Big, the Musical, this year’s Upper School Spring Production, is a high-energy, family-friendly comedy that focuses on a few weeks in the life of Josh Baskin, an awkward teenager who wishes he were older. And cooler. And more confident.
In a role made famous by Hollywood mega-star Tom ...
Even after several visits to the Holy Land, Upper School Bible studies teacher Evan MacDonald (US’94, C’06) says, “There’s always something new to learn with every trip and group.” MacDonald recently returned from a trip to Israel with 20 students who are enrolled in the Bible 2 class. One of ...
Hear from students and parents about the many benefits of boarding at Principia School.
This year marks Principia’s third annual Global Days of Service! Throughout April, hundreds of Principia alumni and friends from around the world will volunteer in their communities—from cleaning up parks to stocking food pantries, from serving in animal shelters to hosting clothing drives.
It’s not too late to join ...
Senior Cameron Bania became the second girls’ varsity player this year to reach the 1,000-point milestone. And she did it in nail-biting fashion—reaching the score in the final two minutes of the Panthers’ final game of the season and the final game of her high school basketball career! With 1:27 ...
Zacher Lewis (US’13, C’17) Portfolio Accounting Associate, Fisher Investments
A business administration and economics double major and a Phi Alpha Eta (honor society) graduate, Zacher took full advantage of support from Principia faculty across the liberal arts curriculum. “I came into college with a love of math and science, ...
Meredith Hamilton (US’13, C’17) Elementary School Teacher, Teach for America
An English and political science double major with a minor in Spanish, Meredith Hamilton is passionate about education, which led her to become a Teach for America corps member at Stege Elementary in Richmond, California, where she teaches four- ...
Caroline Korthals (US’08, C’12) UX Designer, IBM iX
After discovering her love of art at the Upper School, Caroline Korthals continued her passion for painting, drawing, and design as an art major at the College. Now working for IBM iX as a UX designer in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she blends ...
Parents everywhere appreciate seeing evidence of their children’s learning through the artwork, essays, or completed projects they bring home. But a single finished product doesn’t fully capture the journey of inquiry, discussion, and critical thinking that leads a student to newfound understanding.
Thanks to Lower School’s emphasis on student-led ...
Whether they’re ordering tapas at a local street market, socializing with their host families, or tracking lost luggage, students in Upper School’s Spanish 4 and 5 classes are finding plenty of opportunities to practice language and intercultural communication skills this week.
“Principia’s approach to experiential learning emphasizes hands-on opportunities ...
