Bancroft School

Home of the Bulldogs, Bancroft is Worcester's premier PreK–12 co-ed independent day school serving Central MA and MetroWest Boston since 1900. #OwnYourLearning

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With gratitude, we honor the bravery and service of all veterans today and every day. 🇺🇸💙
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✍️📝🎉 Last week, our fourth graders celebrated a special milestone: the publication of their very first Realistic Fiction stories! During a lively writers’ celebration, students proudly shared their creative work with classmates, teachers, and community members.

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🌸✨ In celebration of Diwali, the Asian Culture Club and the World Religions & Cultures class hosted a rangoli-making event in the courtyard, where Upper School students came together to create beautiful, colorful designs.

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In celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth, our Office of DEIB welcomed Kristian Santos from @tumbaolatindance for fun Bachata workshops across all three divisions! 💃🕺 Thanks, Kristian, for sharing your energy and love of dance!
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On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we reflect on the history, strength, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous communities. May we continue to learn, listen, and honor their stories.

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What does it take to raise self-compassionate kids? 💙 This morning, award-winning author Wendy O’Leary joined our PFA meeting to share practical tips and meaningful insights on helping children build kindness toward themselves and others.

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Smiles all around! 😀 Our 5th & 1st graders celebrated World Smile Day with a story and their own smiley face creations, born right here in Worcester! 💛

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Today is a special day, as we celebrate the birthday of George Bancroft; namesake of our School; born October 3, 1800. Happy 225th birthday to Mr. Bancroft! 🎂

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🌴📚 After reading Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, students built trees from blocks, sticks & letters—then teamed up to make them bigger, stronger, and full of creativity! 🌟

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📚✨ Author Jeff Lantos made a captivating visit with our 5th–8th graders last week! He shared insights on the craft of writing and discussed his book ‘Radar and the Raft’, a thrilling true WWII survival story where innovation and adventure collide. 🚢⚡

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On the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, we remember all those who lost their lives, honor the heroes who responded, and hold in our hearts the families who are forever changed.

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We gathered this morning for our first All School Assembly of the 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣-2️⃣6️⃣ school year. Head of School Stephanie Luebbers and student body president Vivian addressed the community before our performing arts faculty led the group in the annual rain-making tradition❕🐾💙

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Yesterday morning, new US students paired up with their Big Buddies for our 4️⃣th annual paper airplane ✈️ competition❕ Congrats 🎉 to the Carlson advisory on their victory 🏆!

📸: Thanks to Mr. Grady for these awesome shots.

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Spike returned to the McDonough portico this morning to welcome our LS students to their first day of school❕🐾💙

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Welcome to the 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣-2️⃣6️⃣ school year, Bulldogs❕💙🐾

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Members of our US community gathered this afternoon for a wonderful meet and greet with our new Head of Upper School, Sue Petrone! 🙌 Thank you to everyone who joined us in welcoming her! 💫💙

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📣 Upper School Families — You’re Invited!

Join us in welcoming Sue Petrone, our new Head of Upper School, at a casual Meet & Greet on Tuesday, August 19 from 3:00–4:30 PM in the Bancroft Courtyard.

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Friday marked the last day of Day Camp, and our @bancroftsummer campers went out in style with an epic glow party!

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Happy 4th of July to the Bancroft Community! 📷📷

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💦 Our first Wet & Wild Wednesday of the summer was the perfect way to beat the heat! ☀️

The trio of the water slide, pool, and splash pad made it the ultimate way to cool down. 🌊

We can’t wait to do it again next week!

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