For three days in early December, five students attended large group sessions and small workshops focused on developing skills in dialogue and cross-cultural communications.

Working in pairs, Convent second graders were challenged to research a whale species and create a model of it using recycled materials. An immersive ocean scene installation in the Unkefer Spark Studio, complete with disco lights and music, served as an all-encompassing showcase. A video follows the project from start to finish.

These are stories of students, parents and alumni who have stepped up to volunteer and organize for those in need since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Virtual talks by Annette Gordon-Reed and Erin Entrada Kelly highlighted a weeklong book fair celebrating Convent & Stuart Hall's culture of reading.

A fourth grade fictional character election was every bit as exciting — and hard fought — as the presidential race.

Dr. Damour, who has worked closely with our community since last spring, shared tips on how to support teens during this pandemic to help them build lifelong resilience.