Schools Without Walls
For the 34 students attending Chewonki Elementary and Middle School this fall, the return to classes has meant leaving traditional classrooms behind and adapting to life […]
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Chewonki Elementary and Middle School Update
Dear Chewonki Elementary and Middle School Families, I hope this email finds you well, and having had a moment to read and digest Willard’s email earlier […]
Important Update: Delayed Opening for Chewonki Elementary and Middle School
Dear Families, In recent weeks we have shared a flood of information with you about the opening of school next month. It has taken significant engagement […]
Chewonki Schools Phased Reopening Plan
To the Chewonki community, I write today to share information about our return to in-person learning in September 2020. This letter does not contain all the […]
A Safe Return to School
This Friday, our board of trustees approved a plan to reopen our schools for in-person programming this fall. “Health and safety is paramount at Chewonki,” says […]
An Anti-Racism Message to the Chewonki Community
The death of George Floyd under the knee of a white police officer, recorded for nearly nine horrifying minutes, opened a floodgate of pain for so […]
Our 2019 Annual Report
“Next normal” is a phrase I am seeing, and now beginning to use, to describe how we’re redefining our everyday lives: our communities, our workplaces, and […]
Congratulations to Our Very First Graduating 8th-grade Class!
June 5, 2020, marks the last day of school for the students of Chewonki Elementary and Middle School and celebrates a milestone achievement for our first […]
Phenology Sit Spot Project
As the seasons change and you settle into your home environment, it’s a fantastic time to take notice of what’s around you and begin to document […]
5 Principles of Place-Based Learning You Can Use With Your Child
On the first day of COVID-19-induced home-schooling, one Chewonki alumni family with three children under 10 asked me by telephone, “Can Chewonki help me out with […]