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March 28th, 2025
The Case of the Missing Erasers
Landmark students use ACTIVE listening strategies, which are brought to life by creative teachers.
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March 24th, 2025
Spreading Kindness Across Campus: House Meetings Inspire Community and Connection
Last week, Elementary•Middle School students gathered in mixed-house groups during House Meetings to explore the theme of camaraderie and discuss ways to foster meaningful connections beyond their individual houses. As part of the activity, students created cheerful, handwritten cards for the High...
March 20th, 2025
Landmark Science Students Get Hands-On with Anatomy
Last week, students in Ms. Wilson, Ms. Littlefield, and Ms. Lodge’s science classes teamed up for an unforgettable lab experience focused on the muscles in the body. From the moment class began, students were up and engaged, shouting out what they knew about cells and muscles in a call-and-respons...Posted in: EMS
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February 13th, 2025
Landmark Students Help Cape Ann Animal Aid
Landmark Students from the Meridies House put on a drive for Cape Ann Animal Aid. On Tuesday, students from all houses delivered three carloads of donations and over $500 in monetary support for the shelter! Highlights of the visit included making entertainment tre...Posted in: EMS
February 5th, 2025
House Spirit Thrives at EMS House Meetings
Landmark’s Elementary•Middle School House System is more vibrant than ever, bringing students and faculty together in a spirited display of teamwork and enthusiasm. During the latest House Meetings, students proudly practiced their chants, showcased their House colors, and caught up on community...Posted in: EMS
February 3rd, 2025
Landmark Wrestlers Make a Powerful Debut, Dominating at Fay Tournament
Landmark’s middle school wrestlers and four ninth graders made an impressive debut at the Fay Tournament on Saturday, competing against 11 schools and earning 17 wins along with five top finishes. Zack L. '30 dominated the competition, going undefeated to take 1st place, while Cian M. '30, Theo H....Posted in: EMS
January 31st, 2025
Hero’s Journey with Landmark 8th-Graders
Eighth-grade students in Mrs. Andrew's Oral Expression/Literature class have been exploring A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness through the lens of the Hero’s Journey, a narrative structure developed by Joseph Campbell that expands upon the traditional plot diagram. While a plot diagram outlines th...
January 30th, 2025
8th Graders Learn to Save Lives
This week, 8th graders participated in CPR-AED Heartsaver Training, practicing life-saving CPR and using defibrillators on mannequins. They also had the chance to witness a rescue demonstration by the Manchester Fire Department, where paramedics performed life-saving resuscitation in a cardiac arres...Posted in: EMS
January 23rd, 2025
Book Surgery Brings Literature to Life
Dissecting books makes engaging in literature fun!
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December 13th, 2024
Percy Jackson Comes to EMS
Landmark's EMS Annual Literary Day—A Celebration Fit For the Gods
December 4th, 2024
A Taste of Wind Farm Construction
There's a strange, new neighbor off the waters of Landmark School's Prides Crossing campus. Find out more.
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November 22nd, 2024
Disney Artist and Speed Painter Visits EMS
Disney artist and renowned speed painter wows the Elementary•Middle School community.
November 11th, 2024
Honoring Our Veterans
To honor Veterans Day this year, EMS middle school students learned about the the significance of the day by participating in a presentation and learning that faculty member, Mr. Dittman, served in the military before becoming a teacher. Students created letters for veterans and other people worki...
October 24th, 2024
Landmark Middle School Field Trip to MIT Museum
Landmark Middle School Students Explore Cutting-Edge Science at MIT Museum In October 2024, Landmark Middle School students had the unique opportunity to visit the MIT Museum, where they connected classroom science lessons with real-world innovations. The trip was designed to inspire students by ...Posted in: EMS
October 23rd, 2024
Fall 2024 Construction Update
Stay updated on the progress of construction at Landmark's Elementary•Middle School (EMS) and High School campuses.
