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It's Summer!

6/9/2010

Summertime has everyone jumping for joy! Stay tuned for photos from Stepping Up...

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Celebrating PCD

6/8/2010

The new red banners flanking the pillars of Murray House celebrate all things...

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Stepping Up

6/7/2010

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Celebrating Excellence

6/4/2010

PCD's all-school annual awards ceremony celebrated the myriad accomplishments...

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Grading Fun

6/3/2010

Now that exams are over, it is time for teachers to get down to the tough...

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Shhh...

6/2/2010

The hallways are very quiet this week as students take their final exams. A row...

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The Final Stretch

6/1/2010

After this weekend's beautiful kick-off to summer, students in grades 7-12 are...

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Last Day of Classes

5/28/2010

It's the last day of classes. The sun is shining, the the campus is in bloom,...

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Crunch Time

5/27/2010

The weather may have felt like summer this week, but, as Ms. Gleeson used to...

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Hanging Around

5/26/2010

Students in Ms. Karl's Handbuilding class created these lovely hanging planters...

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Sitting Pretty

5/25/2010

Allie Gnys '10, Amanda Leonard '10, Lydia Mozzone '10, Kyla Mor '10, and...

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Streets of Philadelphia

5/24/2010

Students in Mr. Tierney's 7th grade Civics classes traveled to Philadelphia...

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A Fine Day for a Ball Game

5/21/2010

What better way to start the weekend than to watch the Varsity Baseball team...

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Testing 1,2,3

5/20/2010

The 10th grade received the results of the practice PSAT this week. This...

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Girls Lax Heads to SENE Semi-Finals

5/19/2010

After winning Monday's SENE quarterfinal game against Rocky Hill, the Girls...

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Birdies, Bogies, and...Hat Tricks?

5/18/2010

Brown University Women's Ice Hockey Coach Digit Murphy and her friends could...

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Championship Season

5/17/2010

With just three weeks left in the school year, the spring sports season is...

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A Safe Haven

5/14/2010

As part of their ongoing project to raise awareness about the situation in...

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Backstage

5/13/2010

The curtain opens tonight on the Middle School's production of "Beauty and the...

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Living Large

5/12/2010

It's fitting that Andrew Alexander '11, one of the tallest students at PCD,...

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It Doesn't Matter if You're Black or Red

5/11/2010

Today was PCD's 75th annual Field Day, a fun-filled day of such "competitive"...

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Sunny and Clear with a High of 75

5/7/2010

Every student body co-president brings his or her own twist to the role, and...

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A More Perfect Union

5/6/2010

Leeds Library was one of a number of school libraries across the United States...

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Helping Homes

5/5/2010

PCD's Habitat for Humanity club is hosting a series of Build Days in Providence...

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Nine Artists, One Masterpiece

5/4/2010

Students in Michele Mennucci's painting class collaborated on this nine-panel...

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Choir Concert Honors Seniors

5/3/2010

The Upper School Choir held its spring concert in the evening on Friday, April...

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Pulitzer, anyone?

4/30/2010

Students enrolled in the Journalism and Advanced Media courses traveled to...

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Just Dance

4/29/2010

Students in grades 7 and 8 will have the chance show off their dancing moves at...

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April Showers

4/28/2010

This photograph taken by Lydia Mozzone '10 captures the mood of this week...

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Seniors Last Day

4/27/2010

Today is the last full day of classes for seniors, who will spend the rest of...

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Springtime in New York

4/26/2010

Students in Ms. Mennucci's AP Art History class and Ms. Kaufman's Latin II...

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The Results are (Almost) In

4/23/2010

With six pairs of great candidates, it's not surprising that the Student...

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Meet the Candidates

4/22/2010

Candidates for Student Council President and Vice-President for the 2010-11...

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Choosing A Path

4/21/2010

Parents and advisors are meeting today to discuss student progress and course...

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With Honors

4/20/2010

Amelia "Mel" Plante '06 spoke at PCD's 58th annual Cum Laude Assembly today....

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Students of Color Come Together

4/19/2010

The Association of Independent Schools in New England hosted the 17th Annual...

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Career Day!

4/16/2010

Alumni Shaun Kennedy '88, James McBride '90, Ted Merriman '85, and Felice...

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Work Hard, Play Hard

4/15/2010

The fifth and twelfth grades are celebrating winning the February Challenge...

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Sailing Away

4/14/2010

The Sailing Team has been enjoying the fine spring weather and are eager to get...

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Feed me!

4/13/2010

Seymour (Gabe Salk '10) attempts to reason with the plant (Matt Cloherty '10)...

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It's Not Too Late!

