We came by for an open house. The school didn't have signs on campus to properly direct us to…read morecorrect location. Once we entered the correct building there were no signs to location either. We had to wonder around till we found a person to ask and arrived at correct location. The session was great and very informative. They answered everyone's questions. Our guide was Anna and she was amazing. She did such a great job and made us feel like Fitchburg is the right place. We also went to the cafeteria and ordered food. They had plenty of options and very affordable

Had the immense pleasure of attending a football game at the recently renovated Elliot Field…read morerecently and was very impressed! As fans of the visiting team, we LOVED views from the above-the-field seating and thought the stadium was fantastic with an excellent sound-system to clearly hear all the plays! As a side-note, FSU could use some additional consideration to alternatively-abled individuals who have to navigate though some challenges on the way from parking to field, but as a whole, we were impressed as access was better than most. [Sorry, not sorry we beat you, but the players were gracious and the environment inviting.] Four-and-a-half thumbs up!

About 8 years ago I wrote a one star * negative review about Cushing. Two other alumni with bad…read moreexperiences Yelped me behind the scenes thanking me for my review. Today, all these years later I am reversing my review to a full ***** five star positive review. The reason for this is twofold. 1) With greater age, wisdom & grey hair starting to grow, I realized that these criticisms that I had, while valid, are also very common problems. Common coin of many educational, professional & family environments. Therefore to blame Cushing alone for them, when they are common problems, was overzealous; yet in a sense also valid; with belief & hope that Cushing can do better than the average; in fact exceptional on these issues, if it wished to in the future; among the best of schools. 2) That leads to my second reason for reversing the review from one star to five stars is my belief that the new Headmaster, Randy R. Bertin, Ed.D. has the capacity to lead Cushing in the right direction, to a better future, in these, as-well-as, all sorts of other ways. I have returned to Cushing about ten times or more since graduation in 1981; including four class reunions and to speak & work with several of my professors, for years after graduation. I strongly support the concept of "community building." Over the years, along with face-to-face, as well as email communications, multiple generations of Cushing Headmasters, along with other leaders, have gradually, step-by-step, showed me how they were making Cushing Academy a better & better place. My intention is not to degrade or discredit the negative reviews of other alumni or students. No institution or for that matter person is perfect, and given the #s of students that go through such a revolving door, there are almost guaranteed to be at least a few bad experiences for one reason or another. The "big question" for every school, institution & person, including myself, is how are we going to honestly, directly & clearly look at these problems & mistakes, that one or another of us may likely make at some point, or have already made, and both make remedy, as well as do everything reasonably possible to prevent it from happening again. As well as all the fun, creative, educational, & enjoyable stuff we ask our educational leaders to create or make possible as well...In these ways, Cushing history is not perfect, but it is based on my experience, continuing to improve over the years, getting better & better with time! Lets keep on complaining & also keep on improving! Not afraid to look at the negative problems, but recognize them, resolve them, prevent them from happening again, improve beyond them! My Cushing experience was amazing because I met and was assisted my multiple teachers in and out of the classroom that were among the best I had in life and beyond my public school. Met great life-long friends, & had all the typical sports, games, getaways to Boston, each other's houses, & much more. It was over all a great, fun, amazing time!!! Thank you, Cushing! A very cultural experience that a local, yokel, from a small hick town, in Vermont, could get a worldwide view of experience, connecting with students, & people from all over the USA & the world...That to me was amazing!!! Like my backwoods' bad grammar; Cushing "ain't" perfect; but unlike my grammar; it is an awesome & amazing place not to miss!!

Decades later, I can only remember the rampant drinking, drug use, hook-ups and bullying. How sad…read moreis that? The marketing propaganda makes it looks like it evolved into a first-rate institution, but there is a deep social aspect to boarding schools - especially a co-ed. And young kids living away from home need supervision and structure. Parents, proceed with caution.

Never send your child to their preschool programs. If your child does not fit into their box, they…read morewill not be accepted. My children were treated unfairly and the staff was unwilling to support the child. Rather, it was easier for them to discard them. The director and staff lack sincere compassion for what is best for ALL children. Thinking about enrolling here? I would seriously reconsider. There are more loving and caring schools in the area.

Wonderful school. Great sense of community every teacher knows your child. Not only do they teach…read moreacademics but they teach community service and how to be a respectful citizen.

Chill is a nonprofit learn-to-ride program for underserved youth. Every year, Chill takes over 100…read moreyouth from each site to the slopes. They provide them with everything they need to learn to ride: lift tickets, lessons, transportation, and head-to-toe gear. Last night was my first night volunteering at Chill. It was amazing. There's nothing better than sharing your passion with someone who wants to learn. At the end of the night, one of kids came up to thank me for helping him learn how to ride. It was such a good feeling. If you're interested in being a volunteer, than check out the website and sign up for next season.

This prep school is top notch. Also has a full size hockey rink. " JASON…read more RITCHIE ARENA ". COLLEGE teams play here. Plenty of free parking, also a snack bar is inside.

Our children were given more opportunities and were taught how to learn in a smarter way, thereby…read moreopening up more college possibilities. They would not be in their highly selective colleges now if they hadn't gone to The Winchendon School. The college counseling was outstanding and our children received significant merit scholarships we think are a direct reflection of the quality education they received at Winchendon. Both our kids were 4year seniors who played a sport, joined clubs, and still speak of the community at Winchendon.