School NEWS
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Fri, 24 Oct 2025Volleyball Hits Incredible Milestone and Field Hockey Keeps on Rolling!
The Varsity Girls Volleyball team continued its remarkable undefeated season this week with a hard-fought road victory against Deerfield Academy, extending its winning streak to 50 consecutive matches — a historic run for the program. The team demonstrated resilience after a slow start, securing another key win that keeps them leading both league and regional standings as the regular season nears its conclusion. Meanwhile, the Varsity Field Hockey team has been equally dominant, combining strong defense with an explosive offense to secure multiple decisive victories, positioning itself among the top contenders in its league and regional rankings as it enters a crucial stretch of the season.
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Fri, 24 Oct 2025Middle School Strings Shine at Open Rehearsals
Middle school string musicians filled the Performing Arts Center dance studio with lively performances during their open rehearsals, giving families an inside look at the progress taking place ahead of upcoming concerts. The morning featured students from the Strings Survey and the String Ensemble classes showcasing pieces ranging from rock-inspired tunes to classical selections. Led by music teacher Colin Benn, the event demonstrated the school’s commitment to fostering musicianship through regular rehearsals, personalized instruction, and real-world performance experiences that cultivate confidence and collaboration.
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Fri, 24 Oct 2025Pumpkin Math Adds Up to Hands-On Learning and Fall Fun
Grade 1 students celebrated the culmination of their annual Pumpkin Math unit by transforming their classrooms into lively labs of exploration. The interdisciplinary project blended math, literacy, and social-emotional learning as students measured, weighed, and described their pumpkins before carving them with help from parent volunteers. From estimating weight and grouping seeds by tens to reading fall-themed stories and discussing King’s virtues, the unit offered a perfect balance of inquiry, creativity, and collaboration — topped off with plenty of gooey, slimy fun!
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Fri, 24 Oct 2025King Debate Wins October Tournament
Congratulations to Steven Blanco ’25 and Ryan Jakubowski ’25, who led the King Debate Team to an undefeated 5-0 record at the October Connecticut Debate Association tournament. Competing against nearly 30 schools and more than 80 competitors in the varsity bracket, the outstanding win was secured in the final round against host school Joel Barlow High School. The team fielded 12 debaters across novice and varsity divisions, highlighting the team’s growth, skill, and commitment to excellence in competitive debate.
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Fri, 17 Oct 2025Lower School Students Elect Leaders for 2025–2026
Lower school students cast their vote on Thursday, October 16, for this year’s Lower School Student Council representatives. The event culminated weeks of campaign work, including creative posters and rousing speeches, as each candidate shared their vision for King and dedication beyond their classroom. The elected representatives take on a year-long leadership role that impacts the entire lower school community.
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Fri, 17 Oct 2025Exploring Francophone Culture Through Cuisine
Students in an upper school French honors class recently completed an immersive exploration of the eating habits of French-speaking communities worldwide. By delving into the geography, natural resources, and traditional cuisines of regions such as Algeria, Martinique, Tunisia, the Ivory Coast, and Morocco, students discovered how food reflects the values, traditions, and daily lives of diverse cultures. Through their research and French-language presentations, they not only deepened their understanding of global diversity but also developed the curiosity, empathy, and open-mindedness essential to building a true global mindset.
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Fri, 17 Oct 2025Vikings Keep Rolling as Senior Athletes Are Celebrated
Varsity Volleyball has remained atop the standings so far this fall, continuing their dominance on the court, and the JV teams have also been making waves with some impressive comebacks! Several fall teams have celebrated their senior athletes and families. Finally, two Vikings will head to Boston this weekend to represent King at the Head of the Charles Regatta, the largest three-day regatta in the world.
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Fri, 10 Oct 2025David Watts Inspires King Community to “Walk On” With Purpose and Perseverance
During a three-day visit to King School, educator, consultant, and former Division I football player David Watts inspired students, faculty, coaches, and parents through a series of presentations on leadership, equity, and community. Drawing from his own journey as a walk-on athlete at UC Berkeley, Watts emphasized the power of perseverance, self-awareness, and the “walk-on mindset,” a commitment to hard work and resilience in pursuit of personal and collective goals. His “Equity Toolkit” framework encouraged the King community to strengthen relationships and foster inclusion both on and off the field. Through student assemblies, coach workshops, and parent sessions, Watts’ message, supported by Athletics and DEIB leaders, reinforced King’s commitment to building an athletic culture rooted in empathy, equity, and shared purpose.
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Fri, 10 Oct 2025King’s Frog Project Begins Expansion Into Zoos Across the U.S.
