A group of hunter-gatherers set up camp in the middle of an iceless tundra. Gathered in a small circle, they sharpened stones for their fluted spears. The rest of their tribe spent the time collecting food from the surrounding flora. They couldn’t stay for long, as they were getting ready to track...

Spencer Herron’s love for firefighting goes way back to his early days. He’s currently a senior at Shepaug, as well as firefighter. Spencer began in the junior program when he was just 14, and at 18 years old became a full-fledged firefighter. The National Junior Firefighter Program goal is to “give...

Lieutenant Nick Stolts puts on his firefighter uniform and gets into the vehicle; the red lights on and reflecting off the dark wet pavement. His crew is hastily getting ready for their latest call; a woman's car has started to catch on fire and it might explode if it goes up in flames. The sound of...

Imagine. You are seven years old and you just started your new school year. You are so excited to be back with your friends every day, but quickly, your excitement turns into fear when you are told that you have been diagnosed with a form of pediatric cancer. How would you deal with that? Or imagine...

The Agriscience Academy at The Shepaug Valley School is absolutely thriving. With animals and state-of-the-art equipment already in the barn and in the classroom, students are taking part in a game-changing program. The Academy offers a wide variety of courses and focuses. There are four pathways...