Walker’s Students Receive Presidential Recognition for Environmental Action

BLOG: Habitat for Humanity Trip 2024

Walker’s is back in Seguin, Texas with Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity! Each year, a group of our students spends spring break building affordable homes for deserving families in the…

Walker’s Celebrates Its 111th Commencement Ceremony

“Ave atque vale “Hail and farewell” from the latin poet Catullus. Congratulations to the freshly matriculated Class of 2023! The 111th Anniversary of Walker’s Commencement ceremony calls to attention the…

BLOG: Habitat for Humanity Trip 2023

Walker's returned to Seguin, Texas this week to assist Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity! Our students are spending spring break building affordable homes for hardworking, deserving families in the area.

Walker’s Hosts Annual Basketball Tournament

As many parts of campus emptied for winter break, the Centennial Center filled with basketball teams from peer schools traveling to Simsbury to play in the annual Walker's Holiday Basketball

Maureen Lamb Receives Language Teaching Award

Walker's Latin Faculty and Dean of Educational Technology and Innovative Pedagogy Maureen Lamb has received the ACTFL/IALLT Award for Excellence in World Language Instruction Using Technology (K-12).

2022 Fall Athletic Awards Announced

The following athletes were recognized for their contributions to Walker's athletic program during the fall 2022 season. Congratulations to all!

Collective Letter About SCOTUS Decision

Dear Walker’s Community, Over the last few years, there have been many moments that have fractured our country and our school communities. And with each moment, we, as leaders of…

2022 Spring Athletic Awards Announced

The following athletes were recognized for their contributions to Walker's athletic program during the spring 2022 season. Congratulations to all!

Walker’s Swimmers Receive National Academic Honors

Walker’s Upper School varsity swimmers have been honored as a National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) Silver Level Scholar team with captain Allison Wall ’22 named as an Academic All-American.

Jasmine Morris ’19 Receives Scholarship

The Ethel Walker School alum Jasmine Morris ‘19 was awarded the Dr. Hilda Bolden Shorter and Dr. James Michael Shorter scholarship from the Tails of Hope Foundation at a ceremony

In Honor of the People of Ukraine

Head of School Dr. Meera Viswanathan at The Ethel Walker School shares a reading of T.S. Eliot’s poem "Ash Wednesday," in honor of the people of Ukraine.

Students Receive Scholastic Art Awards

Five Walker’s students have received Scholastic Art Awards this year, the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7-12 (artandwriting.org). The award-winning artworks will be…

Walker’s Athletics 2021-2022 Winter Preview

With the conclusion of Walker’s fall sports, the focus shifts to what is sure to be an exciting winter athletics season. Basketball, swimming, and squash have had games, meets, and…

Walker’s Musicians Selected to Regional Festival Band

Walker’s students Nadine Stetzelberg ’23 (cello), Katherine Tang ’22 (flute), and Cosima von Peterffy-Rolff ’23 (flute) have all been selected to the Connecticut Music Educators Association (CMEA) Northeast Regional Festival Band. The…

Junior Advances to Poetry Out Loud Regionals

Angie Jean ’23 will represent Walker’s at the Connecticut Poetry Out Loud Regionals in February 2022. Angie received the most community votes following her performance of Renée Watson’s “This Body…

2021 Fall Athletic Awards Announced

Read more for the fall field hockey, soccer, cross country, and volleyball awards given to noted players during the fall sports award ceremonies this year. Congratulations to all athletes on…

Walker’s Welcomes Visiting Writer Tina Chang

This week, the Walker’s community welcomed Brooklyn Poet Laureate and author Tina Chang as our Fall 2021 Visiting Writer. During Wednesday’s assembly, the entire school community convened in the chapel…

Walker’s Welcomes New Faculty

We are fortunate to have a talented group of new faculty joining the Walker’s family this year! Read more for an overview of the new members of our community: Dr.…

Walker’s Welcomes Varsity Volleyball Coach

Jenna Rubin is joining Walker’s in her first season as the head varsity volleyball coach. Coach Rubin played at Smith College for the 2014 and 2015 seasons before transferring to…

Walker’s Swimmers Receive National Academic Honors

Walker’s 13 Upper School varsity swimmers have been honored as a National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) Silver Level Scholar team with Daphne Peterson ’21 named as an Academic All-American.…

Senior Spotlight: A Dancer’s Journey

Elisa Dey says her time at Walker’s helped her fall in love with dance all over again. Trained in ballet, modern, and improvisation, Dey began dancing at the age of…

Walker’s Celebrates 109th Commencement

Amidst the waning days of the global pandemic, guests gathered on Sunday, May 30 to celebrate the 109th commencement exercises of The Ethel Walker School. “We didn’t know what the…

