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College Acceptances Are In!

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:57:25 -0400

With all the college acceptances in for the Class of 2013, the time has come for the students to choose which colleges to attend! Click to see the full list of acceptances.

Diplomat Portrayed in Movie Argo Visits Key

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:26:40 -0400

The Capital covered the visit of one of the six American hostages portrayed in the movie Argo to Key's American Civilization class. Click to read "Key School students get real-life history lesson."

Educators from Across the Nation Visit Key

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:06:58 -0400

Key was selected by fellow AIMS librarians as a showcase school for this year’s Association of Independent School Librarians (AISL) meeting.

Three Seniors Named National Merit Finalists

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:56:09 -0400

Key Seniors Andrew Harrington, Kate Kirby and Fish Stark have been named National Merit Scholarship Finalists.

Did you know Key is 100% wind powered?

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:23:37 -0400

And, thanks to the leadership of its students, has been since 2010? Recently Key's green energy provider, Clean Currents, highlighted the school's commitment to environmental sustainability in its blog.

Key Junior Named Teen of the Week

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:30:19 -0400

The Capital recently featured Kate Porterfield '14 as a Teen of the Week. Click to read the article.

Key Delegation Successful at Penn Model Congress; William Kast '13 Named Vice President

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:45:00 -0400

Key’s delegation took home seven awards for both committee and full-session work: one Gavel Award, and six certificates. In addition, William Kast '13 was voted Vice President of Penn Model Congress.

Key First Grader is Finalist in Green Expo Poster Contest

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:54:10 -0400

James Rizek ’24 won third place in a Green Expo poster contest sponsored by the Davidsonville Area Civic Association, earning $25 for Key’s environmental education program. Great work, James!

Key to Host AIMS Workshop on the Use of iPads with Primary Source Documents

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:54:12 -0400

On April 16, over a dozen AIMS educators will be on campus attending a workshop entitled Using iPads to Explore Primary Source Documents in Middle School Social Studies Classrooms led by Key Humanities teachers Laurel Lennon and Jane Zanger.

Carter MacLeod '14 Featured as an "Athlete Worth Watching"

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:12:43 -0400

Junior Carter MacLeod was named in What's Up? Annapolis as an "Athlete Worth Watching." Click to read article.

Key Theater's Argonautika Opens!

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:28:12 -0400

Sea monsters, witches and savage kings abound in this wonderful retelling of the Greek myth, Jason and the Argonauts. Performances are Thursday, March 21 and Saturday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. Click for information and to watch the trailer.

Brian Kelley '14 Named an "Athlete Worth Watching"

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:57:00 -0400

Key junior Brian Kelley was featured in What's Up? Annapolis as an "Athlete Worth Watching." Click to read the article.

Obezags Advance to National Mascot Contest

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:56:48 -0400

After winning best mascot in Maryland and best mascot in Region 2, the mighty Obezag now moves on to the national competition as one of six school mascots competing for the title of the best in the country. Vote early and often – www.keyschool.org/Obezag#1

Senior to Play in All-Star Classic Basketball Game

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:48:09 -0400

John Thurber ‘13 has been selected to participate in the Capital Gazette All-Star Classic Basketball Game featuring 27 of the top senior boys’ basketball players in the county.

Vote Obezag Best Mascot

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:29:36 -0400

Cast your vote in support of the Obezag for USA Today's Best Mascot. Voting closes on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. www.keyschool.org/VoteObezag

Sixth Grade Student Excels at County Spelling Bee

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:49:07 -0400

Julia Leney '19 was named the top sixth grade speller and placed fifth out of thirty-two school champions in the Anne Arundel County Spelling Bee on Saturday, February 23. Congratulations, Julia!

Obezag Voted Best MD Mascot

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The Obezag was named Best Mascot in Maryland by USA Today, and has now moved into the regional phase of the competition with seven other schools. Vote now for the mighty Obezags - www.keyschool.org/VoteObezag!

An "Athlete Worth Watching"

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:52:09 -0400

Key junior Megan Latimer was featured in What's Up? Annapolis as an "Athlete Worth Watching." Click to read the article.

