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

Reflections on a Midland rite of passage

Sharing Midland's 10-acre organic garden with our local community

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

A rite of passage grade-level trip that strengthens place-based experiential learning

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

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.

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.

For students in the Class of 2025 and onward, participating in the farm & garden will be part of graduation requirements.

For students in the Class of 2025 and onward, participating in the farm & garden will be part of graduation requirements.

Out after dinner, back before breakfast

Protecting the unique ecology that makes Santa Barbara County one of the top 35 global biodiversity hotspots

A connection that goes back to birth

How a beautiful ranch property became a leader in place-based and experiential education