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Bentley School Bentley is a College Preparatory K-12 Independent School with campuses in Oakland and Lafayette.

Bentley School inspires inquiry, academic excellence, personal achievement, and character by engaging students’ intellect and creativity, and by encouraging them to embrace values that enrich their community and the world.

We were so honored to welcome former MLB player and mental health advocate Drew “Petey” Robinson to Bentley last week to...
10/08/2026

We were so honored to welcome former MLB player and mental health advocate Drew “Petey” Robinson to Bentley last week to meet with parents and Upper School students about su***de prevention and the importance of prioritizing mental health and wellness. As part of Bentley’s inaugural Wellness Week, Drew discussed his own journey of navigating mental health struggles he faced against the backdrop of a high-pressure professional baseball career and his road to recovery after a su***de attempt in 2020. His message of honesty and hope was inspiring, and we hope to have him back at Bentley soon.

Last week Head of School Christie Moncharmont and Director of College Counseling Sonia Ryan caught up with some of our w...
10/05/2026

Last week Head of School Christie Moncharmont and Director of College Counseling Sonia Ryan caught up with some of our wonderful Boston-area alums over dinner at The Salty Pig . Thanks to everyone for joining, and if we didn’t catch you this time, we hope to see you next time! More alumni events and visits by Christie to Bentley alums in cities around the country are coming soon, so stay tuned!

Last week, our 6th-graders embarked on a day of kayaking in the Bay, while the 7th grade class tackled an Outward Bound ...
10/01/2026

Last week, our 6th-graders embarked on a day of kayaking in the Bay, while the 7th grade class tackled an Outward Bound ropes course, building community with one another as part of Bentley’s outdoor education program. 💫

Congrats to our incredible Class of 2027 National Merit Commended Students! This honor is awarded to students who earn e...
09/23/2026

Congrats to our incredible Class of 2027 National Merit Commended Students! This honor is awarded to students who earn exceptionally high qualifying scores on the PSAT during their junior year—an achievement reached by only about 3% of all PSAT test-takers nationwide. This crew truly embodies The Bentley Promise, and we couldn’t be more proud!

Boston-area alums, come join us on Thursday 10/1 to reconnect with Bentley friends and enjoy delicious appetizers, drink...
09/22/2026

Boston-area alums, come join us on Thursday 10/1 to reconnect with Bentley friends and enjoy delicious appetizers, drinks, and dinner on us! Head of School Christie Moncharmont and Director of College Counseling Sonia Ryan will be at The Salty Pig (130 Dartmouth Street) from 6:00–7:30 p.m. RSVP so that we order enough: [email protected]! We hope to see you there!

Over the summer, Bentley’s two maker spaces received truly awesome renovations, and our Upper School Engineering student...
09/19/2026

Over the summer, Bentley’s two maker spaces received truly awesome renovations, and our Upper School Engineering students have wasted no time figuring out the new tools and machinery and getting to work in our Lafayette space. We can’t wait to see what they dream, design, innovate, and build next. 🔥

On Friday, our 3rd-graders kicked off their Genre Reading Challenge with a reservation-only book tasting, complete with ...
09/15/2026

On Friday, our 3rd-graders kicked off their Genre Reading Challenge with a reservation-only book tasting, complete with stacks of “just-right” books for every reader, menus for students to jot down notes on new books they want to try, and cozy Parisian cafe vibes. Students traveled from table to table, taking a look at books belonging to genres they already know and love, as well as some they are just now discovering. Bon appétit! 📚

09/11/2026

Introducing our Upper School Media Team, now a part of Student Council! Throughout the year, this crew will be sharing insight into student life at Bentley’s Lafayette campus, both here and our forthcoming student life-focused account. More soon!

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Lafayette, CA
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