Randolph School

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓

Baccalaureate 2026 💙 The evening began with Gibson ’26 performing the Alma Mater on piano, followed by a beautiful musical performance by Asha ’26 and Hatten ’26. Board Chair Dr. Amit Arora reminded students that their Randolph community will always stand behind them. “The only person you’re competing against is yourself,” he shared, encouraging the class to keep growing, keep improving, and to measure success not by comparison, but by the peace and happiness found within. Salutatorian and Honor Council President Anne Fowlkes ’26 welcomed her classmates “to the next step toward a blindingly bright future.” Reflecting on fond memories from the Class of 2026’s educational journey, she celebrated the wide range of passions and talents represented within the class, noting that among her classmates are future scientists, teachers, lawyers, mathematicians, artists, entrepreneurs, and leaders who will each make their mark on the world in unique ways. In a heartfelt address, Mr. Peter Townsend reflected on the identity of the Class of 2026: “big, aspirational, and unsure what to do with all of that energy,” comparing them to a Great Dane puppy full of joy, energy, and potential. Drawing on Kite Day as an analogy, he encouraged students to embrace both challenge and growth. “The best way to fly is to stop, reset, and run against the wind.” The Class of 2026 was the first kindergarten class to participate in the Senior/Kindergarten Buddy program under Mr. Townsend’s leadership. Now seniors themselves with kindergarten buddies of their own, the class has come full circle, and Mr. Townsend reflected on the privilege of watching them grow over the years. His closing words served as both encouragement and reminder: “Go fly your kites, and watch out for trees.”

From coast to coast and beyond, our seniors are headed to incredible places next year. 🎓 At graduation tonight, we will celebrate the accomplishments, growth, and relationships that have shaped these students throughout their journey at Randolph. As our mission states, “Above all, the School emphasizes honor, integrity, and character so that all in partnership with Randolph are elevated and inspired to enrich their families, communities, the nation, and the world.” We are certain that these students will enrich every community they become a part of and change the world in their own individual ways. Congratulations to the Class of 2026! The Raiders will be rooting for you every step of the way. 💙

As we celebrate the Class of 2026 and their exciting journeys ahead, current students and families are invited to start thinking about what comes next after Randolph for them. 🎓 Join us for a special undergraduate admissions event featuring representatives from Brown University, Duke University, Georgetown University, Howard University, and United States Military Academy at West Point. Learn more about admissions, academics, campus life, and the unique opportunities each institution offers — all in one place. 📍 Thurber Arts Center 📅 Monday, May 18 🕖 7:00 PM Register now at the link in our bio. Hope to see you there!

Randolph Middle School students earned outstanding results on this year’s national world language exams! Formal honors were awarded to 83 students in Spanish and 25 students in French across 7th and 8th grade. Among those honorees, students earned the following: Spanish 🥇 15 Gold Medals 🥈 24 Silver Medals 🥉 17 Bronze Medals French 🥈 1 Silver Medal 🥉 6 Bronze Medals Special congratulations to Ava ’31 and Tennyson ’31 for earning perfect scores on the National Spanish Exam, and to Avery ’31 for ranking 1st in Alabama on the National French Contest. Félicitations and ¡enhorabuena! 🌍💙

From the land to the sea to the sky, third grade students immersed themselves in animal studies and shared fascinating facts about their favorite creatures with visitors at the Marvelous Menagerie! Thank you to everyone who came out to support their research and presentations. 💙

School is out in less than a week, and our Pre-K students are already getting into the summer spirit with a visit from the Kona Ice truck! ☀️🍧

Kindergarten students put on a musical performance of “The Little Engine Who Could Sing.” From sweet songs to big smiles, they reminded us that “I think I can” goes a long way. 💙

This evening, the Randolph community will gather for Baccalaureate, a tradition that marks the eve of Commencement. About our seniors: • 100% graduation rate • 100% acceptance rate to four-year colleges • 12 National Merit Finalists • 4 National Merit Commended Scholars • 4 U.S. Presidential Scholar Program Candidates • 3 students who earned a perfect 36 on the ACT • 3 student-athletes competing at the collegiate level Beyond these accolades, this group of 81 young adults is poised, hard-working, and full of character. As they prepare to cross the stage tomorrow, we celebrate not only all that they have accomplished, but also the people they have become. Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 💙

Seniors returned to campus this morning for the annual senior breakfast and graduation rehearsal. They enjoyed signing yearbooks, sharing memories, and getting ready for Friday’s graduation 🎓 We welcomed Chloe ’22 who spoke about the lasting impact of the Randolph community and the importance of staying connected after graduation. Seniors also received handwritten notes from faculty and staff and shared advice for rising seniors. It was a meaningful morning of reflection and celebration as the Class of 2026 prepares for their next chapters!

First graders showcased their literary and artistic talents at today’s Authors’ Tea. Each student authored and illustrated an original story, then proudly shared their finished books with family members and special guests. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating our students’ hard work, and congratulations to these young authors on the tremendous growth and imagination they demonstrated throughout the project! #WhyRandolph 📖🍵

As one school year begins to wind down, we’re already looking ahead to the next. 💙 Over the past few months, we’ve had the joy of welcoming new families to Lower, Middle, and Upper School. Recently, a group of parents representing all three divisions stopped by campus to pick up their welcome boxes and celebrate the start of their Randolph journey with members of our Admission Team. We are so excited for all that lies ahead for these families! If you’re looking for a new school home for 2026-27, we currently have openings in select grades and accept applications on a rolling basis. To learn more, please reach out to [email protected].