Courtesy/Cindy Wilson Academy’s 9th annual All Day 4 CA celebration, held on April 22-23, one of the most honored traditions, earned $735,568 from 999 donors, yet surpassed 1,000 Vikings after the cutoff point. Each donation directly supports the Annual Fund, but donors have the option to direct their money to the arts, athletics, curricular innovation,…

A group of Academy students traveled to Spain this spring, visiting Madrid, Toledo, San Sebastián, and Barcelona, organized by Spanish teacher, Dr. Jacky, along with Ms. Chavez, Ms. Gerrita, and Rather than following a standard high school tour itinerary, Jacky sought out destinations that would offer something different. “We try to make it so that…

On Saturday, April 18, Academy’s National History Day club had one of its best years yet at the Ohio State competition, with two students qualifying for the national competition and one receiving a special award.  National History Day is a nationwide program that involves middle and high schoolers in researching a historical topic based on…

(Eesha T./Staff) Culminating three years in the Global Scholars Diploma, my fellow Global Scholars (Year 3’s and Year 1’s), and I traveled to Otterbein University on April 16, to present our Take Action Projects. For the past three years, Aashi V., Bella L., Diya S., Lynn Y., Maddie E., Max B., Meera S., and Melody…

Courtesy/Ms. Bening Service Board held its Spring Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 8, from 8:00 a.m to 1:30 p.m. in the Athletic Lobby, with just 21 donors, organized by Lower School teacher Ms. Crain, who has been running it for the past eight years.  According to Ms. Bening, the importance of the blood drive is…

(Pixabay) Last December, the Athletic Department announced two new athletic opportunities for students: girls flag football and co-ed crew.  This year, the OHSAA sanctioned girls flag football, continuing the development of the program. Additionally, professional teams like the Browns have made many efforts to help expand the program.  The Cleveland Browns Girls High School Flag…

(Lila P./Staff) Academy families from every division gathered in the Dining Hall’s hearthside for a shared Passover Dinner on Friday, April 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. Academy’s Jewish Affinity Group (JAG) leaders Billy G., Gabi M., and Sofi A-T. welcomed approximately 65 attendees. Catered by City Barbeque, the menu featured pulled chicken, brisket, mac…

Pixabay On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the first crewed mission to travel to the Moon in over 50 years. Artemis II, a 10-day test flight, is designed to orbit the moon and return safely to Earth, paving the way for…

Pixabay Wednesday, February 18, marked the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, observed by Muslims worldwide by fasting from food and water from dawn to dusk. The pre-dawn meal is called suhoor, and the evening meal is known as iftar, which means “breaking the fast,” usually with dates and water. Each family and country offers different dishes and…

Flickr Stephanie L. Academy’s Model UN students traveled to Washington on February 12 to participate in the North American Invitational Model United Nations (NAIMUN), sponsored by Georgetown. NAIMUN is one of the oldest and most prestigious Model UN’s in the world, hosting thousands of students every year from across the world to debate global issues.…