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The latest stories, news, and information from High Meadow School.


Alumni Profile: Gwyneth Larsen
Alum Gwyneth Larsen carries on her family’s local legacy, combining the arts, nature, counterculture, and community at Stone Mountain Farm.


Alumni Staff Profile: Kathy Flannery
31 years ago, a young mother heard about High Meadow; now, Kathy Flannery is a legend.


In Pictures: Cross-Grade Buddies
Our cross-grade "Buddies" program pairs younger and older children for the whole year to build relationships beyond the classroom.


Election Season at High Meadow
We believe in educating students about democracy and the importance of civic participation at all ages.

Alumni Profile: Marissa Ender
First as student, then as teacher, Marissa Ender has spent close to 20 years at High Meadow.


Teacher Profile: Janine Louis, Kindergarten
For Janine Louis, landing at High Meadow was "instant love."


Crafting Play-Centered Childhoods
Our first family coffee of the year featured a conversation about the value of play for all ages.


Alumni Profile: Eli Winograd
Eli Winograd, who attended from 1987-1990, is now a High Meadow parent after years away from the Hudson Valley.


Celebrating Pride Month, 2024
Pride Month activities included marching in New Paltz, guest performances, and engagement through the arts.


Introducing . . . the Class of 2024
The class of 2024 is ready for what's next! Learn where they'll attend high school and a favorite memory from HMS.


May Field Trips Take Students Out and About
Students ranged far and wide exploring science, history, and culture, with destinations including the Cary Institute and Frost Valley YMCA.


Bright Ideas Is Back! Sunday 5/19, 11am-3pm
A free event for all ages showcasing science, innovation, math, and creativity, the Bright Ideas festival returns to High Meadow for its...


Teacher Profile: Reta Sorge, Nursery 3s
Having worked in almost every classroom over the course of more than two decades, Reta Sorge is just about as High Meadow as they come.


Teacher Profile: Chris Bottomley, 4th Grade
Chris is a flexible educator focused on providing immersive learning experiences for students of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.


Free Collaborative Art Event! Family Fun for All Ages at High Meadow
Join us for a hands-on afternoon of sustainable collaborative art-making!


Introducing High Meadow's Revised Mission Statement
Our revised Mission Statement represents the work of our extraordinary learning community in a succinct, meaningful, and useful way.


Intermural Sports Return with Groundhogs Basketball
This year, Gordon Garrand, Physical Education and Afterschool Programming Coordinator, collaborated with students, families, and staff to...


8th Grade Capstone Preview 2024
One special feature of our 8th grade experience is the Capstone research project, designed to give students an opportunity to explore a...


Teacher Profile: Olivia Harris, 2nd Grade
After many years as a camp counselor, babysitter, and nanny, 2nd grade teacher Olivia Harris (she/her/hers) earned her New York State...


Statewide Literacy Briefs Emphasize the "Science of Reading"
Earlier this month, High Meadow joined educators from across Ulster County to explore the Science of Reading Literacy Briefs.
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