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Fresh off their "Rookie All-Star" debut, Chartwell's high school robotics team, Brain Shift, returns for a high-stakes season to engineer an industrial-grade robot from the ground up.

Inspired by the success of the Lower School’s "MATS" (Music, Art, Technology, Science) rotations, Chartwell Middle School launched a new project-based learning elective program this past fall.  The goal was simple: provide students with more opportunities to pursue their passions and produce something tangible to share with the community

As California officially moves toward a plastic-free future with SB 1053, Chartwell's Ocean Guardian program is here to help lead the charge from the kitchen to the coast. Discover how you can protect our local watersheds through sustainable lunchbox swaps and mindful "6R" habits to make 2026 our cleanest year yet.

With the winter sun shining on our coastal oak forests, Chartwell is seizing the season to install beautiful new features ranging from an artisan-crafted white oak table to a massive interpretive relief map of the Monterey Bay. 

Tillie F. is a dedicated artist, business owner, and entrepreneur, all of which she juggles while being a lower school student at Chartwell. Tillie is the visionary and owner of Tillies Doodles, an online store featuring whimsical and imaginative hand-drawn characters that are brought to life on t-shirts and tote bags.

This year, Chartwell’s High School Leadership class has taken a strategic leap in committing to real-world application, structured support, and deeply embedding the Chartwell culture into student life. 

Chartwell is delighted to share exciting news with our community: beginning this year, members of the Class of 2026 will be eligible for a brand-new college scholarship made possible by the extraordinary generosity of the late Charles E. and Claire R. Jacobson.

The Science Overnight to Scotts Valley in early November turned into a powerful lesson in adaptability and resilience for Chartwell’s middle school students. What started as the typical annual overnight field experience transformed into a unique bonding experience because of the persistent rain that forced students and teachers to constantly pivot and adjust their plans.

Keeping the 6Rs of sustainability (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle, and Rot) in mind, read Topher Mueller's five practical tips for celebrating the winter holidays without putting stress on local ecosystems.