Why would you send a sixth-grade boy to boarding school? Shouldn't a ninth-grade student start high school? What is a junior boarding school? Make an appointment to visit us today and learn why Eaglebrook, a boarding and day school for boys in middle school, might be the right place for your son.
Eaglebrook School was founded in 1922 by Howard Gibbs as a private boarding and day school for boys in middle school. Learn about our school in Deerfield, Massachusetts then and now, and read about the Core Skills we think every boy should know.
At Eaglebrook, we recognize that all students learn in different ways, vary in their innate abilities, and come from a variety of educational backgrounds. Classes at Eaglebrook are organized to meet the needs of each boy.
Eaglebrook is a close community of middle school students, teachers, and their families. Activities outside of the academic classroom are important to the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development of boys in middle school. Learn about the programs we offer at Eaglebrook, from athletics to arts.
At Eaglebrook, boys learn more than they ever thought possible, discover inner resources, develop self-confidence, and have fun along the way. Delivering on our mission is only possible through the incredible generosity of alumni, parents, parents of alumni, and friends.”
In 2025, William W. ’25 had the idea to paint a mural that would represent the Sustainability Committee's concerns surrounding the future of our planet.
A group of Eaglebrook boys and two faculty members packed into a minivan after the lacrosse game against Fessenden last Friday and traveled to the mountains of Jamaica for a weekend off the grid at a mushroom farm owned and operated by the Winslow family (parents of faculty member Mr. Tim Winslow '07).
Every year, Eaglebrook students participate in the National Latin Exam (NLE), which gives them an opportunity to challenge themselves and measure their growth in Latin. The exam also recognizes individual student accomplishments.
For a very special Hilly Chase on April Fools' Day, Magician Matt Roberts came to Eaglebrook to dazzle and delight our students with illusions, mentalism, and, of course, a dose of jokes and fun.
Each week, Eaglebrook faculty gather for dedicated professional development meetings designed to strengthen teaching practices and deepen their understanding of how boys learn best. These sessions reflect the school’s ongoing commitment to thoughtful, research-informed instruction.
Editor’s Note: Students in Mr. Townsend’s Fifth Form Algebra II class wrote this article following their visit to the BDL4 Amazon Fulfillment Center and their subsequent Assembly presentation.
On Monday, January 19, Eaglebrook honored Martin Luther King Jr. Day with intentional lessons across every subject, designed to spark student curiosity, promote open dialogue, and foster critical thinking.
On Sunday, January 11, the Eaglebrook Eagles (Team #15943) competed in the FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC) Massachusetts Regional Qualifier at Andover High School.
Over winter break, Eaglebrook’s Varsity Hockey team traveled to Finland and Sweden for an international experience that combined high-level competition, cultural exploration, and meaningful time together as a team. Throughout the trip, students documented their experiences in daily reflections, which are summarized below.