Providence Country Day School

Don't let the flu get you down! PCD will be hosting a free flu clinic on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 3-6pm in the Field House. Anyone ages three and up is eligible, but online registration is required to guarantee an appointment. Visit http://schoolflu.com to register. Please note - online registration closes on MONDAY!

It's time for our final Throwback Thursday with a twist, as we honor Athletics Hall of Fame inductee the 1999-2000 Girls Varsity basketball team, one of PCD's most successful girls basketball teams. The team went undefeated in regular season play and, for the first time in school history, won the league tournament. The girls went on to the NEPSAC tournament, an invitation-only tournament for the best eight teams in New England. Seeded fourth, the team would make it to the semifinals before losing a hard-fought game to St. Andrews.

Join us as we honor the basketball team and all of this year's inductees at the 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Award Ceremony on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM. The final day to RSVP is TODAY! Register to attend here: https://www.providencecountryday.org/our-centennial/athletics-hall-of-fame-dinner

For today's Wednesday, we're giving a shout out to Harris K. Weiner '76, who was recently inducted into the Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly's Excellence in the Law Hall of Fame. A trial lawyer focused on commercial and real estate disputes, Harris has counseled the Governor, Senate Minority Leader, Department Directors, and municipalities. He has also published articles on eminent domain, public contracts and the legal profession and teaches business law at Bryant University. Harris opened his own law office in East Providence in 2021 after three decades at prominent Boston and Providence commercial firms. What an amazing career!

One of the best parts of our PreK-12 campus is the interaction between the older and younger students. Last week, ninth graders from Mr. Sun's Spanish class paid a visit to Ms. Wolf's first grade class. The younger students were paired off with an Upper School buddy and spent time reading together. We can't wait to see more of these relationships develop throughout the year!

Thank you to everyone who attended Knights at Night: Washington DC last week, with a special thanks to our host Melissa Martin ‘00! This event brought together alums from the last 60 years, from Kurt Malmgren, Class of 1959, to three graduates who just started their freshmen years at various colleges in the greater-DC area. What a night!

Last call - registration for this year's Alumni Reunion Dinner closes this Thursday, October 5! Join us on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 6pm in Evan R. West Field House for an evening of food and camaraderie, including beer and wine, a buffet dinner and dessert. Whether you're celebrating a milestone reunion year or just want to reconnect with old friends, ALL PCD and HBS alumni are welcome, as we celebrate PCD's centennial year! Can't wait to see everyone!

Register to attend here: https://www.providencecountryday.org/our-centennial/alumni-reunion-dinner

🐾🍄Our Middle School students in grades 5-8 attended their annual overnight trip to Nature’s Classroom last week! Students and faculty had a blast attending field activities, specialized classes, the night hike and more! 🌳🐌

Incredible work by some of our PCD artists!

Check out our awesome new mural created by Ruby and Olivia! They are both students at Providence Country Day School in East Providence, RI. Great job ladies!

Tonight at the Hot Club RI Music Bingo, grab you friends and get a seat at the Hot Club, prizes every round, starts at 8pm

We're continuing our Throwback Thursday with another Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, the late Don Watts '79. Don was a standout athlete at a time of peak PCD athletics success, running cross country and playing basketball. In cross country, he was conference champion his senior year. In basketball, Don was a two-time All-SENE player and won the individual scoring title for the league.

To join us on Saturday, October 14, 2023 for the 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Award Ceremony, as we celebrate Don and all the inductees, click here: https://www.providencecountryday.org/our-centennial/athletics-hall-of-fame-dinner

Time for another Throwback Thursday with a twist! We're starting today with Athletics Hall of Fame inductee H. Dana Bentzinger '72. A member of both the soccer and hockey teams, Dana's greatest success was with the tennis team. As a senior, he was team captain and played number one singles, only losing one match that year. Dana, with his tennis doubles partner, Mark Edwards '73, went undefeated in their senior year as a doubles team. Dana went on to play varsity tennis at Iowa State University.

Join us as we honor Dana and all this year's inductees at the 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Award Ceremony on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM. Register to attend here: https://www.providencecountryday.org/our-centennial/athletics-hall-of-fame-dinner

Today's Wednesday features Upper School humanities teacher Nicholas Turner. Nicholas comes to us from the Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy in Mooresboro, North Carolina, where he has taught history for the past seven years. He also coached the school’s Varsity Track and Field and Middle School Cross Country teams, and served as a leader for many student organizations. Nicholas earned a BA in History from Wheaton College (Illinois) and an MA in Global/Comparative History from Rutgers University. Welcome to PCD!

