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Calvert is a private school in Baltimore, Maryland offering coed elementary and middle school education that focuses on meeting each child at every stage of their development. Through age-specific K-8 teaching and robust co-curriculars, Calvert students are taught to become strong leaders and lifelong learners.
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Getting to Know Head of Lower School Ashley Heller
As she begins her first full year as Head of Lower School, Ashley Heller is building on the strong foundation that has long defined Calvert’s approach to educating young learners. She joined the Calvert faculty in 2025, bringing 17 years of experience as a teacher, learning specialist, and school leader. Before coming to Calvert, Mrs. Heller served as Vice Principal and Interim Principal at KIPP DC: Connect Academy. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Elon University and a Master of Arts in Special Education from The Catholic University of America.Read More -
Giving Back Together: Alumni Volunteer at First Fruits Farm
Read MoreOn Saturday, October 3, Calvert alumni and their families spent the morning volunteering at First Fruits Farm in Freeland, MD. Working alongside fellow volunteers, the group helped harvest 26,000 pounds of potatoes, enough to provide 52,000 meals. -
Meet Calvert's Alumni Employees
Read MoreEvery school day, 15 Calvert alumni return to campus, not as students, but as faculty, staff, and administrators. Their connection to the School spans five decades and includes current parents, parents of graduates, and former Trustees. -
A Calling to Teach: Alumni in Education
Read MoreInspired by their school days, some educators know early on that they want to teach. For others, the journey starts later, sparked by curiosity or chance. Calvert alumni in education share a belief in learning and dedication to their students. -
Vote For Calvert in Gifting Back to Baltimore!
Read MoreCalvert Eighth Graders are once again participating in Gifting Back to Baltimore, a community art contest at Cross Keys, and we need your help to win! From now through December 31, rank your favorite snow globes and make sure Calvert is #1 to help the students earn a donation for Paul's Place. -
Thanksgiving Meal Drive Gathers 70 Baskets for Baltimore Families
Read MoreThis fall, Calvert Eighth Graders led a Thanksgiving Meal Drive in partnership with Paul's Place and the Baltimore Hunger Project — and thanks to the support of our community, they were able to assemble an astounding 70 meal baskets for local families. -
Calvert Squashers Shine at Nationals in Philly, Boys’ Team Claims Fourth Place
Read MoreWay to go, Mighty Bees! This past weekend, January 31 to February 2, our boys’ and girls’ squash teams traveled to Philadelphia to compete in the 2025 U.S. Middle School Championships, where both teams excelled in tough matches against nationally ranked competitors. -
Mighty Bees Dominate with Two First-Place Wins at Gilman Certamen
Read MoreCAVETE APES! Beware the Mighty Bees!On Saturday, February 1, Calvert Latin students tested their classical knowledge and linguistic mettle at the Gilman Certamen, where they came out on top with two phenomenal first-place trophies.Eighth Graders Quinn D. ’25, Andrew D. ’25, Alexander B. ’25, and Alex M. ’25 claimed the top spot at the Intermediate level, which covers material through Latin II. Meanwhile, fellow Eighth Graders Lily M. ’25, Katherine Y. ’25, Ben F. ’25, and Alyssa W. ’25 rose above their fellow competitors to earn first place at the Novice level.The group was supported by fellow Calvert entrants and scholars Hadley B. ’26, Maggie G. ’26, Brynn Caffrey ’26, and Jackson B. ’25, who also competed at the Novice level. Together with Arabella W. ’26, Maggie and Brynn previously earned second place in the Novice division at the Saturnalia Certamen in December.In recognition of their prowess, our two winning teams each received a trophy to commemorate their win. Great job to our student scholars! -
Middle Schoolers Hit the Mat as Wresting Returns to Calvert
For the first time more than a decade, Calvert School has a competitive wrestling team!Read More
Director of Athletics Phil D'Adamo, coaches Bill Hardy and Matthew Gallo '15, and a handful of proactive students recently revived the program to join basketball and squash as one of this year's winter offerings.
