Rectory School's annual Day of Service welcomed guest speakers Tanasia Lea, Anne Miller, and Clara Dowdle '23 to share ways students can get involved and become proactive citizens who contribute to the creation of a Beloved Community through understanding and community service.
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Kyle Borner, Putnam Area Foundation (PAF) Board Member awards Grant to Rectory School. “By partnering with local organizations," said Kyle, "and taking on hands-on projects, students see that Dr. King’s call to serve starts right here—through practical action that strengthens the community around them.”
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History Comes To Life at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Students in Grade 6 explored Connecticut's rich history while being able to touch and identify historical artifacts.
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Is there a better way to learn Spanish than being dropped off in the middle of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and left to figure it out? Mr. Woodard's Spanish II Students were able to immerse themselves in the hustle and bustle of this metropolitan area thanks to the Morgan Innovation Lab.
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A student art spotlight about Allen S. '28, a young photographer’s journey of capturing magical moments using the 2025 Disney Trip as his proving ground.
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Since leaving Rectory eight years ago, Scott continued an accomplished career, and recently retired to be with his family and try things he never had the chance to do. Lucky for Rectory,
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Have you ever wondered what Rectory looks like after sunset? In our latest Faculty Feature, one teacher’s passion for the stars is inspiring students to look up, ask big questions, and discover just how vast learning can be.
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