Emma Rosa Went (’08) reflects on the enduring lessons of Midland and a life built through creativity, community, and collaboration.

Ten years after Midland, Sofya Wang ’16 is still asking the same question: What feels true?

Two student ambassadors reflect on boarding school life, outdoor trips, faculty mentors and growing up together.

Ayanna '24 reflects on thirty miles and five days filled with memories

Mingda '26 reflects on how Midland has affected his relationship with stillness

On Sunday afternoons, boxes of fresh produce have been quietly making their way from the farm to the doorsteps of Midland faculty and staff.

Quinby '27 reflects on her journey with the Midland horsemanship program

Honor '27 reflects on her journey with Midland coming from a military family

Kiri didn’t set out to become a bird photographer- he started, like many young photographers do, by borrowing his mom’s old camera.

Amelie '27 reflects on her summer trip funded by the class of '68 Wilderness Fund

Jay '26 and Amelie '27 reflect on their 5-day trek

Two parents think on their child's journey at Midland

A parent reflects on what Midland has meant for her and her family

Midland student Amelie '27 dreamt of hosting a camping cook-off for amateur outdoor chefs.

A senior parent writes about watching her son grow into who he is meant to be

What it's really like to trade in your cell phone for your high school experience

Setting yourself up for success at boarding school

Reflections on a Midland rite of passage

Written and illustrated by Macy D'Attile '21

Midland's 2025 Senior Projects

Midland's 2021 Senior Projects

Feeling uncertain and normalizing uncertainty

One naturalist’s view of Midland School’s property and educating stewards of the Earth

Our favorite farm-to-table recipes

All about athletics at Midland

How Austin ’28 turned curiosity into stewardship, responsibility, and a living ecosystem at Midland

Mia ’26 turns years of backpacking, curiosity, and exploration into a published guide to the Los Padres National Forest.

Melanie ’26 reflects on the process of starting her own nail design business - exploring creativity, entrepreneurship, confidence, and the power of self-expression.

Z reflects on building a synthesizer from scratch, learning through failure, and why understanding technology matters.

Sascha ’26 on skateboarding, sculpture, creative risk, and building spaces people can actually use.

Veronica ’26 reflects on storytelling, diabetes advocacy, and helping children feel seen.

Mateo ’26 reflects on craftsmanship, hard work, and what Midland teaches beyond the classroom

Senior EZ ’26 reflects on craftsmanship, persistence, and the process of building a go-kart from the ground up

What started as a senior project, transforming about half an acre into a native perennial garden, has grown into something more than an academic requirement

I came to Midland because otherwise I would be sitting in a class with forty other kids wondering what I could’ve been doing here; throwing a plate in ceramics, hiking with friends, riding a horse...

A Senior Project unlike any other

Celebrating our beloved departing Dean of Studies

Take a video tour of our living areas and hear all about cabin life

How Midland sets up students for college success

Learning the ins and outs of a working ranch (+ earning academic credit in the process)

Five days of experiential exploration of topics that don’t fit neatly into our classes

How Midland students take on leadership roles in the outdoors

I realized the biggest shift within myself after this program: my view of what it really means to be from a small town versus a small community.

One of the most memorable experiences I had was a venipuncture procedure on a goat, which is where you take the blood from an animal.

Considering one’s view of life as a whole, I learned a lot more about how to just go with the flow and not stress the little details. Even with jobs there, things are in a constant state of motion.

From sea turtle research in Guatemala to hospital wards in Kenya, from botanical labs to Paris design studios, this year's recipients came back with clearer goals, deeper resilience, and a stronger sense of who they are and how they want to contribute.

A huge takeaway is that in the journalism industry, connections are everything. You need to make connections and become business associates, because you never know when your paths might cross again.

There was a big emphasis on forestry and disturbance ecology in deciduous forests. We went to a year-old mudslide, and observed how the entire ecosystem changes with the movement of the trees.

We learned about the three main types of perfume. These are called accords. The first type is chypre. Feminine perfumes tend to be based on this accord. The second type is called fougère - masculine fragrances tend to be based on fougeres. The last one is called amber oriental, this can be feminine or masculine and is more of a warmer fragrance.