October 23rd, 2024
Dyslexia Rocks Competition
In October 2024, Landmark Elementary•Middle School students painted rocks during an all-house meeting for the Dyslexia Rocks! Competition. Their creativity was on display and everyone enjoyed seeing the final products. In 6th grade OE classes, students had a chance to ask dyslexic faculty members...Posted in: EMS
October 18th, 2024
EMS Celebrates Dyslexia Awareness Month
EMS students celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month with Wear Red Day, a Governor's Proclamation, student-led initiatives like 'Dyslexia Rocks,' and a special library display featuring books by dyslexic authors. Learn how the community is raising awareness and advocating for individuals with dyslexia.
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October 16th, 2024
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Explore the importance of supporting dyslexic individuals and join us in advocating for change.
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October 11th, 2024
Envisioning Our Future Self
EMS 8th graders presented imaginative visions of their lives in 2054 during a creative "Homecoming Alumni Panel," highlighting future careers, families, and world-changing impacts.
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October 2nd, 2024
Landmark Cares 2024 Recap and Photos
Discover the highlights and moments captured during Landmark Cares Week 2024. Thank you to all supporters for coming together to uplift our community!
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October 1st, 2024
Landmark Values in Action
Landmark School represents a family and building pride in who we are and what we do is vital. Our community came together last year to reflect on the values that most represent Landmark. Exploration, Character, and Empowerment emerged as the core values supported by: growth, confidence, independen...
September 26th, 2024
Launching the First Year of the Broudo Award
The 50 Forward Campaign that took place from 2018 to 2022 formally established a dedicated endowment for faculty, which included $5M designated toward the Bob Broudo Excellence in Service Award - the “Broudo Awards.” Thank you to the many donors who made this dream a reality. Through the Broudo...Posted in: High School, EMS
September 25th, 2024
BMX Athlete Mannie Nogueira Inspires Students with Thrilling Assembly
Experience the thrilling assembly by professional BMX athlete Mannie Nogueira at Landmark School. Witness breathtaking tricks and inspiring messages that motivate students.
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September 21st, 2024
Homecoming 2024 Recap
Despite much-needed rain, we had a great turnout for Landmark's Homecoming and Fall Festival. Racers of the 5K and 1K braved the rain, kids got to feel like real-life adventures on the pony rides, and our bouncy house became a slip-and-slide (was it more fun?!). 5K Race results can be ...Posted in: High School, EMS
September 19th, 2024
Golden Croc
Faculty members at the Elementary•Middle School recognize each other with a special award.
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August 30th, 2024
EMS Students Welcomed into New House System at Inaugural Ceremony
Experience the excitement of the House Welcoming Ceremony at Landmark School as EMS students are welcomed into the new system.
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August 21st, 2024
EMS Faculty Discover Their Houses in Exciting New House System
Discover the thrill as EMS faculty members are sorted into four houses at Landmark School - Septentrio, Meridies, Oriens, and Occidens!
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June 7th, 2024
Elementary Key Ceremony 2024
Read about the Landmark Elementary Key Ceremony 2024 where students received special recognition for their achievements and character development.
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June 7th, 2024
Lighthouse Ceremony 2024
The Elementary•Middle School Lighthouse Ceremony took place on Friday, June 7, 2024. Read more and see photos.
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June 4th, 2024
EMS Construction Framing from the Air
Exciting construction progress is happening at the Landmark Elementary•Middle School. Framing is going up for the addition on the Rimmer building. The addition will house a larger dining area, expanded classroom space, and more! This building project is part of the Meeting the Moment initiative an...Posted in: EMS, Meeting the Moment
May 14th, 2024
Dungeons and Dragons and EMS
Adventure, imagination, problem-solving, and a whole lot of fun!
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May 9th, 2024
Imagination at EMS Knows No Bounds
As the bell chimed for milk break, elementary students dashed to the courtyard for a quick snack before darting off to the playground. Curiously, they bypassed the swings and the slides, dispersing into various nooks along the edge of the play yard, nestled near the woods. Students quickly got to...Posted in: EMS
May 8th, 2024
Eighth Grade Visits D.C.
