The Spence School

Middle School students brought energy, teamwork and plenty of school spirit to Field Day, filling Randall’s Island with laughter, friendly competition and joy.

Each year, Grade 4 students study the history of immigration in the United States. As part of their interdisciplinary coursework, students visit Ellis Island to gain a deeper understanding of what it was like to begin a new life in a new country.

Their studies culminated in two powerful projects: a curated and interactive Immigration Museum shaped by months of research into Ellis and Angel Islands, and a dance performance that brought together Social Studies, movement, literacy and poetry.

The 2026 Art Fair was a fantastic celebration of student creativity, featuring work from students across all divisions and in a wide range of mediums. Congratulations to our wonderful student artists.

In the inaugural Grade 8 Capstone Showcase, Spence students displayed and presented research projects they diligently worked on throughout the year. The varied topics students chose to explore included the whaling industry, prosthetic devices, the impact of artificial intelligence, and sports psychology.

Congratulations to all of our student performers who took the stage this spring! From the Upper School production of Twelfth Night and the Middle School production of Beauty and the Beast to the Spring Instrumental Concert and Spring Choral Concert, our students shared their talent, creativity and hard work with the Spence community. Bravo to all!

Congratulations to all of our Sabers on a memorable spring sports season! 

Across track and field, badminton, lacrosse and softball, our student-athletes showed what it means to compete with heart, trust their teammates, and Saber the Moment. 

Through every game, match and meet, the Sabers brought determination, growth and True Blue spirit. Thank you to our athletes, coaches and fans for a season filled with teamwork, resilience and plenty of ROAR.

Go Sabers!

Grade 4 students experienced Frida Kahlo’s legacy firsthand when members of her family visited the Lower School following the students’ portraiture study.

Known for her vivid self-portraits and deeply personal visual storytelling, Frida inspired students to create self-portraits that highlighted their individuality. The visit began with a gallery walk, where students presented their work and reflected on what they learned through the art-making process. They then learned more about Frida’s evolution as an artist and asked thoughtful questions about how her family continues to honor her life and work today.

The family left students with advice at the heart of Frida’s legacy: embrace your individuality and let your life inspire your art.