In the spring of 1916, a group of New Canaan parents met to decide what they might do to provide for their children’s early education. The small school their children were attending, operated out of the one teacher’s private home, was closing. The course of action they chose, both bold and...more
The evening began with a toast from President of the Board of Trustees Steve Rodgers who told the 750 assembled guests that the large turnout spoke volumes about what Country School had meant to so many over the last 100 years. Head of School Dr. Robert P. Macrae, in his remarks, added thoughts...more
On Saturday, Feb. 27, parents, faculty and staff gathered at Grace Farms in New Canaan for the Swing into the Centennial Auction, an elegant black-tie affair which paid tribute to our 100th anniversary. We extend our sincere gratitude to all who attended, and especially to event co-chairs Brooke Connors, Marisa DiBiasio and Claire Salvatore and the many volunteers, underwriters and donors who generously contributed time, talent and resources to make the event a huge success. View photos .more
The Alumni Council is pleased to announce that Dr. David Forney ’54 will be the recipient of the 2016 Alumni Award. Mr. Forney will return to campus on May 20, to accept the honor and also to share with Middle/Upper School students, alumni and guests highlights of his unique career as a pioneer in the field of data communications. All are welcome to attend.more
New Canaan Country School has received a $2 million gift toward a new Dining Room and community gathering space. This gift was made by alumna Susan Haigh Carver, Class of 1951 and her husband John Carver.more
The school kicked off the celebrations with an assembly which included all 750 students, faculty and staff participating. They performed skits, songs and creative presentations each honoring the school’s 100-year history. Students and faculty reflected upon how they personally, or collectively as a school, have been impacted by past generations.more
Are you an alumnus/a, past parent, former faculty/staff or grandparent? There are still plenty of opportunities to get involved in Centennial celebrations and re-engage with Country School. Here are 16 ideas: 1. Volunteer in the archives . Identify people in photographs, sort and organize items or...more
Former Assistant Head of School Francie Irvine is writing a book on New Canaan Country School’s history as we reach our 100-year milestone. She has spent nearly a year working in the school’s archives and conducting interviews in order to complete the first draft. We caught up with her recently to ask her a few questions about the process...more
As New Canaan Country School enters its 100th year, 100 Years – 100 Objects, an archival exhibit, will highlight one-hundred of the school’s most interesting objects. The exhibit will build, in groups of twenty, over the course of this centennial year and will be pulled together from the archives’ vast collection, and also from the classrooms, closets and basements of teachers, parents and alumni. The exhibit, which was curated by Country School Archivist Mark Macrides, Ann Conrad Stewart ’78; P’06, ’08, ’14 and Elizabeth Kontulis P’04, ’07, ’12, ’18, opened in September and currently features forty significant objects, however when fully revealed, the display will host an object from each year of Country School’s 100-year history. Individually, each object represents a snapshot of the life of the school; collectively, they represent the heart of the school’s mission to inspire “…students to be lifelong learners with the courage and confidence to make a positive contribution to the world.” The exhibit begins in the Grace House reception area and is open during school hours, we welcome you to stop in and see it as it builds!...more
