The Winchendon School

SCHOOL PROFILE Northfield Mount Hermon believes good lives grow from strong roots. So NMH created an environment where creativity, character, and natural curiosity can flourish. As NMH graduates enter college and adulthood, they are well-educated, well-adjusted, well-liked, and very well-prepared to thrive. Northfield Mount Hermon is a coed, independent boarding school of 655 students in grades 9–12 plus a postgraduate year. NMH is known for its College-Model Academic Program, which balances academic, extracurricular, and residential experiences. You’ll find NMH in the heart of New England, on the banks of the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts. FACILITIES Students at Northfield Mount Hermon have access to a number of fantastic facilities, including a 34-acre farm, an observatory, and a high-level athletic complex which includes three turf fields and an all-weather outdoor track. SPORTS AND ARTS The school has a long history of athletic success, including a powerhouse cross country program, and has produced a number of Olympians, including Tessa Gobbo, who won an Olympic Gold Medal in Rowing at the 2016 Olympics. In terms of arts, Northfield Mount Hermon's 65,000 square-foot Rhodes Art Center is home to all of the school's performing arts. Students also have the option to enroll in a number of fine arts classes, including three AP studio art classes. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Many Northfield Mount Hermon students win academic, athletic, and artistic awards. In 1968, the sport of Ultimate Frisbee was invented at the school. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE With dormitories that range from 14 to 150 students, Northfield Mount Hermon has something for every student. Each dormitory has a faculty "dorm parent" around to support students outside of class. On the weekends, there is plenty to do. The Student Activities Office plans a number of on-campus and off-campus events, including trips to local malls, the movies, and even other boarding schools for dances. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.nmhschool.org/">Northfield Mount Hermon School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.northfieldma.gov/">Northfield, Massachusetts</a>

SCHOOL PROFILE Founded in 1869, Stoneleigh-Burnham School is situated on 100 acres in the heart of the New England countryside. The nationally recognized school is New England's only girls' school to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma. FACILITIES Stoneleigh-Burnham School's internet-accessible facilities include a new science center, dance studios, athletic facilities, and an art gallery. The school's recently renovated and expanded equestrian center features indoor and outdoor riding rings for year round riding, heated barns, an indoor heated viewing room, an extensive trail network around the 100-acre campus, and a Derby field. SPORTS AND ARTS Students can take advantage of the school's New England location by participating in its competitive alpine skiing or figure skating winter teams. The school's equestrian program is partnered with Smith College, giving students access to instruction and facilities of collegiate quality. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Stoneleigh-Burnham is the only secondary school in the US to offer the British Horse Society Certification and is a four-time national equestrian champion. Thirteen students have ranked as World Competitors in Debate and Public Speaking. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Students are housed in single or double dorm rooms in the school's main building,. Students spend weekend participating in activities such as trips to Boston, New York City, ski resorts, and more. Visit School Site: <a href="https://sbschool.org/">Stoneleigh-Burnham School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://greenfield-ma.gov/">Greenfield, Massachusetts</a>

SCHOOL PROFILE The MacDuffie School offers students unique academic programs such as their Leadership Program, developed by a professor from the Cornell University Graduate School of Management. MacDuffie's science department has partnerships with UMass Amherst's Polymer Science Lab and the Harvard University Science Department. The school also has guaranteed admission agreements with Wentworth Institute of Technology and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. FACILITIES The MacDuffie School's new 50-acre campus features state of the art technology in each building. A new artificial turf field and baseball field were added this past year. The school is also in the process of building a new Creativity Center. SPORTS AND ARTS The MacDuffie School has a longstanding reputation as a fierce intercollegiate athletic competitor. The school has recently won championships in soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, and cross country. The girls soccer team reached a record 45-game win streak and has won three of the last four New England Championships. The MacDuffie School has a very strong arts program, students have several academic opportunities including drama, in which students write and perform their own original one-act plays each spring. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Boarding students take advantage of the school's New England campus each weekend with activities such as apple picking, skiing, and trips to Boston and local colleges and universities. Students can participate in extracurricular activities such as the new eSports team or the Math Team, which is ranked #13 in the country. Visit School Site: <a href="https://macduffie.org/">The MacDuffie School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.granby-ma.gov/">Granby, Massachusetts</a>