Our Stories

Holocaust Remembrance Day Program in Middle School

January 29, 2021 by Ronit Greenstein (Faculty and Staff)

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, middle school students had the honor of hearing from Holocaust survivor Toby Levy about how she hid with her extended family – and how their survival was due, in part, to a 16-year-old boy. MILTON parent and New York Times editor Sarah Wildman, who interviewed Ms. Levy for an article, […]


Sixth Grade Mounts Exhibition about Ancient Egypt

January 29, 2021 by Ronit Greenstein (Faculty and Staff)

The Middle School Commons has been transformed into an exhibition space about Ancient Egypt. There, visiting cohorts get an up-close look at the daily lives of ancient Egyptians as well as how they thought about death. Developed by sixth grade students, the exhibition features in-depth research and writing about a range of topics as well […]


“Fifty Nifty” State Song Tradition Lives On!

January 20, 2021 by Mariana Lemcovich (Faculty and Staff)

The venerable “Fifty Nifty” tradition lives on! We are so proud of our third grade students and teachers who did not let the pandemic stand in their way of performing the beloved state song and participating in this JPDS/MILTON rite of passage! Enjoy their creative and joyful video- and check out the surprise cameo in […]


Adventures in Learning: Middle School Immersive Learning Week

January 8, 2021 by Ronit Greenstein (Faculty and Staff)

As part of MILTON’s middle school program, students participate in Immersive Learning Weeks in which they engage in deep-dive explorations of subjects that can spark their passions, deepen their understanding of the world, and expand their perspectives. This week, we ran a Virtual Immersive Learning Week, offering a wide range of experiences. Students learned with […]


Share the Nachas Day 2020: Bringing the Light, Wherever We Are

December 16, 2020 by Ronit Greenstein (Faculty and Staff)

Milton’s annual Share the Nachas Day looked a little different this year than in years past. To keep our grandparents, special friends, teachers, and students safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, our Share the Nachas Day went virtual for the very first time. Grandparents and special friends from across the country came together for an adult […]


We Built a Jewish Educational Framework from the Ground Up. This is What Happened.

December 11, 2020 by Lisa Schopf (Faculty and Staff)

Middle School Director Lisa Schopf was a guest author on the Jewish Education Innovation Challenge (JEIC) blog, writing about our Scholars Forum program. Using a multidisciplinary lens, the program challenges students to explore contemporary issues and use their learning to inform, advocate, influence, and change. Students have delved into topics such as the role of […]


MILTON Educator Sherry Fox Accepted for a Graduate Degree Program in Israel Education

December 3, 2020 by Mariana Lemcovich (Faculty and Staff)

MILTON Educator Sherry Fox has been accepted in The iCenter and The George Washington University’s Graduate Degree Program in Israel Education. Mazel tov Sherry! Read the article published by the Washington Jewish Week.


Prizmah Journal Features COVID-Era Innovation at Milton

November 23, 2020 by Ronit Greenstein (Faculty and Staff)

Milton was featured in a special issue of the Prizmah journal that examines how schools are adapting to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. The article highlights one of the ways that Milton reinvented our program through these exigencies – our production of Virtual Fiddler on the Roof. Kol Hakavod to Sarah Gershman, Sarah Rubin […]


In The News: Milton Featured in Washington City Paper

September 27, 2020 by Ronit Greenstein (Faculty and Staff)

Milton was featured in Washington City Paper. The article spotlights our school’s innovative Virtual Plus learning model and the success of our outdoor education program. Read the article here.


First Week of an Unforgettable Year at MILTON

September 14, 2020 by Mariana Lemcovich (Faculty and Staff) Ronit Greenstein (Faculty and Staff)

This is a year for the record books: 90 New Students 4 Learning Sites New Experiential Outdoor Program Milton 2.0 Launches Redesigned Learning Spaces New Health and Safety Protocols Facilities Upgrades MILTON’s talented and dedicated teachers are bringing their expertise, creativity, love, and a spirit of innovation to teaching students wherever they are: on campus, […]