News Archive

The transition of Rebekah Capps to Director of Enrollment Management opened a space for a new Director of Admission in the Lower School. Caroline Sirko is no stranger to Ensworth, being a 1999 alumna, but we sat down to discuss what brought her (back) to Ensworth and hear more about what she’s most passionate about in her new role.

Students across grades and disciplines have kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15–October 15, on the Red Gables Campus.

It was an amazing day for golf and the Robert Inman Tiger Classic. This past Monday, 27 teams had a shot-gun start to play 18 holes to benefit the Robert Inman Finacial Aid Fund. Thank you to all the golfers and supporters who have made this fund possible since 2006!

This summer, Kristian Noden joined Mrs. Caponi's Lower School administrative team as Associate Head of Lower School. Learn more about Mr. Noden, our new friend from Down Under.

Grades 7 and 8 students recently sat for the Level 1 of the National Spanish Exam with many receiving honors for their performance.

Mrs. Skillicorn congratulates several Grade 7 and 8 students who ranked against all Introduction and Level 1 Latin students nationally.

For the second year running, Grade 2 has produced and starred in a Poetry Slam involving costumes, props, and lots of memorization. Although the pandemic prevented a live performance, the magic of technology brings their performances live to you.

2016 Graduate Brock Ochsenreiter continues to see success in his graduate year on the Indiana University golf team.

Ensights sits down to pick the brain of High School English teacher, Jim Miller.

Ensights sits down with beloved Grade 4 teacher, Whitney Earhart.

David Berry reflects on the High School Play from Fall 2020: Almost, Maine:

Ensworth’s celebration of Black History Month took on a variety of forms, engaging faculty, students, parents, and alumni in honoring the history and contributions of Black people and continuing the conversation on racial equity and justice.

Tony Hoffman, former world-ranked BMX athlete, recovering addict, and highly sought-after substance abuse speaker, will speak to parents on Tuesday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. on “Choices.”

After conducting an extensive national search, Ensworth is excited to announce that Dr. Darwin Mason, Jr. will be the new Head of Middle School beginning Summer 2021. 

Henry Byrd ‘18 continues to thrive both on and off the field for the Tigers, but this time, for Princeton. He was just named to the Academic All-Ivy team for the fall 2020 term.

Congratulations to our seniors, six of whom qualified as National Merit Finalists and three of whom were named United States Presidential Scholars.

Congratulations to ten High School students for receiving high honors at the 2021 Middle Tennessee Scholastic Art Competition.

Maureen Sherry, author of Walls within Walls—a Grade 4 favorite—virtually visited all four homerooms to tell the children about the inspiration and ideas behind her books.

Twenty-four Grade 12 students have used their last year at Ensworth to serve the community and rise to the level of Service Scholar.

The Ensworth Parent Association presents a special virtual visit from Dr. Rob Bell, sport psychology coach, author, and speaker, on the topic “How to Build Mental Toughness in Our Kids.”