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Alex Creech is, at heart, an empath, a learner and a lover of the natural world: three qualities that have already serve...
09/03/2026

Alex Creech is, at heart, an empath, a learner and a lover of the natural world: three qualities that have already served her well in her two months as Durham Academy’s full-time sustainability director. But she is also:

🎭 A thespian and a Shakespeare enthusiast.
🌱 A voracious learner of all things sustainability.
⛰️ And an outdoors kid of Western North Carolina.

See how Alex Creech is bringing “Global Empathy" to Durham Academy at the link in the comments. 🔗

A huge congratulations to Upper School Spanish and French teacher Constanza de Radcliffe for publishing her work, "Del a...
09/02/2026

A huge congratulations to Upper School Spanish and French teacher Constanza de Radcliffe for publishing her work, "Del abismo, una hija" this summer. 👏

"Del abismo, una hija" is a novel that explores motherhood in the context of migration, alongside the challenges that the Latino community is currently facing in the United States.

Her latest news is that she spent the summer working on an English translation she hopes to publish, and she's currently excited to organize a bilingual local reading of her work.

You may be familiar with de Radcliffe's writing journey from her feature in this summer's Durham Academy Magazine, in which she writes about her time on sabbatical. She used part of this time to continue her progress on this work, and it's absolutely amazing to see the product of that time.

🔗 If you haven't already, read de Radcliffe's article, "What My Sabbatical Taught Me About Creativity," in DA Magazine or via the link in our comments. ⬇️

📘 You can find "Del abismo, una hija" at most book retailers.

The eldest Cavs are back on campus! Seniors pushed themselves at Senior Challenge, whether hiking through the mountains ...
08/28/2026

The eldest Cavs are back on campus! Seniors pushed themselves at Senior Challenge, whether hiking through the mountains with Black Mountain Expeditions or collaborating with community partners to learn about and practice sustainable food systems.

Ninth graders stepped on campus for the first time early in the week to get their bearings for the year ahead and bonded with their advisories on and off the courts. Meanwhile, 10th and 11th graders celebrated Cavalier Kick Off with service projects and athletic adventures. It’s been the perfect first week back to school. 💚

Catch all the photos at our SmugMug account, linked in your weekly News & Notes email.

The start of the school year has been a blast! Preschool, Lower School and Middle School students are settling into thei...
08/27/2026

The start of the school year has been a blast! Preschool, Lower School and Middle School students are settling into their routines after open houses and their first days of class. Between learning new names, finding where supplies belong and getting comfortable in their new grade levels, Cavaliers of all ages have started the year with plenty of smiles, excitement and joy.

Wondering what’s going on at the Upper School? Stay tuned!

Our fearless friend Blade recruited a little help to celebrate International Dog Day! 🐶⚔️ Faculty and staff shared photo...
08/26/2026

Our fearless friend Blade recruited a little help to celebrate International Dog Day! 🐶⚔️ Faculty and staff shared photos of their pups (and other furry friends) to join the celebration.

Tag us in your doggy photos so we can keep the party going! 🔥

Today, we’re sharing the bittersweet news that Associate Head of School Kristen Klein has accepted the offer to become t...
08/17/2026

Today, we’re sharing the bittersweet news that Associate Head of School Kristen Klein has accepted the offer to become the next Head of School at Rye Country Day School, beginning July 1, 2027. We are incredibly fortunate that Kristen will remain at Durham Academy throughout the 2026–2027 school year, continuing the important work she has led with such vision, wisdom and heart.

For eight years, Kristen has helmed and shepherded the school’s academic program, advancing it in ways that help position DA for what’s next. Her leadership, curiosity, compassion and unwavering commitment to students have made a lasting impact on our community.

We are thrilled for Kristen and her family and excited to see her bring her signature professionalism, generosity and courage to RCDS. While it’s too early to say goodbye, we’re grateful for the year ahead and for all that she will continue to contribute to DA. Please join us in congratulating Kristen on this exciting new chapter!

Read the full announcement from Rye Country Day School: https://www.ryecountryday.org/news/post/~board/news/post/rye-country-day-school-names-kristen-klein-next-head-of-school

Are you hyped? 🫵 Because we're hyped! 🔥 The first week of school is in T minus ONE WEEK. You still have time to cram tha...
08/17/2026

Are you hyped? 🫵 Because we're hyped! 🔥 The first week of school is in T minus ONE WEEK. You still have time to cram that summer reading, scour the store for back-to-school supplies and squeeze in that new-school-year fresh haircut.

We can't wait to see our Cavaliers back on campus. 🫶

08/13/2026

Our social media superstar is out this week, so Blade is taking over. Doing the best a mascot can. Results may vary.

On page 60 of the Durham Academy Magazine, you'll see two familiar faces that have more in common than you think, and it...
08/12/2026

On page 60 of the Durham Academy Magazine, you'll see two familiar faces that have more in common than you think, and it's not just because they both are on the security team at DA or that they are two brothers from a small farming town in Michigan. Marty and Mark Walkowe, stoic but unfailingly friendly, are both driven by compassion and community.

Read their story at da.org/magazine

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