Key Student Leads Effort to Support the Children of the Philippines Project

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:57:27 -0400

After learning of the conditions of many orphanages in the Philippines from a family friend, second grader Abby Snowdon devised a plan to take action.

Key Senior Named Teen of the Week

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:24:45 -0400

The Capital recently featured Sam Giddings '13 as a Teen of the Week. Click to read the article.

Senior Featured as an "Athlete Worth Watching"

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:52:29 -0400

Key senior Emma Cassat was featured in What's Up? Annapolis as an "Athlete Worth Watching." Click to read the article.

Robotics Club Success

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Key’s Middle School Robotics Club brought home honors from the 2012 FIRST Lego League Qualifier Event last Saturday. The first-year team won the Rookie of the Year Award and the “veteran” team earned 3rd place in both Project Presentation and the Robot Game. Click to view video from the competition.

Student Named to All State Junior Orchestra

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Cellist Dylan Anderson ’17 was accepted into the Maryland All State Junior Orchestra.

Diversity Leadership Conference

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Upper School students Brittany Brown ’13, Nora Abdel-Gawad ’14, Savannah Irving ’14, Tristan Salvon-Harman ’14, Joshua Stafford ’14, and Aaron Wan ’14 attended the NAIS Student Diversity Leadership Conference in Texas.

Key Supports Jingle Bell Run/Walk

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:04:30 -0400

More than 145 members of Key’s community participated in Saturday’s Jingle Bell Run/Walk in support of Key’s Class of 2013 and the DeCesaris/Prout Cancer Foundation.

Key Boys Named to MIAA All-Star Roster

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:54:56 -0400

Josh Gurka ’13, Brian Kelley ’14 and Liam Killingstad ’14 were named MIAA Soccer All-Stars. In addition, Josh was featured as an “Athlete Worth Watching” in What’s Up! Annapolis. Click to read article.

Key Theater Presents…Grimm Tales

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:11:15 -0400

Don't miss Grimm Tales, an imaginative retelling of the Brothers Grimm’s age-old fairy tales, on December 6-8. Visit Key Theater's webpage for show times and more information.

African Service Adventure Trip Announced

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:31:36 -0400

Building on Key’s longstanding relationship with Chumbageni Primary School in Tanga, the Outdoor Education Department is offering a service adventure trip to Tanzania this Summer 2013.

Upper School Students Present at AIMS

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:28:05 -0400

Shereef Abdel-Gawad ’13, Kate Kirby ’13 and Kate Porterfield ’14 were among the featured speakers at this year’s Association of Independent Maryland Schools Conference, discussing the Teaching Peace Initiative.

IAAM All-Stars Named

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:14:19 -0400

Congratulations to Key’s 2012 Girls’ Field Hockey and Soccer All-Stars! Field Hockey: Kat Powers ’13, Emma Karsten ’14 and Gabriela Beavers ’15; Soccer: Emma Cassat ’13 and Megan Latimer ’14.

Seniors Named to All-Star Team

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:09:22 -0400

Congratulations to soccer players Meagan Buckley and Emma Cassat who were selected to play in the Anne Arundel County Senior All-Star Game on November 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Anne Arundel Community College.

Key Senior Running for President

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:16:27 -0400

Fish Stark ’13 has been nominated by the Princeton Model Congress executive committee to run for President of this year's Model Congress.

The ABCs of Using Facebook and Twitter

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:02:43 -0400

Join Key Technology Integrators Bruce Schwartz and Nina Austin for a conversation about social networking for children of all ages this Thursday, November 8.

Key Student Named Teen of the Week

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 21:25:12 -0400

The Capital recently featured Shereef Abdel-Gawad '13 as a Teen of the Week. Click to read the article.

Upper School Election Special

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 21:20:26 -0400

The juniors’ Election Central Team facilitated an Election 2012 discussion on the evening of November 1.

Composer Gabriela Lena Frank Visits Key

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 21:24:48 -0400

During a recent visist, nationally recognized composer and pianist Gabriela Lena Frank will speak with Lower and Middle School students about composing music and share her newest work, to be performed by the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra in early November.

