McDonogh School — Recent News

A Devastating Loss (9/2)

>Catie Carnes '10, who had just begun her freshman year at Mt. St. Mary's University, collapsed yesterday while playing volleyball and passed away shortly thereafter.

Kick Off the School Year at Jam Fest (9/1)

The first annual Jam Fest, a McDonogh community-wide kick-off to the school year, is set for Friday, September 24 from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

First Peru Trip Wows Participants (8/30)

This June, a group of six McDonogh students and two chaperones went on the first ever Peru trip.

What's New at 8600 McDonogh Road? (8/31)

Imagine the summer to-do list of a sprawling, 137-year old campus like McDonogh's.

John Van Meter Awarded Teaching Chair (8/31)

Iconic English teacher John Van Meter was seated in choir loft about as far away from the proverbial spotlight as anyone in the faculty-staff audience could be.

Sue Newton Receives Oliver Chair (8/31)

Middle School math teacher Sue Newton received one of the school's highest honors, Raymond B. Oliver ’40 Endowed Teaching Chair

New and Familiar Faces Join Faculty and Staff (8/31)

Ten teachers and staff members are new to McDonogh this fall:

Major Gift Names Future Dining Hall (8/31)

Board of Trustees President Mike Falcone '79 announced on August 24 that the Paterakis family has made a major gift for the main dining hall in the planned St. John Student Center.

Special-Needs Children Learn Bicycling (8/9)

Reid and Sam S. '12 saw how happy their brother, Will, was after he learned to ride a two-wheel bicycle last summer.

Horsin' Around with IAAM (7/26)

On Saturday, August 28, IAAM will be hosting The Horsin’ Around 5K at Shawan Downs in Hunt Valley in order to kick off the 2010-2011 athletic season.

Students Make Friends and Memories in Japan (7/26)

Accompanied by history teacher Dave Harley and sophomore dean Nancy Love, eight students spent two weeks of June in suburban Tokyo, Japan.

Concert Choir tours Spain, Andorra, and France (7/22)

When the McDonogh’s Concert Choir broke out in an impromptu concert in Pele du Pont (the Pope’s Palace) in Avignon, France recently, a young European couple stopped and asked chaperone Libet Ottinger if the choir was doing any more performances.

Seniors Make an Impact (6/23)

Every year, the graduating seniors at McDonogh get out of classes three weeks before graduation in order to participate in senior projects.

Headmaster Charlie Britton addresses graduates (6/23)

Today, I’m not here to give the Class of 2010 advice.

Kyle Rice addresses his classmates at graduation (6/23)

Thank you, McDonogh Nation, for allowing me to speak today.

A Joyful Celebration for '10 Graduates (7/19)

The Class of 2010 could not have asked for a nicer graduation, as everything from the weather to the speeches to the unique special moments that peppered the ceremony made for a near perfect day.

Headmaster's Day 2010 (5/20)

More than an awards ceremony, the annual Headmaster’s Day allows the whole school to gather and show appreciation for the men and women who have spent a great portion of their lives making McDonogh what it is.

Hear Songs of Spring (5/6)

If you missed the Upper School choral ensembles' spring concert on May 1 and 2, watch the performances online!

Change to School Calendar (2/24)

A message from Headmaster Charlie Britton about a change in the academic calendar for this year.

From the Headmaster: Tuesday, February 16 (2/15)

Dear Parents, While we hope to have a normal start to the school day on Tuesday, we are currently monitoring weather, road, and sidewalk conditions to ensure safe bus pickups and transportation routes.