News Archive

2026

  • October

    One Slice at a Time

    First Graders Share Who They Are

    Every week, our students share a little “slice” of themselves with our community. The Slice, a weekly writing and identity project, began with a former first grade teacher at Shore. I fell in love with the project, and it has become one of my favorite ways to encourage students to reflect on who they are and to learn more about one another. 

  • A Beloved Tradition: The Winslow Trustee Dinner

    Every fall, Shore hosts the Winslow Trustee Dinner, a special evening of celebration and sharing for current and former trustees. This annual event celebrates the impact of the leadership, service, and contributions of Shore's Board of Trustees over generations, and recognizes the devoted individuals who have helped guide and shape Shore’s progress. Former trustees enjoy reconnecting with one another and having the opportunity to meet current trustees, as well as learn about current school initiatives.

  • A Taste of the Ancient Past: Grade 3 Bread Baking at Shore

    An annual hands-on tradition brings archaeology, history, and a little homemade honey together.

    The delicious smell of freshly baked bread filled the air as Grade 3 continued an annual Shore tradition: making homemade bread and baking it using methods inspired by the ancient past. Students experienced firsthand how something as simple as a loaf of bread can offer a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives of civilizations long ago.

  • Inhabiting the Text

    "Inhabiting the Text": A Deep Dive into The Outsiders

    Amanda Berg, English Department Chair and Upper School English Teacher, uses “Inhabiting the Text,” an interactive, drama-based reading strategy that brings novels to life by encouraging students to step into characters’ shoes and explore their experiences, challenges, and choices.

  • September

    Pure Joy in the Learning Garden

    Pre-K Explores Shore’s New Water Table

    After weeks of talking about Shore’s new water table, Pre-K students finally got to see it for themselves. When Mrs. Keith brought her class out to the Learning Garden, the children screamed with delight and ran to play and explore.

  • First House Meeting of the Year

    Building Connections Across the Shore Community

    The first House Meeting of the school year brought the entire Shore community together for one of our favorite traditions. Students, faculty, colleagues – and even some parents – gathered as we welcomed new members into their Houses and kicked off another year of connection, friendship, and Shore spirit.

  • Annual Flag Raising

    Celebrating 90 Years of Excellence: Beginning the School Year Together

    The first day of school is always a special moment at Shore, bringing students, families, and colleagues back to campus for a new year. On Tuesday, September 8, the Shore community gathered around the flagpole for the annual Flag Raising, marking the official start of the school year.

  • August

    Summer Shore: A Summer of Learning, Exploring, Fun, and Friendship

    Summer at Shore is a time for campers to step outside the traditional classroom and discover new ways to learn, create, explore, and connect. This summer offered a wide array of hands-on learning experiences, outdoor adventures, creative projects, and plenty of opportunities for fun with friends.

  • June

    Pop Rock Concert and Upper School Art Show

    Shore's Spring Pop Rock Concert and Upper School Art Show was a fantastic success! Shore Arts faculty's engaging classes, mentorship expertise, and expert command of the material create a space where student creativity can flourish, and there is no better testament to their work than seeing their students perform on stage and showcase their artwork around campus.

  • Exploring Finnish Happiness and Education Through the Loring Award

    By: Amanda Berg, Upper School English Teacher and English Department Chair

    Finland has long been ranked the “happiest country in the world” and similarly celebrated for a globally top-ranked education system. With the support of the Loring Award travel grant, I wanted to understand what made this nation so special. In March of 2026, I packed my warm clothes and took my family with me to explore the culture, people, and education system of Finland.

  • May

    Pre-K Frogging at Endicott Park

    For Shore's youngest students, being immersed in and engaging with Shore's preferred Reggio Emilia-inspired learning approach of early education can take many shapes and forms. An importance piece is putting traditional curriculum to the side and focusing instead on hands-on, project based learning experiences which encourage the child to engage with nature and develop the child's own authentic sense of self.

  • Exploring the Ancient Worlds of Greece and Sicily Through the POG Fund Award

    By: Anne Babcock, Third Grade Teacher

    Through the POG Fund Award, I was able to travel to Greece and Sicily to explore ancient sites such as the Parthenon, Delphi, and the Valley of the Temples. It was an incredible experience that deepened my understanding of Greek and Roman culture and history while helping me think up new and interesting ways to present material on this subject to Shore students.

  • World Music Concert and Lower School Art Show: Continuing Our Celebration of Culture

    Entrenched firmly in each academic year is consistent, thought-provoking coursework curated towards broadening the student's understanding of the greater world around them, and fostering an appreciation for unique cultures. One perfect example of this is the World Music Concert and Lower School Art Show, an annual celebration of our Lower School students' hard work in their arts and music classes.

  • April

    Music In Our Schools Month at Shore

    Every March, the National Association for Music Education highlights the importance of prioritizing quality music education with Music In Our Schools Month. Since 1985, this observance has encouraged schools to champion their music programs, promote the benefits of learning an instrument to students, and advocate for equitable access to this type of education for all students. Over the years, the importance of the messaging behind the dedicated month has only grown, and Shore's outstanding music programs make it a perfect place to celebrate. 

  • What Is The Shoredecott?

    By: Em Dickson, Librarian 
     
    You may have heard your student recently mention the word “Shoredecott,” along with something to do with medals or voting. That might sound confusing, but it’s actually shorthand for the Grade 4 curricular focus in Library! When I arrived at Shore, I was excited to learn about an existing fourth grade library project, then called the Shore Mock Caldecott Jr., but it was a mouthful. Before long, I blended the phrase into “Shoredecott”, and happily, the name stuck!

