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Aiden Cherniske ‘23 is spending his summer working on a project through UConn's Natural Resources Conservation Academy to survey bats in the area and raise awareness about their importance to local communities.
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Skiff Mountain is a vibrant classroom for our science students. Under the direction of Science Department Chair, Laurie Doss, students work on a variety of projects in partnership with outside organizations and the greater Kent community.
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Spring day + drone + math = FUN!
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Student filmmakers win top awards at the Skills21 Film Fest.
Beyond the Classroom
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In a highly competitive field, two Marvelwood films made the cut for the All American High School Film Festival in New York City in October.
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Update from the RSIS project: Click HERE to read the daily blog. Sam '20 is part of an international crew of 64 students and nine trip leaders who are working on a school in rural Morocco.
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The Robert and Cornelia Bodkin Memorial Scholarship provides full financial assistance for one year to a student who has met specific academic and leadership criteria.
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Four intrepid juniors participated in Marvelwood’s inaugural Capstone program.
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