Festival del Guiverno brings Hispanic culture to campus

The Community Commons was filled with music, food, and conversation on Friday, Sep. 25, as students, faculty, and families gathered for the Festival del Guiverno during Hispanic Heritage Month. The celebration brought together members of the school community to recognize the different Hispanic cultures represented on campus. Throughout the event, attendees could try different foods, […]

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Rhea Doshi recognized for CASE Award

Junior Rhea Doshi was recognized for her achievements at the Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair (CT SEF) with Head of the Upper School Lisa Loeb presenting her with a plaque commemorating a first-place CASE Award during a recent assembly. The award recognized Rhea’s science fair research, which focuses on using gait analysis and blood biomarkers […]

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New Chipotle Launches

As a self-declared Chipotle connoisseur, I take it upon myself to report on their new menu items. My qualifications on the matter are far from few; in the past two months I’ve consumed over 25 Chipotle burritos, each containing the same ingredients. That doesn’t even include the countless chicken quesadillas and bowls I’ve eaten.  Recently, […]

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IMPACT, beyond an elective

IMPACT classes are not your standard elective. Each course is structured around a central driving question, and throughout the class, students explore how they can make a difference within and beyond the KO community. The IMPACT program began in the 2024-2025 school year and has since surged in popularity. For the upcoming school year, the […]

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KO holds first community Iftar dinner

On March 4, our Community Commons transformed from the usual cafeteria and library into a beautifully decorated welcoming area with a potluck-style buffet and prayer space. Rose petals garnished the tables, and small lanterns illuminated the area while tiny chalkboards reading ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ sat in the middle of each table. KO holds many cultural events, […]

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