I came into grade 9 knowing I was a pretty independent person. I could have responsibilities and be able to handle it. I‘ve been able to grow into that and grow more that part of myself. I learned how to balance work responsibilities with academic responsibilities and being a role model and leader for other students.

Student writing is so much more meaningful when it has a real audience and can affect change. Read this student persuasive essay to see how Lyssa '26 made a case.

My main strength is in relationships. I have often found myself in mentorship and advisor roles, and I truly enjoy coaching. It has been said that “you learn from those you love.”

Midland's Dean of Experiential Learning, Dan Susman, shares how humans learn best through hands-on, collaborative learning.

Sixteen years of having a view of Grass Mountain from our bedroom, and of going to sleep with the sounds of owls and coyotes.

Funded by the generosity of Midland's Class of 1968

The JDDA reminds the Midland community of the fundamental life lessons we learned at Midland and that hard work, risk taking, and playing an active role in the community result in positive contributions to ourselves and to the communities in which we live.

Funded by the generosity of Midland alumnus and former trustee, Jim Cosby '63

Out after dinner, back before breakfast

A look into how our Jobs Program builds community

Faculty, Admin and Staff embrace the power of community and collective commitment

Dean of Academics Ellie Moore reflects on an Indigenous Voices Panel

Dean of Academics Ellie Moore shares about her US Studies course

Thoughts on the importance of sleep and tips to reset and balance our circadian rhythm

From beekeeping to affinity groups, how clubs showcase our students' care for one another

Experiential learning is the future of education. I think that experiential learning is one of the best ways to learn. The learning takes place everywhere–not just in the classroom–especially in a community like Midland.

The John Dreyfuss '52 Distinguished Alumni Award was created to honor a Midland graduate who gives back to the community. This year, his son Jim Dreyfuss '81 was honored.

Read about Isaiah's academic journey from Midland to Berkeley, and how he hopes to use his learning after graduation.

Read about Howard's journey from Midland student to a Social Studies Educator who prioritizes inclusion and belonging.

It was Paul Squib's philosophy of students learning the difference between needs and wants and learning to do without the latter that made me a large part of who I have become.

Read about how the Midland Horse Program helped alum Eleanor Larkin' build transferable skills both in and out of the riding ring.

Dean of Academics Ellie Moore shares how the Midland curriculum explores and integrates indigenous peoples' histories.

Read about Dan's enduring connection to Midland- both the people and the land- and how it inspired the '68 Wilderness Fund.

Read about Howard's journey from Midland student to a Social Studies Educator who prioritizes inclusion and belonging.

Based on The Place Where You Live Project by Orion Magazine, written for World Literature, taught by John Isaacson '94

Have you ever considered what it would be like to study entomology? Read about this Midland graduate's career in sustainable agriculture work.

Our teams may not win sets or make baskets, but that’s because we have a more elusive goal

Our philosophy and practice in action through team sports

Our horse program director reflects on student experiences and lessons learned out at the barn

Dean of Experiential Learning Dan Susman writes on Midland's working academic farm

Dean of Academics Ellie Moore discusses Midland's remote semester of learning in spring 2020

Sitting both in gratitude for our community and in an acknowledgement of the history of this day

How do we sum up an extraordinary year and an extraordinary senior class?

Maddy ’21 reflects on her Class of 1968 Wilderness Fund Experience

How active involvement in Midland's kitchen shaped Maggie 18's career in hospitality - and got her on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list

How active involvement in Midland's farm-to-table program shaped Maggie 18's interest in and passion for hospitality

“Thankfully, I’m used to finding my feet — thanks Midland! — and know how important it is to ask for help if you need it."

Celebrating our 2019 John Dreyfuss Distinguished Alumna/us Awardee

Ellie Moore’s Final Chapel

Lise Goddard’s Final Chapel

Forever and ever, your roots will be here in the soil at Midland.

A parent reflects on how their family found the "right fit" high school in Midland

In her child's senior year, a parent reflects on how her child has learned and grown at Midland

Reflections on lessons from the class of 2021

From minnows cast into the ocean to fish headed out into the world beyond Midland

The Class of ’68 helps Midland launch a Wilderness Fund Endowment

Celebrating Jean Schuyler's life and legacy


Frances King ’09 reflects on Reunion Weekend 2019

How Midlanders stand out in college admissions

A thoughtful discussion of Midland history book Dominion Over Palm and Pine