Middle School Drama Students Shine in Productions

Middle school drama production

With more than 85 middle school students taking drama as their art elective, the program is thriving this year.  Drama teacher Amy Murphy-Archer and her students recently put on seven shows at William Peace University’s Kenan Auditorium. The middle school drama students spent countless hours learning how to deliver a great stage presence–memorizing their lines, … Read more

The Advantages of an Independent School Before High School

St. Timothy's teacher giving a lesson in the classroom

Independent schools provide students with the resources they need to be successful in high school and beyond. Independent schools are non-public schools governed by an independent board of trustees. There are many advantages to attending an independent school before high school. Students at independent schools receive a foundation of confidence and integrity, thrive with more … Read more

Dean of Students Named

Mrs. Rishard Wedderburn

St. Timothy’s School is pleased to announce that Mrs. Rishard Wedderburn will be joining our St. Timothy’s School community as our new Dean of Students, effective July 1, 2022. Mrs. Wedderburn earned a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies, with a concentration on Child and Adolescent Development, and an M.A. in Conflict Resolution and Management from the University … Read more

St. Timothy’s Graduation Speaker Announced

Mary-Copeland Cain

With the Class of 2022 only two months away from graduation, St. Timothy’s is proud to announce that alumna Mary-Copeland Cain ’09 will be this year’s commencement speaker.  After graduation from St. Timothy’s, Mary-Copeland attended Saint Mary’s High School. She served as a member of the Vestry, Granddaughter’s Club and supported international students as a … Read more

Day of Giving Was a Huge Success

Day of Giving Results

Thank you to the many supporters who made our first Day of Giving a huge success! We raised more than $97,000 in support of St. Timothy’s School. Congratulations to fifth grade parents for winning the Grade Level Challenge and to Tripp Lumpkin ‘94 and Taylor Currie ‘13 for being the first and last alumni donors. We had an astounding 183 gifts towards the Give Again Challenge, … Read more

10 books to help your family celebrate Women’s History Month

Stack of Books

RALEIGH, N.C. — Women’s History Month actually got its start in schools in the late 1970s as a curriculum initiative across Sonoma County, Calif. By 1987, what began as a week-long educational event in March expanded into the whole month and was declared a national “celebration” by Congress. The goal, whether a month or a week, … Read more

St. Timothy’s Science Olympiad Team Places in 7 Events

STS Science Olympiad Team

The St. Timothy’s School Science Olympiad team had a fantastic showing in the 2022 Science Olympiad Durham regional competition (Division B). Over 16 local teams competed in the 2-day event.  The first part of the regional competition was held virtually on February 5. The St. Timothy’s team gathered on campus to compete via a live-feed … Read more

Junior Classical League Travels to the Parthenon

Junior Class Travels to the Parthenon

Where do you take Latin students studying ancient Roman and Grecian culture? To Nashville’s Centennial Park to see a detailed replica of the Parthenon–complete with a 42-foot statue of Athena, the Olympian goddess of wisdom and war. Recently, St. Timothy’s students and their families traveled to Nashville to see what the iconic Grecian temple looks … Read more

Reenergizing During Professional Development Day

Professional Development Presentation

For the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, faculty and staff gathered in person together on March 18 for professional development sessions. Culture coach Phil Boyte, who has more than thirty years of experience speaking to educators, spent the morning leading an interactive workshop.  Boyte helped St. Timothy’s faculty and staff build stronger … Read more

First Annual Day of Giving Is March 23, 2022

St. Timothy's Day of Giving logo

Mark your calendars for the first annual community-wide Day of Giving! On Wednesday, March 23, alumni, parents, grandparents and friends of St. Timothy’s will join together for 24 hours in support of our dedicated faculty, campus and programs that make our community so special. All gifts will support the St. Timothy’s School Annual Fund.  To … Read more