Calvert School MD

Alumna Stacy Snyder Johnson '80 returned to campus yesterday to officiate a very special lacrosse game as the Mighty Bees took on Roland Park — Stacy's high school! Thank you to Stacy for joining us for a beautiful afternoon of LAX!🥍 #CalvertSchool #CalvertAlumni #Lacrosse

Last week, a cohort of Seventh Graders traveled to Puerto Rico for an immersive leadership journey that featured volunteer opportunities with our partners at APRODEC, a cultural dance lesson, and a hands-on workshop on marine life conservation.💃🌴🐠 #Leadership #Community

It was an extra-busy Monday for Mr. Buck, who donned a bowtie to become Cade R.'s butler for the day! As part of his duties, Mr. Buck treated Cade to a special lunch and provided an assortment of snacks and treats throughout the day. #CalvertSchool #MiddleSchool

Thank you to astronaut Dr. Clint Kelly for visiting our Ninth and Tenth Agers this week! On Wednesday, Dr. Kelly, a retired engineer and the second-oldest individual to go into space, met with students to talk about his 2022 voyage.🧑‍🚀🚀 #CalvertSchool #Astronaut #Space

As part of our Earth Week activities, students learned about minimizing waste by participating in a Food Waste Challenge. The result? Students had the opportunity to see how much food is discarded each day and visualize its effects on the environment.🍎

Bravo to the 17 students who hopped onstage for the Tenth Age Performing Arts Show!🎶 This year's show featured acts on the piano, drums, and glockenspiel — as well as card tricks, dances, vocal performances, and more.🪄🎩 Well done to all performers!🎤

Yesterday morning, the Eighth Age walked to nearby Sherwood Gardens to see the tulips!🌷🌱 While at the park, the students used their iPads to take photos of the flowers and other aspects of nature, which will inspire spring poems.🌸 #CalvertSchool #Spring #Poetry #NaturePoems

It has been a beautiful week for spring field trips!☀️ Yesterday, the Fifth Agers explored the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, where they got an up-close look at animals both big and small.🐢🦁 The students ROARED with laughter when approached by a cheetah!🐆 #CalvertSchool

Last week, we welcomed members of the Banner Society for a special evening in the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center.💛 Featuring a presentation from teachers Matthew Gallo '15 and Josh Hanson-Kaplan, the reception was a celebration of the generosity that fuels our mission. 🐝

This week, we joined some of our Kiddie Calvert friends for egg hunts outside the Lower School!🥚 On Wednesday and Thursday, these little learners looked high and low for eggs filled with small treats as parents cheered from the sidelines.☀️

Last week, we were thrilled to welcome back so many familiar faces for Alumni Weekend!🖤💛 From the Signature Reunion Breakfast and Alumni Cocktail Party to reunion celebrations, generations of alumni came together, reminding us of the strength of our community. #AlumniWeekend

That's a wrap on Middle School Spirit Week! To close out the final day, the students dressed in team hues🎨 and competed in a color relay that featured three-legged races, slaloms, bowling, and more. All photos are now available to view on MyCalvert. #SchoolSpirit #SpiritWeek

Winnie '31 and Josie '32 are Nurses For The Day!🧑‍⚕️🩺 So far, they have assisted Nurse Macsherry at carpool, met with Mr. Holmgren to discuss student wellbeing, and helped facilitate a vision screening alongside professionals. Thanks for helping us all stay happy and healthy!

Spring is officially here! Dress for the sunshine with tees and shorts from Calvert's store.☀️ The store is generally open 7:30 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. or by appointment. You can also visit the online store today to place an order: calvert-school.square.site

Calvert Eighth Graders replicated the tv show "Shark Tank" on Thursday by pitching creative ideas for products to their classmates and a small panel of "sharks."💰️ Would you invest? Tell us in the comments! #CalvertSchool #SharkTank #Investing #Presentation #PublicSpeaking

Last month, we challenged the Lower Schoolers to read for more than 3,000 hours for March Reading Madness. The students not only MET that incredible goal, but they SURPASSED IT with more than 5,000 hours read!📖✨️

We may be battling dreary weather this week, but spring is in the air! Yesterday, the Fifth and Sixth Agers and celebrated their spring parties with festive treats and an egg hunt on Castalia Lawn.🌷🌼 Parents, view the full photo album on MyCalvert! #CalvertSchool #Spring

Last Friday, the entire Eighth Grade class journeyed to D.C. to tour the Holocaust Memorial Museum and visit several monuments on the National Mall. Each stop aligned with curriculum from history and English classes and reminded students of the context behind those lessons.

The Sixth Agers continued their unit on ocean life🪼🐠 this morning with a visit from the National Aquarium. Over the past few weeks, the students have learned about sea turtles, seahorses, and sea otters — but today was all about SHARKS!🦈 #OceanLife #Sharks

Members of the Class of 2025 acted as volunteer party planners yesterday as they assembled “birthday packs” of cake mix, candles, handmade cards, and more for the Baltimore Hunger Project.🥳 These party kits will create opportunities for local families to make memories together.