At 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 17, faculty, alumni, and the KO News staff gathered in the Community Commons for the annual Warren Baird Journalism Dinner. The dinner was named by KO News alumni in honor of longtime KO News faculty advisor and English teacher, Warren Baird. This year’s dinner was different than in years […]
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Streaking down the field, legs burning, heart pounding with anticipation. Being blinded by the spotlights onstage. Seeing faces light up with “oh, I get it!” during a tutoring session. Leaving every thought and concern behind except the goal and the team. This is the KO sports program — vibrant, intense, and indispensable to our community. […]
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On Friday, May 22, the Kingswood Oxford Class of 2026 engaged in their Commencement ceremony on the Senior Green, joined by students, faculty, staff, and parents to enjoy a beautiful and bittersweet graduation. Retiring science teacher Fritz Goodman delivered the Commencement speech to honor the 40 years he’s worked at the school. Mr. Goodman’s speech […]
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The annual Kingswood Oxford Power of Women Forum took place in Roberts Theater on Sunday, April 26, bringing together students, faculty, and community members for a discussion centered on leadership, resilience, and career growth. The event featured a panel of professional women alongside student representatives who shared their experiences, challenges, and advice for younger students. […]
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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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One of Kingswood Oxford’s most meaningful and distinctive traditions is the annual service trip to Tobatí, 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 Tobatí, 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 KO’s 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 “Roaring Twenties” 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 Gatsby’s lavish parties; the room was completely […]
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by Anya Dausey ’28 On Tuesday, March 24, the Kingswood Oxford community welcomed Associate Director of College Counseling and President of KO’s Cum Laude Chapter Peggy Clark to the stage during an all-school assembly to announce KO’s 20 Cum Laude Society inductees. As the president of KO’s 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 “Transforming Darkness into Light,” 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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