Bennett Day School

As they head into the world beyond Bennett, we wish the Class of 2026 a lifetime of adventure, learning, laughter, reflection, and growth. 🩵

Enjoy these snapshots from graduation day. 🎓

Rain or shine, the Bennett community knows how to celebrate! ✨

We had the best time wrapping up another wonderful school year at our annual Block Party last Friday.

Thank you to our incredible students, families, and faculty who make this community what it is. We’re so proud of all we’ve accomplished together and can’t wait to see what next year brings.

Go Blue Jays! 🩵

We have an exciting update! ✨ After being recognized as an international Finalist, rising 10th grader Cameron A. has been invited to participate in the Trust for Sustainable Living 2026 International Secondary Students’ Debate on July 2nd!

Cameron is one of just TWO students chosen from the United States to participate in this live debate. On the global stage, he will be asked to think critically about whether governments place enough priority on sustainability culture when trying to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The ultimate goal isn't just to win the debate, but to collaborate and explore pathways for genuine sustainability action among young people.

We are so proud! 🩵

International Student Competition - Trust for Sustainable Living Our 2026 competition theme is Sustainability Culture. Due to a surge in last-minute entries, we extended the entry deadline to March 8th.

Anyone else’s cheeks hurt from smiling? ✨

Enjoy some favorites from the best day of the year. 🩵

Little hands. Big discoveries. ✨

This summer, Bambini & Me invites children ages 2–3 and their caregivers to explore the world together through music, nature, literature, art, and open play. With plenty of time outdoors in our garden, each session nurtures curiosity, connection, and joyful learning through doing.

🌱 Summer Session 1: June 15–July 17 (5 weeks)
• M/W, Tu/Th, or M–Th
• 9:00–11:00 am

🌱 Summer Session 2: July 20–August 14 (4 weeks)
• M/W, Tu/Th, or M–Th
• 9:00–11:00 am

Learn more and register: https://bennettday.org/academics/bambini/ 🩵

🎙️ Episode 6 of Bennett Insiders is here! 🩵

What does high school actually feel like at a school with no bell schedule, no traditional grades, and projects that tackle real-world problems? In this episode of Bennett Insiders, Marina and Aniston sit down with four people who know: three current upper schoolers, and an alum fresh off her Junior year at USC.

Listen to this 15-minute episode on:

Spotify:
https://bit.ly/4a8zM8m
Apple Podcasts:
https://apple.co/4dZUrwp
Amazon Music:
https://amzn.to/3RL9PW9

Senior Spotlight: Eden ✨

Q: What are your plans after you graduate?

A: I plan to go to Northeastern University in Boston and major in criminology and criminal justice. After I graduate from college, I plan to go to law school to become a criminal defense attorney or prosecutor!

Q: Tell us about your internship experience at Bennett.

A: I interned at the Chicago Police Academy, where I attended law classes, gym classes, CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) simulation classes, and much more. Sometimes I was able to spend the entire day there, and during those times, I attended recruits’ graduations, went to court, observed what the recruits do daily, and participated in their scheduled classes. I also attended events after my scheduled internship hours ended. I truly loved my internship and the people there!

Q: How do you feel Bennett has prepared you for what comes next?

A: Bennett has prepared me for college in many ways, and with all the opportunities we’ve had, I feel that I’ve developed certain qualities that I previously lacked. I think that with college life, Bennett has helped boost my confidence and enabled me to come out of my shell!

Read Eden’s full interview: https://bennettday.org/senior-spotlight-eden/ 🩵

Senior Spotlight: Efuru ✨

Q: What are your plans after you graduate?

A: I plan to study astronomy and biophysics at The University of Texas at Austin.

Q: Why did you choose/decide to go to Bennett Day School?

A: I chose to attend Bennett because of its unique approach to learning and the environment it cultivates. Bennett’s PBL (Project-Based Learning) classes were a new experience to me, and once I shadowed, I was certain I was meant to be here. It is a genuine environment where students can be themselves in a multitude of ways, and the teachers do everything to support that further.

Q: What’s your favorite project-based learning (PBL) memory?

A: My favorite PBL project is DEFINITELY our Space PBL, which took place in Trimester 2 of my junior year. Our two grades were mixed into two teams for the Regional Space Settlement Design Competition (), and during preparation, we traveled to NASA's Kennedy Space Center! As someone who has always been interested in a career in space science and space travel, this was another incredible experience that further solidified my post-high school plans. Regionals led to me being one of four students selected (Class of ’25 alums Brosnan and Evan, and current senior Anna) to compete in the International Space Settlement Design Competition this past summer!

Read Efuru’s full interview: https://bennettday.org/senior-spotlight-efuru/ 🩵