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The latest stories, news, and information from High Meadow School.


Teacher Profile: Jazmine Langlitz, Middle School Division Director
After three years at High Meadow teaching math, Jazmine’s new role finds her diving into interdisciplinary curriculum, and leaning into the relationships at the heart of teaching and learning.


Teacher Profile: Bella Kosmacher, Lower School Division Director
For Bella Kosmacher, coming to work at High Meadow was both a leap of faith and a return to her roots.


Community Profile: Pia Kelly
Serving more than a decade on both our Board and PTO, during which she helped guide High Meadow through a global pandemic, Pia Kelly’s dedication to our school has been indispensable.


Teacher Profile: Rocky (Raquel) Ortiz
In only her second year at High Meadow, Raquel Ortiz, known as Rocky, has become involved across our campus. This year, she has dual roles as 2nd Grade Teaching Assistant and as the lead of our reimagined Spanish program.


Community Profile: Hollie Saborido
It would be hard to overstate the impact Hollie Saborido – board member, PTO President, and much more – has had on our school.


8th Grade Rites of Passage, 2025
Our Class of 2025 spent May rounding out their HMS experiences with three days in DC and presentation of their Capstones projects.


Alumni Profile: Wyatt Garratt
Wyatt Garratt, class of 2011, is back in the Hudson Valley, exercising his creative side and seeking his fortune on the land.


Celebrating Black History Month, 2025
During Black History Month, we've explored the contributions of Black people and communities locally, nationally, and globally.


Alumni Profile: Gwyneth Larsen
Alum Gwyneth Larsen carries on her family’s local legacy, combining the arts, nature, counterculture, and community at Stone Mountain Farm.


Alumni Staff Profile: Kathy Flannery
31 years ago, a young mother heard about High Meadow; now, Kathy Flannery is a legend.


In Pictures: Cross-Grade Buddies
Our cross-grade "Buddies" program pairs younger and older children for the whole year to build relationships beyond the classroom.


Election Season at High Meadow
We believe in educating students about democracy and the importance of civic participation at all ages.


Alumni Profile: Marissa Ender
First as student, then as teacher, Marissa Ender has spent close to 20 years at High Meadow.


Teacher Profile: Janine Louis, Kindergarten
For Janine Louis, landing at High Meadow was "instant love."


Crafting Play-Centered Childhoods
Our first family coffee of the year featured a conversation about the value of play for all ages.


Alumni Profile: Eli Winograd
Eli Winograd, who attended from 1987-1990, is now a High Meadow parent after years away from the Hudson Valley.


Celebrating Pride Month, 2024
Pride Month activities included marching in New Paltz, guest performances, and engagement through the arts.


Introducing . . . the Class of 2024
The class of 2024 is ready for what's next! Learn where they'll attend high school and a favorite memory from HMS.


May Field Trips Take Students Out and About
Students ranged far and wide exploring science, history, and culture, with destinations including the Cary Institute and Frost Valley YMCA.


Bright Ideas Is Back! Sunday 5/19, 11am-3pm
A free event for all ages showcasing science, innovation, math, and creativity, the Bright Ideas festival returns to High Meadow for its...
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