French Language Students Participate in "La Grande FĂȘte de la Francophonie"
Seamus O'Connor '16 (left) and Ethan Richardson '16 (right) with noted Malian musician Sidy Maiga at 2016 Francophonie DayOn Friday, April 1, 56 French language students and their teachers, Mrs....
View ArticleNational Award for Abbey Art Teacher Kevin Calisto
Portsmouth Abbey Art teacher Kevin Calisto was recognized last evening at the Fourth National Monotype/Monoprint Juried Exhibition, held at the Attleboro Arts Museum, in Attleboro, Mass. Kevin received...
View ArticleChristopher Zaiser Named Latest Diman Scholar
Christopher Zaiser, 2016-17 Diman ScholarChristopher Zaiser, an eighth-grade student at Far Hills Country Day School, in Far Hills, NJ, has been named Portsmouth Abbey's 2016-17 Diman Scholar, which...
View ArticleMax Bogan '16 Breaks Own School Record in Javelin
In Wednesday's track and field meet against Wheeler School, Max Bogan '16 broke her own school record in the javelin by 7'6", with a throw of 112'5". Max had set a new school record last year at the...
View ArticlePolitics and Debate Clubs Sponsor Mock Presidential Debate
Frank Rybicki (second from left), portraying Donald Trump, makes a point to Zoe Butler (far right), who portrayed Hilary Clinton, in this week's mock presidential debate A standing room-only crowd...
View ArticleTwo Ravens to Compete in Today's Boston Marathon
Wishing good luck and following winds to our two Abbey community members, Classics Teacher Lizzie Benestad and Development Office Coordinator Nora O'Hara, as they participate in today's Boston...
View ArticleChurch Assembly Speaker Oliver Jantz '16: Being Grateful for Where He Is
Sixth Former Oliver Jantz, of Newport, RI, and Munich, Germany, addressed the School community at Church Assembly on Thursday, April 7. Oli spoke of how grateful he is to have left the German school...
View ArticleAbbey Students Sing National Anthem at P-Bruins Game
A combined choral group, representing each of Portsmouth Abbey's student vocal ensembles, sang the National Anthem at the opening of the Providence Bruins' final home game of the season Wednesday,...
View ArticleChurch Assembly Speaker Maimouna Kante '16
Sixth Former Maimouna Kante, of Gabon, addressed the School community at Church Assembly on Thursday, April 14. Maimouna spoke of how experiencing political unrest and terrible violence during her 17...
View ArticleAbbey Lacrosse Coach Al Brown Notches 400th Win
Portsmouth Abbey Head Boys' Varsity Lacrosse Coach Al Brown recently earned his 400th career win, when the Ravens defeated Hyde School of Connecticut on April 6. Brown, who is also the athletics...
View ArticleSchool Holds Clothing Drive in support of Earth Day
Mrs. Paula Walter, dean of residential life, loading her car with clothes to be donated to H&M's World Recycle WeekIn celebration of Earth Day on April 22, Portsmouth Abbey School donated unwanted...
View ArticleStudent Chefs Tests Culinary Skills at Annual Iron Chef Contest
The ninth annual Iron Chef competition, held Sunday, April 17, was once again full of fun, culinary creativity, and great-tasting food. This year's secret ingredient was everything apple: apples, apple...
View ArticleAbbey Students Teach Kids About Leading "Balanced Life"
Portsmouth Abbey students talked with fourth graders at St. Philomena School yesterday about "Leading a Balanced Life." They talked about energy needs for an active life, making an activity plan, and...
View ArticleChurch Assembly Speaker Sean DeMieri '16: Learning to Accept and Embrace...
Sixth Former Sean DeMieri, of Jamestown, RI, addressed the School community at Church Assembly on Thursday, April 21. Sean spoke of how he has learned while at Portsmouth Abbey that it is okay to make...
View ArticleThird Annual Art & Expo Showcases Student Talent
The School's third Art & Science Expo, held April 15 in the Regan Lecture Hall, was a resounding success, as 19 students, aspiring artists and scientists alike, presented a range of exceptional...
View ArticleHead Boy, Head Girl for 2016-17 Elected
Bailey Strangis and Meagan Kelly have been elected Head Boy and Head Girl, respectively, for the 2016-17 school year. Elections took place today.Bailey, a boarding student from Whitman, MA, and...
View Article2016 National Latin Exam Medalists
Portsmouth Abbey students excelled in the recently administered 2016 National Latin Exam (NLE). Sponsored by the American Classical League and the National Junior Classical League, the National Latin...
View ArticleAbbey Robotics Team Improves in Highly Competitive New England Tournament
The Abbey Botball Robotics Team competed in the New England regional Botball tournament on Saturday, April 30.Botball is a very challenging program that requires teams to build two separate, fully...
View ArticleFamily Day 2016
We hope everyone enjoyed Family Day 2016! Thanks to our parent volunteers who helped make the day such a success. View the Family Day 2016 slide show.
View ArticleGirls' Sailing Team Wins N.E. High School Championship
Abbey sailors with N.E. High School Women's Championship trophy, L to R: Kelly Shea, Sydney Welch, Jackie Morrison, Emily Bredin, Coach Jonathan Harley, Grace Benzal, Jessica McJones. Missing: Faith...
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