Three Winners Announced in Harvard Global Essay Contest

Earlier this year, Walker’s juniors participated in the Harvard Alumni for Global Women’s Empowerment annual essay contest which invites students to think critically about the status and rights of women. Students…

By the Book: Christina Fares ’22

The New York Times has a weekly installment called “By the Book” which is a series of questions and answers about the reading habits of notable writers. This chapter features…

Wollenberg Named Varsity Lacrosse Coach

Walker’s athletics program is pleased to announce that Abby Wollenberg is joining Walker’s in her first season as the head varsity lacrosse coach. Coach Wollenberg played at Roger Williams University…

By the Book: Kathleen Minahan

The New York Times has a weekly installment called “By the Book” which is a series of questions and answers about the reading habits of notable writers. This chapter features…

Kyla Birk ’23 Skis to Second Place Finish

Kyla Birk ’23 joined her teammates in keeping Walker’s skiing on the podium this winter with her second place win in the U16 age group while competing on February 7…

By the Book: Eva Mazzola ’21

The New York Times has a weekly installment called “By the Book” which is a series of questions and answers about the reading habits of notable writers. This chapter features…

Students Honored with Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Thirteen Walker’s students have received Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7-12 (artandwriting.org). Those earning Gold Keys are…

Alex Faucher ’23 Races to the Podium

Alex Faucher ’23 continues to keep Walker’s skiing on the map this winter. Competing in the Seibert U16 Cup at the Berkshire East Mountain Resort in Massachusetts on Sunday, January…

By the Book: Nishette Isaac

The New York Times has a weekly installment called "By the Book" which is a series of questions and answers about the reading habits of notable writers. Walker's eighth chapter

Liv Webster ’21 Named All-State in Soccer

Olivia (Liv) Webster ’21 was one of just over a dozen independent school student-athletes to receive the All-State Award honor by the Connecticut Girls Soccer Coaches Association. Each season, upwards…

Capabilities is in Walker’s DNA

By Ned Edwards, Director of Walker’s Capabilities Approach Program “The moment came when I wanted more freedom of expression and action, and the opportunity to create something of my own…I…

Liza Phillips ’17 Named Field Hockey Captain

Walker’s alumna and Nichols College senior Liza Phillips ’17 was named the field hockey program’s co-captain for the 2020-21 campaign. Liza was a tri-sport athlete at Walker’s, where she earned…

Camille Dungy Visits Walker’s

Article by Lizzy Strapp ’21 The Visiting Writer Seminar had the pleasure of hosting author Camille Dungy for a week-long, virtual visit. The Visiting Writer Seminar is a semester-long course…

Four Walker’s Seniors Sign Commitment Letters

Clockwise from top left: Daphne Peterson ’21 and Athletic Director/Swim Coach Kati Eggert, Head of School Meera Viswanathan and Olivia Webster ’21, Jordana Doshna ’21 and Abby Grimaldi ’21 with…

2020 Fall Athletic Awards Announced

Read more for the spring softball, golf, tennis and lacrosse awards given to noted players during the spring sports award ceremonies this year. Congratulations to all athletes on a great

Walker’s Presents The Equity Team Members

Dear Members of The Ethel Walker School Community: I am pleased to inform you that we have selected the members who will be representing the various communities of the school…

Watch Video: A Look at Opening Days 2020

As we conclude our fifth week of classes since the start of this unprecedented school year, please enjoy this video message from Head of School Dr. Meera Viswanathan about opening days and the…

Walker’s Hosts Junior Project Symposium

On Saturday, September 26, Walker’s hosted the first of two Junior Project Poster Symposiums for the 2020-2021 school year. This year, the event took place outside under tents, where 33…

Walker’s Begins 110th Academic Year

Following a busy summer preparing for a safe return to campus, Walker’s opened its doors last week to new and returning families for its 110th academic year.  Over the course…

Bui Named Varsity Volleyball Head Coach

Jonathan Bui joins the Walker’s coaching staff as the head varsity coach for the 2020 season. Coach Bui comes to Walker’s with 10 years of coaching experience, including currently at…

Alum Spotlight: Caroline Smith ’19

Alumna Caroline Smith reflects on her participation in Walker’s athletics and how it has shaped her college experience at Haverford College, PA. Caroline has recently completed her freshman year playing…

Fall Co-Curriculars Update

On July 15, the heads of school and athletic directors of the Founders League met to make a decision and craft a statement regarding fall interscholastic competition.

