The Berkeley Carroll School

And with that, the 2025-26 school year has come to a close! What an incredible year we had with all of you.

Here’s a look at some of the happenings from the spring semester in under a minute!

Have a great summer!

We had another incredible Arch Day at Berkeley Carroll!!

Our Lower School community celebrated each student as they passed through the BC arch to symbolize the transition to a new grade level. Head of School Lisa Yvette Waller and Lower School Director Kelly Grimmett gave remarks reflecting on the year, and students sang festive songs, including the BC favorite “Today is Arch Day!”

Grade 4 students Fiona N. ‘34, Lucas C. ‘34, and Eleanor M. ‘34 represented their classes by giving wonderful speeches reflecting on their time in the Lower School. Fourth-grade students and families then embarked on our second-ever parade from Lower School over to Lincoln Place, as they were officially welcomed to Middle School!

Congratulations to all of the Lower School students, educators, and families for such a fantastic year, and a special congratulations to our fourth graders as they begin a new chapter!

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 who graduated from Berkeley Carroll in our 139th Commencement ceremony at the Theater at City Tech in Downtown Brooklyn on May 29.

Guests were welcomed and heard remarks from Head of School Lisa Yvette Waller, as well as Class Co-Executive Council Presidents Aaron G. ’26, and Genevieve E.’26, Class Speaker Izzie B.’26, Upper School Faculty Speaker Christopher Whitehead, and Dean of the Class of 2026 Miguel Correa.

The inspired commencement address was warmly delivered by Rebecca Ballhaus, reporter on investigations team in New York, and a proud BC alumnus from the Class of 2009!

To the Class of 2026: We are so proud of you, and can’t wait to see what you will accomplish on this next stage of your journey!

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Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We cannot wait to celebrate you this evening.

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Students were grooving at our annual MS/US Spring Dance Concert last week! This year’s theme, “Inspiration,” had dancers exploring who and what inspires them to make and create, covering topics such as nature, poetry, friendship, anger, and loss. There were 72 dancers from the Middle and Upper School, including eight student choreographers, and three adult choreographers, including Performing Arts Department Chair and Middle and Upper School Dance Teacher Penelope McCourty, Chair of the Upper School History Department Amber Thomas, and guest Amanda Carnesecchi.

Congratulations to our talented dancers and everyone involved for putting together this spectacular show!

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We have had a great start to the spring with a fantastic series of music performances! Middle and Upper School students from Studio Ensemble, Jazz, Wind, Chamber, and Orchestra Ensembles, as well as the Berkeley Carroll Choir, took the stage and delivered outstanding, memorable shows for the audience to enjoy. Congratulations to all the performers and faculty for their dedication and hard work in bringing these special events to our community.

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The annual all-school BC Art Show is just around the corner! Students Pre-K through Grade 12 have been working hard all year on their artworks, and can’t wait to share with the community on Saturday, May 16.

Looking forward to seeing you there! Click the link in bio to RSVP!

We had a wonderful and sunny Kindergarten and Grade 4 Grandparents and Special Friends event today! This longstanding BC tradition is a day we always look forward to, where family and friends come together to connect, share stories, and enjoy the company of loved ones. Thank you to everyone who joined us today, and thank you to our dedicated faculty and staff who organized this special day!

What a day! This past Saturday, over 400 members of our community gathered for UnityFest, a vibrant celebration of culture, connection, and the spirit of Berkeley Carroll! This year’s event featured a vibrant Lunar New Year celebration and was organized by the Parent Association’s Mosaic and AAPI groups in partnership with the Office of Equity and Inclusion.

Between experiencing performances including a traditional lion dance, K-Pop, African dance, drumming, yoga, and Double Dutch, participating in games and crafts, and indulging in delicious food from across the globe, we came together to celebrate each other, community, culture, and heritage.

Some of our youngest artists have been busy getting creative! PreK students recently wrapped up a joyful (and delightfully messy!) printmaking unit, creating vibrant self-portraits. Through color, texture, and pattern, students explored new techniques while expressing what makes each of them unique. Don’t miss a peek at their imaginative process and see these artists in action!