Thanks Higher Graphix for giving our buses a sharp new look!

Last call - Knights at Night is headed to our nation's capital! This Friday, September 29, 2023 at 6pm, join Head of School Kevin Folan and PCD coaching legend Suzanne Bailey at the home of an alumna in Chevy Chase, MD for a gathering of fellow Knights — alums, former faculty, families, and friends. Learn about the exciting things happening at PCD and HBS, and how we're celebrating our Centennial Year! Register to attend here: https://www.providencecountryday.org/our-centennial/knights-at-night-washington-dc

Check this out! Marc Horner '87, founder of Fairhaven Wealth Management, was recently a guest on the Mindy Diamond on Independence podcast. He spoke about his career journey and how the ability to think creatively influenced that journey. Listen here: https://www.wealthmanagement.com/careers/mindy-diamond-independence-how-authenticity-and-humor-helped-drive-ex-wirehouse-advisor-s

The start of the school year also means the return of our clubs and co-curricular activities. The groups, which are primarily run by students under the guidance of a faculty advisor, cover a wide range of topics and interests. Last week's club fair was a great opportunity for students to ask questions and learn more about the different clubs being offered this year.

Our Throwback Thursday celebration of the Athletics Hall of Fame inductees continues with Duncan Cocroft '61! Duncan was a standout wrestler - the Rhode Island state wrestling champion in 1961 and the runner-up in 1959 and 1960. He also took third place in the 1960 NE Interscholastic Wrestling Tournament. Duncan went on to wrestle at the University of Pennsylvania and later served in the US Army as a lieutenant and paratrooper.

The 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Award Ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the Evan R. West Field House. To register to attend visit https://www.providencecountryday.org/our-centennial/athletics-hall-of-fame-dinner

Less than one month until we honor this year's inductees into the PCD Athletics Hall of Fame! For this Throwback Thursday, we're celebrating a true PCD legend: the late Spofford "Cap" Woodruff '48. Cap was a standout athlete in both football and baseball, and went on to play baseball at Amherst College. He returned to PCD as both a coach and teacher. Cap was a longtime coach in tennis, leading the team during one of its most successful eras in school history. He also led the science department and was an inspirational biology teacher.

Join us as we honor Cap and all our inductees at the 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Award Ceremony, to be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM. Register to attend here: https://www.providencecountryday.org/our-centennial/athletics-hall-of-fame-dinner

For this week's Wednesday, we're featuring our new administrative assistant, Heather Barnes, who will be working with the Lower School and MIddle School in Metcalf Hall. Heather has nearly a decade of experience in office management. Most recently, she’s served as Office Manager for A1 Drilling and Blasting Company. She’s also worked as an Administrative Assistant for Mary R. Fisher Elementary School in Thompson, CT and Aitken Elementary School in Seekonk, MA. Heather earned a degree in Business Management with a minor in Human Services from Community College of Rhode Island. Welcome to the team!

We had a great time Sunday running the IGT Downtown 5K. Thank you to everyone who came out to run, walk or just support our team! Check out the full album of pics from the event here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/providencecountryday/albums/72177720311294374/with/53196328574/

Some great drone footage from the !

Some great drone footage from today’s #downtown5k!

PCD will be hosting a free flu clinic on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 3-6pm in the Field House. Anyone ages three and up is eligible, but online registration is required to guarantee an appointment. Visit http://schoolflu.com to register.

Less than a month until our annual Reunion Dinner! Join us on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 6pm in Evan R. West Field House for an evening of food and camaraderie, including beer and wine, a buffet dinner and dessert. Whether you're celebrating a milestone reunion year or just want to reconnect with old friends, ALL PCD and HBS alumni are welcome, as we celebrate PCD's centennial year! Can't wait to see everyone!

Register to attend here: https://www.providencecountryday.org/our-centennial/alumni-reunion-dinner

We were so excited to see PCD alum and board member John Mullen '02 on CNBC. John is President at Parsons Capital Management, and spoke about navigating financial uncertainty and finding balance in determining an investment strategy.