TPI Garners National Recognition

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Teaching Peace Initiative, created by Key School students to reinforce the values of peace and empathy, has earned praise from members of Congress and been instituted in an Ohio school. Local papers are also taking notice: Click here to read the Capital article and here to read about it in Chesapeake Family. For more on TPI visit teachingpeaceinitiative.com

National Merit Scholarship News

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:34:13 -0400

Key seniors Andrew Harrington, Kate Kirby and Fortney Stark have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. Less than one percent of the nation's seniors earn this honor annually. Congratulations!

Key Student Highlighted as Teen of the Week

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Key's Page Ellerson '13 was featured inThe Capital as a Teen of the Week. Click to read the article.

Key Families Donate to Light House Shelter

Sun, 07 Oct 2012 21:43:17 -0400

To supplement the bagged lunches regularly made by Lower School students for the Light House Shelter in Annapolis, Key families recently collected pantry staples for delivery. Click to view photos.

Students Create Teaching Peace Initiative

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:11:45 -0400

Key School Students created a curriculum that teaches and reinforces the values of peace and empathy.

New Students Enrich Community

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 08:43:26 -0400

The Key community welcomes more than 110 new students—entering all grade levels and coming from as far away as Switzerland, Uganda and the Czech Republic, as well as from local public and independent schools—who are already enriching the school with their fresh perspectives and enthusiasm.

Josie Lenski '13 Named Teen of the Week

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:02:23 -0400

The Capital recently featured senior Josie Lenski as a Teen of the Week. Click to read the article.

Key Senior Named Teen of the Week

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:17:43 -0400

The Capital recently featured Ye Ji Park '12 as a Teen of the Week. Click to read the article.

Key Senior Named National Merit Scholar

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 08:31:48 -0400

Jenny David '12 was named a National Merit Scholar!

Class of 2012 Graduates

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:36:55 -0400

Congratulations Key School Class of 2012 - we are proud of you all! Happy summer to the rest of the Obezags.

Key Sailors Win MASSA Championship

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:58:03 -0400

Congratulations to Key's JV Sailing team for winning the MASSA championship regatta on May 19!

College Matriculations Complete

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:57:27 -0400

Congratulations to Key's Class of 2012! See where the seniors are going to college!

Key Delegation Earns 13 Awards at Penn Model Congress

Tue, 01 May 2012 09:42:42 -0400

Key’s delegation of twenty-three Upper School students passed most of its bills into law and came home with two Golden Gavels, five Gavel Awards, and six Certificates.

Chess Club Takes Second

Tue, 01 May 2012 09:43:11 -0400

Key’s After School Chess Club, comprising eight second through fifth grade students, won second place at the Broadneck Elementary Invitational Chess Tournament!

Key Senior Named Teen of the Week

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:55:45 -0400

The Capital recently featured Katharina Elberti '12 as a Teen of the Week. Click to read the article.

Key Equestrians are Reserve Champions!

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:48:15 -0400

Congratulations to Key's Varsity and Junior Varsity Equestrian teams for earning Reserve Champion titles for the year!

Key's Math Team Earns a Perfect Score

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:38:52 -0400

Congratulations to the Key Math team for placing third in the final competition of the year! The team of Willy Griffin '12, Patrik Kast '12, Andrew Harrington '13, and William Kast '13 earned a perfect score in the team competition.

National Merit Scholarship Finalists

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:42:16 -0400

Key seniors Jenny David and Willy Griffin have been named National Merit Scholarship finalists. Congratulations!

Key Junior Named Teen of the Week

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:32:53 -0400

The Capital recently featured Alexa Stillwell '13 as a Teen of the Week. Click to read the article.

Key School Instructor Featured in What's Up? Annapolis

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:01:50 -0400

Veteran Key School teacher Jayne Karsten is one of four people whose life work is honored in the article “Women Who’ve Made a Difference” in the March issue of What’s Up? Annapolis.

Key Junior Named Teen of the Week

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:23:43 -0400

The Capital recently featured Julia Lamb '13 as a Teen of the Week. Click to read the article.

Pre-School Playground Earns National Certification as Nature Explore Classroom

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:57:07 -0400

The playground for Key School’s youngest students has been officially certified by a national organization that promotes effective outdoor learning environments for children. Read the press release here and click here to see photos.