4/12/2010

Yearbooks are still for sale! Visit the PCD homepage and click on "PCD...

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April is National Poetry Month

4/9/2010

April is National Poetry Month, and in honor of the month, English Department...

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Special Recognition

4/8/2010

The Special Olympics of Rhode Island recently presented the PCD community with...

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Let the Games Begin

4/7/2010

The spring sports season officially began last week, but the warm temperature...

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Welcome, Students

4/6/2010

Today was Accepted Students Day in the Upper School, a day in which admitted...

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Suddenly Spring

4/5/2010

The warm, sunny weather that followed last week's rain caused flowers and...

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Feliz Pascua!

4/1/2010

Students in Ms. Garcia-Mata's Spanish 1 class made cascarones for homework this...

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Rain, rain, go away

3/31/2010

This week's battle with the rain and flooding has been well documented all over...

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Good Sports

3/30/2010

While the campus is usually quiet on the first Saturday of Spring Break, this...

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Spring Greening

3/29/2010

Over Spring Break, the PCD maintenance staff conducted some important spring...

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Spring Break!

3/12/2010

 

Freedom!

3/11/2010

Mr. Tierney and his eighth grade history class made their annual trip to the...

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Buffalo Soldier

3/10/2010

A few weeks ago, Mr. Harper's class listened to a special presentation about...

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Inflatable Fun

3/9/2010

With just a handful of days left until Spring Break, making it to Friday can...

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Boys Hockey is Holding Strong

3/8/2010

The Boys Hockey team faces East Providence in the third game of a best of three...

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Safe Travels

3/5/2010

East Providence Police Officer Tom McGuire spoke to Upper School students this...

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Courting Victory

3/4/2010

The Upper School Mock Trial team ended its regular season on a winning streak...

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Sounds of Music

3/3/2010

The Middle School instrumentalists performed for family and friends at the...

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Sneak Preview

3/2/2010

Students got a sneak preview today of the exciting workshops that will be...

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If winter comes, can spring be far behind?

3/1/2010

Today marks the first day of Trimester 3, which means that spring is around the...

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The Culminating Challenge

2/26/2010

Today's full school assembly was a fun way to end the February Challenge, as...

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Snow Fun

2/25/2010

Friends in the fifth grade class recently enjoyed a sunny (and and refreshingly...

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Add it Up

2/24/2010

This morning, the entire Upper School competed in the American Math...

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A Glamorous Service

2/23/2010

Attention, ladies! Do you have an old prom dress or other type of formal dress...

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"Tethered Teens"

2/22/2010

Cell phones and iPods and texting, oh my! Mr. McLaughlin is encouraging...

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Special Exhibition

2/19/2010

An installation of student artwork is now on display in Murray House, kicking...

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Academic Decathlon

2/18/2010

As part of February Challenge, student teams representing each Upper School...

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Imitation is the Surest Form of Flattery...

2/17/2010

To celebrate the 100th day of school, Student Council staged a spoof on the...

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The Lincoln Twist

2/16/2010

History Department Chair Steve Robinson and a group of intrepid students toured...

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Windows on the World

2/11/2010

The windows in the front of Lund have been brightly painted for the February...

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In the Words of Wise Women

2/9/2010

In honor of Black History Month, students in Mr. Van Dervort's Public Speaking...

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Shakespearean Superbowl

2/8/2010

Yesterday evening, Sam Adrain '11 competed against students from throughout the...

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Happy Hoops

2/5/2010

Yesterday afternoon, the Girls Varsity and Junior Varsity Basketball teams...

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Mmm...cookies!

2/4/2010

Three-year-old Eleanor Karl, daughter of Visual Arts Teacher Jen Karl, was...

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The Contortionists

2/3/2010

In what seems like a defiance of gravity, Devin Samuels '10 warms up his neck...

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On the Town

2/2/2010

On Saturday night, many Upper School students donned their finest and headed to...

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Let the Games Begin!

2/1/2010

Just in time for the Olympics, PCD is hosting February Challenge, the annual...

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Ice Man

1/29/2010

Eric Vargas '11 has emerged as the state’s top scorer in Boys Varsity Hockey...

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Warmth for the Winter

1/28/2010

PCD's Habitat for Humanity club chapter mailed a $600 donation to the national...

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Churros!

1/27/2010

Sarah Garcia-Mata exhibited the art of churros-making to her Spanish III class...

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Chess Quietly Competes

1/26/2010

The Chess Team operates as a club most of the year, allowing for many students...

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Penny War!

1/25/2010

As part of the effort to raise money for the Pawtucket Soup Kitchen, the Middle...

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Remembering the Inauguration

1/22/2010

Henry Robinson '11, Anna Pet '10, and Caroline Dylag '10 shared with the Upper...

