The weekly news you need to know from The Evansville Day School.
Spotlight of the Week
Sixth graders are reading Trapped Between the Lash and the Gun by Arvella Whitmore, which is about a 12 year old boy who travels back to his ancestors' time period, the time of slavery and the Underground Railroad. They borrowed a Traveling Trunk from Lyles Station, and the students enjoyed looking at the various artifacts from that time period.


Looking Ahead
  • Tuesday, October 10: Picture Retake Day from 8:00 - 8:45 am (RESCHEDULED)
  • Tuesday, October 10: Global Language National Honor Society Crepe Sale during Lunch (Atrium & US Commons)
  • Tuesday, October 10: Speech Meet at 3:30 pm
  • Thursday, October 12: Hispanic Fiesta from 1:30 - 3:30 pm
  • Friday, October 13: End of First Quarter
  • Monday - Friday, October 16-20: Fall Break

News to Share
Each week, we share a tidbit of information about something that makes Evansville Day School "Independent. Bold. Rewarding." Please help us spread the word about Evansville Day School by sharing these stories on social media!
Art in the Atrium

Art in the Atrium is an annual event featuring professional artists from the local region, and members of Evansville Day School's alumni community. Day School is proud to present "Full Bloom" by Dakri Sinclair 1986 at this year's Art in the Atrium opening on November 2, from 6:00-8:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Read more  here.


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Middle School Highlights

Great Job, Cross Country Team!
Congratulations to the runners who competed in last week's JV 3K Middle School State Championship in Indianapolis. The boys team took 25th out of 31 teams, and the girls team took 20th out of 25 teams. Six runners also beat their own personal best times! Our team competed against schools of all sizes in the state. 





Gnome Night & Cardboard Challenge
Gnome Night is almost here, and students are working hard on their projects! Join us Tuesday, October 10 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm!  In addition to fall activities,  Gnome Night will include Kindergarten through 4th Grade art displayed along the wooded trails, Cardboard Challenge playhouses by 5th and 6th graders, a play in the woods by Upper School students, and a Cardboard Challenge make-and-take table with the theme "Take a Gnome Home."

Day School Community Highlights

Founders Day Society Luncheon
Join in recognizing the first recipient of Evansville Day School's Founders Achievement Award, William Snyder 1977, at the inaugural Founders Society Luncheon on November 3, 2017. Click here for ticket and event information. William Snyder is a four-time Pulitzer Prize winning photographer and editor, and Chair of the Photojournalism Program at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Mr. Snyder will be at Day School on November 2nd to speak to students about his work and career achievements. Read more about the Founders Society and William Snyder's professional accomplishments by clicking below. 


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Robin Renschler | Evansville Day School | (812) 476-3039 | rrenschler@evansvilledayschool.org | e vansvilledayschool.org
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