The Knox School

🏫 Oldest Established Private School on Long Island!
🙌 Unlocking Student Potential Since 1904
📍 Long Island, NY (Town of St. James)

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College credit begins at Knox.

Through Dual Enrollment, students earn transferable college credit on campus while building the confidence and academic fluency expected at the university level.

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Knox will be closed today, January 26, due to this weekend’s snowstorm. Campus will reopen tomorrow, January 27, at the normal time. Enjoy the snow, and we look forward to seeing everyone then.

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We are proud to celebrate our Post Graduate Basketball Team, nationally ranked #26, with an outstanding two year record of 52–10. Under the leadership of Head Coach Jared Grasso, this achievement reflects discipline, preparation, and a program built on excellence.

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Knox rowing had a strong showing at the Strong Island Spring Indoor Rowing competition. Ray He earned silver in her event in her first year rowing at Knox, and Maria Goncalves captured bronze in a separate race. We are proud of their progress and accomplishments.

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The arts require discipline. Through sustained practice and collaboration, students develop focus, patience, and high standards that extend beyond performance. At Knox, creative work is approached with the same seriousness as any academic pursuit.

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A boarding school’s culture is shaped by daily interaction. At Knox, students engage with faculty throughout campus life, gaining guidance, clarity of expectations, and support that builds confidence, judgment, and maturity over time.

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January creates space for focus. With routines reestablished, boarding school life emphasizes discipline, consistency, and steady progress. At Knox, these habits are formed daily through structure, independence, and purposeful engagement with learning.

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Boarding school offers a rare opportunity to live within a truly global community. At Knox, students learn alongside peers from around the world, developing perspective, empathy, and the ability to engage across cultures every day.

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One of the defining strengths of a boarding school education is immersion. Learning at Knox continues beyond the classroom through shared meals, conversation, and community life. It builds independence, perspective, and confidence that lasts well beyond campus.

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Welcome back, Knox.

A new year means fresh goals and new momentum. As we begin the spring term, be sure to save the dates for our Winter Concert on Jan 23 and Open House on Feb 7. Here’s to a great start.

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Happy New Year from The Knox School.

We look forward to a year of learning, growth, and community, and wish our students, families, faculty, alumni, and friends a healthy and successful year ahead.

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If you can picture your student growing in confidence, curiosity, and purpose at Knox, now is the time to begin. Priority applications are due January 31. Visit our website to apply.

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Merry Christmas from The Knox School!

Wishing our families, students, and staff a season filled with joy, peace, and meaningful moments together.

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Holiday inspired STEM in action. Using only graham crackers and icing, Middle School students tackled a structural engineering challenge to build the tallest possible tower. Through experimentation and design, they explored balance, support, and why structure always matters.

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Congratulations to Jacob Sanon and Luke Baumbach on being named to Newsday’s Top 25 Prep & Private School Boys Basketball Players for 2025/26. Hard work, discipline, and leadership on full display. Keep pushing forward.

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A Knox tradition that never loses its meaning. As candlelight filled the stairwell, our seniors entered in song, closing one chapter while being celebrated by the community that helped shape them.

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Students delved into the magical world of scents and craftsmanship, creating unique pieces that reflect their personal styles. With help from Char, a talented Brooklyn candlemaker, they made candles and oil diffusers that embody the festive spirit.

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Join us this evening for our cherished annual candlelight ceremony celebrating the holiday season, which will showcase delightful festive songs performed by the talented students of the Knox School's Class of 2026!

📍 Houghton Hall
🕰️ 7:00 PM

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Early Decision Alert!

From the Knox Class of 2026 to NYU bound.

Congratulations to Yuankun "Sam" Xu and Jiacan "Justin" Zhu on their Early Decision admission to NYU. This achievement reflects strong strategy, commitment, and consistent effort.

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Winter arrives on campus, but our momentum does not slow.

Each season brings new opportunities to learn, lead, and build the future together, driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence.