Category Archives: Freedom

Crescite Week has begun!

Posted on March 5, 2012 by only@theheights

Our Upper School students are all over the globe this week getting a different type of learning experience. From studies in Rome, to choral performances Germany, scuba diving in Florida, and even local cooking and legal seminars, it’s a fabulous … Continue reading →

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Changes

Posted on January 5, 2012 by only@theheights

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Crescite Fund so far this year!  We’ve already raised over $440,000 towards our $650,000 goal.  As a way of saying, “Thank you!” and to give you an idea of the types … Continue reading →

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60 Seconds in…

Posted on September 7, 2011 by only@theheights

School started today at 8:20am.  Picture taken at 8:21am.  60 seconds at The Heights = smiles, mud,  friendship.  Can’t wait to see what an entire year brings. Welcome back everyone!

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You’re Excused Then.

Posted on March 28, 2011 by only@theheights

Whether it’s hiking through the Shenandoah mountains, camping on Assateague Island, caring for a snake, bird or turtle in the Lower School, or exploring in the Valley, we strive to instill in our students a sense of awe and appreciation … Continue reading →

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Snow Wars

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Samuel Vanderplas

Mr. Samuel Vanderplas shares an epic tale from a normal, snowy day at The Heights. Twelve students were shuffling papers around their desks–a scribble here, a shuffle there, a glance into a book, a scratch of a dull pencil. A … Continue reading →

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Frozen Fountain of Youth

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Andy Reed

Some great traditions happen once a year.  Each year our beloved fishpond freezes during the Christmas break and there is an annual event upon our return: The crossing of the boys.  Annually, it starts as a conversation and then becomes … Continue reading →

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