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![Thaden’s Science Olympiad Team Shines in First-Ever Competition!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741966504/thadenschoolorg/mhgkvd5lurrkyar0i5zu/IMG_3152.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741966504/thadenschoolorg/mhgkvd5lurrkyar0i5zu/IMG_3152.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741966504/thadenschoolorg/mhgkvd5lurrkyar0i5zu/IMG_3152.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741966504/thadenschoolorg/mhgkvd5lurrkyar0i5zu/IMG_3152.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741966504/thadenschoolorg/mhgkvd5lurrkyar0i5zu/IMG_3152.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1741966504/thadenschoolorg/mhgkvd5lurrkyar0i5zu/IMG_3152.jpg","width":2200}])
Before break, Thaden School’s first-ever Science Olympiad Team competed in the Science Olympiad Regional Tournament at Northwest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville. Our Middle School team went up against strong competitors, including Founders Classical Academy, Bentonville Public School, and Haas Hall Bentonville,
Representing Thaden Middle School were 14 dedicated students:
Grade 6: Ahana T., Hollie K., Grace S., Zoe B., Olivia K., Andrew F.
Grade 7: Sam B., Ben F., Lucy B., Avram G., Hannah R., Natalie C.
Grade 8: Lily Ann P., Gavin H.
With just two months of preparation, these students tackled a variety of challenging STEM events, including optics laser shooting, tower building, ecology test, meteorology test, anatomy test, wind power, and more. Their hard work and perseverance paid off!
Among the five Middle School (Division B) teams, Thaden earned outstanding achievements:
🏅 Codebusters – 2nd Place: Natalie C., Hannah R., & Ben F.
🏅 Ecology – 1st Place: Ben F. & Lucy B.
🏅 Entomology – 1st Place: Gavin H. & Sam B.
🏅 Meteorology – 1st Place: Lucy B. & Hannah R.
🏅 Write It, Do It – 1st Place: Gavin H. & Olivia K.
🏅 Wind Power – 1st Place: Andrew F. & Olivia K.
🏆 Overall Division B Team Placement – 2nd Place for Thaden School!
Please join us in celebrating these Olympians for their curiosity, dedication, and fearless pursuit of science. They took on a new challenge, stepped into a competitive environment, and exceeded expectations—what an inspiring accomplishment!
Go, Thaden Science Olympians!
![Thaden School's Indigenous Student Union Attended Resounding Sovereign Expressions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741707843/thadenschoolorg/yqqg6zt2w3a2g7gsxaii/DA94392E-FF21-4FD0-B9A4-FE8E1686B274_1_201_a.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741707843/thadenschoolorg/yqqg6zt2w3a2g7gsxaii/DA94392E-FF21-4FD0-B9A4-FE8E1686B274_1_201_a.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741707843/thadenschoolorg/yqqg6zt2w3a2g7gsxaii/DA94392E-FF21-4FD0-B9A4-FE8E1686B274_1_201_a.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741707843/thadenschoolorg/yqqg6zt2w3a2g7gsxaii/DA94392E-FF21-4FD0-B9A4-FE8E1686B274_1_201_a.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741707843/thadenschoolorg/yqqg6zt2w3a2g7gsxaii/DA94392E-FF21-4FD0-B9A4-FE8E1686B274_1_201_a.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1741707843/thadenschoolorg/yqqg6zt2w3a2g7gsxaii/DA94392E-FF21-4FD0-B9A4-FE8E1686B274_1_201_a.jpg","width":2200}])
At the end of February, members of Thaden's Indigenous Student Union attended Resounding Sovereign Expressions: Resurgent Indigenuity in Ozark Arts Practice and Scholarship, hosted by the University of Arkansas’s Center for Art as Lived Experience.
This gathering brought together Indigenous artists, musicians, scholars, and activists to honor collective memory and imagine Indigenous futures in Northwest Arkansas. ISU members participated in an Indigenous student breakfast and meet and greet, attended the community welcome and land acknowledgment, and engaged with the impactful panel Retracing the Trail of Tears, where Indigenous leaders shared reflections on history, land, and ongoing resilience. The experience offered ISU members a meaningful opportunity to connect with Indigenous elders, learn from community leaders, and reflect on the significance of place, memory, and belonging in the Ozarks. As Julia Q. '26 said, "It was an eye-opening experience to be in a room full of Indigenous people who were so willing and ready to share their stories and experiences. It provided a sense of belonging in an area of education and of my own identity that has been silenced throughout history. It allowed me to see the strength, resilience, and power of Indigenous communities through the stories and art of Indigenous scholars."
![Dr. Robert Conn Presents at The Paideia Institute's Living Latin in NYC Conference]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740856495/thadenschoolorg/n4wmuidzkq8iou2b5ap0/20250215_114856.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740856495/thadenschoolorg/n4wmuidzkq8iou2b5ap0/20250215_114856.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740856495/thadenschoolorg/n4wmuidzkq8iou2b5ap0/20250215_114856.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740856495/thadenschoolorg/n4wmuidzkq8iou2b5ap0/20250215_114856.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740856495/thadenschoolorg/n4wmuidzkq8iou2b5ap0/20250215_114856.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1740856495/thadenschoolorg/n4wmuidzkq8iou2b5ap0/20250215_114856.jpg","width":2200}])
Drs. Robert Conn and Noreen Kupernik led the Latin IV/V students to the annual Living Latin in New York City conference at Fordham University. Robert Conn and his Latin V students' presentation, "Creating loci in locis in Arkansas" highlighted the Latin graffiti project he created to tell Thaden's and his Latin students' stories around campus. After an overview of the project that detailed how other Latin programs can create their own graffiti projects, the current Latin V students, Robby Apple, Austin Krug, and Amelie Herndon, showcased some of their work! You can find several of their graffiti around campus in the Great Hall, North Hall, and The Barn.
