AP Exams: Important Information for Parents of AP Students Why take the exam? Students may earn college credit or place out of college courses based on their exam scores (colleges’ policies vary) High AP scores can strengthen college applications A … Continue reading
Our 63 seniors have collectively achieved an average ACT score of 27.1, been offered 147 scholarships totaling more than $7.1 million and are accepting 44 scholarships totaling almost $2.4 million. They will also attend 43 different colleges in 20 states, … Continue reading
After a several-years hiatus, The Prairie School’s literary and arts magazine, Mindscape, is up and running. Prairie’s English Department is ready to give the public a sneak peak of the new online website. Featuring poetry, short stories, photography and video … Continue reading
A “capstone” is an architectural term: it is the final block or section placed on a construction project to complete the structure. Coincidentally, each layer of brick in a building is called a “course,” so it’s appropriate that a Capstone project, … Continue reading
Ten Upper and Middle School French students competed in the State Concours Oral at Arrowhead Union High School on Saturday, May 16. Performing pieces from Reader’s Theater scripts to extemporaneous prose articles to memorized poems, they each came away with … Continue reading
On Saturday, May 2, Upper School students had the honor of presenting 23 events at the WSMA State Music Festival. Prairie placed second in five events and earned 23 first place awards. Two individuals were nominated for Exemplary Soloists — … Continue reading
Upper School students celebrated Earth Day early this year! On Monday, April 20 over 260 high schoolers flooded the Racine community to participate in a half-day of community service projects. Dubbed as “Emily’s Day” by the student body, this day … Continue reading
Words, Words, Words – A Celebration of Words Monday, April 27 (6:00 – 8:30 p.m.) SRC (enter through US Parking Lot SRC Doors) The English Department is pleased to present its 5th annual celebration of National Poetry Month called Words, … Continue reading
This spring, Prairie was honored with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Safe Sports School award for its athletic programs. The award champions safety and recognizes secondary schools that provide safe environments for student athletes. The award reinforces the importance of providing the … Continue reading