by Editor | Apr 11, 2019 | Academics News, All MFS News
On April 6, five Upper School students and Science and Engineering Department Chair Drew Newman traveled to New Brunswick for the third annual Rutgers Oncology Olympiad. The team, composed of Hannah Jin ’20 (captain), Jalen Patel ’20, Bobby Lodge ’21, Kayla Patel ’21,...
by Editor | Mar 27, 2019 | Academics News, All MFS News
The Upper School Chamber Choir placed fourth at the International High School A Cappella Mid-Atlantic regional semifinals held Saturday, March 23 at Northern Highlands High School in Allendale, NJ. The group won the award for Best Arrangement and Lindsay Perr...
by Editor | Mar 25, 2019 | Academics News, All MFS News
On Tuesday, March 19, Charlotte Blake Alston – a master storyteller with over 29 years of experience – visited the Lower School for a series of assemblies and in-class workshops. Charlotte hosted two presentations (one for Preschool/Pre-K students and another for K-4...
by Editor | Mar 21, 2019 | Academics News, All MFS News
Eighth grade cellist Alexander Kwak has been awarded second chair in the New Jersey All-State Intermediate Orchestra. With this honor, Alex ranks as the second place cellist for all middle school students in the state of New Jersey. The numbered “chairs” of an...
by Editor | Mar 21, 2019 | Academics News, All MFS News
Each year, students in grades five through twelve participate in Intensive Learning programs during the week prior to spring break. Intensive Learning has been a school tradition for over 35 years, as each grade in the Middle and Upper Schools takes an in-depth look...
by Editor | Mar 18, 2019 | All MFS News
Dorothy “Dot” López Appointed Director of Diversity and Inclusion A message from Head of School Julia de la Torre: I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dorothy “Dot” López as Director of Diversity & Inclusion effective July 1. Dot replaces Karen...