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It Is A Wonderful Life!
Each holiday season, a favorite tradition for many of us is a viewing of the classic film It’s a...
International Take on an American Tradition
While Thanksgiving might feel like a distant memory, we thought sharing our international boarders’...
The Fessy Bear is Everywhere!
Visitors to Fessenden are sometimes taken aback by the unexpected presence of a five-foot-tall,...
A Growth Mindset in the New Year
The start of each new year often comes with a pledge to accomplish those things we have struggled...
Boarding School Near Boston: An Academic Experience With the Benefits of Summer Camp
Summer camps are known for their ability to take a group of children, often unknown to each other...
Overheard in the Wings
Our parents clearly enjoy the experience of seeing their sons on stage, performing in one of the...
How a Junior Boarding School Will Help You Raise a Global Citizen
We’ve seen it happen already in our lifetimes. The world is becoming smaller and more connected,...
What Is the Ideal Ratio of Day Students to Boarders at a Junior Boarding School?
As you browse through the Junior Boarding School Association’s list of junior boarding schools in...
2 Ways to Improve Your Private School Search
Too many private school searches begin and end within a 10-mile radius of the family’s home. Or,...