Inaugural eighth-grade trip to Washington, D.C. starts a new tradition at Landmark School.
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April 30th, 2024
Making Waves 2024 Recap
Congratulations to the student, alumni, and faculty performers who rocked the Shalin Liu Performance Center stage at the 10th Anniversary Making Waves REMIX Showcase & Auction on Friday, April 26 in Rockport, Mass. This fundraiser displayed collective talent of our community—from our youngest ...Posted in: High School, EMS
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April 26th, 2024
Topping Off New EMS Building
A perfect day for a Topping Off Ceremony at Landmark's Elementary•Middle School.
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April 24th, 2024
Baseball Opening Day for Middle School
Landmark's Middle School baseball team opened the season on a beautiful sunny day at Dix Park. Kids put together a beautiful 1-2-3 inning in the top of the 2nd! Two strikeouts and a nice putout combination from 3rd to 1st (6-3)! Well done!
April 24th, 2024
Golden Croc to Ms. Tuck
Ms. Lodge passed on the Golden Croc to Ms. Tuck during milkbreak at Landmark's Elementary•Middle School (EMS) today. Ms. Tuck is a welcoming presence, a spreadsheet wizard, and a constant helping hand. Many people at EMS rely on Ms. Tuck's expertise at the front desk! The Golden Croc is a recog...Posted in: EMS
April 9th, 2024
Solar Eclipse at Landmark
Landmark students from elementary, middle, and high schools in Beverly, MA, observe a 93% solar eclipse with awe and wonder. Read more about this celestial event.
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March 22nd, 2024
Bringing the House Down
Professional touring a cappella quintet, Ball in the House, wows audiences at Landmark's Elementary•Middle School.
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March 21st, 2024
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary Field Trip
Landmark students explored the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, learned about maple sugaring, and fed birds by hand on this exciting field trip with Landmark School.
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March 15th, 2024
March Building Update
Construction has begun for the High School and Elementary•Middle School building projects at Landmark School.
March 1st, 2024
Groundbreaking at Landmark
Landmark School celebrates two groundbreaking ceremonies on March 1, 2024. The new facilities will enhance the student experience at the High School and Elementary•Middle School campuses.
February 29th, 2024
How the New Building Will Enhance Our School
The campuses are buzzing with anticipation of the new building projects as part of Landmark's Meeting the Moment initiative. As the groundbreaking day drew near, Elementary•Middle School students reflected on the question "How will the new building projects enhance our school?" Check out three re...Posted in: EMS, Meeting the Moment
January 31st, 2024
CPR Training from the Pros
Landmark's Eighth Grade students learned the latest CPR protocols from Manchester paramedics.
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January 24th, 2024
Landmark's Feature in The Boston Globe
Read about Landmark School's feature in The Boston Globe article by the Great Divide education team. Learn more about how our Head of School, Josh Clark, shed light on the critical challenges in education of supporting students with dyslexia and reading challenges.
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January 22nd, 2024
Book Tasting
On one of the coldest afternoons of the year in January, Mrs. Stark donned her apron and led the charge to host a "book tasting" for elementary students to sample books in a variety of genres. The Elementary•Middle School lobby was transformed into a festive Italian eatery with music, red and whit...Posted in: EMS
January 22nd, 2024
Opening of an Art Exhibit
Beverly Farms Library is featuring artwork from Landmark’s middle school students.
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January 8th, 2024
Landmark Co-Founds ALDS
Collaboration, partnership, and networking are drivers behind the founding of a new association for schools serving students with learning differences.
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January 5th, 2024
The Value of Play
“Play is often talked about as if it was a relief from serious learning, but for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” -Fred RogersPlay is not just a frivolous pastime; it is a fundamental component of childhood that contributes significantly to a child's phy...Posted in: EMS
December 18th, 2023
Wild and Wonderful Jumanji Day
Explore the fantastical world of Jumanji at Landmark's Elementary•Middle School's second annual Literary Day.