King’s Frog Conservation Project has leapt from a single classroom vivarium to a national stage, now partnering with accredited zoos across the country. This past summer, the project delivered its first student-built vivarium and frogs to Jenkinson’s Aquarium in New Jersey, with plans underway for additional deliveries to zoos across the country. King students are demonstrating how curiosity, engineering, and conservation can make a global impact.
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Fri, 03 Oct 2025Vikings Show Up for Homecoming!
From thrilling finishes to dominant wins, Saturday of Homecoming weekend showcased Viking pride and captured the true spirit and strength of King School. With eight programs in action, the Vikings shone on the fields, courts, and courses, while families, alumni, and fans filled the sidelines to cheer them on. The energy across campus was electric as the community came together to support student-athletes, celebrate shared traditions, and build connections across generations.
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Fri, 03 Oct 2025Homecoming 2025: Vikings Show Up in Full Force
Homecoming 2025 was a vibrant celebration of Viking pride, community, and tradition. From the spirited pep rally that kicked off the weekend to the roar of the sidelines and the joy of alumni reunions, more than 1,000 students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni came together in a sea of blue, gold, and red. Across generations, the energy was unmistakable as King’s campus came alive with shared memories and the unmistakable spirit that unites Vikings past and present.
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Fri, 03 Oct 2025Record Turnout for the 13th Annual King Cares 5K
Homecoming weekend crossed the finish line with record participation at the 13th annual King Cares 5K. Nearly 200 runners, walkers, and supporters came together to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford and the Orphaned Starfish Foundation. With students leading the charge, families cheering from the sidelines, and partner organizations sharing their gratitude, the event highlighted the power of community, service, and Viking spirit.
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Fri, 26 Sep 2025King Students Recognized for Academic, Artistic, and Athletic Accomplishments
Congratulations to King alumna Anya Anderson ’25, along with upper school students Dillon Maltese ’26, Marilyn Sommerville ’27, and Leon Wang ’26, on being selected by local magazines in their September “Teens to Watch” and “18 Under 18” features. Each profile details how the students stand out at school, in athletic competitions, and in their communities.
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Fri, 26 Sep 2025Guest Artists Bring World-Class Lessons to King
King Performing Arts recently welcomed two distinguished guest artists in September for special classes leading into this year’s fall season. Middle school students met with musician and educator Hubert Chen during music class, while upper school students enjoyed a special lesson with “Hamilton” actor and dancer David Guzman.
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Fri, 26 Sep 2025Grade 3 Students Explore School History at Simon House
Grade 3 students kicked off the school year with a hands-on history lesson at the Simon House, exploring how people, stories, and traditions have shaped the King School community. From examining archives to lining up milestone years, students discovered the roles that teachers, students, and families play in building a vibrant community — a lesson they’ll continue through interviews, letters, and historical connections this fall.
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Fri, 19 Sep 2025Viking Athletes in Action
Vikings Making Moves: From alumni stepping into collegiate competition to current teams starting the season strong, King athletes are showing what it means to lead, compete, and inspire. This week, we celebrate Vivi Mansfield ’25’s early success at Johnson & Wales, highlight dominant performances by our girls’ volleyball and field hockey teams, and share opportunities for families and student-athletes to engage with experts on equity, leadership, and building a winning mindset.
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Fri, 19 Sep 2025Cece Bellmare ’33 Recognized for Artistic Excellence
Congratulations to Cece Bellmare ’33, who received a certificate for her artwork from “Global Voices: ArtLink by Creative Connections.” The achievement recognizes the outstanding representation of her culture through artwork. This program also allowed Cece the opportunity to share her work globally with students in Ireland and India through interactive video conferences.
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Fri, 19 Sep 2025Community and Connection Shine at PA Welcome Back Breakfast
King parents came together to celebrate the start of the 2025–26 school year at the Parents’ Association Welcome Back Breakfast on Friday, September 12. The event, held at Serafresca at the IC, featured speeches from PA and school leadership, highlighting the association’s vital role in the school's life and the importance of the parent-school partnership. Parents spanning all grades enjoyed mixing and mingling while learning more about opportunities to support King through admissions, athletics, arts, fundraising, and community service, setting a positive and collaborative tone for the year ahead
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Fri, 19 Sep 2025Jonovan Bracey '26 Combines History and Art Through Independent Study
Jonovan Bracey’s ’26 new installation, “Reflections on the Vietnam War,” on display in the Upper School, invites viewers to explore the conflict through the eyes of a soldier and a protesting veteran. Developed during an independent study last spring, the mixed-media work uses a central mirror to draw the audience into the scene, encouraging reflection on the complex legacy of one of America’s most divisive wars.
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Fri, 19 Sep 2025Leon Wang ’26 Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
Of more than 1.3 million submissions, Leon Wang ’26 was named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist this month, placing him among the top 1 percent of high school seniors nationwide. Leon joins a distinguished group of students selected for their exceptional academic achievement.