The Cooper School

From middle school memories to new beginnings, the Class of 2026 is ready for their next chapter. 🎓✨ So proud of all the growth, laughter, and accomplishments along the way. Once an 8th grader, always a part of this community 💙

Spirit Week is in full force, giving students the chance to express themselves, show their school spirit, and let their true personalities shine! ✨

Today is World Bee Day 🐝
Fourth graders celebrated with a visit from our Bee Cause observation hive care taker, Patrick from Swamp to Sea Honey Bees.
He taught the students all about beekeeping and answered all their (many,many!) questions about bees and our hive. They got to taste different local honey and made posters to raise awareness about bees!

The 7th and 8th grade had a once in a lifetime experience in DC. Not only did our students get to see incredible memorials and monuments, but they also got exclusive access to the House of Representatives gallery, the capital’s underground entrance, and the dept. of education’s committee meeting room! We enjoyed our nations world class museums, national zoo, and quality time spent together. What a perfect place to be during our nation’s 250th year of existence.

We 🫶🏼 our Cooper School community!

5th graders spent an incredible week in the Blue Ridge Mountains at Green River Preserve. They learned about the Cherokee people who once called the Preserve home, and passed down generations of knowledge about the native plants and animals in the area. They explored how to identify plants, protect the resources, and connect to nature through learning about their surroundings. They also gained a number of outdoor skills - from tying knots, starting fires, and identifying harmful creatures/plants. It’s safe to say GRP was full of fun, learning, and bonding!!

Our 6th graders had an unforgettable adventure at Camp Jekyll on Jekyll Island, GA! 🌊🦀🐟

Students explored coastal ecology through hands-on learning experiences including seining, saltwater fishing, herpetology, fish identification, Gyotaku fish printing, and marsh walks. From discovering marine life to learning about the importance of our coastal ecosystems, this trip was full of curiosity, teamwork, and outdoor exploration.

What an incredible week of learning beyond the classroom!

We ❤️ Cooper Cluster Day!

Thank you Marcos Pizza for bringing a slice of fun to each Cooper Cluster Day 🍕

Our middle school scientists brought creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking to this year’s Science Fair. We are so proud of their hard work and innovative ideas!