Articles Categorized: Upper School

Kaya Williams ‘14 is fresh off the 21-day Sustainable Ocean Studies program, capped off by a three day, overnight sea kayaking excursion. She does not seem tired. They call her “Grandma,” but she’s barely out of Waynflete, heading into her...

Buses will be running on their regular schedule. Students who take the bus for school may do so for all OE drop-offs (arriving at Waynflete about 8:00am) and pick-ups (leaving Friday at 3:35pm). 9th Grade: Tuesday 9/6: Students should be...

I moved to China two months ago to start working for a Beijing-based tech startup, Yodo1. I biked to work on my first day, armed with a backpack, a laptop, and 10 years’ worth of China studies between my ears....

As a difficult year came to a close in June, US Advisors asked their advisees what they were grateful for. They offered these responses: I am grateful for the dedicated support from my peers and teachers, the welcoming charm and atmosphere...

Julia Hansen '18, center, pictured with her family and Preble Street Volunteer Manager, Tori Stenbak On June 21, at their Annual Meeting, Preble Street presented the Volunteer of the Year Award to Julia Hansen '18. This award marked two firsts for...

In his last faculty meeting at Waynflete before heading overseas to rejoin his family in Spain, Steve Kautz teamed up with TC to deliver a rendition of Who's on First? that would have made Abbott and Costello proud. https://youtu.be/AHbv8qzX9GU

  The homestay and working with ELL students has been an amazing experience, I’ve learned so much from it. I hope many other students will take advantage of this opportunity to immerse yourself in another culture without having to worry...

For his 2nd place finish in the fall session of The Stock Market Game (SMG), Jesse Brooks was invited to the awards lunch, held on 5/31 at USM in Portland.  Jesse's portfolio gained over 14% during the 12 week simulation. ...

Throughout elementary school and especially in middle school, I was always asked: “If you were only able to play one sport, what would it be?” I usually replied that I enjoyed both basketball and soccer equally. Sometimes during basketball season...

After thirteen years at Waynflete, Steve Kautz is moving with his family to Spain.  Recently he sat down with USNOW staff to reflect on his time at Waynflete and to anticipate the journey ahead. https://youtu.be/EAo_tu9aULQ

Click here for the Senior Project Presentation Schedule.   We are also highlighting projects below that benefit a cause or have an evening performance. Senior Project Presentation to Benefit NAMI Join seniors Olivia Hintlian, Cal Lewis, and Marijke Rowse on Friday,...

The Afterschool program is beginning to accept applications for next year's mentors. Students who are 16 or older will earn $10.10 hourly for their work in the program. Younger students may volunteer in the program for community service hours. Please...

This year, Waynflete was happy to welcome Arnas Krutkis, an exchange student from Lithuania, to the Junior Class. Arnas has been involved in the Waynflete community by doing the Debate Team, the Swim Team, and Crew and by just being...

Dear Upper School Parents, I am writing with logistical information about the end of the year in the Upper School.  The last day of regular classes is Friday, May 27. Following is a description of what is next. Final exams...

Professor Don Sawyer was the keynote speaker at the New England Youth Identity Summit in March. Dr. Sawyer is a faculty member in the Department of Sociology at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT.. He teaches Sociology of Hip­-Hop Culture, based...