We are proud to announce that Storm King School junior Junyu C. ‘27 has been selected as a 2026 Carson Scholar–a prestigious national recognition that honors students who demonstrate both outstanding academic achievement and a strong commitment to community service. The Carson Scholars Program, established by the Carson Scholars
Storm King’s Speech and Debate Team traveled to Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently to compete in the prestigious Harvard National High School Speech and Debate Tournament. Widely recognized as the largest and most competitive high school speech and debate tournament in the country, the annual event draws top student
The Storm King School community gathered in the Walter Reade Jr. Theatre recently to celebrate academic achievement during the fall semester. The Fall 2025 Academic Awards, also known as the “Book Awards,” is a cherished school tradition that honors one outstanding student from each class, selected by their teacher
Despite snow and cold temperatures, the Storm King School community came together to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service, reflection, and learning. On Monday, January 19, 2026, students and faculty commemorated MLK Day with a full day of activities and hands-on service projects that
During the winter months, The Storm King School’s College Counseling Office is fully engaged in supporting students as they move through critical stages of the college placement process. This is an especially important time for juniors, who are beginning their formal college search, as well as for seniors, who
Students in Dr. Feffer’s Honors Physics course engaged in a bridge building competition recently that provided hands-on experience with concepts they were studying. In small teams, the students designed and constructed free-standing bridges out of balsa wood following detailed competition guidelines. Each bridge was required to span a 40-centimeter gap,
At The Storm King School, international travel gives students the chance to explore new cultures, experience stunning landscapes, develop valuable skills, and create memories that will last a lifetime. During Thanksgiving Break, students took that opportunity with two exciting trips: one to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands, and another
Storm King welcomed a distinguished guest speaker for an evening of intellectual exploration as Professor Thomas Ryckman, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Stanford University, presented a talk examining the deep and often surprising connections between physics and philosophy. The event was organized by Storm King Trustee Richard Grossman ’79
The International Relations course at The Storm King School starts with a simple idea: the best way to understand the world is to actively engage with it. Instead of memorizing facts or passively reviewing headlines, students spend their time analyzing real events, comparing different viewpoints, and practicing how to
At The Storm King School, mathematics is much more than numbers and formulas — it’s taught as both a practical and academic discipline that helps students develop logic, creativity, and confidence. The School’s mathematics program challenges students to think deeply, communicate their ideas clearly, and collaborate to solve complex
