On September 21, Frenki, Spencer, Kristen, and I had the privilege of handing out leis to the neighborhood on Peace Day. Ms. Bubesi picked us to go from door-to-door handing out leis as a symbol of peace. We walked around the neighborhood, all the way to Forest Avenue too handing these to each perso...

As we head into October, it’s important for us to acknowledge National Bullying Prevention Month as students, parents, and faculty alike, take time to educate themselves on the dangers of bullying. Bullying is a terrible thing and could lead to mental problems, lower grades, and even suicide.  Bul...

As T-D’s 2018-2019 school year began, we welcomed three new academic staff members who all come from different corners of the world to our family. Dr. James van Sandwyk, our newest science teacher, is a biology enthusiast from South Africa, who teaches high school science as well as TD’s new thematic ...

Thornton-Donovan's 2018-2019 school year has begun! And what better way to kick the year off than with a day of cultural celebration? On Friday, September 14, T-D received its first taste of Mongolian culture, celebrating the country's National Heritage Day. Students crowded the front lawn of the school W...

If there was one thing I learned during my month long study abroad in Argentina, it would be the power of language. In the words of activist and political leader Nelson Mandela, "If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goe...

Believe it or not, the 2017-2018 academic year is already coming to an end. Many annual events at T-D have already happened, including the Holiday Luncheon and the thematic trip to Albania. One event that many high school students look forward to is the prom. The Class of 2018 has been planning prom sin...