Alum Spotlight: Mariah Dunn ’19

Alumna Mariah Dunn ’19 reflects on her participation in Walker’s athletics and how it has shaped her college experience at Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, CT. While at Walker’s,…

Swim Team Earns Scholar Recognition

Walker’s twelve varsity Upper School swimmers have been honored as a National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) Bronze Level Scholar team. The NISCA/SwimOutlet.com Scholar Team Award recognizes teams achieving high…

Senior Swimmers Named Academic All-Americans

Letian (“Jane”) Li ‘20 and Emily (“Emmy”) Vitali ‘20 have been named Academic All-Americans by the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA). In order to be a recipient of this…

Students Win Harvard Alumni Writing Contest

Jenessa Lu ’21 and Madi Knapp ’21 have won the 2020 Harvard Alumni for Global Women’s Empowerment Writing Contest. Their winning essays will will be published in a hard-cover volume of…

Honoring Juneteenth

Happy Juneteenth! Though the Emancipation Proclamation was proclaimed by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1st, 1863, for various reasons that declaration did not reach all parts of the country at…

Tribute to the Class of 2020

“Today we have not a commencement, but a tribute to all of you. A tribute traditionally was an act of homage from one tribe to another, a showing of respect,…

Prizes Awarded to Upper School Students

On Saturday, June 6, the Walker’s community gathered virtually to celebrate the awarding of prizes to students in the Upper School. In her opening remarks, Head of School Dr. Meera…

Walker’s Celebrates Eighth Grade Promotion

On Friday, June 5, the community gathered virtually to celebrate the promotion of the eighth grade class of The Ethel Walker Middle School. In her opening remarks, Head of School…

Alum Spotlight: Maisie Smith ’19

Alumna Maisie Smith '19 reflects on her participation in Walker's athletics and how it has shaped her college experience at Haverford College, PA. Maisie recently completed her freshman year there

By the Book: Ellie Lardner ’23

The New York Times has a weekly installment called "By the Book" which is a series of questions and answers about the reading habits of notable writers. Walker's tenth chapter

EWAC Welcomes New Members

Nine new members of the Walker's student-body have been selected to The Ethel Walker Athletic Council (EWAC).

Alum Spotlight: Mary McNally ’17

Alumna Mary McNally ’17 reflects on her participation in Walker’s athletics and how it has shaped her college experience at Siena College (NY).  Mary is a captain and three-sport athlete,…

Winter Athletic Awards Announced

Read more for the winter squash, basketball, skiing and swimming awards given to noted players during the winter sports award ceremonies this year.

Alum Spotlight: Liza Phillips ’17

Alumna Liza Philips '17 reflects on her participation in Walker's athletics and how it has shaped her college experience at Nichols College in Dudley, MA.

By the Book: Victoria Llanos ’21

The New York Times has a weekly installment called "By the Book" which is a series of questions and answers about the reading habits of notable writers. Walker's ninth chapter

By the Book: Nishette Isaac

The New York Times has a weekly installment called "By the Book" which is a series of questions and answers about the reading habits of notable writers. Walker's eighth chapter

Eight Athletes Named NEPSAC All-League

It was a successful winter for our athletes as several players were recognized as All-League competitors within the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) and Founders League.

Junior Earns Girl Scout Award

April 3, 2020 Mackenzie Zeytoonjian’s ’21 Gold Award project, “Give And Receive,” is a way to empower children with different abilities by showing them that anyone can make a greater…

By the Book: Dr. Emma Mitchell

The New York Times has a weekly installment called "By the Book" which is a series of questions and answers about the reading habits of notable writers. Walker's seventh chapter

Swimming Named NEPSAC Finalists

Walker's swim team was named finalists at the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Division III Championship in early March.

Photo Album: Lacuna 2020

Lacuna 2020 wrapped up this week, with Middle and Upper School students delving into a variety of classes outside the typical curriculum.

Basketball Player Scores 1,000th Career Point

In a game against long-time rival Miss Porter's on Wednesday, February 5, Hannah Iwaszkiewicz '20 became the first player in Walker's basketball history to score 1,000 career points.

Nine Students Receive Scholastic Writing Awards

February 7, 2020 Nine Walker’s students have received accolades in the regional Scholastic Writing Awards, the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7-12 (artandwriting.org).…

Nine Students Receive Scholastic Art Awards

January 10, 2020 Nine students have received awards for their artwork in the Scholastic Art Awards, the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7-12…

Middle School Students Explore Art and History

While the eighth graders took midterm exams this week, sixth and seventh grade students enjoyed field trips to the Pequot Museum, Old State House, Wadsworth Atheneum and Peabody Museum.

Jordana Doshna: Flying Solo

Jordana Doshna ’21 has a unique view on the world, literally. She recently received her pilot’s license to fly solo and spends any chance she can soaring thousands of feet…

Jordana Doshna: Flying Solo

Jordana Doshna recently received her pilot's license to fly solo and spends any chance she can soaring thousands of feet above us all.

By the Book: Megan Mulhern

The New York Times has a weekly installment called "By the Book," which is a series of questions and answers about the reading habits of notable writers. Walker's first chapter

Fall 2019 Horse Show Results

Read more for individual equestrian results from recent shows including the National Horse Show, New England Equitation Finals and IEA.

