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See you soon, Mr. Brewer!

Riya Mani, Online Editor
September 30, 2025

One of the several beloved teachers we will be saying farewell to at the end of this school year is Mr. Paul Brewer. Known to some as a man with a successful career in finance, known to others as a passionate...

The Legacy of Mr. Burkett

Phoebe Dickler, Sports Editor
September 25, 2025

When Mr. Burkett was fifty years old and already well-established in his teaching career at prep schools in Ohio, he suddenly decided to apply to the graduate architecture program at the Rhode Island School...

Farewell to a Master of Arts: Mr. Kossow

Leo Chang, Online Editor
September 20, 2025

Part-time Art History Teacher David Kossow has been with us since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. He reminisces about walking his dog around the Hun School, looking into empty classrooms, and...

A Fond Farewell to Ms. Denise Driscoll

Grant Bagga, Associate Writer
September 15, 2025

While we clean out our lockers and wave goodbye to friends, Princeton Day School prepares to bid farewell to a cherished faculty member: Ms. Denise Driscoll. Known for her warm heart, engaging lessons,...

Looking Back on Ms. Pirozzi’s Time at PDS

Anya Jha, Staff Writer
September 13, 2025

As the school year comes to a close, the Princeton Day School community prepares to say farewell to Ms. Pirozzi, a long-standing Latin teacher. She first joined the school shortly after graduating from...

A Heartfelt Good-Bye to Ms. Chen

Em Gao, Prints Art Editor
September 11, 2025

As the 2024-2025 academic year comes to a close, Princeton Day School bids farewell to many beloved teachers including Upper School Mandarin teacher Ms. Wenting Chen. Having been a part of the PDS...

Farewell to Mr. Freedholm: An Unforgettable 31-Year Legacy

Anthony Lin, Contributing Writer
September 9, 2025

After serving 31 years in the PDS community, Upper School History Teacher Mr. Freedholm says goodbye to PDS. His story begins as a graduate student of the Princeton Theological Seminary when he saw a sign...

A Warm Goodbye to Ms. Santangelo

Sophie Yao, Print News Editor
September 7, 2025

With warmth, wisdom, and a deep love for history, Ms. Stefanie Santangelo has left a lasting impact on the Princeton Day School community during her seven remarkable years here. Since joining the Upper...

PDS FBLA Team Grows with Record Student Participation

Aria Johnson, Staff Writer
June 9, 2025

On March 11, PDS students had the opportunity to compete alongside 4,300 students across New Jersey in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Conference. Despite waking up early in the morning to...

Unlocking Success: How US/MS Learning Support Builds Executive Functioning Skills

Robert Wei, Associate
June 7, 2025

Ever forget where you left your homework? Or open your laptop to start an assignment but end up scrolling on YouTube or TikTok for thirty minutes? You are not alone. And there is science behind it. This...

Seniors Rally Past Juniors In Upperclassmen Basketball Game

Nica Martin, Staff Writer
May 13, 2025

It was the week before Spring Break, and tensions were high. Not because spring sports had just started their seasons, or because every teacher was trying to cram in one last test before the students left;...

Celebrating Eid with the PDS Community

Em Gao, Arts Editor
May 9, 2025

On April 2, PDS came together to celebrate Eid, a holiday which marks the end of Ramadan–a month during which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk and reflect spiritually. This celebration was organized by...