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Hanging in the Hall

1/21/2010

Eighth-grade pals David Tschirch '14, Joey DiOrio '14, and Jacob Abrams '14...

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C'est l'hiver!

1/20/2010

Modern Languages Department Chair Sarah Garcia-Mata and Assistant Head of...

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Casual for a Cause

1/19/2010

Last Friday, students and staff in the Upper School each contributed $1 to...

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In Honor of Dr. King

1/15/2010

In a special full-school assembly today, students and faculty celebrated the...

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The Tree Project

1/14/2010

Once the trees surrounding the campus had lost their leaves in late November,...

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Welcome to PCD

1/13/2010

Today was the annual Winter Visiting Day, a new tradition that enables...

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Artists Enter Scholastic Contest

1/12/2010

The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards is part of a national program that...

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Water Women

1/11/2010

Six members of Varsity Swimming participated in the Bay View Invitational at...

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Self Portrait in Wire

1/8/2010

Andrew Alexander '11, a student in Ms. Karl's sculpture class, recently created...

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Help Feed the Hungry

1/7/2010

This morning's assembly celebrated the positive contributions to organizations...

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Yearbooks are on Sale!

1/6/2010

The 2010 PCD Yearbook, the Red and Black, is currently on sale. The book has a...

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Skating to Success

1/5/2010

The Boys Varsity Ice Hockey team has had a great start to the season by winning...

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Shades of Winter

1/4/2010

Classes resumed today after a snowy weekend, and students began the 10-week...

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Happy Holidays!

12/18/2009

Best wishes to everyone in the PCD community for a wonderful and restful winter...

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A Lasting Gift

12/17/2009

The entire PCD community - students, faculty, and staff - joined together today...

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Midterms

12/16/2009

Today marked the last day of midterm exams in the Upper School. After a stretch...

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Basketball Halftime Package

12/15/2009

Looking for a fun activity for a winter weekend? Check out the Providence...

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Ole!

12/14/2009

Students in Senora Garcia-Mata's Spanish classes let off some steam after...

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Holiday Tea

12/11/2009

Rachel Wasser '15, Callan McCarthy '14, Esty Bharier '14, and Amalia Amburn...

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Raffle for a Good Cause

12/10/2009

Keep a look out during the Holiday Tea tonight for the Middle School gift...

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Snow Days

12/9/2009

A fast-moving snowstorm beautifully blanketed campus this morning before rain...

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Sounds of the Season

12/8/2009

The Upper School Choir performed a special holiday concert today during morning...

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New Season, New Sports

12/7/2009

Winter sports competitions began with a splash this past weekend when the Girls...

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High Honors

12/4/2009

Upper School students who made the Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for the first...

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Visit Days are Here Again

12/3/2009

The series of Upper and Middle School Visit Days has begun, providing...

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Laughter is the Best Medicine

12/2/2009

Kik Williams, who teaches Laughter Yoga around Rhode Island and was recently...

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Art Cards Make Great Gifts

12/1/2009

Note cards featuring PCD student artwork are now available for sale. Choose...

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Holiday Gifts from PCD

11/30/2009

The PCD Bookstore is a great place to purchase holiday gifts. Most sizes of...

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Happy Thanksgiving!

11/24/2009

The Middle and Upper Schools came together this afternoon for a special...

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Quiz Bowl!

11/23/2009

The Middle School competed in an Academic Quiz Bowl as part of their ongoing...

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Young Musicians

11/20/2009

Thursday afternoon, the Upper and Middle School Instrumental Ensembles played a...

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Seuss is Coming Soon!

11/19/2009

The PCD Players presented a preview of their play, "Seuss's Next Line," in...

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Boys Soccer Wins New England Quarterfinals!

11/18/2009

The Boys Varsity Soccer team emerged victorious from its match against King Low...

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Middlers Join American Math Competition

11/17/2009

Middle School students participated today in the American Math Competition 8, a...

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Donations Still Welcome for Thanksgiving Baskets

11/16/2009

Thank you to all who have donated food items and participated in Hat and Dress...

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Cameron '04 Faces Beckham in MLS Western Championship

11/13/2009

The Boys Varsity Soccer team have good company for their playoff match today....

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Live Art

11/12/2009

As a culminating experience to their first term of study in AP Art History, 24...

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The Berlin Wall: 20 Years Later

11/9/2009

In a special assembly held today, Head of School Susan Haberlandt commemorated...

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Young Artists

11/8/2009

Sarah Glasfeld '17 takes advantage of today's morning sunlight to carefully...

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PCD Helps the Hungry

11/5/2009

Please help support PCD's annual Thanksgiving food drive. With the current...

