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AIMS College Fair
Off campusFor Juniors: The AIMS Invitational College Fair on Sunday, April 2, 2023 will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport & Convention Center, 711 NW 72 Ave. Miami, FL 33126. For more information, please visit https://www.aimsmiami.org/. -
Upper School Jazz and Guitar Concert
STEM Posner Lecture HallFeaturing the students from Guitar I and II as well as the RE Jazz Band, RE Combo and Blue Note Combo. -
REduce REuse REcycle: Earth Week Uniform, Sneaker, E-Waste, & Battery Collection!
Ransom Cottage/Middle School GymCelebrate Earth Week by reducing waste going to the landfill by recycling old RE uniforms/clothes, used sneakers (any kind/style/size), old electronics/e-waste, and batteries at the middle and upper school campuses! -
Inside the Admissions Committee
Lewis Family AuditoriumWe are pleased to be offering an evening session “Inside the Admission Committee" for junior students and parents on Monday, April 17, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the Lewis Family Auditorium. Come join the RE College Counseling team as we peel back the curtain on selective admissions from the perspective of former admission officers (all now Ransom Everglades college counselors). This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the admissions process from application submission, through individual review and committee deliberations to the moment students receive the decision.Get an insider’s perspective on the work of admissions committees. This will be a 90-minute session with an hour of presentation from our College Counseling team and 30 minutes of question and answer. Please note that parking on campus is very limited. We encourage you to park off campus and walk over or rideshare. Thank you. -
REduce REuse REcycle: Earth Week Uniform, Sneaker, E-Waste, & Battery Collection!
Ransom Cottage/Middle School GymCelebrate Earth Week by reducing waste going to the landfill by recycling old RE uniforms/clothes, used sneakers (any kind/style/size), old electronics/e-waste, and batteries at the middle and upper school campuses! -
Inaugural Environmental Sustainability Lecture Series: Michael Grunwald
STEM Posner Lecture Hall/Touzet QuadSponsored by the Class of 1998.
Michael Grunwald is a best-selling author and award-winning journalist who is working on a book for Simon & Schuster about how to feed the world without frying the world. He is also the co-host of the "Climavores" podcast and the food and climate columnist for Canary Media. He was previously a staff writer for Politico magazine, Time magazine and The Washington Post, where he wrote the lead news story about the September 11 attacks. He has won the George Polk Award for national reporting, the Worth Bingham Prize for investigative reporting, and many other journalism honors.Mike is the author of two critically acclaimed books, The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise (Simon & Schuster, 2006), which was adapted for a PBS documentary, and The New New Deal: The Hidden Story of Change in the Obama Era (Simon & Schuster, 2012), which spent four weeks on the New York Times best-seller list. They both won the gold medal for non-fiction at the Florida Book Awards.Mike grew up on Long Island and attended Harvard College. He now lives in Miami with his wife, Cristina Dominguez, an Ayurvedic counselor; their son, Max Grunwald '26; their daughter, Lina Grunwald '28; and their extremely annoying dogs, Cookie and Wags. -
REduce REuse REcycle: Earth Week Uniform, Sneaker, E-Waste, & Battery Collection!
Ransom Cottage/Middle School GymCelebrate Earth Week by reducing waste going to the landfill by recycling old RE uniforms/clothes, used sneakers (any kind/style/size), old electronics/e-waste, and batteries at the middle and upper school campuses! -
Financial Aid Workshop for 10th and 11th-Grade Parents - Virtual
VirtualVirtual workshop with College Money Method, a financial advisory focused on helping families with affording college, to offer a curriculum with financial information and tools for each year of high school. The program encourages parents and students to be advocates in this process by explaining how colleges make financial aid decisions, and it also offers insights into the broader system of college financial support — both need-based and merit-based aid — so all families can meet their goals to pay for college. -
REduce REuse REcycle: Earth Week Uniform, Sneaker, E-Waste, & Battery Collection!
Ransom Cottage/Middle School GymCelebrate Earth Week by reducing waste going to the landfill by recycling old RE uniforms/clothes, used sneakers (any kind/style/size), old electronics/e-waste, and batteries at the middle and upper school campuses! -
REduce REuse REcycle: Earth Week Uniform, Sneaker, E-Waste, & Battery Collection!
