Nysmith School

🥞🎓 One Week Left!

Today, our 8th graders celebrated having just one week left at Nysmith with a special pancake breakfast made by our directors.

As graduation gets closer, moments like these are a reminder of just how quickly the years have gone by and how special this final stretch together really is.

🏅Upper School Field Day!

Yesterday, our Upper School students headed out for Field Day: one of the favorite traditions of the year. From team competitions to friendly rivalry, it was a great way to wrap up the school year together.

☀️🏅 Lower School Field Day is Here!

Today, our Lower School students are heading outside for one of the most anticipated traditions of the year: Field Day! We hope everyone has a fantastic time filled with games, teamwork, and plenty of fun.

We’ll also be keeping a close eye on the weather as we prepare for tomorrow’s Upper School Field Day.

🎓Congratulations to Our New NJHS Members!

We are proud to welcome 32 new students into the Junior National Honor Society!

This recognition reflects their hard work, leadership, character, citizenship, and commitment to academic excellence. Becoming part of NJHS is an important accomplishment, and we’re excited to see how these students continue to grow and contribute to our community.

Congratulations to all of our newest members!

Today, we had the privilege of welcoming Rachelle Dorne to speak with our students about her late father, Arthur Dorne, and his experiences surviving the Holocaust.

Through personal stories and reflection, students were given the opportunity to connect history to real lives and experiences in a deeply meaningful way. We are grateful to Dr. Dorne for sharing her family’s story with our community.

👩‍🏫 Every Student Deserves to Be Known

One of the biggest advantages of small class sizes and having two teachers in every classroom is the ability to provide truly individualized attention.

In our classrooms, teachers are able to work with students in small groups, adjust lessons based on readiness levels, and make sure each child is both supported and challenged. It also means students are known not just by name, but by how they learn best.

The result is a classroom environment where students can build confidence, stay engaged, and continue growing at their own pace.

💙 Thank You, PTO!

As we wrapped up our final PTO meeting of the year, we wanted to take a moment to thank our incredible PTO members for everything they’ve done for the Nysmith community this year.

From large events and celebrations to the small touches that make school life so special, your time, energy, and dedication helped create countless memorable experiences for our students, families, and staff.

A strong community doesn’t happen by accident, and we are so grateful for all that you do behind the scenes to make Nysmith such a special place. Thank you for an amazing year!

💼 Upper School Career Week

Career Week is back this week for our Upper School! While snow may have delayed us in February, we’re excited to bring it to life now with grade-level, field-specific panels.

Students will hear directly from professionals across a range of industries learning about career paths, daily work, and what they enjoy most about what they do. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, gain perspective, and start thinking about the many possibilities ahead.

We’re grateful to the speakers who are sharing their time and experiences with our students.