There is a new mural hanging on the walls of our High School. The Diatom Mural Installation is the result of a five-month artist residency and collaboration between visiting artist and parent of a PHA alum, Julie Peck, PHA art teacher Doug Anderson, and his level 3 art class. The project brings together both the arts and sciences, utilizing a range of ceramic techniques including carving, "sgraffito," sculpted relief, and mosaic, to depict diatoms, single-cell algae with beautifully complex geometries. The project was funded by a Massachusetts Cultural Council STARS Residency grant. Click here to see pictures of the Diatom Mural Installation created by PHA 9th & 10th grade Level 3 art students.

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Junior Journey 2018 was a huge success. We are so proud of all of our students for employing their STAR skills (Self-Awareness, Tenancy, Attitude, Relationships) and gaining greater independence as they prepare for their transition to college next year. Learn more about the four 2018 Junior Journey adventures, below.

First grade students enjoyed their field trip to Prospect Hill Park. Prospect Hill Academy is named after this historic monument. Students had a great afternoon!

Third graders visited the Museum of Fine Arts for a unique tour that highlights the Arts of the Americas. Students were excited to attend a field trip as part of their social studies unit on the American Revolution. The tour took students on a journey through the history of the United States of America, starting with the American Revolution. Tour guides shared the historic stories behind each piece of art.

Click here to see more photos of their fun day!

Fourth and Fifth grade students spent a day in Boston visiting historic sites and monuments. Students enjoyed seeing their social studies classes come to life as they walked the historic streets around Boston Common. To see more pictures of their adventures, follow these links: 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D.

Sixth grade students enjoyed an overnight field trip to the Museum of Science. Students had access to special tours, exhibits, games, and stories! Our students had a blast, see more photos here.

Middle School families and friends were invited to the 7th and 8th grade exhibition night. Students researched various topics and presented their findings. Students reflected on the strengths and weaknesses that they discovered in themselves throughout the process of completing this project.

More than 50 PHA juniors participated in a mock interview day in downtown Boston. Volunteer interviewers from various careers shared their time, talents, and energies with our students. They taught our students what to do before, during, and after an interview. Thank you to The Business District for hosting us in your beautiful space!

Tenth grade students completed their Gateway Exhibition presentation at the end of the year before entering the Collegiate Institute. Students defended their work for PHA teachers, alumni, and administrators. The efforts were a huge success, 10th graders reflected on and seriously considered their futures both at PHA and beyond. Rigorous expectations and purposeful community building are at the heart of this milestone as our students enter into the Collegiate Institute, the final chapter of the K-College Journey.