Don't let Utah's landlocked location fool you—the state is filled with evidence of oceans past. First shared during the 2025–2026 school year, this story explores how Rowland Hall's Marine Science course, now in its second year, uses the history of ancient oceans to help upper schoolers understand how marine environments, past and present, shape our world.

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Welcome to a new season of Rowland Hall Stories!

In the first episode of our third season, we're introducing you to Head of Middle School Tamara Schurdak. An experienced educator with a passion for working with adolescents, Tamara shares what draws her to middle school and the relationship-centered approach she brings to her roles.

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Learn how Rowland Hall's Beginning School teachers are continually refining mathematics instruction to help young learners build a strong foundation for future mathematical thinking.

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Student curiosity sparked the launch of AR Physics, the sixth class in Rowland Hall's Advanced Research program, which gives seniors the chance to tackle big questions through ambitious, self-directed work.

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Just three months into 2026, research conducted by two Advanced Research Biology groups during the 2024–2025 school year was published in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

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In Digital Gadget Creations, one of the Middle School's newest elective courses, play is part of the learning process, giving students room to explore, experiment, and build a deeper understanding of concepts.

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A familiar tradition for generations of students, the spelling bee is about more than spelling. It's a chance for students to grow, take risks, and support one another.

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This spring, the Beginning School will welcome a new play area designed with input from Rowland Hall kindergartners. Hear how the thoughtfully designed space will support child-led, imaginative, collaborative, and open-ended play.

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For the fifth time in six years, Rowland Hall Debate has been crowned Utah's 3A Speech & Debate champion.

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Get to know Rowland Hall's new director of safety and security, who's focused on keeping our students and campuses safe, welcoming, and thriving.

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