Project Feed the Thousands
Ann Landenberger
Townshend - Several members of the Leland and Gray Chapter of the National Honor Society and middle school students from Ms. Claussen's advisory—which collected the most items among middle schoolers—are pleased to show the hundreds of items collected in the annual Project Feed the Thousands Drive, co-sponsored by National Honor Society and the Middle School Student Council. A few hundred dollars in cash donations were collected as well.
For more information, contact Ann Landenberger - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Drum Workshop
Dylan Blake (L&G class of 2009) has been leading a workshop in drumset playing on Friday afternoons.
Leland and Gray Cordially Invites You To Our
Open House for Parents/Guardians and Students in Gr. 8-12
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
7:00-8:30 PM
Leland and Gray teachers and administration open the doors to classrooms and activities for parents/guardians and their students. All participants will:
- Hear a brief presentation by the principal and school counselors.
- Receive their student’s schedule of courses.
- Meet with each of their student’s teachers.
- Enjoy coffee and snacks while supporting student activities.
We start in the big gym at 7pm sharp!
Welcome!
Dear Seventh Grade Students and their Parents/Guardians,
Welcome to Rebel country! The Leland and Gray faculty, staff and administration extend a huge welcome to the Class of 2018 and are looking forward to getting to know you and guiding your educational journey over the next six years.
Summer seems to be passing quickly and plans are in place for our annual Grade 7 Orientation Night, which will be held on Monday, August 27th from 7:00 to 8:30pm at Leland and Gray. This event offers you an opportunity to meet your teachers, get your final schedule, tour the building, and learn all about our courses and after-school programs. Each student and parent will join a small group that travels together to presentations taking place in seventh grade classrooms. Upon arrival, please enter through the A-Level entrance to pick up your personalized orientation schedule.
Leland and Gray Establishes Sister-Schools in China
By Dorinne Dorfman
March 26, 2012
Leland and Gray has expanded its Chinese-American education programs by establishing three sister-schools in Zhejiang Province. This development greatly enhances the commitment of Leland and Gray’s School Board, faculty, and administration to Chinese studies. Begun in 1999 with Journey East, a semester-long intensive Asian studies seminar open to all secondary students in the region, Chinese-American school partnerships have played a prominent role. On March 27th, the 6th Journey East delegation of students and teachers departed for a month of touring their theatrical production throughout China.
Sister-school partnerships between public and private American and Chinese schools have expanded in recent years as more Chinese students aspire to perfect their English and study in renowned American universities. Leland and Gray’s sister-schools, all of which are highly competitive public boarding schools, include Jinhua Art School, Yuhang High School, and Yunhe High School. The sister-school agreement commits to: collaboration and exchange of curriculum, instructional methods, and educational leadership; development of relationships between teachers and students through collaborative projects; arrangement of short- and long-term visits; and sharing programs and hosting exchanges.
Art Show Award Winners
From left to right: Cory Nystrom, Chelby Nystrom, (teacher)Stephanie Nyzio, Alexa Litchfield, Catlin Persa, and Itara Jacobs. Missing: Meghan Grip, Erica Cutts.
The Arts Council of Windham County wants to thank Leland & Gray High School for your participation in Student Art Month 2012.
- Itara Jacobs – Reduction Linoleum Print – Best in Show - “blue elephant”
- Alexa Litchfield – Pencil Drawing - “staring eyes with braces”
- Meghan Grip – 2D Mixed Media - “hands holding sign ‘empty’ w/ sorrowful words in background”
- Erica Cutts - Reduction Linoleum Print - “sunflowers”
- Alexa Litchfield – Best in Show 3D Mixed Media “cat” – this cat is ready to leap, excellent proportion
- Caitlin Persa – Sculpture “broken man” - reconstruction and additions enhance and unify this piece
- Chelby Nysrom - Best in Show Pottery/Ceramics - “magic carpet tea pot”
- Cory Nystrom - Pencil Drawing - Best in Show - “animal studies concentration”
To watch the Hip Hop dance, click on the image below
Snowboard Team State Championships
Kevin Burke
Ludlow, VT On this past March 8th and 9th, The Leland and Gray Snowboard Team rounded out the season competing at the Vermont State Snowboarding Championships, held at Okemo Mountain in Ludlow, VT. They were both incredible spring days with temp’s in the 60s and sunny. The snow was soft and the riding was a lot easier than the usual ice we ride on during the regular season.
On Thursday we attended the Halfpipe contest. The team has been training in a 20 foot pipe all year at Mount Snow and the one at Okemo was only 14 feet so it was a bit of a challenge to get used to, in the hour or so they had to practice.
Fort Project
Jason Sperling
Townshend, VT 
In Mr. Sperling’s eighth grade history class, students were given the task of creating a scale model of a French and Indian War era fort. First, students were asked to imagine they were part of an English frontier settlement in Massachusetts that suffered an attack similar to the one that occurred in Deerfield in 1704. Imagining themselves as refugees, students were to select a site in the West River Valley that was defensible while containing the necessary resources. Next, they were asked to draw plans for a fort appropriate in size for about 60 settlers. Two of the plans were chosen and each student was assigned a piece of the fort to construct. The students were required to build their assigned structure to scale while using building techniques such as box joints, mortise and tenon joinery and bird’s mouth cutouts for the rafters.
Tour Italy!
"Discover the regional traditions, the unique sights and the vibrant culture of Italy. Venice's canals make this city like no other on Earth. In Florence, history and culture are one and the same -the Renaissance Duomo symbolizes a major turning point in Western civilization. And the Roman Colosseum reminds us of the ancient empire's crucial role in shaping our world." -EF Tours
Art Teacher, Stephanie Nyzio, is leading the tour which is open to all high school students. For more information go to eftours.com/student and type in tour number 1097545, and/or come to a meeting!
Students - Lunch meeting on Thursday, February 16th.
Parents - Evening meeting, February 16th at 6:30 in Ms. Nyzio's classroom, B15.
Enroll by February 29 and receive a $150.00 discount!
