News Archive

Thacher students participated in virtual conference on the effects of and responses to climate change.

Coaches across the league recognize Thacher athletes for their effort, perseverance, and successes in the fall sports.

Athletic Director Pete Fagan talked about the importance of the Second Scoreboard, which measures effort, commitment, sportsmanship, and character.

Dietrich Schuhl described Thacher as a community that fights the sense of otherness while embracing differences.

News-Decoder publishes in-depth interview by Daisy '20 on California's methane emissions detection satellite.

A season’s close provided a half dozen Thacher athletes an opportunity to reflect on their experiences and lessons learned.

"[T]here are times when we need to shut up and listen, and there are times when we must speak up rather than remain silent and look to others for their cues. The difference between these two things is everything," shared Ali Rahman in his TOADTalk this week.

People from across the Thacher community remembered and celebrated their loved ones during Dia de los Muertos.

His community service project involved creating a drought tolerant garden.

Did someone say fun and busy?

From the beginning of the game, it was clear that we were the stronger team.

"Truly, the happiest years of my life were spent on this beautiful campus in this serene, mythical valley," shared Chris Mazzola, a former Thacher faculty member and current head of the Branson school.

The NAACP Recognizes Her Essay on the Topic of Reverse Racism

Doc V and Doc S Publish Papers in Scholarly Journal.

Trustees join the campus community in welcoming Blossom Beatty Pidduck to her new role.

Seniors, Alejandro and Yao shared their findings on the erratic dimming events of Tabby’s star.

Dr. Brailer’s Presentation Had Students Taking Out Their Phones.

Seniors get feedback on potential Senior Exhibition subjects during the Senior Ex "speed dating" events.

Thacher's ongoing capital campaign is already making a difference at Casa de Piedra.

Molly Perry CdeP 1985 reflected on her 19 years as advisor to the Community Service program—from working with turtles to her relationship with Special Olympics athletes.

Thacher students travel across the globe for off-campus study in the summer.

Each year, some familiar faces are replaced, either temporarily or permanently, by new ones, or departments expand to better serve the community. This year, we welcome 11 newcomers to campus.

In her TOADTalk, Ms. Snyder wonders about home. "Now that I've lived at Thacher as long as I lived in [my childhood home] Hawaii, which one is home?"

Motion in One Dimension was the first in a series of combined math/science exercises for freshman students.

Thacher family children got "up close and personal" with horses.

Thacher girls' cross country team earned the number one spot at the Brentwood Small Schools Invitational tournament this past Saturday, and the boys'; team came in second.

Thacher students had a conversation with Woods about uncomfortable learning.

So much happens at the beginning of the school year here at Thacher.

A memorable few days with the ’3s and ’8s.

Congratulations to the Class of 2018!

The community gathers for a last meal together and celebrates the 2017-18 school year’s successes.

Orange Team came out on top, performers and artists shared their talents, and Joy and Michael enjoyed a last hurrah.

Fisher Fellow Edgar Arceo reflects on his first year at Thacher.

Students and teachers headed to Zion National Park, Catalina Island, Sequoia National Forest, and more.

The students became the teachers for a few exciting days.

Richard E. Welch III, associate justice for the Massachusetts Superior Courts, visits campus.

Kennedy Green, Ciara Byrne, and Laurence Jackson shine.

Tim Wise, anti-racism activist and writer, delivers this year’s Orrick Lecture.

Thacher receives an award from Ventura County Board of Supervisors for its sustainability efforts.

Young alumni generosity unlocked two anonymously-donated grants to support fire relief in Ojai.

Writer, teacher, and speaker shares insights on gender identity.

Thanks to the data he gathered on “Tabby’s Star” at the Thacher Observatory.

Ms. Popa shares what she’s learned about cultivating a deep, meaningful relationship.

A Q&A with Thacher’s first director of diversity and inclusion.

The long neighborly history between two boarding schools in the West.

Students and faculty focus on fire relief efforts throughout the Ojai Valley.

Blossom on her family’s adventures and what she’s learning this year.

Students and faculty engage in dialogue on building a just and equitable society.

Senior Mary Yan sits down with the participants for a Q&A.

Rico López ’18 wrote about the decline of democracy around the globe.

The former resident director at SYA Spain spent the fall at Thacher teaching Latin American literature.

Student astronomical research project earns time at a professional observatory.