Key Delegation Earns Recognition at Princeton Model Congress

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:11:13 -0400

Key's Upper School delegation passed over eighteen bills and six students were formally recognized for their work with eight awards at Princeton Model Congress. Click to read more.

Hoops for Hunger

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:05:48 -0400

Hoops for Hunger was an incredible success! The food-and-fund raiser collected 1,100 pounds of pantry food and $1,500 for Food Link Annapolis. Click for photos of the Pep Rally and news coverage of the event.

Key Junior Named "Athlete Worth Watching"

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:56:08 -0400

Meagan Buckley '13 was featured as one of the "Athletes Worth Watching" in What's Up? Annapolis. Click to read the article.

Key's Middle School Supports "Giving Back"

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:48:51 -0400

The Capital published a front page article about the Middle School’s “Giving Back” efforts. Click to read more.

Obezags Named to All Conference Teams

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:27:52 -0400

Nine Key School athletes were named to all conference teams.

Purchase Agreement for 70 Acres Completed

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:30:05 -0400

Key School has completed a purchase agreement with the Annapolis Golf Course for a seventy-acre parcel of land located two miles from campus. View aerial video of the property. Read Press Release.

Key Senior Earns Perfect Score at Math Competition

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:24:14 -0400

Senior Willy Griffin was one of three students earning a perfect score at the November 5th Anne Arundel County Mathematics Competition. The competition drew 102 participants from 14 county high schools. Congratulations, Willy!

Kirov Academy of Ballet Visits Key

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:21:43 -0400

The Kirov Academy of Ballet of Washington, DC, visited the Lower School in early November. Click to see the photo gallery on Key’s website.

Upper School Student in the News

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:37:23 -0400

The Capital recently named senior Jack Anthony a Teen of the Week. Click to read the article.

Student Artwork at Quiet Waters Park

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Generations of Art is on display in the Garden Gallery from September 29 through November 13. Click to view Capital Gazette photos.

Printable Student Directory

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:01:02 -0400

The 2011-2012 Printable Student Directory is now available on the Parent Portal!

Service Learning Trip in the News

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:05:23 -0400

Travel With Teachers George & Wendy Waymouth

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:39:57 -0400

Key School teachers George and Wendy Waymouth are blogging about their summer travels to Key’s partner school, Chumbageni Primary School, in Tanga, Tanzania. Visit the Chums blog to stay in touch with the Waymouths!

Key Opens Second Section of Pre-K 3!

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:36:16 -0400

We are very excited to be opening an additional section of Pre-K 3 for the 2011-2012 school year.

Campus Improvements

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:26:49 -0400

It's a busy time at Key! Click to read about the summer improvements currently underway.

Key Graduate in the News

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:26:35 -0400

The Capital recently named Jeffrey Walter '11 a Teen of the Week. Click to read article.

Summer at KEY

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

It’s not too late to register for upcoming weeks but hurry, spaces are filling up! Summer at KEY runs through July 29. Academic courses are also offered in August. Visit the Summer at KEY webpage to learn more!

Key School Alumna Featured in LA Times

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:03:11 -0400

Elyse Colgan '03 was featured in the LA Times on April 25, 2011, for her inspirational approach to teaching in Compton. Click here to read the Op-Ed, 'Education: The Magic of Hard Work.'

Summer Reading 2011

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Click here to view Summer Reading Lists 2011

Watch Video from A Musical Evening

Fri, 20 May 2011 09:40:41 -0400

Upper School Chorus, Chamber Choir, Dance, and Strings performed on April 19, 2011. Click here for highlights from the event.

Watch Video from Key's End-of-Year Celebration for Upper School Athletes

Mon, 09 May 2011 09:46:54 -0400

Upper School athletes and their parents celebrated the end of an outstanding year in Key School sports at a gathering on May 2. Click here to watch two videos from the event.

Fourth Graders' Poems Published

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:00:57 -0400

Poems written by fourth graders Timmy Duckett and Will Edwards were selected for publication in an anthology published by World Artists Experiences.

Chinese Executives Visit Key School

Tue, 31 May 2011 10:33:17 -0400

Greater Annapolis Patch covers the visit of sixty-five Chinese executives to Key School. The visit was arranged by the University of Maryland's School of Public Policy as a way for the group to learn more about independent schools in the United States. Click to read article.

