Sixteen Students Complete Journey at Ridgefield Academy
On June 12th, 16 students concluded their journeys at Ridgefield Academy. Seven members of the Class of 2023 are “lifers”, having attended Ridgefield Academy and Landmark Preschool since preschool or kindergarten.
Each graduate processed in with their kindergarten buddy and presented a speech to families and the school community. Head of School Tom Main addressed the community, describing the 2023 class as one with purpose.
The graduate’s proved this classification true as their remarks exemplified persistence, diverse talent, and a range of accomplishments inside and outside of the classroom.
In sixth grade, the class of 2023 began their individualized secondary school selection process promoting a bright future outside of the Ridgefield Academy gates. Through this process, each student determined their perfect fit and will begin a new chapter come Fall. Graduates in Ridgefield Academy’s class of 2023 will further their education at the following highschools:
Choate Rosemary Hall (CT) B
Brien McMahon High School (CT) P
Hackley School (NY) D
Hopkins School (CT) D
King School (CT) D
New Milford High School (CT) P
Newtown High School (CT) P
Pomperaug High School (CT) P
Saint Joseph High School (CT) D
St. Luke’s School (CT) D
Stratton Mountain School (VT) D
Trinity Pawling School (CT) B
**“P” indicates public school “B” indicates boarding school “D” indicates day school
Students were also accepted at Canterbury School (CT), Kent School (CT), Rye Country Day School (NY), Greens Farms Academy (CT), Masters School (NY), The Frederick Gunn School (CT), and Greenwich Country Day School (CT).
With diplomas in hand, the graduates ended their Ridgefield Academy journey just as it began on their first day of Kindergarten - with the ringing of the Patriot Bell. With them, they take these words of advice from Head of School, Tom Main: "A great education is not something that happens to you, go after it, be self-reliant. Focus on developing and maturing as a person of character, integrity, and generosity.”
Final Outcomes
Independent Day Schools – 62% (10 Students)
Boarding Schools – 13% (2 Students)
Local Public Schools – 25% (4 Students)