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Parent and Former Patent Attorney Delivers Presentation to Lower School on...
As part of Holton's celebration of Black History Month, current parent Monica Davis (Morgen Thompson '25) delivered a presentation to Lower School students on Tues., Feb. 26 on African-American...
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Head's Notes - More on Resolutions
Two columns ago, I told you that I had two resolutions, neither of which strictly constitutes a New Year's resolution. I shared my first one—not speaking negatively about a particular person—and...
View ArticleWeekend Building Hours for 3/2-3/3 2019
Greetings All, I hope that your week has been a good one. March has arrived with yet another delayed opening for us. Despite the tricky navigation of this season, we are always excited to welcome a...
View ArticleFifth Graders Use Robots to Retell Global Fairytales
Robotics, filmmaking, literature, global education, art, and feminism all came together in a recent Gr. 5 Design Tech project. Over a period of several weeks, students were tasked with creating short...
View ArticleSixth Grade Performs in Independent Lower Schools' Choral Festival at...
Sixth graders had a unique opportunity to perform in one of the country's most hallowed hall this week; the whole class participated in the Independent Lower Schools' Choral Festival at the National...
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Holton Athletics Celebrates Historic Winter Season
The winter sports season came to a close on Wed., Mar. 6 as the teams gathered for the annual winter banquet. Holton Athletic Association President Virginia Asher '19 welcomed nine new members into the...
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At Upper School's First-Ever Women & Power Summit, IMF Managing Director...
At the school's first-ever Women & Power Summit this Mon., Mar. 4, Upper School students heard anecdotes, insights, and advice from more than 30 powerful, accomplished alumnae, including keynote...
View ArticleSeventh Grade's Atlantic Crossing Day Explores Latin America and the...
During the latest Outside-the-Box (OTB) Day on Mon., Mar. 11, while the eighth grade was downtown immersed in its study of U.S. government, the seventh grade had its attentions focused much farther...
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U.S. Political History Class Comes to Life as Eighth Grade Visits Capitol,...
A distinct advantage of going to school in the nation's capital is that instead of just learning about the U.S. government, it can actually serve as your classroom. The eighth grade knows this well;...
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Head's Notes - Women and Power
Relying on our motto, I will find a way or make one, for 118 years, the Holton-Arms School has been educating girls to become leaders who will make a difference in a complex and changing world. While...
View ArticleWeekend Building Hours- 03/16-17/2019
Greetings All, I hope that your week has been a good one. Our temperatures are rising ( if only temporarily) as the Spring Break closely approaches. We will accelerate into the weekend with this...
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Students Lead Second Annual Upper School Diversity Conference
Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an institutional priority at Holton and an integral component of the School's Learn Well, Live Well, Lead Well philosophical approach to education. Holton is...
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Honors Biology Classes Observe Live Lung Surgery at GW Hospital
An otherwise ordinary school day turned quite extraordinary when Honors Biology students had a rare opportunity to observe live lung surgery at George Washington University Hospital in DC on Fri., Mar....
View ArticleWelcome to Holton-Armsburg! Fifth Grade Hosts Colonial Day
The Simms Reception Room transformed into the colonial village of Holton-Armsburg on Fri., Mar. 15, as the fifth grade hosted its annual Colonial Day. The event was the culmination of several weeks of...
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Three Middle Schoolers Named Outstanding Delegates at Sidwell Model UN...
A total of 16 Middle School students participated in the Sidwell Friends Model United Nations Conference this past Sat., Mar. 16. Three were honored as Outstanding Delegates, including two...
View ArticlePowering Up Creative Solutions: Sixth Graders Showcase Renewable Energy Ideas
Light bulbs were illuminating left and right in the Lower School hallways the past few weeks as sixth graders dreamed up and researched creative ideas for renewable energy. Students shared their...
View ArticleNHL.com Interviews Holton Coach Emily Wilde '09 About Growth, Impact of Girls...
NHL.com recently interviewed Holton ice hockey coach Emily Wilde '09 about girls ice hockey, its growth, and its impact. The piece was part of the National Hockey League's celebration of Gender...
View ArticleEight Panthers Receive All-Met Honors
This winter, eight Holton-Arms Panthers received All-Met honors from The Washington Post. Seven members of the Swimming & Diving team were recognized, including Second Team recognition for Sophie...
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Gr. 8 Global Education Trip to New Orleans Explores Sustainable Cities and...
The city of New Orleans became a remarkable living, interdisciplinary classroom for nine eighth-graders this spring break. Students participated in an array of hands-on activities and programs—from a...
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