Senior Spotlight: Soren
Learn more about Soren, a 2025 graduate who is going to study sports leadership & film at the University of Kentucky.
Senior Spotlight: Riley
Learn more about Riley, a 2025 graduate who is going to study film & television at DePaul University.
Senior Spotlight: Alexandra
Learn more about Alexandra, a 2024 graduate who decided to study architecture at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Senior Spotlight: Leslie
Learn more about Leslie, a 2024 graduate who decided to study sports management at the University of Michigan.
Senior Spotlight: Abigail
Learn more about Abigail, a 2024 graduate who decided to study journalism and political studies at Northwestern with a minor in legal studies.
What Does Project-Based Learning Look Like at the High School Level?
…where students develop ideas and understanding, pursue passions and dreams, and hold themselves and their colleagues accountable for shared and individual work. Understanding the world around them, our students see what is and what should be and tap into innovative thinking to make change a reality. Bennett Day School is committed to project-based learning (PBL)…
Bennett Day School Expansion Reaches New Heights
The east wing addition of Bennett Day School is rising fast! Once the concrete foundation work was completed and the steel arrived, the ironworkers quickly assembled the steel beams into place. Due to the tight constraints of the space, the contractors used the alley parking area to position the crane so it could better hoist…
School, as we know it, was designed in 1893. How do we make it better?
Many high schools today are unable to respond to the changes happening outside the walls of education and continue to graduate students with skills that do not match the needs of society. In an effort to do better for our children, Bennett Day has partnered with time-tested and data-driven organizations—such as High Tech High, IvyWise College Admissions…
The High School Search Process is Real—Do You Know What to Ask on Tours?
We get it—the high school search struggle is not to be taken lightly! We know that the process can be an overwhelming experience for parents and students alike, and with so many options in Chicago, it is important to go in prepared. We put together this list of questions to assist you in getting crucial…
