News and Events
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Invention Club Presents Final Device at EurekaFest
Archer student inventors traveled to Boston to present their latest invention at Lemelson-MIT's EurekaFest on Wednesday, June 11.Read More
FREDD, short for Fire Retardant & Erosion Diminishment Device, is the Archer Invention Club’s newest invention, aimed at addressing the environmental challenges of chemical retardants used on wildfires and the threat of landslides. Students have been working together both in an extracurricular club and in a class piloting the Lemelson-MIT Inventing Smart Solutions curriculum to bring FREDD to life. Archer’s Director of Engineering & Design Programs, Mike Carter, notes that students pitched a wide range of ideas for inventions in the fall and coalesced around FREDD even before the outbreak of the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires this January gave their project new meaning.
As part of their presentation at EurekaFest, the Archer Invention Club presented a public showcase and a demo walkthrough. The students also had the opportunity to meet their peers at other schools and learn about their inventions.
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Congratulations, Class of 2025!
Read MoreCommencement for the Class of 2025 took place today, May 23. Seniors gathered on campus for one final time as Archer students to receive their head wreaths and take individual and group photos before boarding the bus to the Skirball Cultural Center. There, family and friends gathered to witness them walk up to the stage. The ceremony opened with welcome remarks from Board of Trustees Co-Chairs Frank Marshall and Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i, followed by Head of School Elizabeth English. Senior Stephanie Perea then delivered a heartfelt address to her classmates and the audience. Next, Kathleen Keelty gave the faculty speech, sharing reflections and encouragement to the graduates. The Class of 2025 performed their class song, “In My Life” by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, before Upper School Student Body President Rachel Chung introduced the keynote speaker, Lieutenant Governor of California, Ambassador Eleni Kounalakis, who inspired the graduates and audience with her speech. The diplomas were officially awarded by Archer Co-Founder Dr. Diana Meehan, Ms. English, Director of Upper School Maggie Cenan, and 12th Grade Dean of Community, Culture, and Belonging Casey Huff. To close the ceremony, the graduates sang the school song, “Within the Walls of Archer,” before exiting the stage as newly-minted alums. The celebration continued with a joyful reception, where graduates, families, friends, and faculty gathered to honor the Class of 2025 and their achievements.
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¡Muy Bien! Students Excel in National Spanish Exam Results
Read MoreThe results of the 2025 National Spanish Exam (NSE) are in, and Archer's Spanish students earned an impressive total of 60 medals (including 11 gold medalists across levels 1-5) and 55 honorable mention certificates. Over 80,000 Spanish students from across the nation took the NSE this year. Out of the 203 students at Archer who completed the exam, 57% earned either a medal or an honorable mention. See the exam results.Additionally, four senior medallists in the especially challenging upper levels, Tavi Memoli, Lucía Williams, Emma Winkler, and Cezanne Silverton, and sophomore Adella T. were awarded the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese’s (AATSP) prestigious Kevin Cessna-Buscemi Global Citizen Scholarship.
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Rooted in Community: Oona S. ’26 Honored by The Brentwood Community Council
The Brentwood Community Council honored Oona S. ’26 at its annual Student Achievement Awards. Oona was recognized for starting the organization, “Rhythm for Residents.” The mission of “Rhythm for Residents is to bridge the gap between young people and the elderly and to combat social isolation by offering student volunteers the opportunity to build intergenerational connections through the joy of musical performance. Representatives from the offices of local elected officials–Traci Park, Ben Allen, Lindsey Horvath, Karen Bass, and Jacqui Irwin–presented certificates of recognition to the six students who were recognized.Read More
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Students Present STEM-tacular Research at Archer STEM Symposium
Read MoreArcher’s 12th annual STEM Symposium took place on campus Saturday, May 17. The event provides high school students with a platform to showcase their STEM projects and share their accomplishments with the broader community. This year’s symposium featured 43 presenters from Archer and 26 from other Los Angeles-area high schools.Attendees explored student research during poster sessions held in the Zeller Student Center and attended breakout presentations that offered a deeper dive into individual projects. Roundtable Discussions further enriched the experience by providing a space for student researchers from all schools to meet in small groups and engage in meaningful dialogue about their research experiences, challenges, and takeaways.The day concluded with a keynote address by Danielle Marsh, a Spacecraft Systems Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. As a lead engineer on the Mars Sample Return Mission and a mentor for young women in STEM, Marsh inspired the audience with her insights and experiences. The event closed with the presentation of the RISE Scholar Awards—congratulations to Callie R. ’26, Finley V. ’26, Caroline C. ’26, and Sophia Shin ’25 on receiving this honor.
