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For almost a decade now, the Kaleidoscope program in lower school has served to provide students with meaningful and age-appropriate lessons, which furnish them with both windows and mirrors to better understand themselves and others. While developing empathy and understanding, as well as the tools needed to engage across differences, inside and outside of our school community, students live out the meaning of our five lower school words: kindness, compassion, respect, integrity and inclusion. Kaleidoscope continues to help provide an avenue for us to celebrate all of the students and families who come to lower school and empowers all of us to be upstanders when confronted with prejudice and injustice.

Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout is a remarkable milestone that speaks to the dedication, leadership and community-minded spirit of our students. We are proud to celebrate three seniors who have recently completed or are about to complete their Eagle Scout projects — an honor that less than 5% of Scouts achieve. These projects not only reflect the Scouts’ personal growth and commitment to service but also make a lasting impact on the local community. Their achievements embody the values we strive to instill at North Shore Country Day, where the motto “Live and Serve” runs deeply through the lives of our students, both in and outside of school.

Despite high winds that threw a wrench into Friday’s on-campus Homecoming festivities, Raiders rallied together and made the best of a less-than-ideal situation during Homecoming Reunion Weekend September 27-28. As remnants of Hurricane Helene made their way northward, the annual Parents’ Association carnival and Friday evening bonfire were canceled for safety reasons, but all other activities proceeded as planned.

On this episode of the Raider Ramble Podcast, Head of School Tom Flemma has an in-depth conversation with Dr. David Yeager about his groundbreaking book, "10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People." Discover key insights and strategies for encouraging and inspiring young individuals in this engaging chat.

Ethan Rodehorst’s journey at North Shore has been shaped by unexpected turns and opportunities, from teaching fifth grade to his recent transition to middle school science. Ethan reflects on how these experiences have influenced his approach to teaching and the excitement he feels about working with curious middle schoolers, sharing insights into the challenges of adapting to different age groups, the joys of inspiring a passion for science, and how teaching is as much about learning from his students as it is about guiding them.

Tune into this insightful edition of the Raider Ramble Podcast, where Kristen Kaczynski and Matthew Mettille from North Shore Country Day's College Counseling Office discuss the evolving landscape of the college admissions process. Our special guest, Mac Devereux '23, now a student at McGill University, joins the duo to share how expert college counseling played a pivotal role in transforming his college dreams into reality, aiding in his self-discovery and decision-making process.

Between Tuesday and Wednesday of the eighth grade journey through Washington, DC, you begin to see the change. Groups blend. Laughter builds. Inside jokes form. Their ability to absorb the history of honor they are witnessing grows. By the end of the week, you can’t tell the difference between a lifer and a new member of our community. And each eighth grader has a much more profound sense of what our nation has accomplished and what more there is to do. 

While using the words “fun” and “math” in the same sentence may be surprising to some, quite a few lower schoolers do just that! Through various real-world applications and experiences — and most importantly play, observation and inquiry — NSCD students have learned to have fun with math at school. But, how to extend that fun at home is a question teachers often hear from parents. Below are a few suggestions to get you started “thinking math” when you are out and about or at home with your family.