Blindfolded PB&J

Haley PattersonBiomed, University, Upper School

Students in St. Luke’s Episcopal School’s Biomedical Sciences program are learning about visual impairment. Students are learning how the visually impaired navigate the world around them and work to develop ideas that help to promote accessibility. Students have created Braille cards, heard from leaders in the field, and this week they are completing a seemingly mundane task without using visual … Read More

Biomed Tackles Covid-19 With Corsi-Rosenthal Boxes

Connie JacksonBiomed, University, Upper School

Over the last couple of months, St. Luke’s Episcopal School’s Biomedical Science Students have been building Corsi-Rosenthal Boxes (an air purification project.) These boxes are an effective, inexpensive, safe, and easy-to-build way to help combat and mitigate COVID-19. They are made of four air filters on the sides. As air flows in, the electric fan on top draws out the … Read More

Trauma Week Day 1

Journalism StaffBiomed, University, Upper School

Today we started our trauma week. This year we are learning how to care for a drowning victim who was at the bottom of the pool for a few minutes. We went to the University of South Alabama where this scenario was set up. When we got there, we noticed the “drowning victim” laying at the bottom of the pool. … Read More

National Educational Support Professionals Day: Mrs. Wallace

aabelFaculty Spotlight, News & Events, Spotlight, University

St. Luke’s Supports Its Wildcats.St. Luke’s Learning Lab is for students that have been diagnosed with learning issues that range from ADHD to processing issues to dyslexia. A licensed psychometrist or psychologist provides Mrs. Wallace with the list of accommodations for each diagnosis. For some, it can be preferential seating, and for some, it can be extended time on tests, … Read More

National Scholarship Month: Interview with Mrs. Edmonds

Hannah Uptigrove2022, Faculty Spotlight, News & Events, Seniors, Spotlight, University, Upper School

More Than a College Counselor.St. Luke’s: Where should students start when applying for scholarships?Lydia Edmonds: Start with the schools you are interested in and what scholarships they have. After you apply to a university most will automatically enter you in the contest for scholarships you meet the criteria for. But some universities do expect students to look on their institution’s … Read More

Sports Medicine and Electrostimulation

aabelBiomed, University, Upper School

This week David Bentley spoke to our class about his job as an athletic trainer and sportrehabilitation therapist. He helped us better understand what he does on a daily basis byrelaying stories of actual cases he has been involved with over the years. The first case heshared was about a student athlete whose kneecap subluxed while playing volleyball. Asubluxation is … Read More

Author and Philanthropist Salva Dut Meets With St. Luke’s Students

Journalism StaffMiddle School, News & Events, News Flash, Upper School

A Long Walk to Water is an inspiring, eye-opening true story assigned to all upper campus students, faculty, and staff. In the first weeks of school, Father Jamie confirms that through a personal connection to the “Water for South Sudan” organization led by the book’s author, Salva Dut, he has arranged for a Zoom meeting with Mr. Dut. Students in … Read More

St. Luke’s Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Hannah UptigroveFaculty Spotlight, News & Events, Spotlight, University

Hispanic Heritage Month

Faculty Spotlight: Maestra Vandria Guerrieri.Beginning on September 15, and continuing through to October 15, we recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the heritage and contributions made by members of the Hispanic community. It is a great time to learn more about Hispanic cultures such as politics, business, the arts, sports, fashion, and cuisine, etc. Embracing the history and traditions … Read More