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Graduates Show Off Their Skills in the 14th Annual Young Alumni Boys Basketball Tournament - 01/14/19

On Saturday, January 5, nearly 40 alumni practiced their handles and crossovers, put on their game faces and returned to their old stomping grounds — the North and South Gyms — to compete in the 14th... Read more

Kindergartners Learn About the “Festivals of Light” - 01/07/19

Every year, the kindergartners go on an excursion to see the “Festivals of Light,” an educational and fun holiday program offered by the Jewish Museum. “We celebrate how light is represented in all... Read more

Theater, English and Latin Lessons Meet in Prep School Study of My Fair Lady - 12/20/18

Last Thursday, the Prep School students in Prep and Middle School theater teacher Kary Haddad’s course History of the American Musical Theater attended the Broadway production of Lerner and Loewe’s... Read more

Renowned Artist Joyce Kozloff Visits the Prep School - 12/20/18

On Thursday, December 6, artist Joyce Kozloff spoke with Prep School ceramics, film and metalworking classes, as well as several art teachers from the Middle School, about her career trajectory and... Read more

Middle School Launches First Literary Magazine, Giving A Platform For Student Voices - 12/20/18

The Middle School’s new online literary magazine, 3430, had its roots in the new creative writing module. A universal truth for writers is the struggle to to finish a piece of work. Middle School... Read more

Winter Assembly Inspires The Holiday Spirit From Grammar School Community - 12/20/18

This week, the entire Grammar School gathered in the North Gym for a very merry, music-filled Winter Assembly. Organized by Grammar School music coordinator Maria Jeffers, the Winter Assembly was a... Read more

Grammar School Swim Team Wins First Meet Against JCC Thunderbirds - 12/20/18

Last week, students from grades 1-3 competed in their very first swim meet of the year, facing off against the JCC Thunderbirds with 25 CGPS athletes on the blocks. “Many of the 2nd and 3rd graders... Read more

Genetics Elective Meets Guest Speaker in Genetic Counseling Field - 12/17/18

By Patrice Buckley, Prep School science teacherRecently, genetic counselor Anna Kolbuszewska came to speak to the Prep School Genetics elective students. The class had been learning about genetic... Read more

Six Prep School Students Attend Conference on Diverse Leadership in Nashville, Tennessee - 12/17/18

This month, six Prep School students attended the 25th annual NAIS Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) in Nashville, Tennessee. The conference, which is limited to 1,600 students... Read more

CGPS Middle School National Geographic Geography Bee Crowns Winner To Move to Further Rounds - 12/17/18

Now in its fourth year, the Middle School Geography Bee or “GeoBee” gives students an opportunity to compete nationwide for prizes and recognition. The bee, sponsored by National Geographic, is open... Read more