Catch Up with our News

The Class of 2025, one of our largest graduating classes, has been a thoughtful, spirited, and joyful presence at Portledge. As they move forward, they leave behind a lasting legacy—one shaped by growth, resilience, and meaningful contributions to our evolving campus and programs, as well as a deep feeling of involvement. While they witnessed many changes during their time here, we hope they recognize how these changes sublimated their experience and strengthened our school.

• High Honor Roll: Awarded to students who earned all grades of A or A-.
• Honor Roll: Awarded to students who earned all grades of B+ or higher.

After an enriching school year, we want to thank all our faculty and staff for their incredible dedication and hard work. We also take this opportunity to share some updates about our valued colleagues who will not be returning next year and, with great enthusiasm, introduce some new faces who will be joining our school community. Please note that a few positions remain open, and we look forward to sharing a complete and updated list of all new employees with you in our Smart Start notification that will be sent out this August.

Portledge Summer Trailblazers starts tomorrow! There is still availability to register for Portledge Summer Trailblazers. Click here to see the available programs. In addition to our enrichment and educational programs, we are excited to partner with outside athletic organizations who will hold programs on our campus this summer, including The Jr. Knicks, Real Madrid Foundation, and Nike Soccer Camp. Please email jmachover@portledge.org for information on all programs.

We are very excited to welcome your children to Middle School this September! We know they have been well prepared for both the academic curriculum and the day-to-day responsibilities of a Middle School student.

Welcome back to the Portledge PYP Corner! The Lower School has just completed our fifth transdisciplinary theme, Where We Are in Place and Time. What an incredible journey it has been across all grade levels! If you can believe it, next week marks our final theme of the school year! I can’t wait to see the amazing work that comes from the How We Express Ourselves theme!

This past week marked a significant milestone for our IB Diploma students as they officially submitted their Extended Essays—culminating months of rigorous research, analysis, and critical thinking. The breadth and depth of their work are truly remarkable, spanning multiple disciplines and showcasing their intellectual curiosity, perseverance, and ability to make meaningful interdisciplinary connections.

Let’s take a look at how the Sharing the Planet theme looks at Portledge!

Over the next few weeks, the Upper School Deans and/or schedulers will meet individually with your rising 9th graders—to discuss their course selections for the 2025-2026 school year—by pushing into Extended Advisory sessions on Thursday, February 27, and Thursday, March 6. Any students who are unable to complete this process during either of those two sessions will be able to do so in the weeks following March 6.

The Sharing The Planet theme is a great way for students to explore important global issues. Each grade will approach this theme through a unique lens, helping students develop a deeper understanding of how we share our world with others. This theme aligns perfectly with our upcoming World Day celebration, where students will engage in activities that highlight different cultures, traditions, and global challenges. By learning from and about one another, we foster a sense of international-mindedness, reinforcing the importance of cooperation and shared responsibility in our world.

Welcome back to the Portledge PYP Corner! As we begin a new year, we are rejuvenated with enthusiasm and inquiry. Portledge Lower School continues to shine in its PYP Journey and is energized by the curiosity that our students bring to the classroom every day.

Check out summer highlights here.

At the start of each school year, parents may choose to create grade-wide group chats or WhatsApp groups. These groups are a great vehicle for parent-to-parent information sharing and support. We appreciate the connections between parents but want to remind you that the school does not manage these group chats. Messages shared in each WhatsApp or text group should benefit the whole group and should not be considered official school messaging.

We are excited to open our online registration system for the upcoming NYSSMA festivals. The NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) Festivals offer all student musicians the opportunity to perform a prepared piece before a judge and receive a written evaluation and grade. The music festivals are optional and are open to any Portledge student for purposes of self-evaluation or consideration for All-County, LISFA, and All-State ensembles. If your child is interested in playing their instrument or singing before a NYSSMA judge, then read more for important information.