Why would you send a sixth-grade boy to boarding school? Shouldn't a ninth-grade student start high school? What is a junior boarding school? Make an appointment to visit us today and learn why Eaglebrook, a boarding and day school for boys in middle school, might be the right place for your son.
Eaglebrook School was founded in 1922 by Howard Gibbs as a private boarding and day school for boys in middle school. Learn about our school in Deerfield, Massachusetts then and now, and read about the Core Skills we think every boy should know.
At Eaglebrook, we recognize that all students learn in different ways, vary in their innate abilities, and come from a variety of educational backgrounds. Classes at Eaglebrook are organized to meet the needs of each boy.
Eaglebrook is a close community of middle school students, teachers, and their families. Activities outside of the academic classroom are important to the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development of boys in middle school. Learn about the programs we offer at Eaglebrook, from athletics to arts.
At Eaglebrook, boys learn more than they ever thought possible, discover inner resources, develop self-confidence, and have fun along the way. Delivering on our mission is only possible through the incredible generosity of alumni, parents, parents of alumni, and friends.”
The Winter Spirit Week, sponsored by the Eaglebrook Student Council, is a great way to shake off the winter blues in the weeks before March Break begins. Members of the Student Council choose a theme for each of the five days, and interested faculty and students took part.
The first day was Inside Out & Backwards Day, and everyone looked a bit disheveled in their backward shirts and inside out pants. See photos here. Day two was Dress Like Your Favorite Teacher or Student Day, and it was funny to see the pairings. Photos from day two are here.
Day Three fell on Valentine’s Day, so that made a choice easy. The school was awash in shades of pink, purple, and red. See photos here. Day Five was Advisee Group Pride Day. Advisors and their advisees decided on a theme and dressed accordingly, some without much thought for the wintry weather outside. Photos from day five are here.
The week ended with Dress Down Day. Students and teachers paid a dollar to dress down. The money raised was donated to the Western Mass. Food Bank. See the photos of the kids in their comfy clothes here. Spirit Week falls before exams and before we break for March. It is a fabulous way to bring some fun to campus.