Atrium School

Happy summer, Atrium! We wrapped up another incredible year of learning and joy with yesterday's Closing Assembly. Following their graduation ceremony, the Class of 2026 returned as new alums to join in the celebration.

Stay tuned in the weeks to come for more highlights from the year, and enjoy your summer break! ☀️ 🏖️ 🌻

The PreK Originators class released their newly emerged butterflies last week, as part of their year-long exploration of change. Over the past few weeks, our youngest students carefully observed the insects' transformation in a classroom enclosure before releasing them into Atrium's gardens.

The A-Space filled with unforgettable fairy tale creatures – from ogres to dragons to the Gingerbread Man – for Atrium’s Middle School Theatre production of Shrek the Musical Jr. Congratulations to the hardworking cast of Shrek on their hilarious and layered (like an onion) performance!

And finally, congratulations to Power, Raymond, and Robbie – let’s hear it for the Class of 2026! 🎉

Next up, congratulations to our graduating eighth graders…Maia, Nate, Nathan, and Noa!

Graduation is just one week away, and our soon-to-be graduates have exciting journeys ahead of them! Stay tuned throughout the next week as we celebrate each member of the Class of 2026 with reflections on their time here at Atrium.

First up...Caspien, Danny, Mizu, and Morgan – congratulations!

On the annual eighth grade field trip to Washington, D.C., students themselves are the tour guides, delivering thoughtfully researched presentations on national monuments, museums, and historical figures across the city. The trip – a capstone of the Atrium experience – explores the rich history, culture, and architecture of the capital and our nation. We round out the itinerary with lunch at the legendary Ben's Chili Bowl, service at DC Central Kitchen, paddle boats, and nightly trivia contests.

Atrium’s seventh graders returned this week from their immersive four-day Ecoliteracy field trip to Cape Cod. Between population sampling in the salt marsh, habitat analysis of a cedar swamp, and crafting place-based poetry in the evenings, there was plenty of time for games, ice cream, and class bonding.

Step into a different world! Whether exploring outer space, falling into a video game, or adventuring through the perilous woods, our fifth graders brought imagination to life during their short story unit. Through detailed story maps and character outlines, rough drafts and meticulous editing, these tales mark the culmination of weeks of dedicated work and creativity in the Visionaries classroom.

This week and every week, we celebrate our fabulous, skillful, creative, and caring teachers. From designing captivating and challenging curriculum to building vital relationships with every student and family, educators make Atrium School thrive.

Teachers – thanks for all you do and for the many hats you wear. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!