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Leaders and Doers: Student Journalists Win NSPA Leadership Award
Read MoreArcher’s 2024-2025 yearbook and newspaper editors earned the prestigious National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) Leadership Award. Congratulations to Hestia’s Flame editorial board: Parker K. ’25, Emma W. ’25, Abby B. ’25, Ashley C. ’27, Caroline F. ’27, Olivia H.-G. ’26, Natalie L. ’26, Catalina L.-S. ’27, Rachel M. ’25, and Pasha S. ’27. Additional congratulations to The Oracle’s editorial board: Surya P. ’25, Siena F. ’25, Zoe G. ’25, Meredith H. ’26, Emily P. ’26, Oona S. ’26, Lola T. ’26, Sydney T. ’26, Francie W. ’25, Melinda W. ’26, and Lucy W. ’25.
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Athletics Awards Night Honors a Constellation of Archer Star Athletes
Read MoreArcher’s 2025 Athletics Awards Night was held on Tuesday, May 13, in the Zeller Student Center. The evening began with a warm welcome and a reflective address from Director of Athletics, Kim Smith.Each Upper School Varsity team recognized three standout athletes with awards for Most Improved, Panther, and MVP. Tennis seniors Presley F. ’25, Parker K. ’25, and Simonne M. ’25 shared brief descriptions of each of the categories before coaches took the stage to present the individual honors.As the program moved through the sports seasons, the community enjoyed dynamic highlight reels celebrating the R.I.S.E (Reach. Inspire. Strengthen. Execute.) of Archer’s fall, winter, and spring sports teams. These moments of reflection and celebration set the stage for the team awards.The evening culminated in the presentation of Archer’s major athletic honors. Head Coaches introduced the awardees: Rookie of the Year Jacqueline M. ’28, Scholar-Athlete Surya P. ’25, and Athlete of the Year Arianna B. ’27.To close the celebration, Coach Smith returned to the stage with final reflections and heartfelt congratulations, bringing a meaningful end to an inspiring year in Archer athletics.
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California Lieutenant Governor, Ambassador Eleni Kounalakis to Deliver 2025 Commencement Address at The Archer School for Girls
Read MoreThe Archer School for Girls is proud to announce that Lieutenant Governor of California, Ambassador Eleni Kounalakis, will serve as the 2025 Commencement speaker. A distinguished public servant, accomplished diplomat, and a steadfast champion for women's leadership, Ambassador Kounalakis will address Archer’s graduating Class of 2025 during the ceremony to be held on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Skirball Cultural Center.
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The Archer School for Girls Receives Grant from The Hearst Foundations to Support Access to Education for Girls across Los Angeles
Read MoreThe Archer School for Girls in Los Angeles is pleased to announce it has received a $150,000 grant from The Hearst Foundations towards the School’s Flexible Tuition program, which awarded $3.7 million to students in the 2024-2025 school year.
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Archer Students Unlock the ‘Keys’ to the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Read MoreArcher had another strong showing at the Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards this year. In the arts category, Archer students won 15 awards, including five Silver Keys and eight Honorable Mentions. Isabella V. ’25 won a gold key and a National Silver Award for her photography. Meanwhile, in the writing category, Archer students won one Silver Key and two Honorable Mentions. Additionally, Viv A. ’26 and Sarah M. ’28 received national awards for 2024, and Sarah was also published.
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Upcoming Events
List of 4 events.
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New Parent Reception (by invitation)
Please contact Amy Duarte at aduarte@archer.org with any questions.Barrington House -
New Parent Reception (by invitation)
Please contact Amy Duarte at aduarte@archer.org with any questions.Barrington House
Upcoming Games
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