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The Power of Wonder
At King, the smartest person in the room is not the one with all the answers but the one with all the questions.
Our students are the curious ones – the ones who aren’t afraid to ask why, to try something new, to get it wrong before they get it right.
Because if it wasn’t for curiosity, no one would have ever discovered that the earth is round. If it wasn’t for questions, we wouldn’t know that we can fly. If it wasn’t for exploration, we would never have reached the moon. Questions took us there.
We believe in the POWER OF WONDER.
Lower School (PreK - Grade 5)
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The Power of Inquiry
It begins with students as agents in the learning experience. When students are exploring, reflecting, questioning, evaluating, making connections — and expert educators are creating and welcoming these moments of discovery — students are truly learning.
Every day students are engaging as curious thinkers, challenging their intellect, and building the skills needed to lead lives of ongoing inquiry.
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The Power of Belonging
We welcome different viewpoints and perspectives. Ensuring that every member of the community enjoys a sense of belonging is paramount to the school’s mission and aligned with our virtues of Integrity, Kindness, Perseverance, and Respect.
We celebrate our differences and various backgrounds, and we become stronger together.
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The Power of a King Education
King alumni thrive in college and rise to the top of any field or industry. Powered by their curiosity and guided by dedicated and expert educators, our students learn and learn how to learn. Armed with all the necessary skills that they will need in their lives beyond King, they leave ready to tackle the next chapters of their lives.
Our students strive to make an impact as bold, curious, and imaginative leaders and change-makers. By the time they graduate, they are better prepared to better the world.
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The Lower School buzzed with energy and imagination during the second annual STEAM Morning. Over the course of the event, students and families partnered to solve real-world challenges through hands-on, inquiry-based learning. Lessons came alive with engaging Novel Engineering projects inspired by beloved children’s literature, including “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” “The Circus Ship,” and “Maddi’s Fridge.” The stories sparked thoughtful engineering solutions to topics like food preservation, animal care, and flooding. Recyclable materials collected ahead of time played a key role in the designs, reinforcing sustainable practices.
Four Varsity Girls teams delivered statement performances this week, highlighted by dominant league wins and historic milestones. Girls Tennis opened its season with a 6-1 rout of Sacred Heart, while Girls Lacrosse took down defending HVAL champs Wooster School in a commanding 13-7 victory. Girls Golf made program history with wins over Sacred Heart and Greenwich Academy, and Varsity Softball added two key FAA wins, including a 13-0 shutout and a 4-2 road triumph. With momentum building across all squads, the Vikings are proving they’re a force to be reckoned with this spring season.
From the flavors of international cuisine to the sounds of global music, this year’s Global Fair transformed the Lower School Gym into a vibrant celebration of culture and community. The event highlighted King’s ongoing commitment to celebrating its global community, embracing the diverse backgrounds and traditions that enrich the school, and fostering meaningful connections across cultures. The occasion invited every member of the community to share, connect, and take pride in the cultures that shape King.
King School is proud to announce that Dr. William Schpero KLHT ’06, a distinguished health economist and assistant professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2025 commencement ceremony. Initially scheduled to speak last year, unforeseen circumstances prevented his attendance, and King is thrilled he will join this year. Dr. Schpero, a proud alumnus of King Low Heywood Thomas, focuses his research on Medicaid and the U.S. health care safety net, aiming to reduce racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in healthcare. His work has been published in leading academic journals and featured in major media outlets. With his deep commitment to health equity and his inspiring professional journey, Dr. Schpero is an ideal figure to address and celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025.
From life-saving medical research to futuristic engineering prototypes, King School’s Research and Innovation Night spotlighted the bold curiosity and real-world impact of student work. Projects ranged from AI-powered cancer prediction tools to carbon nanotube water filters, all developed by students through the ASPIRE program and Innovation Lab. The evening offered a hands-on look at how inquiry-based learning and student-driven exploration are fueling breakthrough ideas — and preparing the next generation of scientists, engineers, and changemakers.
It was a great week for the Vikings as the spring season gets underway for King Athletics. From dominant debuts on the diamond and hard-fought wins on the courts to record-breaking performances on the track and a strong launch to the regatta season, Viking teams showed up with grit, focus, and pride. As the competition heats up, our student-athletes and coaches continue to set the tone, proving that the Viking spirit is alive, well, and ready for more.
More than 180 students took center stage during King’s tenth annual El Sistema Residency, a weekend that blended creativity, collaboration, and musical discovery. Over the course of just a weekend, they worked side-by-side with professional musicians and guest artist Pete Francis P’31 to compose original music, experiment with improvisation, and explore new forms of self-expression. From spontaneous solos to group compositions, the residency offered students a chance to lead, connect, and grow — showcasing the power of music to build connection, confidence, and joy.
King School’s Topics in Global Studies class took on the complex balance between national security and press freedom, using the recent Signal app leak as a real-world case study. Guided by Director of Global Education Laura Bowe and former journalist Adriana Hauser, students explored the ethical challenges faced by the media when handling sensitive information. Discussions focused on whistleblowers, misinformation, and the rigorous process journalists take to verify controversial stories. The session highlighted King’s commitment to connecting classroom learning with current global events and critical thinking.