Thank you for your engaged participation in our conferences this week. We hope the new model fostered meaningful conversations about your student’s growth and goals. To help us continue refining and improving the experience, we invite you to share your thoughts through a brief survey. We are eager to gather feedback from parents, faculty, and students to make thoughtful adjustments for next year.

On another note, I want to take a moment to celebrate the success of Ghostlight, our recent Upper School play. From the captivating performances of our actors to the skillful work of the foley table and the seamless contributions of our stagecraft team, this production showcased some seriously amazing talents and dedication of our students and staff. A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who brought this production to life. And as soon as the set came down, our winter production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest began its auditions with a roller skating party, complete with disco ball and music, in the Great Hall. Why a roller skating party you may be wondering? Well, you’ll have to come see the production to find out.

Last week in Gathering Associate Athletic Director Bobby Long celebrated our fall athletes with a special presentation of all the successes of the season. I thought I would pass the round-up along to you. The Girls Cross Country team captured the State Championship title for the second year in a row, while the Boys team secured an impressive fourth-place finish. The Girls also won the District Championship and Ronan G.  claimed the individual District title for the boys. Six runners earned All-State honors: Ronan G. and Lauren T. (1st Team), Leif G. and Kate V. (2nd Team), Evelyn P. (3rd Team), and Andy B. (Honorable Mention). Special congratulations to Lauren T. for winning the Open Division at NXR!

Girls’ soccer had a stellar season, finishing with an impressive 10-3-1 record and advancing to the State Quarterfinals. With seven All-League performers—the most in the league—their hard work and skill were widely recognized. Cassidy P. and Maya S. earned 1st Team honors, Nina K., Jane Q., Mischa A., and Mia R. were named to the 2nd Team, and goalkeeper Abi Green received Honorable Mention. To top it off, our coaching staff was celebrated with a Co-Coach of the Year award.

The Girls Volleyball team shone as ambassadors of sportsmanship, earning the League Team Sportsmanship Award. On the court, their excellence was also recognized with three All-League performers: Uma K., Lily B., and Sloane C. 

Our Boys Soccer team had an extraordinary season, finishing 15-3 and claiming the State Runner-Up title. With six All-League performers—the most in the league—this team demonstrated both individual excellence and collective strength. Ryder S. and Axel M. earned 1st Team honors, Shay D., Ben K., and Tobias K. were named to the 2nd Team, and Lincoln W. received Honorable Mention.

In addition, four of our fall teams earned Academic All-State honors, with Top 10 GPAs in the state—a true testament to their commitment to excellence on and off the field.

Thank you to all the athletes, coaches, team parents, snack shack volunteers, and families who made this an outstanding fall season of OES athletics. Go ‘Varks!