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November 22nd, 2023
Balloons Over EMS
Landmark Elementary Students took part in their version of the Macy’s Day Thanksgiving parade. Students designed balloons as a literature project following the reading of the book Balloons Over Broadway.Posted in: EMS
November 15th, 2023
From Manchester to Japan, Pen Pals
Landmark Elementary•Middle School students enjoy being pen pals with friends in Japan. The program has been running under the supervision of faculty member, Freddi Triback.
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October 23rd, 2023
Dyslexia Awareness Month
By Ann Andrew October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! Landmark has been posting on our social media as well as celebrating on our campuses. Two students in particular led the charge with some fun activities. Take a look! Mirabel led the campus-wide initiative to partic...Posted in: EMS
October 19th, 2023
History Comes Alive in Boston
Landmark Elementary students immersed themselves in history with Landmark School's field trip to Boston.
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October 16th, 2023
Golden Croc Award
The Golden Croc teacher award is passed on to the next deserving recipient.
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October 12th, 2023
Multidisciplinary Field Trip to Maritime Gloucester
Learn about a multidisciplinary field trip to Maritime Gloucester, where students explored the rich maritime history of Gloucester. Discover hands-on learning opportunities for students at Landmark School.
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October 5th, 2023
Mario the Maker Magician at Landmark EMS
Landmark EMS students enjoyed a magical and creative performance by Mario the Maker Magician at Landmark School.
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October 4th, 2023
Landmark Cares 2023 Recap and Photos
Check out the recap and photos from Landmark Cares Week 2023 at Landmark School.
Posted in: High School, EMS
September 20th, 2023
EMS Cross Country Up And Running
Check out the season start highlights of EMS Cross Country, the top-performing team with a great start to the season!
September 1st, 2023
Landmark Elementary•Middle School Welcomes Students
Read about starting the school year!
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June 9th, 2023
Lighthouse Ceremony 2023
The Elementary•Middle School Lighthouse Ceremony took place on Friday, June 9, 2023. Read more and see photos.
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June 7th, 2023
My Story: An excercise in self discovery
Landmark's EMS students share their stories with faculty and staff.
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May 8th, 2023
Local History Fair Champ Heads to DC!
After earning silver medals in the regional and state competitions, JJ K.'27 is heading to the National History Day Competition!
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May 1st, 2023
Alaska Visits Elementary Classes
Read about the recent impressive unit project and presentation on Alaska and the Iditarod completed by several elementary classes at Landmark School.
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April 14th, 2023
Winter Photo Contest Winners!
Winners of Landmark School's annual Winter Photo Contest announced.
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April 13th, 2023
Making Waves—A Resounding Success
Read all about Landmark School's 9th Annual Making Waves Spring Concert & Auction in 2023 and how it will ensure a bright future for the organization. Learn about the impact of a Landmark education on students and how you can support the cause.
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April 13th, 2023
Social Thinking Luncheon is Back!
The Social Stars Luncheon for Landmark's elementary students is back after a three-year hiatus and it's better than ever!
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April 11th, 2023
Beyond Our Walls
Learn about Landmark School's mission to empower students with language-based learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, and how that mission extends beyond the school's physical walls.
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April 10th, 2023
A.C.T.I.V.E Reading Strategies
Learn about the A.C.T.I.V.E Reading Strategies program at Landmark School. Our Oral Expression/Literature classes use these strategies to improve comprehension and students develop a range of skills as they practice each component.
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April 7th, 2023
Partnership with Google
Learn how Google partnered with Landmark School and Understood.org to create a new Reading Mode to help struggling readers.
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March 31st, 2023
Mushing, Sled Dogs, and Marla!
Read about the dog musher who came to the Landmark's Elementary•Middle School to tell the tale of the Serum Expedition in Alaska. And she brought along two of her pups, Spunk and Una.
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March 24th, 2023
Beverly Bootstrap Donation and Tour
Read about the recent after-school field trip to Beverly Bootstraps.
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February 13th, 2023
CPR-AED Training
Landmark 8th graders get an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR-AED certification course in their science classes.
