HIES PGC

Today, seniors in the Program for Global Citizenship gathered to learn real life strategies and stories about creative solutions to real world problems. They will use this information to help conclude their Capstone work examining a global issue centered around the UNDSGs.

Last week, HIES was excited to host the Round Square forum for the Americas. It brought around 50 faculty from eight states in the US, and schools in Canada, Bahamas, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, and Argentina.

It might be cold outside, but our primary school explorers “traveled” to Egypt this week to visit pyramids, tombs, and answer riddles of the Sphinx.

4th graders were excited to meet with last week. Earlier in the year, HIES students created art around the theme of kindness and hope that was sent to Ghana. This time, they received art and a hand written note from their partner in Ghana.

This week, our students took a sweet journey around the world! Hidden under their seats during morning meeting were surprise flags from different countries. If they found one, they shared a fun fact about that country’s candy culture with the middle school—and got to taste a treat from that nation! It was a beary awesome way to use an international lens exploring candy after Halloween! 🍫

This week our curious cubs took an amazing trip through Mexico! 🐻🇲🇽
They marveled at the ancient ruins of Chichén Itzá, floated high above the landscape in a hot air balloon, and watched monarch butterflies complete their migration on our immersive screen. At Plaza Zócalo, they practiced identifying shapes by spotting triangles, circles, and squares all around — learning geometry has never been so fun!
We’re so proud of their adventurous spirits and growing minds. This journey was truly pawsome!

Students at Heards Ferry Elementary had a “beary” fun time trying Spanish bread and olive oil as they heard from Global senior Marshall about his summer in Spain🇪🇸 immersing himself in the Spanish language and culture.

Upper School students stepped into the world of ethnography—taking a thoughtful stroll through the Primary playground. Inspired by Clifford Geertz, they explored play as culture, learning how our youngest Bears build community, express creativity, and welcome others in. It was a bear-y insightful experience! 🐾

Our first graders have officially launched their Golden Bear Adventures with a paws-itively awesome trip to the Delta Museum. From big smiles to curious minds, it was a day full of discovery, delight, and a whole lot of learning fun!