crown jewel of KOâs senior English electives. Through the class, students gain the opportunity to dive deeper into a specific author and their […]
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On Saturday, April 11, the KO class of 2027 traveled back in time to the âRoaring Twentiesâ as they celebrated their Gatsby-themed prom in the Community Commons, where they spent the night dancing, taking pictures, and creating memories. Stepping into the Commons was like stepping into one of Gatsbyâs lavish parties; the room was completely […]
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by Anya Dausey â28 On Tuesday, March 24, the Kingswood Oxford community welcomed Associate Director of College Counseling and President of KOâs Cum Laude Chapter Peggy Clark to the stage during an all-school assembly to announce KOâs 20 Cum Laude Society inductees. As the president of KOâs chapter of the Cum Laude Society, she spoke […]
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Students and faculty gathered on Monday, April 6, 2026, for a powerful and emotional assembly as Holocaust survivor Rabbi Lazowski, his son Alan Lazowski, and the co-author to his book âTransforming Darkness into Light,â Suzanne Pinkes, visited the KO community to share his story. Introduced by family members and community speakers, the event was not […]
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The Celebration of Kingswood Oxford (CKO) took place in the Community Commons on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, to bring together parents, teachers, and alums to enjoy a fun night out while also serving as a fundraiser for the school. Held every two years, CKO is both a fundraising event and a way to get parents […]
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At the start of the second semester, Co-Director of Roberts Center for Leadership Kelly Anstead and Director of College Counseling and Co-Director of Roberts Center for Leadership Jami Silver introduced a new leadership group, the KO Changemakers, allowing freshmen and sophomores to continue projects started in the Leadership Impact Lab class. The class worked on […]
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Every year, on the first Wednesday in February, schools and communities across the country celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day. At Kingswood Oxford School, this celebration has become a strong annual tradition known as Girls in Sports Day, which KO hosted on Saturday, Jan. 31. It not only shows the achievements of female […]
Read MoreOn Sunday, Feb. 1, KO hosted a public speaking event with two competing members of Forensic Union and 11 other schools. Forensic Union advisor and Spanish teacher Carolina Croes was joined by multiple volunteers from Forensic Union, not to compete but to help out with running around and making sure the day ran smoothly. Ms. […]
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On Feb. 12-13, acclaimed Irish author Claire Keegan visited Kingswood Oxford as this yearâs Symposium author. During her time, she had dinner with the Symposium class and faculty, spoke at Upper School and Middle School assemblies, and shared lunch with students. Chosen by English teacher Daniel Gleason, Ms. Keeganâs works span different topics, ideas, and […]
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