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A Visit to Sarah Dunn’s 1st Grade Classroom

By Amber Aldrich I can’t say I remember 1st grade at St. Michael’s Episcopal School in Richmond all that well, other than…

Engineering Tomorrow: Robotics Coach Ralph Rivera

By Alex Yu Ralph Luis Rivera has been Collegiate’s JK-12 Robotics and Engineering Program Leader since February 28, 2024. He works closely…

New Teacher Spotlight: Cristina Whitaker, Upper School Spanish

By Amber Aldrich At the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year, Collegiate had the pleasure of welcoming Cristina Whitaker to the Upper…

New Director of Campus Safety and Security: Jeff Ruark

By Crawford Craig This year, Collegiate welcomes a new Director of Campus Safety and Security, Jeff Ruark. With more than 18 years…

Robotics Mentor Kyle Rachau Shares His Insights

By Hunt Brabrand Kyle Rachau, husband to Middle and Upper School Instructional Technology Coach Rachael Rachau, has been part of the United…

Labubu Mania

By Allis Derian All around the world, Labubus have sparked conversations: about about consumerism, name brands, and social media trends. For many…

New Asian Student Union in the Middle School

By Sophie Yablonski At Collegiate, the transition from Middle to Upper School is more than moving up a grade. It’s a time…

The Beat Goes On: An Interview with Dr. Matthew Weber (‘10)

By Kate Hogan Whether spinning records or holding a scalpel, VCU orthopedic surgery resident Dr. Matthew Weber (‘10) has always found rhythm…

Comfort Zone Camp: Helping Kids Be Kids Again

By A.V. Musick Whether you know it or not, there are adults and children all around you who have experienced a significant…

America’s Current Hyperfixation: Dubai Chocolate

By Emily Beggerow Social media has emerged as one of our most powerful influences. The new concept of microtrends has recently gained…