Commonwealth School

An uncommon high school education in Boston's Back Bay for 145 intellectually curious students in grades 9–12.

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You're invited to discover Commonwealth, an uncommon high school in Boston’s Back Bay for uncommonly curious, kind, and creative students. Meet our dynamic community and preview the academic experience a Virtual Open House: Oct. 3 and
Nov. 12. Learn more: https://t.co/g2CkcPO0n7

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Even if you can't yet vote, you can still help get out the vote. Last week, Jay ’24 (photo credit) and Wyatt ’24 hosted a nonpartisan voter registration drive after school at Commonwealth. #ElectionDay

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We're #NowHiring a full-time sabbatical replacement to teach Ancient History and Modern European History during the second semester.

Find more details and apply here: https://t.co/92jaHQX4d5

#IndependentSchool #JobOpening #HistoryTeacher

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It's official: Commonwealth Boys' Soccer is the 2022 league champion team! 👏

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Go @commschool

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Proud of Wyatt ’24, Rihanna ’24, Ella ’25, and Marieliz ’24 for representing Commonwealth at the Social Justice Leadership Institute @phillipsacademy. They explored how issues of race, class, gender, and sexuality intersect and networked with leaders from other schools.

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So grateful to serve our Greater Boston community last week during the Days of Service! Over their quarter break, students prepared meals @communityserv, packaged groceries @DailyTableMkt, and distributed food @breadmalden.

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Don't be afraid of the dark, Commonwealth—have a Hancock pumpkin from Brooks ’25 to light your way. Happy Halloween!

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These Mermaids aren't afraid of a little water. ⛈ Check out these highlights from Tuesday's meet with Commonwealth Cross Country at Larz Anderson Park.

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"Pride to me means embracing every part of who I am, while celebrating the trailblazers who paved the way for me to be able to do so today." —activist Ashton Mota

Ms. McGrath and Mr. Singer led a group walkthrough of the @PORTRAITSOFPRI exhibit on Boston Common.

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The sidelines were packed for Friday night's "Battle of Comm. Ave." against BUA's soccer teams! Congrats to our Boys' team for capturing victory and our Girls' team for their formidable fight. ⚽️

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We've held our final tactical meetings, finished our signs, and put our red on. We'll see you at 6:00 p.m. at Nickerson Field for tonight's double-header soccer match against @BUAcademy, Mermaids!

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#TBT to when Arjun ’24 won first place at @gebootcamp in Bangkok, Thailand over the summer. His successful business pitch centered on a global football academy that would bring players from Asia to Europe.

Way to go, Arjun! #MermaidSightings

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There are surprises around every corner when City of #Boston class heads to the North End—like architectural quirks and pizza and cannoli for lunch.

Learn how this Commonwealth course digs into big questions about how cities and their people change: https://t.co/TPD49Utxb3

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"'There was something exciting thinking about how this project affected people,'" says Moe ’23 about his summer research at the @broadinstitute in Cambridge. Read on and learn how his computational genetics work will benefit underserved populations. https://t.co/qFWBVMc400

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"How good are we at recognizing the fundamental uncertainties of life? Do we acknowledge them, or seek to deny them?"

Grateful for the wisdom of Rabbi Carl Perkins, spiritual leader at Temple Aliyah and former Commonwealth teacher, at assembly this week.

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When your high school is in the heart of Boston, there's no shortage of ways to take in the arts! Last weekend, theater teacher Susan Thompson organized a viewing of @StepAfrikaHQ's Drumfolk—a celebration of Black American rhythms and stepdance.

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What a night for thirteen students at the @HutchinsCenter Honors earlier this week, recognizing honorees who "have contributed to African and African American culture and the life of the mind"! (Can you spot a selfie with Alissa ’25 and @ChimamandaReal?)

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Our fall assembly lineup began with an insightful start yesterday thanks to Charles Fried P’79, ’81, GP’19, ’23, former Solicitor General and @Harvard_Law professor. Mr. Fried discussed recent Supreme Court decisions on gerrymandering, campaign finance, and religion.

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A flip through a brochure, scroll through Instagram, or stroll through a building can all tell you something about an #IndependentSchool and its culture.

Here's how to start researching the top high schools on your family's list. #Admissions https://t.co/zxrtr0R3vB