News & Stories

From our classrooms, fields, and families

Honest updates and small windows into life at Backbay — the lessons, the laughter, and the quiet moments that matter most.

Featured · School Life

Welcoming the 2026 Class to Backbay

A bright new cohort joins the Backbay family — first days, first friends, and first lessons in being rather than seeming.

Teaching & Learning

Substance over appearance is more than a Latin phrase — it shapes how our teachers plan, mark, and listen every single day.

Sports

Our annual gala brought parents poolside for a morning of friendly racing, fierce house pride, and pure joy.

Arts

Our corridors have turned into a gallery. Here is a tour of the term's most imaginative projects.

For Parents

Choosing a school is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. Here is what we believe is worth asking — wherever you visit.

Admissions

Slots are filling fast. Come walk our corridors, meet our teachers, and ask us anything.