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• Sayre School Unveils New Pollinator Garden Designed by Jon Carloftis Fine Gardens™ - 08/24/2026
  Parent gift transforms the Upper School green space into a vibrant garden for learning, gathering,and connecting with nature. Their gift provided the opportunity to reimagine the space as a beautiful ...moreand purposeful garden that will enrich campus life while providing important habitat for pollinators.
  Situated in the heart of downtown Lexington, the garden demonstrates how an urban campus can create meaningful opportunities for students to connect with nature. Just steps from their classrooms, students can observe pollinators and plant life firsthand while experiencing an outdoor environment designed for exploration, reflection, and community.
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• Sayre School Students Excel on 2026 Advanced Placement Exams - 08/21/2026
  The senior class achieved an 85% pass rate, with Spanish and Psychology leading the way at 100%.
  The students at Sayre School once again demonstrated strong academic achievement on the 2026 ...moreAdvanced Placement Program (AP) exams, with an overall pass rate of 80% and the class of 2026 achieving an impressive 85%.
  The results obtained by Sayre in 2026 show how strong its college-preparatory program is, how skilled its teachers are, and how committed its students are to challenging themselves through advanced coursework. The College Board named Sayre School to the 2025 Advanced Placement Program School Honor Roll, earning Platinum distinction for the third year in a row. The senior class achieved an 85% pass rate, with Spanish and Psychology leading the way at 100%.
  Clint Calzini, who is the Head of the Upper School, said, "I am very proud of our students and faculty. The AP results this year show how knowledgeable our teachers are and how dedicated they are to supporting students at every stage. The students have met the challenge and have put in the amount of time and effort needed to do well on these national exams."
  A key feature of Sayre's Advanced Placement program is its dedication to both academic discipline and accountability. To receive AP credit on their transcript, all students who enroll in an AP course must take the corresponding AP exam. hide
• Sayre School's Class of 2026 Earns $15.8 Million in College Scholarships - 06/18/2026
  Lexington's Sayre School sends its 2026 graduates to 31 colleges across 17 states and the UK, backed by more than $15.8 million in merit scholarships.
  Sayre School is celebrating a standout ...moresend-off for its Class of 2026. This year's graduating seniors will head to 34 colleges and universities across 17 states and Australia, taking with them more than $15.8 million in college-sponsored, four-year merit scholarships, with 72 percent of the class receiving an award.
  Members of the Class of 2026 earned acceptances from more than 100 colleges and universities nationwide, including Brown University, Columbia University, Boston University, Northwestern University, Vanderbilt University, New York University, University of Michigan, University of Southern California, Wake Forest University, and Washington and Lee University, among many others.
  Sayre's personalized college counseling program helps students identify colleges that align with their academic interests, career goals, and personal aspirations. The school's counselors work closely with families throughout the application process, from college selection and essay development to scholarship opportunities and admissions planning.
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