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February 10th, 2023
Suitcases Packed and Ready
Landmark elementary students reflect on their family heritage and culture in the Suitcase Project.
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February 7th, 2023
100th Day of School
Elementary students celebrated the 100th Day of School with some fun activities and accomplishments.
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December 13th, 2022
Next Stop, Platform 9 3/4
Landmark's Elementary•Middle School hosts inaugural Harry Potter Day.
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November 7th, 2022
Into the Blizzard
Michael J. Tougias, author and professional storyteller, came to speak to middle school students at the EMS on Monday, November 7, 2022. Tougias is the author of 30 books, seven of which are about rescues at sea and one of which was turned into a Disney movie that can be viewed on Netflix, The Final...Posted in: EMS
October 27th, 2022
Coffee Chats With Josh Clark
Josh Clark, Landmark's new head of school, is on a listening campaign. He can be seen several times each week working at a small school desk in both the High School Alexander and Elementary•Middle School (EMS) lobbies inviting students to stop by and say hello. He meets frequently with faculty and...Posted in: High School, EMS
October 14th, 2022
If I Built a Boat...
Several Landmark elementary classes were treated to a special enrichment lesson this week that was organized by EMS teacher, Mrs. Parker. Mrs. Parker's husband, Will Parker, presented an incredibly interesting lesson about the boat-building process to the elementary students. Will is a Landmark alum...Posted in: EMS
October 12th, 2022
8th Grade Community Group Retreat
8th Grade Community Group Retreat Last Friday the 8th grade class participated in an 8th Grade Kick-off Bonding Event. They engaged in team building exercises, planning for the year, voting on class representatives, and discussing their class legacy. The event included some "retreat" time at...Posted in: EMS
October 11th, 2022
Surprise Recognition
Landmark High School family nominates first teacher that she had in sixth grade to be honored as a Consuela "It's Not About the Bag" recipient.
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September 28th, 2022
EMS Race Recap
On a summer-like day, the Landmark Elementary•Middle School (EMS) Cross Country team boarded the bus and headed to Marblehead to face off against The Tower School and Glen Urquhart School in a two-mile race along trails and over fields. After a quick stretch, our...
September 20th, 2022
Banned Book Week
September 18-24 marks the annual Banned Book Week, a celebration of the freedom to read. It draws attention to banned and challenging books and highlights persecuted individuals.
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September 13th, 2022
Parent To Parent: from Our Head of School
On Friday, Sept. 9 more than 50 parents and guardians gathered in the Alice Ansara Athletic Center to hear new Head of School, Josh Clark, deliver his first official in-person address through a presentation entitled, Understanding Dyslexia: Parent to Parent Perspectives on LBLD. The morning began...Posted in: High School, EMS
September 1st, 2022
And We're Back -- Opening Meeting!
On Tuesday, August 30 nearly all of Landmark School's 320+ faculty and staff gathered in the Ansara Athletic Center to gather, hear from new Head of School, Josh Clark, and celebrate the start of another school. year. Teachers had already spent days on our campuses intensively scheduling each an...Posted in: High School, EMS
August 29th, 2022
A New School Year Opens
Landmark Elementary•Middle School faculty and staff gathered today to kick off training and get classrooms ready for the 2022-2023 school year. Claire Sullivan, Head of the Elementary•Middle School, welcomed everyone back, talked about improvements over the summer, introduced the 11 new me...Posted in: EMS
June 21st, 2022
Landmark Parties Like It's 1971
Celebrating 50 YearsOn Saturday, June 18, 2022, nearly 700 members of the Landmark School community gathered to celebrate a belated 50th anniversary and the retirement of the long-standing head of school, Bob Broudo. The event planning had been underway for several ...Posted in: High School, EMS
June 7th, 2022
Olympian at EMS
On Wednesday June 1, 2022, David Eustace spoke to three elementary classes that had been studying the Olympics. David is a Stoneham, MA resident who plays sled hockey for Team USA. He recently won a Gold Medal at the 2022 Beijing Paralympic Winter Games in sled hockey. The students we...Posted in: EMS
June 3rd, 2022
Lookout, Madam Tussauds!