Ransom Cottage/Middle School GymCelebrate Earth Week by reducing waste going to the landfill by recycling old RE uniforms/clothes, used sneakers (any kind/style/size), old electronics/e-waste, and batteries at the middle and upper school campuses! -
50 Year Club Luncheon
Off campus50 Year Club Luncheon.Graduates from the Classes of 1973 and prior.
RSVP is requiredJoe's Stone Crab, 11 Washington Ave., Miami Beach -
All Alumni Spring Reception & Buffet Dinner
Touzet Quad/La Brisa/Ransom CampusAlumni Spring ReceptionHonoring all reunion classes, faculty and faculty emeritiAll alumni welcome (ages 21 and above), $35 pp (complimentary for reunion classes). -
Service of Remembrance
STEM Posner Lecture HallGuests are invited to pay tribute to alumni, faculty emeriti members, Former Head of School Frank Hogan, former faculty members and former trustees who passed away in the last year.
All activities take place on the Ransom Campus unless specified otherwise. The RE Store is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Archives are open from 12 to 2 p.m. On display in the Solomon Art Gallery all weekend is a retrospective of artwork by Beatriz Mendoza ’98 (1980-2018). -
Ransom Campus Tours
Ransom CampusStudent-led tours depart from the Ansin Breezeway.
All activities take place on the Ransom Campus unless specified otherwise. The RE Store is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Archives are open from 12 to 2 p.m. On display in the Solomon Art Gallery all weekend is a retrospective of artwork by Beatriz Mendoza ’98 (1980-2018). -
Alumni Athletics
Broad REACH Pool, Walker Field, WaterfrontAlumni Soccer, Walker Field (Coach David Villano ’79 | dvillano@ransomeverglades.org)
Alumni Water Polo, Ansin Pool (Coach Eric Lefebvre | elefebvre@ransomeverglades.org)
Alumni Regatta, Anderson Waterfront
(Coach Michiel van de Kreeke ’88 | mvandekreeke@aol.com)
All activities take place on the Ransom Campus unless specified otherwise. The RE Store is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Archives are open from 12 to 2 p.m. On display in the Solomon Art Gallery all weekend is a retrospective of artwork by Beatriz Mendoza ’98 (1980-2018). -
Escape Room with Bob DuBard and RE Students
Fernandez STEM Center, 2nd FloorEach hour upon the hour, six individuals will be able to experience the escape room designed and executed by RE’s own Mr. DuBard and student helpers. Space is limited and RSVP is required. Once registered, you will receive a separate sign up, where slots are first come first served. Third Floor, Former Math/Science Building.All activities take place on the Ransom Campus unless specified otherwise. The RE Store is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Archives are open from 12 to 2 p.m. On display in the Solomon Art Gallery all weekend is a retrospective of artwork by Beatriz Mendoza ’98 (1980-2018). -
Roundtable Discussion with leadership team
PagodaRoundtable Discussion with Interim Head of School Rachel Rodriguez, Chief Operating Officer David Clark ’86 and Associate Head of School John King Join fellow alumni and faculty emeriti for an intimate gathering with school leaders.
All activities take place on the Ransom Campus unless specified otherwise. The RE Store is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Archives are open from 12 to 2 p.m. On display in the Solomon Art Gallery all weekend is a retrospective of artwork by Beatriz Mendoza ’98 (1980-2018). -
Alumni Weekend Lunch and Children’s Activities
Miller Quad, Ansin Aquatic CenterSelf-Serve Lunch, Senior Deck.
Scheduled activities and arts and crafts for children.
Miller Quad and Pool open (adult supervision required), -
Earth Day Mangrove and Island E Clean Up
Walker FieldClean up of Island E and Ransom Campus mangroves. -
Earth Day Mangrove Cleanup
Walker Field, Ransom CampusJoin us for a campus mangrove cleanup at the upper school campus. This event is open to all middle and upper school students as well as family members and alumni. Gloves and equipment provided. Please wear sunscreen, closed-toed shoes that can get wet and dirty, and bring a reusable water bottle. Please RSVP via this Google form. -
Ransom Campus Tours
Ransom CampusStudent-led tours depart from the Ansin Breezeway.
