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Student Life at Portledge

Follow this blog for regular updates on student life at Portledge.
Portledge introduced four deans to the Upper School program in 2022, creating what has become known to students as the Dean Team. Shelly Kaye, Shoshana Krieger-Joven, R.J. Liberto, and Eden White work together to enhance initiatives in Community Service, Character Formation, Student Leadership, and Student enjoyment, which are also part of the three-year Strategic Plan. The deans also play an instrumental role in College Counseling, working with the Director of College Counseling and students beginning their freshman year. 

This Student Life page will serve as a blog, curated by the Dean Team, to offer a glimpse into the traditions, community, and curriculum that make Portledge so unique.

2023

Upcoming Events

  • August

    Leveraging our Weekly Schedule to Supplement Learning

    Robert Liberto, Dean of Student Leadership and Development
    Check out how Portledge's Weekly Schedule Transforms Education Through Personalized Learning and Expert Insights.
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  • The Value of Community Time

    Robert Liberto, Dean of Student Leadership and Development
    Read how the Dean Team has taken significant strides to develop a curriculum that fosters academic understanding, social engagement, and character education among students during their Class Meeting programming.
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  • Empowering Leadership and Inclusivity: Unveiling the New Portledge Student Council and Honor Council

    Shelly Kaye, Upper School Dean of Students
    Discover how Portledge is revolutionizing student leadership through changes in the Student Council and Honor Council, shaping a dynamic and empowered future for the entire school community.
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  • July

    Forging Leaders: The Portledge School Peer Leadership Program

    by Francisco Lameiro, Assistant Director of the Upper School and Dean of Faculty
    Discover how the power of teaching others ignites a sense of pride among educators and students alike.
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  • The Portledge CoffeeHouse

    by Eden White, Dean of Community Engagement
    This year, Portledge introduced four deans to the Upper School, creating what has become known to students as the Dean Team: Greg Barton, Shelly Kaye, Shoshana Kreiger-Joven, and Eden White. This new program was put in place out of a desire to maintain what is so special about Portledge. To that end, the Deans have helped enhance initiatives in Community Service, Character Formation, Student Leadership, and Student enjoyment, all of which are also part of the three-year Strategic Plan. 

    The implementation of Upper School CoffeeHouses has been a huge success. Eden White gives us a front-row seat to this newly beloved student event. 
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  • The Blairstown Tradition Continues For The Class Of 2027

    by Eden White, Dean of Community Engagement
    Long-standing tradition for 9th grade students continues this year. Read more about the upcoming annual trip.
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