The storied Madam Tussaud's Wax Museums have nothing on Amy Conant's fifth grade class. Landmark's Elementary•Middle School faculty member has a reputation for being exceptionally creative in meeting her students needs as people and learners. Recently, she and her six talented students blew th...Posted in: EMS
June 1st, 2022
Wingmasters at EMS
Jim, from Wingmasters, came to Landmark's Elementary•Middle School campus this week and held two different assemblies, one for elementary and the other for middle school. He spoke about North American birds of prey that we see on our campus who are now in rehabilitation. It was an incredibly info...Posted in: EMS
May 3rd, 2022
Block Printing Enrichment
What do styrofoam and ink have in common? More than you would think! This week, Miranda Aisling, Education Manager from Cape Ann Museum, designed a program for the Landmark Elementary students centered around block printing. The students are learning about Virginia Lee Burton and the Folly Cove D...Posted in: EMS
April 21st, 2022
Making Waves, a Sweeping Success
Last week Landmark parents, alumni, and friends enjoyed a memorable and spirited event at the Shalin Liu Performing Arts Center in Rockport, Mass. with special guests Billy Costa and Lisa Loeb. From the entertaining performances to the lively auction and paddle raise, an incredible evening was ...Posted in: High School, EMS
April 8th, 2022
Afro Brazilian Ensemble
On Friday, April 8, 2022 Landmark Elementary•Middle School hosted an Afro Brazilian Ensemble. Students gathered to hear this lively performance to explore the African roots of Brazilian culture through music, dance, and martial arts. The show highlighted three principle elements of...Posted in: EMS
April 4th, 2022
EGG-streme Games
This spring the Elementary•Middle School Science classes participated in the EGG-streme Games. Students combine imagination with physical and mechanical knowledge to build a structure that will prevent a Grade A large egg from breaking when dropped from increasing heights.This design challenge ...Posted in: EMS
March 25th, 2022
Making It Real
Read about Landmark Alum, Kieran Kesner '09, who came to speak to an EMS Science class. Kesner shared his experiences as a news photographer on assignment from the Wall Street Journal in Liberia covering the Ebola outbreak in 2014.
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December 19th, 2021
Social Thinking 2021
Landango Elementary Movie Event Each year Landmark's Elementary School Social Thinking classes hold an event to showcase and practice their social skills. This year they hosted the Landango Elementary Movie Event, riffing off the Fandango movie ticketing platform, to practice social skills in a...Posted in: EMSDecember 12th, 2021
Winter Fest 2021
A seasonable chill was in the air for the Second Annual Winter Fest at the Elementary•Middle School. Students were treated to decadent hot chocolate, garnished with chocolate chips, marshmallows, and whipped cream, as well as warm corn dogs and French fries. An assortment of hands-on, winter-them...Posted in: EMS
November 1st, 2021
EMS Dyslexia Awareness Day
On Friday, October 29, 2021, Mrs. Andrew organized an EMS campus-wide “dress-down and wear red” day to observe October’s Dyslexia Awareness month. Mrs. Andrew and other members of the Massachusetts Decoding Dyslexia group lobbied Governor Charlie Baker, requesting him to declare October as...Posted in: EMSOctober 31st, 2021
Fall Festivities at EMS
The courtyard at Landmark Elementary•Middle School was transformed into Halloween Central on Friday, October 29. At the after-school Monster Bash, elementary students donned creative costumes and danced to spooky tunes spun by our own Mrs. Flannery. A panda, with some serious moves, led a conga li...Posted in: EMSSeptember 30th, 2021
EMS Fall Cleanup
Students at the Elementary•Middle School helped to make the campus even more stunning by participating in a full-campus cleanup during milkbreak in late September. The event was the first of several initiatives being organized by the school's new Community Groups Program. Growth through service...Posted in: EMS