All activities take place on the Ransom Campus unless specified otherwise. The RE Store is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Archives are open from 12 to 2 p.m. On display in the Solomon Art Gallery all weekend is a retrospective of artwork by Beatriz Mendoza ’98 (1980-2018). -
Individual Alumni Reunions
Everglades Classes of 1963, 1970 and 1973,
Ransom Classes of 1963 and 1973. -
TEDxRansomEvergladesSchool: Between the Lines
Swenson Hall - Swenson Auditorium - AuditoriumBringing our community together to hear ideas worth spreading, TEDxRansomEvergladesSchool is completely student-run; from budgeting to marketing and production, the event's Student Leadership Committees, along with speakers, dedicate time and effort into curating an event worth watching. This year’s theme is "Between the Lines" and we are excited to be presenting a lineup of talks that explore film, ethics, politics, and more! -
Upper School Major Works Concert
Lewis Family AuditoriumOn Sunday, April 23 at 4:30 p.m., please join the Upper School Symphony Orchestra, Vocal Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Strings program in the first annual Major Works Concert. This year's Major Work is The Vivaldi Gloria in D Major. Additionally, each ensemble will play a program of culminating repertoire from their work throughout the year. This event will be one of the final events of what promises to be an incredible alumni weekend and is something you won't want to miss! -
Alumni Weekend 2023 - Sunday
Lewis Family AuditoriumCelebrating the Classes of:
Everglades 1963,1970 and 1973
Ransom Everglades 1983, 1986-1988, 1993, 1998 and 2003.Upper School Symphony Orchestra, Vocal Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Strings ConcertThis year’s Major Work is The Vivaldi Gloria in D Major. Additionally, each ensemble will play a program of culminating repertoire from their work throughout the year. -
Senior Panel and REPA General Membership Meeting
STEM Posner Lecture HallJoin us for the last REPA meeting of the year, and also hear from members of the accomplished Class of 2023 who will answer questions about their RE experiences throughout the years. All parents are invited. RSVP here. -
Climate Symposium (RECS)
STEM Building/Touzet Quad/Lewis AuditoriumRansom Everglades sixth graders will present science, social studies and English projects focused on solutions to fight climate change. Seventh- through 12th-grade students will present science, visual arts, Portuguese and English projects spanning a range of environmental sustainability topics. The evening will include a sustainability eco-fair and a community dinner open to all. The symposium will take place in the Fernandez STEM Center, the Lewis Family Auditorium and on the Touzet Quad and Mendelson Plaza. Sponsored by the Class of 1998 -
Essay Workshops for RE Juniors with Dr. Christina Iglesias
STEM Posner Lecture HallWho are you, really? Colleges want to know–and college essays are how you tell them. Still, writing them can be a daunting task. Over the course of two workshops, students will take their first steps into the process, gaining exposure to the kinds of prompts they’ll encounter, insight into what makes a compelling essay, and strategies for approaching each essay genre.Why this college? Why that major? What sorts of intellectual questions motivate you? What brings you joy? It’s not easy to answer these questions in a way that feels true to who you are, let alone in 250 words. These workshops are here to help. The first will introduce students to the personal essay and “Why” essay prompts, while the second will be devoted to the various other supplemental essays students will be expected to write.The goal is not only to demystify this very important part of the application process, but also to reimagine it as a useful tool for self-reflection and exploration. Every college essay is an opportunity to engage in the important work of self-discovery that leads to authentic writing. -
2nd Annual Spring Reception for Black Parents
La Brisa PatioA gathering of current parents whose children identify as Black or bi-racial. This an opportunity to meet board, faculty and administrative leaders.
Middle School
2045 South Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove, FL 33133Phone: 305 250 6850
Upper School
3575 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL 33133Phone: 305 460 8800
Founded in 1903, Ransom Everglades School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school for grades 6 - 12 located on two campuses in Coconut Grove, Florida. Ransom Everglades School produces graduates who "believe that they are in the world not so much for what they can get out of it as for what they can put into it." The school provides rigorous college preparation that promotes the student's sense of identity, community, personal integrity and values for a productive and satisfying life, and prepares the student to lead and to contribute to society.