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Congrats to 5th Grade Essay Winners
Four 5th graders were recognized for excellence in writing by World Artists Experiences. Karson Keating, Maeve Mufson, Marilyn Prud'homme, and Kate Porter contributed to the organization's 2017 writing competition for Maryland students and will be honored at a special event in D.C.
Four Country School fifth graders are being honored for their winning essays in the Maryland Education 2017 Writing Project offered by World Artists Experiences. Karson Keating, Maeve Mufson, Kate Porter, and Marilyn Prud’homme were selected by a panel of respected writers, headed by former Maryland Poet Laureate Dr. Michael S. Glaser, for excellence in writing.
The topic, “Building a More Peaceful World Through Kindness and Compassion,” gave the students the opportunity to reflect upon and write about living in our global community and their role in building a more peaceful world. The competition was open to Maryland students in grades 3 through 12 and essays were judged on 1) the quality of the ideas and insights about creating a kinder, more compassionate global community, and 2) writing that demonstrated a clear narrative, use of imagery and comparisons, effective details, excellent grammar and spelling, and other criteria. Nineteen Maryland schools submitted writing for the contest, including two home school students, for a total of 169 submissions.
In addition to the publication of their essays and the honor of being recognized by such a prestigious organization, the students have been invited to attend a cultural immersion experience at the Austrian Embassy in Washington, D.C. to celebrate their writing.
“These writers have exhibited exceptional writing skills and an understanding of the world beyond their years,” said fifth grade teacher Kim Johnson. “I am incredibly proud of their insight, hard work, and achievements in this contest and in all they do.”
Recent News
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Kindergarten Students Serving Others!
Kindergarteners have been participating in a 3 part HOHO (Helping Others; Helping Ourselves) project lead by Ferris and Laura Butler. Students packed boxes to be shipped to veterans and their families. The boxeswere filled with child friendly, donated items. Also in the boxes were handwritten letters from the students along with a handmade American flag craft. The Butlers carefully orchestrated this project, and we are very grateful for their time and efforts. -
Spring Athletic Award Winners
Congratulations to all our spring athletics award winners and to all our Cougar athletes who participated in sports and clubs! This spring, TCS offered Boys’ and Girls’ Lacrosse, Pickleball Club, Running Club, and Volleyball Club. Providing so many athletic opportunities took a village—thank you to our amazing coaches, volunteers, and parent drivers for making it all possible! And thank you to our students for setting an example of dedication and sportsmanship!Read More -
Summer Trips for Upper School Students in 2025
It is with great excitement that The Country School announces the addition of 2025 summer trips for our Upper School students!Read More -
The Country School Celebrates 90 Years and Installs Jay Parker
Read MoreThe Country School is proud to be celebrating its 90th school year. This milestone year also marks the beginning of a new chapter with the appointment of Jay Parker as the 7th Head of School. -
Conversation & Homecoming - Saturday, February 24, 2024
Read MoreThe Country School, Talbot County Free Library, and the Avalon Foundation, sponsors, join with fourteen other community organizations to present Conversation & Homecoming with Carole Boston Weatherford and her son, Jeffery Boston Weatherford, a program free and open to all.
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