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Senior School teacher Mat Geddes shares in a small group discussion.

Faculty and Staff

Faculty and Staff

NEWS - December 13, 2024

Our Portrait of a Teacher: A Commitment to Professionalism and Lifelong Learning

Denise Lamarche, Director of Academics, highlights the recent professional development success amongst the SMUS faculty...
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Senior School

Senior School

NEWS - June 6, 2024

A spin on AI: Authenticity and Interconnectedness

As we approach our graduation and closing celebrations, I find myself thinking about the breadth...
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Performing Arts

Performing Arts

NEWS - March 1, 2024

Recognizing the Vital Role of Arts in Education

The integration of arts and STEM, known as STEAM, enhances students' creativity, critical thinking, and...
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Denise Lamarche, Director of Academics

Educational Leadership

Educational Leadership

NEWS - September 29, 2023

September: Resetting, Reflection, and a Call to Action

September signifies an opportunity to set new learning goals and objectives for the year—for both...
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Senior School

Senior School

NEWS - June 1, 2023

The Class of Unprecedented Times: 2023 Grads

Throughout their high school journey, the Class of 2023 have had to rely on resilience...
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Educational Leadership

Educational Leadership

NEWS - December 9, 2022

Preparation for Life: What is Our North Star? 

Denise Lamarche highlights the ongoing work to determine and articulate the skills and abilities we...
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Educational Leadership

Educational Leadership

NEWS - October 21, 2022

How Do You Measure a School?

Beyond assessment data, such as AP exam scores, there are other metrics that aren't numerical...
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Denise Lamarche, Director of Academics

NEWS - June 10, 2022

Gratitude in the Classroom

So much of the SMUS experience is tied to the dedication of teachers who go...
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Denise Lamarche, Director of Academics

Educational Leadership

Educational Leadership

NEWS - April 8, 2022

Full STEAM Ahead

Enhancing STEAM learning within our K-12 program is moving ahead, and students will begin to...
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Denise Lamarche, Director of Academics

Educational Leadership

Educational Leadership

NEWS - December 10, 2021

A Parent's Guide to Report Cards

It's important that parents understand how we assess learning and how we communicate it, writes...
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Denise Lamarche, Director of Academics

Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness

NEWS - April 9, 2021

Preparing for the Unpredictable

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Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness

NEWS - January 15, 2021

Positive and Affirming Parent Feedback

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Junior School

Junior School

NEWS - September 18, 2020

Ask SMUS: Explaining Our Restructured School Day

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Educational Leadership

Educational Leadership

NEWS - April 9, 2020

Supporting Your Child With Remote Learning

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Advanced Placement

Advanced Placement

NEWS - September 20, 2019

Celebrating Academic Achievement

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Senior School

Senior School

NEWS - June 14, 2019

Student Ideas, Real-World Answers

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Educational Leadership

Educational Leadership

NEWS - May 3, 2019

Diligence and Focus

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Educational Leadership

Educational Leadership

NEWS - February 15, 2019

An Essential Ingredient in Our Learning Culture

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Junior School

Junior School

NEWS - September 29, 2017

Ask SMUS: Why Are There No Letter Grades On My Child's Report Card?

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