The newly created team is made up of Middle Schoolers Patrick T. '25, Zina N. '27, Lucas B. '27, and Owen A. '28, and the program is enhanced by a partnership with Friends School, which provides practice opportunities and more. -
MLK Day Assembly Inspires Reflection and Celebration
On Friday, January 17, the entire on-campus community gathered to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect upon his legacy of compassion and community engagement. Read More
The all-school assembly featured powerful remarks from John N. '25 and Mia M. '25, a recitation of Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken" by Alexander B. '25, and performances from the Middle School Glee Club and Lower School Choir. -
Middle Schoolers Claim First, Second Place in Novice Group at Saturnalia Certamen
Read MoreCalvert teams claimed first and second place in their division of the Saturnalia Certamen earlier this month, showcasing the students' understanding of Latin, mythology, and more.At the December 7 competition, hosted by the Key School in Annapolis, Calvert's teams competed in the Novice division, where Quinn D. '25 and Alexander B. '25 clinched first place with an outstanding score of 505.Right behind them were Seventh Graders Maggie G. '26, Arabella W. '26, and Brynn C. '26, who claimed second place and suffered only one loss — to their first-place schoolmates. -
Student-Led Thanksgiving Drive Collects 60+ Holiday Meals
This month, Calvert Eighth Graders led a Thanksgiving Meal Drive in partnership with Paul's Place and the Baltimore Hunger Project — and thanks to the support of our community, they were able to assemble more than 60 meal baskets for local families.Read More -
Vote for Calvert in Gifting Back to Baltimore!
In early November, Calvert Eighth Graders began designing a giant gift box that would represent Baltimore and our friends at Paul's Place in a community art installation and competition at the Village of Cross Keys. Days later, they began executing their vision — and today, their creation is on display for all to see.Read More
The giant gift box, now installed near Easy Like Sunday, is Calvert's submission to Gifting Back to Baltimore, a community art contest sponsored by Cross Keys. From November 21 to December 31, Cross Keys shoppers, vendors, and other visitors will vote for their favorite of eight boxes, each designed by students from local schools. -
Calvert Squash Pro Claims National Title at U.S. Masters
Calvert Director of Squash Patrick Bedore and his father, Thomas Bedore, made history this month at the U.S. Masters Squash Championships by becoming the first father and son to claim titles together. Read More
On Sunday, April 7, Calvert's very own Coach Bedore earned his first national title as champion in the 35+ age group. He also helped coach his father, who claimed the champion spot in the 70+ division. -
Certamen Team Competes at University of Pennsylvania
Twelve Middle School students traveled to the University of Pennsylvania on April 6 to represent Calvert School at the second Penn Certamen, a quiz-bowl competition that tests students’ knowledge of Greek and Roman mythology, ancient history, Latin, and more.Read More -
Lower Schoolers Read More Than 4,500 Hours in March
In the Lower School, students far exceeded their March Reading Madness goal of 3,000 hours! Calvert challenged students to read a total of 3,000 in one month, but students readily surpassed that goal, reading approximately 4,500 total hours.Read More -
ILP Leadership Journeys Expand to Include Costa Rica and New Mexico
Read MoreMore than seventy Seventh and Eighth Grade students ventured out of state last month, October 20 to October 27, for four immersive leadership journeys that focused on cultural learning, outdoor education, community engagement, and conservation. Led by Calvert chaperones and partner organizations like the World Leadership School, the Island School, and Experience Learning, the students traveled to West Virginia, the Bahamas, Costa Rica, and New Mexico. The latter two signified an expansion of the leadership journey program, bringing the total number of trips offered per year to five – four this fall and one in the spring.Keep reading for a comprehensive look at each fall leadership journey. -
Class of 2023 High School Decisions
Each year, Calvert graduates impressive alumni who are well-equipped to tackle the upper school phase of their educational journey. This year, the Class of 2023 decided to attend 14 different schools, highlighting their diverse interests and skills.Read More
Their upper school decisions are below. We hope you will joining us in congratulating the Class of 2023 on their accomplishments and thanking Upper School Placement Coordinator Kathy Liotta '79 for another successful placement season!
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Virgil Hillyer, Calvert's first Head Master
"The first teaching is the most important of all."
Calvert School is a coed independent lower and middle school.
