Waring School

Where are they now?

We spotted Waring alum Sparhawk Mulder ’21 in Peace Corps Zambia’s promo for an upcoming documentary!

We always love seeing where life takes our alumni, and this time, it took us all the way to Zambia. Keep an eye out for Sparhawk right in the middle, getting braids. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1094864303130733

We were honored to welcome Maria Denjongpa to All School Meeting! Maria is the author of our All School Summer Reading: The Girl Who Became a Buddha. Maria shared her life story, talked about the writing process, and stayed to sign copies of the book. Thank you for spending time with our community Maria! Maria Denjongpa Taktse International School

The Waring Way: Intellectual Curiosity

Curiosity can lead in all kinds of directions.

As Waring students choose their electives for the year ahead, they're choosing opportunities to explore interests beyond their everyday coursework. From ceramics and robotics to debate, journalism, music, art and more, electives create space to try something new, dive deeper into an existing passion, and see where curiosity leads.

How do meltwater rivers beneath ancient glaciers leave giant ridges on Earth today? Our Core (6th and 7th) students built their own glacier models in Dan Wellehan's Geology class to find out! Swipe to see them simulate meltwater tunnels and create mini glacial eskers in the classroom.

When does a school become more than just tests, books, and deadlines?

From campfire debates over roasted marshmallows to 170 sixth-through-twelfth graders organizing their own games at North Woods Camp, see how our annual tradition sets the tone for the school year ahead. https://www.waringschool.org/news/the-spirit-of-north-woods-reflections-from-our-annual-camping-trip/

Where Are They Now?

What happens when the things you love don’t fit neatly into one subject?

For Waring alum Natalia Ellis '25, now studying Contemporary Dance at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (), the answer is to keep exploring the connections.

At Waring, Natalia co-taught Creative Writing, led a middle school math study group, co-captained three varsity sports and co-led the Feminist Club. Today, she’s bringing that same range of curiosity to her work in dance, exploring how literature and academics can inspire movement.

We love seeing the many directions a Waring education can take. https://www.uncsa.edu/students/natalia-ellis.aspx

Welcome back to campus students, faculty, and families for the 2026-2027 school year! We look forward to All School Meetings, tutorial groups, student travel, convocation and meeting our newest classmates!

Where the school year really begins…

The annual Camping Trip brings our community together in the great outdoors to kick off our school year. This annual tradition allows our seniors, the Class of 2027, to step into their role as leaders. From leading groups and navigating the trails to fostering inclusive campfire discussions, our seniors are ready to guide, encourage, and welcome our newest students into the Wolfpack. Here’s to a year of adventure, growth, and new connections. Let the journey begin!