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To Apply, or Not to Apply...

11/4/2009

This past Sunday, November 1, marked the first Early Decision and Early Action...

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Shadow Dancers

11/3/2009

Visitors to the Student Commons may have noticed the dynamic silhouettes that...

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The Campus in Autumn

11/2/2009

A recent shot of Murray House in the late afternoon captures the campus at...

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Happy Halloween!

10/30/2009

A number of students dressed up today to celebrate Halloween a day early....

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Joining Hands

10/29/2009

Today, Middle and Upper School students and advisors collaborated in special...

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Goal Setting

10/28/2009

The Boys Varsity Soccer team is enjoying an outstanding season. They are...

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Quick Chess

10/27/2009

Most Tuesday mornings at 10:00 is club meeting time in the Upper School. The...

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Wear a Hat, Help a Family

10/23/2009

Over the next few weeks, Fridays are designated Hat Days in the Upper School...

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Parent-Advisor Conferences

10/22/2009

Upper School Parent - Advsior conferences were held today, just a few weeks...

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16-0!

10/21/2009

The Girls Varsity Tennis team beat Middletown yesterday to end the regular...

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Bust a Move

10/20/2009

Members of the Dance Club practiced their best poses during Club time today....

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Chowder Day!

10/19/2009

A higher power must have been looking out for PCD on Saturday, because the rain...

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Red and Black Unite!

10/16/2009

Today is Red and Black Day, and students are not allowing the rain to dampen...

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Revenge of the Nerds

10/15/2009

Spirit Week continued to bring laughs today when many students dressed as...

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Pajama Day

10/14/2009

Pajama Day, the second installment of Spirit Week's "Dress Up" days, proved...

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Career Day!

10/13/2009

Spirit Week, the traditional "have fun and get psyched" week before Chowder...

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Hidden PCD, Part 5

10/9/2009

The Digital Photo Lab occupies the former photography darkroom space. Inside, a...

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Hidden PCD, Part 4

10/8/2009

While pottery wheels are a common sight in the Upper School Art Room in...

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Hidden PCD, Part 3

10/7/2009

The narrow passageway that links the hallway in front of the Lower Amptheater...

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Hidden PCD, Part 2

10/6/2009

When the doors to the costume closet are closed, one may never guess at what...

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Hidden PCD, Part 1

10/5/2009

There are many tucked-away spots at PCD that don't make it onto the campus...

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A Family Welcome

10/2/2009

Last night's Harvest Potluck Dinner is a PCD tradition that brings together...

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Common Ground

10/1/2009

Many students enjoy hanging out or studying in the Commons. It's the one place...

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What is the story behind this sculpture?

9/30/2009

The back story of this sculpture, which greets students on their way into Lund...

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Join the Club

9/29/2009

What do outdoor adventurers, chess fanatics, sports enthusiasts, modern...

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School's Out(side)

9/25/2009

Last week, students in the Middle School participated in grade level trips that...

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Hanging Out

9/24/2009

Sometimes the smallest things make all the difference. Such is the case with...

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One-Stop Shopping

9/23/2009

The campus bookstore may well be PCD's best-kept secret. Though an eye-caching...

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Meet the Reps

9/22/2009

It's the height of college application season, and college representatives from...

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The Booster Shack!

9/21/2009

Fans of PCD Athletics have undoubtedly noticed the new structure on Varsity...

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TGIF

9/18/2009

After the first full week of school, complete with tests, quizzes, and loads of...

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Back to School

9/17/2009

Tonight is Upper School Parents' Night, an opportunity for parents to get to...

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We Like Bikes

9/16/2009

With the fantastic weather of late summer and early fall, it seems that...

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Stop for Music

9/15/2009

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School, directly across Waterman Avenue...

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Morning Munches

9/14/2009

One perk of being a Middler is the mid-morning snack, prepared especially for...

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What's wrong with this picture?

9/11/2009

It was an extremely quiet campus today, with only the Middlers holding down the...

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Music in the Air

9/10/2009

The windows were open and as a cool breeze blew in, cool music wafted out of...

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Welcome, Grade 9

9/9/2009

Cheerful window paintings greet the students of the Class of 2013 in their...

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Foie Gras vs. Football

9/8/2009

Flocks of geese are a common sight on the athletic fields in the morning, and...

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Bus Stop

9/4/2009

Kayleigh Rooney '13 and Katie Ziegler '12 make the most of the nice weather as...

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Practice Makes Perfect

9/3/2009

The fall sports season has just begun - well, not counting pre-season, which...

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The First Day of School

9/2/2009

Today marked the first day of classes. Students returned to reconnect with old...

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