Artful October: A Month of Creative Exploration at Storm King
Storm King School students explored National Portfolio Days, Art Club trips to Dia Beacon and Storm King Art Center, and a full day of live-model drawing this October.
Creative Writing Students Explore the Arts at Pratt Institute
Storm King School Creative Writing students recently traveled to Brooklyn, New York, for a day of writing, discussion, and exploration at Pratt Institute, one of the nation's top art and design colleges known for its creative campus and community. Students and English department faculty Sophia Grausso and Dr. Alexandra Finn-Atkins [...]
Following the Bobcats: A Storm King Student’s Independent Research Project
Senior Eric Wang ’27 used GPS collar data and QGIS to study how bobcats cross roads in Black Rock Forest, an independent research project at Storm King.
The Fischer Academic Center Moves Closer to Completion
The fall semester is well underway at The Storm King School, and the school community has settled into the familiar rhythms of life on the Mountain. Just beyond their classrooms, however, an extraordinary transformation is taking place as the new Irving and Muriel Fischer Academic Center rises on campus. Construction [...]
Turning Art into Data — “The Black Box of Civilization”
What if a painting could tell you that a crisis was coming? That question became the starting point for Storm King senior Arina V. ’27’s interdisciplinary independent study, an ambitious project that brought together two subjects that are rarely studied side by side: art and economics. Working with Storm [...]
Storm King Welcomes New Faculty and Staff
The Storm King School is pleased to welcome several new faculty and staff members into our diverse and global community for the 2026-2027 school year. Along with their professional qualifications, all of our newcomers offer something unique to our vibrant faculty roster. Coleen Ilano is an experienced educator [...]
Storm King Welcomes 179 Students from 23 Countries for the 2026–2027 School Year
At The Storm King School, the beginning of a new school year is an opportunity to welcome new students, celebrate our global community, and look ahead to the experiences that make a Storm King education unique. This year, 179 students representing 23 countries are joining the Storm King community, [...]
Storm King Teachers Begin the Year Exploring the Science of Learning
Storm King faculty and staff gathered on campus this week to welcome new colleagues, reconnect with returning members of our community, and prepare for the arrival of our students. As part of faculty orientation, teachers participated in a workshop with Glenn Whitman of the Center for Transformative Teaching & [...]
Q-Term 2026: Learning Without Limits
Each spring, as the academic year winds down, teaching and learning at The Storm King School transforms into something immersive and experiential. Following final exams, Q-Term gives students and teachers the opportunity to step away from their regular schedules and embrace hands-on experiences that inspire creativity, build practical skills, [...]
Spring Academic Awards Celebrate Excellence
Photo Gallery As The Storm King School prepared for its 158th Commencement, students, faculty, families, and friends gathered to celebrate their outstanding achievements during the 2026 Spring Academic Awards Ceremony. Each semester, Storm King’s Academic Awards—often referred to as the “Book Awards”—honor students who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in [...]
