Chartwell School

08/20/2026

Executive Functioning Tips & Strategies: Starting the School Year Strong: Wednesday, August 26 - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

You're invited to join us for the first Chartwell Community Workshop of the school year. Come engage in discussion with Chartwell's Director of Student Support Billy Swift and Occupational Therapist, Lisa Benjamin as they review executive functioning and social-emotional strategies and tips to help start the school year strong.

Chartwell's Community Workshops are open to all and there is no cost to join and learn. Invite friends and family!

Register at www.chartwell.org/workshops

08/19/2026

Monterey County Weekly's annual Best Of voting is officially open, and Chartwell School is proud to share that teacher Topher Mueller, director of Strength-Based & Digital Innovations, has been nominated for Best K-12 Teacher (located in the Around Town section of voting).

Here's how you can help: Cast your vote for Topher Mueller and support Chartwell School by filling out the ballot at the link below.

Let's show Monterey County why Topher and Chartwell deserve the win! (You must vote in 20 categories to submit your ballot) Vote by August 28.

www.montereycountynow.com/bestof

Because not all great minds think alike.

08/04/2026

Yesterday was our faculty and team members' first day back on campus. We kicked off the morning with teambuilding, reconnecting, and some fun as a group. Team meetings, updates, and professional development continue throughout the week.

Interim Head of School Jodi Amaditz also unveiled our word of the year: Discover. Not about searching for something new — but discovering the strengths we already have, the opportunities in front of us, and the connections that make this team what it is.

Here we come, 2026-2027! 🧭

07/08/2026

Until next time!

Thank you to our students, team members, and families who made Summer @ Chartwell so great 🤩

06/27/2026

Week Two of Summer at Chartwell! ✌️🎨☀️ 🚀

06/19/2026

That's a wrap on the first week of Summer at Chartwell!

We closed out the week with three sessions of rocket launches, where the joy of learning and discovery was on full display. This week was all about hands-on exploration, building confidence, and proving that when curiosity is given room to grow, the sky is truly the limit. 🌟

06/13/2026

We're missing the energy on campus already and can't stop reminiscing on last week's Talent Show 🎭️

06/10/2026

Next stop: high school!

Congratulations to our 8th graders who were officially promoted last week 🌟 💚

06/09/2026

The Class of 2026 officially became alumni last week 🎓️ We wish them the absolute best as they enter this next chapter of their lives. Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog 💚 ✨️

06/07/2026

Join us in congratulating this year’s incredible award recipients, who embody the heart and strength of our community:

⭐ High School Student of the Year: Bella J.

📋 High School Faculty of the Year: Coach Joseph Aleru

✨ The Courageous Spirit Award: Luca P. & Greg L.

This year marked the special return of the Courageous Spirit Award after a long absence, brought back specifically to honor two incredible students from our Lower and Middle Schools. Presented by longtime friend of Chartwell, Shary Farr, in honor of our co-founder, Nicki McMahan, this award celebrates a student’s unwavering positive attitude, resilience, and everyday kindness. We are so proud to revive this meaningful tradition!