  • World Celebration Day

    World Celebration Day was born out of the idea that the unique cultures, traditions, and heritage of Shore families deserve to be seen, shared, and celebrated, and this year's event was a huge success! An enormous outpouring of support from the Shore community meant that we had 25 different tables set up in the Howard Gym, representing 25 different nations across six of our seven continents.

  • Shore’s Spring Benefit Funds Opportunities “Beyond the Classroom”

    The tradition of the Shore Benefit is back, and the community showed up ready to celebrate! 

  • Thank You, Coach Lund

    When it comes to coaching at Shore, few have had as impactful a tenure with the athletics program as longtime Grade 5 Teacher and Varsity Basketball Coach David Lund.

  • March

    Grade 5 Ice Skating at Pingree

    One of the highlights of the year for Grade 5 students at Shore is ice skating at Pingree School, a special program held over the winter trimester in which Grade 5 Physical Education classes engage in beginner ice skating exercises and games.

  • Winter Season Recap 2026

    By: Nancy McNall, Athletic Director
    This winter, Shore athletes showed up day after day and gave their best, which is especially impressive during a cold, snowy winter. Each afternoon, energetic students could be seen running to the gyms for basketball practice or boarding the activity van for a round of squash.

  • 100th Day of School at Shore

    Every year at Shore, celebrating the 100th Day of School is a fun tradition as we reach a major milestone in the school year.

  • February

    The Little Mermaid

    This year's mainstage musical production of The Little Mermaid was a spectacular show, which made for an amazing viewing experience for audiences of all ages! Based on Hans Christian Anderson’s classic tale, Disney’s musical version of The Little Mermaid is familiar and heartwarming. Ariel longs to be a part of the human world and makes a fateful bargain with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to pursue true love and independence.

  • Nibi the Beaver Returns to Shore

    After returning from Winter Break well-rested and ready to dive back in, students were treated to a visit from a very special furry friend, Nibi the Beaver, from Newhouse Wildlife Rescue! Shore students have been big fans of Massachusetts' 'celebrity beaver', famously labeled as a 'diva' by local media, ever since she waddled through the door of the Lawrence A. Griffin Center for Creativity last year for her first visit.

  • Shore Spirit Week

    This year's edition of Shore Spirit Week was a blast! Spirit Week is always a favorite for our students, with daily dress-up themes, schoolwide events, special hand-made meals from our scratch kitchen, and more! Shore spirit was in the air, as students, faculty, and staff alike went all-out with their outfits, energy, and positivity, making this year one to remember.

  • From Shore to High School: Graduates Step Up, Speak Out, and Thrive

    By: Anneke Chang, Upper School Math Department Chair

    Shore’s legacy shines brightest in its alumni, and this fall brought welcome news of success. Not only are last year’s eighth graders loving high school, but they are also joining sports teams, plays, music groups, and clubs. In addition to describing interesting classes, graduates have also reported using a less measured skill they developed at Shore: self-advocacy.

  • Stock Market Project

    Every year, Shore’s Grade 7 class engages in their Stock Market Project, one of the most anticipated and exciting projects of the year. Students pair up into teams of two, working closely together to do thorough research on recent market trends and analytics, and eventually selecting a number of different stocks from the current stock market to "trade". 

  • January

    A Loring Award Journey Through Spain

    By: Claudia Ovalle, Lower School Spanish Teacher

    Since joining Shore Country Day School, I have come to deeply appreciate the role professional development plays in enriching both teaching and learning. For that reason, I was honored to receive the Loring Award for the 2024–2025 school year, an opportunity that allowed me to travel to Spain during the summer and broaden my cultural and professional understanding as a Lower School Spanish teacher.

  • Recognizing the Life and Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

    This year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Assembly provided an opportunity for the Shore community to take a moment to recognize the life and work of one of our nation's greatest civil rights leaders, and a man who made our country a better place.

  • Classroom Inspiration: The Mathematics of Ancient Athens

    By: Katie Sullivan, Upper School Mathematics Teacher

    As an Upper School mathematics teacher I am often heard telling my students that the “rules we are learning today weren’t made up by a bunch of old Greek men,” but rather they are based upon the laws of nature and physical truths in the world around us that many of the Ancient Greeks, and other civilizations, discovered over time and out of practical necessity. I knew that exploring the historical and cultural roots of mathematics in Greece would provide unique and valuable opportunities to deepen my own understanding and appreciation of mathematics, as well as allow me to bring back new insights and resources to share with my students. 

  • Coding with Codding: Coding at Shore

    Coding at Shore encourages students to work collaboratively with one another on coding challenges from a very young age, often splitting up into pairs or small groups to attempt to solve complex puzzles and problems, and groups that finish quickly are often tasked with an additional bonus task, intensifying the student's understanding of the material.

  • Shore's Brand New Marimbas

    By: Jennifer Boyum, Upper School Music Teacher

    Shore’s versatile marimbas play a significant role in our music curriculum, and now we have a brand new set! They can be easily adapted for both Lower School and Upper School students, beginners, and more advanced players alike. Marimba music can be arranged into simple two-part ostinatos, or a polyphonic arrangement of Snow Patrol's Chasing Cars.
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