Academics
WinterMission
Four Days. Every Student. Every Teacher. Countless Possibilities.
A schoolwide interdisciplinary program, WinterMission ignites students' curiosity and expands our understanding of where and how we learn — and what it means to be a power for good in the world.
The WinterMission Experience
For four days every winter, students take part in a hands-on and immersive mini-term during which they encounter new subjects, skills and ideas that challenge them to explore the School's mission in unexpected ways.
WinterMission 2025 offered 48 different team-taught courses, including:
WinterMission 2025 offered 48 different team-taught courses, including:
- The Past Is Alive! Public History, Memorials and Commemoration
Gained an appreciation for the meaning and purpose of memorials and how they are created, including visits with eminent historians and trips to New York City to see examples of historical museums and statues, including the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. - To Dare, To Do, To Boulder: An Intro to Rock Climbing
Learned the art of rock climbing and explored the use of safety systems, global climbing culture through film and journalism, climbing and conservation ethics, and how climbing is adapting to be more inclusive and accessible. - I Have a Bridge to Sell You: Exploring the Brooklyn Bridge
Bridging the gap between history, urban life and engineering, this look at the 150-year-old Brooklyn Bridge, from numerous literal and figurative vantage points, examined how the bridge reshaped the city of New York and became an international icon. - Harlem to Hudson Valley: A Food and Cultural Journey
Studied cuisine in the geographic area between Harlem and the Hudson Valley by learning about foods in their historical and contemporary contexts. Students also documented their journeys blog style. - Propaganda and Persuasion in Art and Media
Discussed how art can shape our thoughts and society - Hand Tools to Shop Tools: A Woodworking Primer
Learned woodworking principles, project planning, how to use hand and power tools, and finishing techniques. - Guitar Works
A deep dive into all things guitar-related, this hands-on course covered best practices for recording versus live performance and explored different types of amps, pedals and pedal-board configurations. Students met with the co-band leader of the Eras Tour/longtime utility player for Taylor Swift and traveled to a local luthier's shop.
At a Glance: WinterMission 2025
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Students visit the Brooklyn Bridge during winter term at The Masters School, a top day and boarding school in Westchester County, New York. -
Student works on woodworking project during winter term at The Masters School, a top day and boarding school in Westchester County, New York. -
Students create jewelry from donated piecesduring winter term at The Masters School, a top day and boarding school in Westchester County, New York. -
Students participate in a scuba diving course during winter term at The Masters School, a top day and boarding school in Westchester County, New York. -
Student practices Chinese calligraphy during winter term at The Masters School, a top day and boarding school in Westchester County, New York. -
Students collaborating on project during winter term at The Masters School, a top day and boarding school in Westchester County, New York. -
Students learn guitar during winter term at The Masters School, a top day and boarding school in Westchester County, New York. -
Students at the golf driving range during winter term at The Masters School, a top day and boarding school in Westchester County, New York. -
Student creating sustainable fashion piece during winter term at The Masters School, a top day and boarding school in Westchester County, New York. -
Students participate in an outdoor adventure course during winter term at The Masters School, a top day and boarding school in Westchester County, New York. -
Students study architecture during winter term at The Masters School, a top day and boarding school in Westchester County, New York. -
Student practicing rock climbing course during winter term at The Masters School, a top day and boarding school in Westchester County, New York. -
Students visit New York City during winter term at The Masters School, a top day and boarding school in Westchester County, New York. -
Student and teacher working together during winter term at The Masters School, a top day and boarding school in Westchester County, New York. -
Students play chess during winter term at The Masters School, a top day and boarding school in Westchester County, New York.
Dive Deeper
List of 9 news stories.
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Middle School Students Embrace New Challenges During WinterMission
For middle school teachers Tang Di and Vicente Saavedra, there was no question about their favorite moment from their WinterMission course, Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Art: “When students held up their final projects for a group shot. They looked so happy and proud of their creations.” -
Third Annual WinterMission Sparks New Interests
Call it WinterMission kismet. Faculty members Adrian Sas, upper school media arts teacher, and Aaron Dean, upper school French teacher, bonded over their shared love of New York City, and their mutual admiration for the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. -
Discovering New Passions: WinterMission 2024
During the pandemic, some people baked bread to pass the time. Upper school Spanish teacher Allison Eggleston cooked up a different hobby: learning all about sustainable fashion. -
Exploration Takes on New Meaning During WinterMission
The harmonious collaboration that has kicked off WinterMission 2024 in the Middle School is music to the ears of Katie Meadows, middle school performing arts coordinator, and Jason Reiff, middle school performing arts teacher. -
WinterMission Debuts 17 New Courses
The second annual WinterMission is two weeks away and like last year, the four-day session is designed to give students new horizons to explore. -
Middle School Students Embrace WinterMission With Their Might
They learned to scuba dive. They created restaurants. They solved crime. They discovered the intricacies of hip-hop and the joy of board games. They studied the influence of social media, examined the hidden stories of everyday foods, and explored the Rivertowns. -
Students Dig Into the Science of Elite Performance
Why do some people rise to the challenge while others crumble under stress? What does it take to be “clutch,” and how do we avoid succumbing to pressure? What can science tell us about performance in these difficult moments? -
WinterMission Takes Off in the Upper School
From the clanging of tools to the dramatic rhythm of flamenco music and the whirring of stand mixers, the upper school campus was abuzz with the launch of the four-day WinterMission program. -
WinterMission Launches January 2023
Imagine collaborating with students in Malawi on a publication, studying classical architecture on the streets of New York City, bonding over common themes found in dystopian literature, or taking your class clown skills to the next level with lessons in stand-up comedy.
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