News

Congratulations to the Upper School Speech and Debate team and their incredible achievements throughout the 2024–25 season.

Last week, Berkeley Carroll fourth graders embarked on the second annual overnight trip to Frost Valley Camp in the Catskill Mountains—and made our community proud every step of the way. Full of adventure, discovery, laughter, and friendship, the experience gave students a chance to connect with nature while building resilience, independence, and teamwork.

As we shake off winter and head into the final stretch of the school year, Spring brings not only warmer weather, but a chance to reset and refocus. In our latest Restorative Spotlight, 7th Grade Dean Cynthis Apence reflects on the power of SMART goals--both for students and in her own personal journey.

Berkeley Carroll is thrilled to congratulate Gia O. ’30 on her outstanding achievement in this year’s Scholastic Art & Writing Awards! Among our many talented student writers recognized in the New York Regional competition this year, Gia stands out as the only BC student to receive a National Medal, earning a prestigious Silver Medal for her humor piece, The Great Couch Conspiracy.

We are proud to congratulate our Upper School Latin Students for the outstanding achievements on the 2024-2025 National Latin Exam!

Berkeley Carroll students have returned home after immersive and transformative experiences in this year’s Spring Intensive Travel Programs. 

Berkeley Carroll is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul McElfresh as Middle School Director beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, effective July 1, 2025.

Each spring, Upper School students at Berkeley Carroll step beyond their regular coursework and dive into specialized, hands-on learning experiences through Spring Intensives. These two-week interdisciplinary courses and travel programs allow students to explore interests beyond traditional subjects, emphasizing deep engagement and real-world application.

In honor of International Holocaust Memorial Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Berkeley Carroll Upper School students had the opportunity to listen to visiting speaker Theodora (Dora) Klayman’s personal history of surviving the Holocaust. 

Middle School Technology Integrator and 7th Grade Advisor Manuela Aronofsky recently served on the prestigious Pura Belpré Award Selection Committee, helping to recognize outstanding children’s books that celebrate Latino/a culture. Recently, she traveled to Phoenix to announce this year’s winners at the ALA Youth Media Awards.