Check out the complete video here: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2023/09/14/cnbcs-top-ranked-financial-advisor-discusses-equities-fixed-income.html

Chowder Day is just one month away! Join us on Saturday, October 14 for our annual family homecoming and alumni reunion. A full day of athletic events, family fun, and delicious New England chowder make this a "don't miss this" kind of day! Check out the complete schedule of events here: https://www.providencecountryday.org/life-at-pcd/chowder-day-and-reunion

We're continuing our celebration of this year's female inductees into the Athletics Hall of Fame with a look at PCD icon Mary Suttell. In addition to her outstanding career as a versatile leader of our Mathematics department, Mary has also enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a coach. She was a co-founding coach of our swim program, headed up our Varsity Girls' Lacrosse program, and in Cross Country has led numerous championship teams and coached countless runners who earned conference and state recognition. Mrs. Suttell is a true PCD "triple threat", representing excellence in the classroom, in athletics, and as an advisor and mentor.

Help us celebrate Mary and all our inductees at the 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Award Ceremony, on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM. Register to attend here: https://www.providencecountryday.org/our-centennial/athletics-hall-of-fame-dinner

For today's Throwback Thursday, we're celebrating some of our female inductees into the 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame. First up, Randelle Boots' 09. Randelle was a three sport athlete at PCD - running cross country and playing basketball and lacrosse. As a junior, she received the Murray Scholar Award in recognition of outstanding citizenship and service, academic excellence, athletic and extra-curricular achievement and leadership. As a senior, she placed first in the SENE and New England girls' races and was voted to the All-SENE and All-New England teams. Randelle's running success continued in college, where she was an 8-time All-American in cross country and track at Wellesley College, as well as the NCAA Mile Champion in 2011.

Join us in celebrating Randelle and all our inductees at the 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Award Ceremony, on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM. Register to attend here: https://www.providencecountryday.org/our-centennial/athletics-hall-of-fame-dinner

It's another Wednesday and for the next few weeks we'll be highlighting some of the newest members of our faculty and staff. First up, Upper School math teacher Kenneth Hileman.

Kenneth most recently taught mathematics at Wilbur & McMahon School in Little Compton, Rhode Island. He has also taught math at St. Michael’s Country Day School in Newport, RI, as well as schools in Massachusetts and Florida. Kenneth earned a BS in Finance from Pennsylvania State University, received both an MBA and a CAGS from Southern New Hampshire University and has an M.Ed. from American International College. Welcome to PCD!

Our 9th-11th graders had a great time during last Friday's Activity Day! The annual tradition brings each class together for a special off-site activity, such as kayaking or a ropes courses, designed to develop team building skills and establish connections between new and returning students. The day helps build and strengthen friendships and provides a foundation for growth and collaboration during the school year.

“Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.”
—President Obama in a 2011 radio address

Today we pause to reflect on the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and remember those who sacrificed so much.

Thank you to everyone who came out for last week's Family Association Back to School BBQ! We had a great crowd and it looks like everyone had a fun time!

The fall sports season is now underway and we're so excited to see what our athletes accomplish this year! A special thanks to The Providence Journal for their great pre-season write-up on PCD girls soccer player Anna S. '24. Good luck to Anna and all our fall athletes this season!

Today we're wrapping up what's been a fantastic first week of school! For the first time in school history, we had an Opening Day assembly with the unified student body of Lower, Middle and Upper School students! What a great way to kick off the year, as we focus on our community theme of unity.

Time for another Throwback Thursday with a twist! Today, we're featuring 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Kevin Bradley '03. A standout three-sport athlete, Kevin was a goal-scoring forward in soccer, a point guard and leader for two championship basketball teams, and a baseball shortstop with a batting average of over .400 his senior year. He went on to be a starting point guard at Bowdoin College all four years of his college career.

Join us as we honor Kevin and all the new inductees at the 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Award Ceremony, to be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the Evan R. West Field House. RSVP here: https://www.providencecountryday.org/our-centennial/athletics-hall-of-fame-dinner

It's time for another Wednesday and today we're celebrating the start of the 2023-2024 school year. For the first time, we had all of our students and faculty together on the same campus. There was such incredible energy across the campus this morning! Let's keep it up throughout the year and make this school year amazing!

Starting off the school year strong with a great new student orientation today! It was wonderful welcoming all our new students and parents to the our campus and our community. See everyone tomorrow for the first day of school!

We're marking the unofficial last weekend of summer with a look back at the annual spring break surfing trip to Costa Rica. The program gives students the opportunity to challenge themselves to learn new skills and build their self-confidence. We can't wait to see what our students will accomplish this year!

Getting ready for a new school year by looking back on some last year's accomplishments. Enjoy these photos from the musical "Into the Woods" and check out the complete album here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/providencecountryday/albums/72177720310839435