Upper School Student in the News

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:21:19 -0400

The Capital recently named junior Marlee Fox a Teen of the Week. Click to read the article.

Key Senior Earns Perfect Score in County Math Competition

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:32:44 -0400

Upper Schooler Alex Schulman ’11 was one of six local area students to achieve a perfect score in the fourth round of Anne Arundel County’s High School Math Competition.

Comcast Highlights Annapolis Book Festival

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:43:07 -0400

Committee co-chair Missy Attridge met with Comcast Newsmakers' Donna Richardson to discuss highlights of the Festival taking place on April 9. Click to watch video.

Key Equestrians are Champions

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:33:41 -0400

Key's JV equestrian team earned first place for the year in the InterSchool Horse Show Association. Additionally, ten Obezag riders qualified for the Invitational Competition on April 3.

Summer Teaching Institute

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:11:01 -0400

Key School is offering a professional development institute for educators on June 17, 2011. Visit the Engaging Minds, Inspiring Ideas webpage to learn more.

You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:46:47 -0400

Congratulations to Key Theater on an outstanding production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown! Click here to view photos from the show.

Obezag All-Star

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:08:37 -0400

Midfielder Meagan Buckley '13 was named an IAAM All-Star and selected as a member of the 2011 All-IAAM Indoor Soccer Team. Congratulations, Meagan!

The Capital Covers Upcoming Book Festival

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:06:24 -0400

The Capital featured articles on March 6th about the upcoming Annapolis Book Festival. Coverage included an overview of authors of local interest, as well as an interview with Annapolis resident, panelist and former Naval Academy professor Craig Symonds.

Key Theater Presents...You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Everyone in the family will be equally entertained by the stage antics in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, the ageless musical based on Charles M. Schulz's classic comic strip Peanuts.

Upper School Students Discuss the Legacy of JFK

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:40:17 -0400

Upper School students share their thoughts in a recent Capital article about John F. Kennedy’s legacy, 50 years after his inauguration. Click to read article.

Sixth Graders Celebrate The Phantom Tollbooth

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:16:23 -0400

Key’s unique celebration of the 50th anniversary of Norton Juster’s The Phantom Tollbooth grabbed the attention of a Capital reporter earlier this week: Click to read article.

Student Athletes Featured in What's Up? Annapolis

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:57:35 -0400

Seniors Arran Joyce and Rose Leshner were featured as "Athletes Worth Watching" in the February issue of What's Up? Annapolis. Congratulations to Arran and Rose. Click to read article.

Alumni Share Perspectives

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 09:24:56 -0400

Alumni returned to campus in early January to talk about life beyond Key and to share their perspectives on the Key School education.

Learning Department Head Janet Favero Published in JHU Journal

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:14:17 -0400

Janet Favero, a twenty-year veteran member of Key’s faculty, was a selected contributor for the fall 2010 issue of the Johns Hopkins School of Education’s journal New Horizons for Learning.

Maryland' All State Chorus Members Announced

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:14:53 -0400

Three Key students were accepted to Maryland's Senior All State Chorus. Congratulations to Caroline Coccoli ‘11 (Soprano 1), Caitlin McCreight ‘13 (Soprano 2), and Marlee Fox ’12 (Soprano 2 alternate).

Student Athletes Featured in What's Up? Annapolis

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:58:08 -0400

Mike Norfleet '11 and Caroline Hays '12 were featured as "Athletes Worth Watching" in the January issue of What's Up? Annapolis. Click to read article.

Key Barn Renovation Project Wins Architectural Award

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:47:54 -0400

In early December, Key School's Barn renovation project won the highest design award for 2010 from the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

Key Delegation Earns Recognition at Princeton Model Congress

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:20:17 -0400

Eighteen Upper School students attended this year’s Princeton Model Congress in Washington, D.C. Congratulations to the entire delegation for a job well done, with sixteen bills passed and six students formally recognized for their work.

Former Key Parents Honored as Philanthropists

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:58:05 -0400

Jim and Linda Humphrey, parents of Key students Andy ’02 and Ryan, were recently honored as Philanthropists of the Year by the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County at the tenth annual Celebration of Philanthropy.