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What is Baldwin Doing to Improve Environmental Sustainability?

What is Baldwin Doing to Improve Environmental Sustainability?

Kaitlyn O’Malley ‘22, Senior Media Editor | February 17, 2022

Recently, a new committee at Baldwin has led two environmental initiatives: discontinuing plastic water bottles in the Dining Hall and bringing composting to Baldwin.  Baldwin’s environmental committee,...

What Happens to the Things in the Lost and Found?

What Happens to the Things in the Lost and Found?

Flora Brigham ‘23 | February 15, 2022

A few weeks before winter break, a table leaden with water bottles, sweatshirts, books, and kilts appeared in front of the Upper School office. Signs proclaimed that all unclaimed items would be donated...

Baldwin Indoor Sports Teams Battle COVID-19 Cancellations

Baldwin Indoor Sports Teams Battle COVID-19 Cancellations

Gabi Pritzker ‘22 | February 10, 2022

Baldwin winter sports teams have faced hurdle after hurdle due to the Omicron variant. Each team must find ways to protect their health and safety without losing sight of their season goals.  Going...

A screenshot of the Baldwin Class of 2022 Instagram page featuring six of many college acceptances

Baldwin Class of 2022 Instagram Page Showcases Student College Acceptances

Camille Murray ‘22 | February 10, 2022

Last December, as Early Decision notifications arrived in student portals across America, the Baldwin Class of 2022 Instagram page began to update its feed with college acceptances. The trend of creating...

Baldwin Model UN Team Ventures to In-Person Conference Despite Omicron Wave

Baldwin Model UN Team Ventures to In-Person Conference Despite Omicron Wave

Zoe Lebowitz ‘22 | February 9, 2022

  Last week, 25 Baldwin students returned to the annual four day Ivy League Model United Nations Conference (ILMUNC) in Philadelphia with strict COVID precautions in place. Students this year...

A Winter Break Surprise Brings DIY Mugs to the Senior Lounge

A Winter Break Surprise Brings DIY Mugs to the Senior Lounge

Callie Stoltz '22 | February 9, 2022

On the third day back from winter break, seniors were greeted with a special surprise in the senior lounge: a table full of blank mugs and a colorful pack of washer-safe markers.  Ms. Loke, who planned...

Photos courtesy of Laura Armstrong

Innovation Center Set to Open in Mid-Spring 2022

Avika Pande ‘22 | February 9, 2022

After supply chain delays, Baldwin’s new Innovation Center is set to open in mid spring 2022.    The former swimming pool is currently being converted into an educational center that will increase...

Innovation Center Construction Causes Student Parking Issues

Innovation Center Construction Causes Student Parking Issues

Grace Harvey ‘25 | February 6, 2022

Construction from the Innovation Center project overtook all of the parking spaces in the Radnor Street parking lot. Therefore, many Upper School faculty members have had their parking relocated to the...

(Above: Students in leggings and sweatpants adhering to the new uniform policy)

Dear Sweatpants… Welcome Back!

Annelise McGowan ‘22 | February 6, 2022

An email sent out by Upper School Director Mrs. Reed after winter break broke the news that students are now permitted to wear sweatpants for the remainder of the cold months. Because of the highly...

“The Molecule Project” Blends Chemistry and Art at Baldwin

“The Molecule Project” Blends Chemistry and Art at Baldwin

Michelle Li ‘22 | February 4, 2022

The sophomore chemistry class’s molecule projects are currently on display in the Art Gallery as part of a “Science and Art” exhibition that began on January 12th. The projects are a wonderful example...

Will Zoom Classes Replace Snow Days?

Will Zoom Classes Replace Snow Days?

As Baldwin students eagerly anticipate the first snow day of 2022, many wonder if virtual classes would be held during snow days. Upper School Director Mrs. Reed said that for Baldwin, traditional class-free...

The standard medical mask of March 2020, a cloth mask of September 2020, and the KN95 mask of January 2022

Baldwin Recommends KN95 Masks As Omicron Cases Soar

Due to the rise of COVID-19 cases from the highly transmissible Omicron variant, Baldwin recently recommended that all students wear KN95 masks to help stop the spread of COVID on campus.  According...

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