Author: Mary DeNardo

August 20, 2023
Welcome, New 6th Graders!
"Excited, ready, and joyful" were all words our new 6th graders used to describe their feelings after their 3-day crash course on Prospect Sierra. Students spent their mornings getting to know our stellar 6th grade faculty as they rotated through…
July 21, 2023
Move Your Body
Last week we dedicated our Summer Program to THE BODY and actively celebrated all that it is capable of doing! Besides tons of active play each day, our youngest campers nourished themselves with a daily sampling of new fruits, mixing…
July 14, 2023
Myths Busted and Confirmed in Mythbusters Camp!
During Mythbusters camp, science teacher Melody engaged her students in STEM activities related to the hit show @mythbusters. They wondered what the germiest spot in the school was and found out that the school is rather clean! BUSTED! Campers examined what…
July 7, 2023
Culinary Adventures in Speak Spanish and Cook
Summer campers enjoyed a culinary adventure full of Latin American flavors during Speak Spanish and Cook! Our chefs started the week with Sopes Mexicanos, then moved on to Central America's traditional gallo pinto. They also made a delicious tortilla soup…
June 8, 2023
That’s a Wrap!
We celebrated this transitional moment in our student's lives with a joyful Moving Up Ceremony at Tapscott and 8th grade graduation last night. We are grateful for all the ways we were able to learn and grow together in community…
June 6, 2023
Field Day Fun
Our annual Field Day was a cup-filling day of whole school fun! Our middle school students led crowd-favorite games like chicken launch and capture the flag, and our amazing PE team led by Summer and Torrey introduced instant classics involving…
May 18, 2023
Alum Voices – Our Very Own Annie Fujimoto
We are excited to share an Alum Voices series that will spotlight various PS Alum and where they are currently. They will share where they ended up after their Prospect Sierra education and what they still carry with them from…
May 12, 2023
Making an Impact in Our Neighborhood
To celebrate Earth Week, 3rd grade and kindergarten buddies decided to take everything they’ve learned and do something in the community to help with water. They spent Friday afternoon clearing up Baxter Creek, which is where our neighboring Canyon Trail…
May 12, 2023
Welcoming Black Alums to Our Black Student Cohort
Recently, the Black student cohort invited five Black alumni to school for lunch and conversation. Cory Elliott, ‘04, Hisham Alibob, ‘04, and Kendal Reed, ‘14 came to visit for a second year, and we welcomed Thandi Stewart, ‘02, and Jasmine…
May 12, 2023
From Trashion to Fashion – Innovating in 4th Grade!
Every spring, in celebration of Earth Week, our 4th grade designers work the runway in celebration of color, creativity, and sustainability during their Trashion Show! The past several months of art class were dedicated to building these bold wearables out…