Stay up to date with the latest from Paragon Prep’s Head of School, including school news, upcoming events, important reminders, and helpful updates for families.

Catch up on the latest news and updates from Paragon Prep’s Head of School, including important reminders, upcoming events, and school information for families.

Read the latest Head of School Weekly Update from Paragon Prep for school news, important updates, upcoming events, and information for families.

Hello 5th grade Para-Parents, The end of elementary school is near and your children are headed to middle school. What a momentous occasion! In order to commemorate this Founder's Day tradition, we are embarking on a journey fit for a knight. When Paragon students are in PK, they are considered "Pages". When they graduate into Kindergarten, they become "Squires". Students are Squires until they finish 5th grade-- then they ceremoniously become a Knight! The Knighting Ceremony will occur on Founder's Day, May 21st and begins with our feast. The Italian Day Feast fit for kings and queens will kick off our afternoon of challenges, feats, and celebrations. Parents are welcome to join us for lunch and the Knighting Ceremony, but it is completely optional. As middle school approaches, we want to celebrate our time together at Paragon and announce to the world that Paragon Knights are entering middle school! We hope you will be able to join us! Warmly, Lindsay Hay, M. Ed. Head of School

Good morning, Paragon families! Ten school days. That's what stands between us and summer — and I have to say, I am feeling every single one of them this morning in the very best way. Yesterday was nothing short of a marathon of joy. From the spring musical to the talent show, the pool party to the middle school dance, our community packed an extraordinary amount of fun, pride, and memory-making into a single day. I went home thoroughly exhausted and completely full. Watching our students perform, cheer each other on, and celebrate together reminded me exactly why this work matters so much. These are the moments that make the memories that we will all carry with us long after the school year ends. Before we dive into the week ahead, I am thrilled to share some exciting news. The results of our Claim the World for Paragon flag design competition are in — and we have a winner! Congratulations to Amira Makiya of Rutgers, whose stunning flag design rose to the top and will now represent Rutgers in the most exciting way possible: this summer, Amira's artwork will travel the world as part of our Claim the World initiative, carrying the Paragon spirit to every corner of the globe. Amira, we are so proud of you and cannot wait to see where your flag lands! Check out her winning design below. And now, we finish strong. These final ten days are not filler — they are an opportunity for one last, meaningful push in learning before we send our students into summer with full hearts and sharp minds. The energy, creativity, and community spirit we witnessed yesterday is exactly the fuel we need to close this year the Paragon way. I am deeply grateful for every family, student, and staff member who has made this year so remarkable, and I cannot wait to celebrate what's ahead together. Here's to the final stretch! With gratitude, Lindsay Hay, M. Ed. Head of School