Worcester Academy

One of the best parts of learning at Worcester Academy? The city is part of our classroom!

During Middle School Community Day, sixth graders visited the Worcester Wall of Women, a mural honoring 40 women who helped shape the city, and met artist Sharinna Travieso, who also created the mural in our new Capozzoli Athletic Center. Meanwhile, seventh graders explored the cultures represented at the Worcester Public Market, and eighth graders walked through the city’s rich history, visiting City Hall, Union Station, and the Worcester Public Library.

Art, culture, and history, right on our doorstep!

Friday was Mountain Day at Worcester Academy! Ninth graders, seniors, and postgraduates hiked Mount Wachusett with their advisories, stopped for photos at the summit, and shared lunch at the base lodge. A day on the mountain together is a cherished Hilltopper tradition, one that gives students and advisors time to connect outside the classroom and enjoy the view!

Reunion is just one week away! On Saturday, October 3, the Hilltop will be full of familiar faces, favorite stories, and new memories.

We hope you’ll be there. Register now: https://bit.ly/4bQDXGP

At this year's Reunion, meet Eva Nazarewicz ’01, Senior Director of Marketing at LinkedIn, and connect with fellow Worcester Academy alumni across class years and careers. Come for Eva’s insights on building a strong network. Leave with a few new Hilltopper connections of your own.

Alumni Networking Gathering
Saturday, October 3 | 3:00–4:00 p.m. | Walker Gallery

See the Reunion schedule and register: https://bit.ly/4iLmeVx

Creativity and kindness filled the art studio this week as The Pillars, our peer health and wellness leaders, hosted Worcester Academy’s sixth annual Zoe’s Rocks event in memory of Zoe Woolfus.

Students painted rocks with colorful designs and encouraging messages, continuing an activity Zoe embraced to spread joy throughout her community. The rocks will now be placed around campus, each offering simple but powerful reminders: You matter. Be happy. You can. You will.

Thank you to The Pillars and everyone who helped carry Zoe’s spirit of kindness forward.

And, thank you to Annie Rhodes '27 for the photos!

This week’s Clubs Fair was a reminder that Hilltoppers have a lot of interests! Students filled the Quad to meet club leaders, ask questions, and find a few new ways to get involved.

Curious what Hilltoppers can do beyond the classroom? Take a look at this year’s Activities Guide: https://bit.ly/46tie4K

The Class of 2030 is already making connections!

Last week, our 9th grade students gathered on the Rader Quad to share where they came from and one hope for their high school experience. As they passed yarn across the circle, they created a web connecting the entire class and showing how their individual stories are now woven into the Worcester Academy community.

A warm welcome to our newest international Hilltoppers!

This year, Worcester Academy welcomed more than 30 new international students representing 11 countries. To celebrate, the Global Student Union hosted an International Student Welcome Fair on the Quad, bringing Middle and Upper School students together for karaoke, ramen, calligraphy, henna, jewelry, raffles, and more.

It was a fun afternoon of sharing traditions, making connections, and getting to know the newest members of our community.

Following its premiere at the Woods Hole Film Festival this summer, Little Audrey has been selected as the Closing Night film of the Boston Film Festival!

Written by Worcester Academy alumna Caitlin McCarthy ’88, who also served as an associate producer, the film will screen on Monday, September 21, at 7:15 p.m. at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport.

Tickets are free, but reservations are required. Reserve your seats here: https://bit.ly/4xOKevH

Congratulations to Caitlin on another exciting milestone for Little Audrey!

BFF: Little Audrey September 21, 2026

Who’s coming home to the Hilltop?

All Worcester Academy alumni are invited to Reunion 2026 on Saturday, October 3! We are getting ready for a great day of reconnecting with classmates, faculty, coaches, and friends, along with alumni networking, the Athletics History Wall Dedication, campus tours, and Reunion Cocktails & Dinner.

Call your classmates and make your plans. We can’t wait to see you!

Register now: https://bit.ly/4bQDXGP