Cross Country Runner Shatters Course Record

On Saturday, October 26, Madi Knapp '21 set a Pomfret School cross country course record and helped Walker's cross country team win first place against Marianapolis, Rectory and host school,

Congresswoman Jahana Hayes Visits Campus

On Tuesday, October 1, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes, the U.S. Representative for the Fifth Congressional District of Connecticut, visited campus where she met with student leaders, faculty and administrators, and addressed

Walker’s Begins 109th School Year

Walker's entered its 109th academic year last week with Opening Days filled with preseason practices, field trips, special assemblies and several opportunities for students to bond with their classes and

New Athletic Director Named

Walker's is pleased to announce that Kati Eggert has been named our new athletic director, effective July 1, 2019.

Spring Athletic Awards Announced

Read more for the spring softball, golf, tennis and lacrosse awards given to noted players during the spring sports award ceremonies this year. Congratulations to all athletes on a great

Wildcats Recognized as Scholar Athletes

Caroline Stent '19, Brianna Duba '19 and Lily Cullen '20 have been named to the Keith Waldman - Optimal Performance Associates / National Field Hockey Coaches Association High School National

Walker’s Observes MLK Day 2019

In observance of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Walker's community came together on Monday, January 21 to learn and explore the importance of social justice through student-led

Ski Team Wins Brigham League Race

Walker's saw impressive finishes on Wednesday, January 16 against Brigham Ski League schools at Ski Sundown, finishing as the top team among the seven teams competing.

Fox Crossing Horse Show Results

Walker's Upper School and Middle School teams both placed second in the Fox Crossing Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Horse Show held December 9 in Morris, CT.

Fall Athletic Awards Announced

Read more for the fall field hockey, soccer, cross country and volleyball awards given to noted players during the fall sports award ceremonies this year.

In Collaboration: Creative Writing and Dance

Early this fall, as part of an ongoing effort to demonstrate the connections between creative writing and other arts, several Walker's students collaborated to present their peers with a special

Spring Athletic Awards Announced

Read more for the spring softball, golf, tennis and lacrosse awards given to noted players during the spring sports award ceremonies this year.

106th Commencement Speaker Announced

The Ethel Walker School is pleased to announce that Tiffany Dufu, author and women's leadership expert, will be its 2018 Commencement keynote speaker.

Walker’s Alumnae in STEM Visit Campus

On Friday, May 18, three Walker's alumnae returned to campus to talk with students about their careers in STEM fields during a "Women in Science" panel hosted by Walker's Science

Alumnae Win IHSA National Championship

Walker's alumnae Sheriden Beard '14 and Hannah Tuckner '14 won the 2018 Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) National Championship on the Skidmore College Varsity Riding Team.

Winter Athletic Awards Announced

Read more for the winter squash, basketball, skiing and swimming awards given to noted players during the winter sports award ceremonies this year.

Spotlight On Our Scholar-Athlete Program

Our signature Scholar-Athlete Program recognizes students who excel at the highest levels, both athletically and academically. These athletes balance a rigorous class schedule with practice and competition nearly every day,

Head of School on KZSU Stanford FM

Head of School Meera Viswanathan recently had an opportunity to do an extended interview with the Stanford University radio station KZSU for their Modern Tek News program about education in

High Placings in Virtuoso Pianists Competition

On Sunday, April 23, Victoria Wang ’18 and Joyce Qiu ’20 competed in the Virtuoso Pianists Competition at the Austin Arts Center on the campus of Trinity College in Hartford.…

Students Represent Walker’s in State Poetry Contest

On Tuesday, April 25, four students represented Walker’s at the annual Connecticut Council of Language Teachers (COLT) 36th Annual Poetry Recitation Contest, held at Bristol Central High School: Mae Johnson…

Students Perform in All State Music Festival

Three Walker’s students performed in the Connecticut Music Educators Association (CMEA) All State High School Festival held March 30-April 1 at The Hartford Marriott & The Connecticut Convention Center. Congratulations…

Winter Athletic Awards Announced

Read more for the winter squash, basketball, skiing and swimming awards given to noted players during the winter sports award ceremonies this year.

Robotics Team Advances to World Championships

Walker's robotics team, the Wirecats, have qualified to compete in the 2016 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) World Championships, to be held April 27-30 in St.

Robotics Team Wins Big in FIRST Competition

Walker's robotics team, the Wirecats, were the winners of the 2016 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics New England District Waterbury Event, held March 4-6 at

The 102nd Year of Walker’s is Underway

Walker's 2013-2014 academic year is underway as campus buzzes with new and returning students eager to meet new faces, start classes, and kick off the fall athletic season.