St. Paul’s Day at Deerfield

For the first time this weekend, the Big Green hosted the Big Red for St. Paul’s Day at Deerfield. It was a fun-filled afternoon of

Head of School Position Description

Deerfield Academy’s Head of School Search process continues to move forward. This Position Description will be used to advertise and generate interest among prospective candidates. It was based in large part on the important feedback from an online survey, as well as input provided by faculty, students, parents, staff, trustees, and alumni on a variety of “Listening Tour” events both on campus and around the country.

From the Archives: Class of ’68 Responds to MLK Assassination

50 years ago, in the wake of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., members of the Class of 1968 rallied together to initiate “meaningful programs of social service” at Deerfield. Today, their legacy is served by the myriad community service programs coordinated through the Center for Service and Global Citizenship. From local partnerships with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County and the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts to spring break service trips across the globe, service has become an integral part of Deerfield’s mission. Learn more about the CSGC: https://deerfield.edu/csgc

Deerfield Hockey Helps Lead Special Olympic Team to Victory

Special shoutout to the Deerfield hockey program for their work volunteering with Special Olympics for 15 years! This year, the team that DA students helped coach dominated the State tournament, winning all 4 games by a combined score of 33-6!

TEDxDeerfield Happening Saturday, February 17!

TEDxDeerfield is coming at your Saturday night–and it’s gonna be extra extra. Stop by and see any or all of our musical performances, dozen speakers, innovation lab workshop, gallery viewings… and who can forget the DOGS! Stay for a talk or two, or get comfy and spend the whole evening!

Little Brown House Review

Did you know you can find Deerfield publications on Issuu?  Browse the latest Little Brown House Review, a journal of writing by students of English

Executive Producer of the Today Show Libby Leist ’97 on being a “Deerfield Girl”

From the Fall 2013 issue of Deerfield Magazine: “I’m grateful to call myself a “Deerfield girl.” We were encouraged to be strong and independent. I think of a few of my role models: Ms. “Mac,” Ms. Lyons, Ms. Valk, Ms. Loftus. Smart, confident, kind, and funny. I always looked up to them even when they did pile on hours of homework. They taught the Deerfield values that still stick with me today: preparation, commitment, and teamwork.”