Former Academy Board Member Bill Thomas '57 Passes Away
Monday, January 27, 2020
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The Buzz: J-Term Excitement at the Upper School
Friday, January 24, 2020
This week we bring you an extra episode of "The Buzz" podcast! (There was simply too much going on over the last three weeks to do just one podcast on J-Term!) Since we talked to a few Middle School teachers last week, this week we visited with a few Upper School teachers. Once again, these are teachers who stepped out of their "normal" subject area.
24 Students Volunteer for 50 Yard Challenge
Friday, January 24, 2020
On Tuesday, January 21st, Rodney Smith, Jr of Raising Men Lawn Care Service arrived at Randolph-Macon Academy after traveling up the East Coast from Huntsville, AL.
J-Term Class Builds Hydroponics Lab
Monday, January 20, 2020
On Thursday, January 23, 2020, Randolph-Macon Academy will introduce its new hydroponics lab to the R-MA community during an open house from 3 pm to 4 pm. The lab features five different kinds of hydroponic systems, all of which have been built by students taking the “Hydroponics and the Food We Eat” J-Term (January Term) class. Each system has been built with materials purchased at Lowes or on Amazon--such as gutters, plastic containers, hoses, boards and lights--developing systems the students can later recreate for themselves at home.
The Buzz: Middle School J-Term Classes
Friday, January 17, 2020
The Middle School teachers (and staff!) are full of energy, enthusiasm, and excitement over the J-Term courses! Seeing students in a new way and in new roles, learning things themselves, taking trips, and developing tons of hands-on projects has made this inaugural January Term one to remember. Hear from Ms. Kuehl, Mr. Davis, and Mr. Peter as they talk about the engaging activities in their J-Term classes, and why they love J-Term. (Just one reason: Farewell winter blues!)