The Living Latin in NYC conference brought together spoken Latinists from around the globe to engage in conversation, discussion of texts from the ancient world through the Renaissance, and light-hearted activities such as Latin and Greek karaoke. Reflecting on their experiences, Amelie Herndon said, “From eavesdropping on strangers in the halls and elevators to the guy who offered me the seat next to him before a lecture, people are breathing new life into Latin as a spoken language everywhere at this conference, and I feel so lucky to be a part of this community!” Lily Cate Caldwell added “Living Latin in New York not only introduced me to like-minded teenagers who are passionate about Latin but also incredible professionals who really embody spoken Latin in their everyday lives. It was incredible to hear and understand conversations between individuals conducted solely in Latin.”
![Thaden Students Compete in MATHCOUNTS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740156341/thadenschoolorg/r18l3wvaxzg5nl6hpd9u/mathcounts.gif","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740156341/thadenschoolorg/r18l3wvaxzg5nl6hpd9u/mathcounts.gif","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740156341/thadenschoolorg/r18l3wvaxzg5nl6hpd9u/mathcounts.gif","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740156341/thadenschoolorg/r18l3wvaxzg5nl6hpd9u/mathcounts.gif","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740156341/thadenschoolorg/r18l3wvaxzg5nl6hpd9u/mathcounts.gif","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740156341/thadenschoolorg/r18l3wvaxzg5nl6hpd9u/mathcounts.gif","width":1800}])
Fourteen of our talented math students recently competed in the MATHCOUNTS regional competition at the University of Arkansas on February 8, representing our school with skill and determination. Participants included Natalie C. '30, Finley C. '30, Ben F. '30, Clara N. '29, Gabbi S. '30, Abe W. '30, Andrew W. '30, Juju D. '29, Ahana T. '31, Emmery A. '31, Avram G. '30, Will D. '30, Mila S. '30, and Quinn H. '30.
MATHCOUNTS is a national nonprofit organization that provides engaging math programs and competitions for middle school students across the U.S. The program is designed to build confidence and foster problem-solving skills in young mathematicians.
We are especially proud to recognize Clara, who earned our school’s top honor, and Clara and Ahana, who both placed in the top 25% of our region! It was inspiring to watch our students take on challenging problems in a University of Arkansas College of Engineering classroom, experiencing the excitement of competition in a collegiate setting. Congratulations to all who participated!
![Tim S. '26 Selected to Be a Member of the NWA Jazz All-Star Youth Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739557174/thadenschoolorg/masdnng9mailcqshczfh/TimS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739557174/thadenschoolorg/masdnng9mailcqshczfh/TimS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739557174/thadenschoolorg/masdnng9mailcqshczfh/TimS.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739557174/thadenschoolorg/masdnng9mailcqshczfh/TimS.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1739557174/thadenschoolorg/masdnng9mailcqshczfh/TimS.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1739557174/thadenschoolorg/masdnng9mailcqshczfh/TimS.jpg","width":2200}])
Tim S. '26 auditioned for the NWA Jazz All-Star Youth program and was selected to be a member for this year's ensemble! This group is comprised of the best jazz students in the region and is an incredible opportunity for Tim to learn and grow. The ensemble rehearses once a week and the experience culminates in a professional recording and a clinic and performance with a world renowned guest artist. This year's guest artist is saxophonist Steve Wilson, who is currently on faculty at the New England Conservatory, and who has played on countless recordings, most notably with Chick Corea and Dave Holland.
Congratulations, Tim!
![Thaden Art Students Receive Honors in the 2024 Scholastic Art Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738877729/thadenschoolorg/uutbhnv0gabhblqg5btx/scholasticartawards.gif","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738877729/thadenschoolorg/uutbhnv0gabhblqg5btx/scholasticartawards.gif","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738877729/thadenschoolorg/uutbhnv0gabhblqg5btx/scholasticartawards.gif","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738877729/thadenschoolorg/uutbhnv0gabhblqg5btx/scholasticartawards.gif","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738877729/thadenschoolorg/uutbhnv0gabhblqg5btx/scholasticartawards.gif","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738877729/thadenschoolorg/uutbhnv0gabhblqg5btx/scholasticartawards.gif","width":1800}])
The Thaden Visual Arts Department is thrilled to announce that numerous students have received honors in the 2024 Scholastic Art Awards for the Heartland Region. Presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the Scholastic Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in the United States. Established in 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards bring the work of young people to regional and national audiences. The Scholastic Awards recognize students in grades 7-12 with the distinctions of Honorable Mention, Silver Key, and Gold Key. Gold Key works automatically advance to the national level of judging in New York City.
The Awards have recognized some of America's most celebrated artists and writers while they were teenagers including Tschabalala Self, Stephen King, Kay WalkingStick, Amanda Gorman, Charles White, Joyce Carol Oats, and Andy Warhol. We are proud to count our Thaden students among these esteemed award alumni!
Selected students' work will be on display at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in the Lower Lobby Community Gallery from March 22 - May 5, 2025. There will be an awards ceremony on April 6, 2025, for students, families, and the community.
Students selected for the Scholastic Art Awards include:
Gavin H. '29, Silver Key, Printmaking
Olivia K. '29, Silver Key, Painting
Autumn N. '28, Gold Key, Drawing and Illustration
Emil S. '26, Three Honorable Mentions in Digital Art, Honorable Mention, Comic Art
David R. '26, Honorable Mention, Ceramics and Glass, Honorable Mention, Drawing and Illustration
Valeria RJ. '25, Honorable Mention, Painting
Addison R. '25, Honorable Mention, Drawing and Illustration
Allison W. '25, Honorable Mention, Drawing and Illustration
Austin K. '25, Honorable Mention, Photography