Eighteen eighth graders and 11 Upper School students attended the National High School Model United Nations (NHSMUN) conference in New York City March 6–10. They returned home, having spent more than 15 hours in committees, with the conference’s most coveted prize.

In his reflection on the Upper School exchange trip to Japan, Jackson H. ’26 shares how ten days of cultural immersion transformed his initial worries into lasting memories. From exploring Kyoto’s historic sites and experiencing the structured rigor of Japanese schools to finding common ground with his homestay family, he reflects on both the differences and shared experiences between cultures. The trip concluded with a visit to Hiroshima, where meeting an atomic bomb survivor left a profound impact, reinforcing the importance of remembrance and the ongoing pursuit of peace.

Lisa Daniels’ passion for the Spanish language began as a child while living in close proximity to the Mexican border in San Diego, hearing norteño and mariachi music in the air. Being raised by a Jamaican mother who immigrated to the United States and a Black man from the American South, Lisa’s biculturalism has made her appreciate bilingualism, saying that “learning another language is like getting a dual experience of the world.” Get to know her as part of our "Five Questions For" series.

In January 2025, Nueva hosted six students from WeGo Private Senior High School for five days. Peter Wang, the lead teacher from WeGo who accompanied the students, expressed immense gratitude for Nueva’s warm welcome and meticulous arrangements. During his visit, he wrote and shared a reflection with the Nueva community.

Each year, students from all divisions dive into Intersession, an intellectual feast of stimulating, rich, experiential introductions to a variety of subjects and fields. Parent and professional facilitators offer hundreds of sessions covering topics such as arts, cooking, humanities, environmental citizenship, design thinking, business, science, math, and much more.

Here's a glimpse of what Lower School students have experienced so far during this year's Intersession. With two exciting days already completed, one more is scheduled for Friday, February 14.

Hosted each year following winter break, Intersession is a verifiable feast of intellectually stimulating, rich, experiential introductions to a variety of subjects and fields. Parent and professional facilitators offer hundreds of sessions covering a broad spectrum of topics around the arts, athletics and movement, cooking, humanities, environmental citizenship, design thinking, philosophy, business, science, math, and more. 

Take a look at a sampling of some of the sessions offered in the Middle School this year.

For four days following winter break, and before the start of the spring semester, Upper School students are treated to Intersession, an intellectual feast of stimulating, rich, experiential introductions to a variety of subjects and fields.