• Art With a Message

    November 16th, 2020


    Art With a Message
    Several students in Doug Turnbull's woodworking class participated in making a Black Lives Matter sign, using lettering techniques and fonts of their choice. "The project sparked a lot of conversation, which was valuable," he said.  Students who worked on the sign wrote a reflection on the pro...

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    Posted in: High School
  • Bringing Government to Life

    November 16th, 2020


    Bringing Government to Life
    Students in Amy Conant and Liz Scola's classes were treated to a first-hand lesson in government in early November, when Gloucester Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken visited the Elementary•Middle School via Google Meet. "We have been studying U.S. government, and our goal was to bring this subject to l...

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    Posted in: EMS
  • Innovative Ways to Act

    November 3rd, 2020


    Innovative Ways to Act
    With a hybrid format at the Elementary•Middle School, electives are more important than ever to provide students a break from screens and an opportunity to be active and creative. Drama, a new elective at EMS, offers both. Drama teacher Carolyn Aliskevicz, a talented actress herself, has found ...

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  • Eighth Grade Leadership Kicks Off 2020–2021 Program

    November 2nd, 2020


    Eighth Grade Leadership Kicks Off 2020–2021 Program
    A key component of Landmark School's mission is to empower students to reach their academic and social potential. The Eighth Grade Leadership Program at the Elementary•Middle School fosters that growth, as well as builds community and emphasizes the importance of service. "The program aims to emp...

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    Posted in: EMS
  • Using Tools to Engage Remote Learners

    November 2nd, 2020


    Using Tools to Engage Remote Learners
    Who would have thought a year ago that we would be teaching students remotely? It would have sounded absurd, impossible, unrealistic. Yet Landmark Elementary•Middle Schoolers learn remotely every other week. And it is not absurd, impossible, or unrealistic. Yes, it might be hard sometimes, but our...

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  • EMS Students Take to the Mats

    October 29th, 2020


    EMS Students Take to the Mats
    The 2020–2021 school year is certainly one like never before. However, the administration at the Elementary•Middle School is committed to providing students as much normalcy and continuity as possible. One way to do this is by offering students a selection of on-campus and remote electives.  N...

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  • Solidarity Day 2020

    October 15th, 2020


    Solidarity Day 2020
    Each year, Landmark High School's Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) sponsors Ally Day and encourages community members to reflect on their values and actions, commit to end harassment and bullying, and support their peers, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. In 2020,...

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    Posted in: High School
  • Visual Arts Shine

    October 5th, 2020


    Visual Arts Shine
    Since the spring of 2020, Landmark School has made countless adaptations to our program, facilities, and approach to accommodate extra health and safety measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Teachers are innovating like never before but staying true to the roots of the Landmark method. Not surprisi...

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  • High School Teacher Receives Prestigious Fellowship

    September 30th, 2020


    High School Teacher Receives Prestigious Fellowship
    Sarah Ciras, a Landmark High School computer science teacher, was selected as a Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Equity Fellow. She is one of 15 teachers across the country to receive the honor. The CSTA Equity Fellowship involves collaborating with a group of 14 other educators around ...

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  • O'Riordan Named President of Athletic Association

    September 27th, 2020


    O'Riordan Named President of Athletic Association
    Tom O'Riordan, Landmark High School's venerable varsity cross country and track and field coach, has been elected president of the New England Prep School Track and Field Association (NEPSTA). In his new role, Tom will serve as head of the Cross Country and Track and Field Coaches Association for s...

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