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Seven McCallie School seniors were recognized as Commended Students in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. They join four other students who last week were recognized as National Merit Semifinalists.
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![New faculty come to the Ridge for 2020-21]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600287486/mccallieorg/yaxorayiusvsevyxb8kv/Copyofnewfaculty.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1600287486/mccallieorg/yaxorayiusvsevyxb8kv/Copyofnewfaculty.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1600287486/mccallieorg/yaxorayiusvsevyxb8kv/Copyofnewfaculty.png","width":798}])
As the 2020-21 school year gets started, there are several new faculty and staff joining the McCallie community.
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Four McCallie School seniors have been chosen as National Merit Semifinalists for 2020 by the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Campus News
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- Athletics
This Friday, McCallie Football will host Calhoun, Ga., in a varsity game at Finley Stadium downtown. Kickoff is at 7:30 pm.
![McCallie opens 116th school year with record boarding attendance and commitment to safety]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597841963/mccallieorg/nxgcrz1sxljuzzo8oifu/2020_0818-McCallie-FirstDay103.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597841963/mccallieorg/nxgcrz1sxljuzzo8oifu/2020_0818-McCallie-FirstDay103.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597841963/mccallieorg/nxgcrz1sxljuzzo8oifu/2020_0818-McCallie-FirstDay103.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597841963/mccallieorg/nxgcrz1sxljuzzo8oifu/2020_0818-McCallie-FirstDay103.jpg","width":1200}])
- Headmaster
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McCallie School began its 116th year Tuesday, August 18, with an opening convocation.
![Students begin self-quarantine period in preparation for Aug 18 school opening]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1596915216/mccallieorg/w7wnbk7rwttjflyw3yfm/BTSSMSquareV1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1596915216/mccallieorg/w7wnbk7rwttjflyw3yfm/BTSSMSquareV1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1596915216/mccallieorg/w7wnbk7rwttjflyw3yfm/BTSSMSquareV1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1596915216/mccallieorg/w7wnbk7rwttjflyw3yfm/BTSSMSquareV1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1596915216/mccallieorg/w7wnbk7rwttjflyw3yfm/BTSSMSquareV1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1596915216/mccallieorg/w7wnbk7rwttjflyw3yfm/BTSSMSquareV1.jpg","width":2200}])
- Academics
- Headmaster
- Parents
Students began a 10-day period of self-quarantine on Saturday, Aug. 8 as one of many precautions being put in place in preparation for on-campus classes to begin on Aug. 18.
![Summer camps wrap up successfully - and safely]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1596464444/mccallieorg/bdfkg5vhtattefjhoxty/1P5A1900.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1596464444/mccallieorg/bdfkg5vhtattefjhoxty/1P5A1900.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1596464444/mccallieorg/bdfkg5vhtattefjhoxty/1P5A1900.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1596464444/mccallieorg/bdfkg5vhtattefjhoxty/1P5A1900.jpg","width":1000}])
- Student Life
McCallie School’s popular summer camps ended July 31 with camp officials reporting another year of success.
![Class of 2020 receive diplomas in delayed ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1595820137/mccallieorg/l9fqranl3kyvyaqlim4o/1P5A3351.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1595820137/mccallieorg/l9fqranl3kyvyaqlim4o/1P5A3351.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1595820137/mccallieorg/l9fqranl3kyvyaqlim4o/1P5A3351.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1595820137/mccallieorg/l9fqranl3kyvyaqlim4o/1P5A3351.jpg","width":1000}])
- Academics
- Upper School
The 165 members of McCallie School’s Class of 2020 received diplomas on Saturday, July 25.