Brimmer and May School


Brimmer and May School is an independent, pre-K-12 school located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Brimmer and May is accredited by The New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, which in 2011 designated Brimmer and May as a “School of the Future.” In addition, it is a member of the Association of Independent Schools in New England, Coalition of Essential Schools, and the National Center for Independent School Renewal.

History

The Brimmer School was founded in 1887 and the May School in 1880. In 1939, these two well-known Boston schools merged. The headmaster of The Brimmer School was Mabel Homer Cummings and the headmaster of Miss May's School was Miss Mary C.S. May, both of whom have buildings named after them on the current campus. In 1954, Brimmer and May moved to its current location in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Newton, near the Brookline city line. Brimmer and May became fully coeducational in 1992.

Student population

2018-2019 - 14% international students, 25% students of color, 30% receive financial aid, 35% are siblings.

Location

The campus is located along a two-block stretch of Middlesex Road in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The immediate surrounding area includes landmarks such as the Longwood Cricket Club, The Chestnut Hill Reservoir, and Boston College campus. The School is located on the MBTA Green Line at the Chestnut Hill stop.

Facilities

Hastings Center - Innovation Space, Makerspace, STEAM Lab, Digital Media Center, College Counseling Department, Study Rooms.
Chase Building & Almy Center - Classrooms, computer lab, Technology Department, Science Department, Humanities departments, Math Department, Creative Arts Department, Ruth Corkin Theatre, Anne C. Reenstierna Library, Library Learning Commons, Waintrup Courtyard.
McCoy Hall - Early Education Program, Lower School Classrooms, Lower School Library, French Library, Playground.
Cummings Hall - Administrative Offices, Classrooms, Lower School Garden & Certified Organic Wildlife Habitat, and Summer Programs Office.
May Hall - Admissions
Corkin Visual Arts Center - Two Arts studios and a Ceramic Studio in its own building, fondly called "the Art Barn".
Head of School's House
Athletic Facilities - Emily C. Thompson Gym and fitness center, Campus Field, Orr Field 5 minutes away in Newton, various fields at UMASS/Mt. Ida 5 minutes away in Newton.
Technology Facilities - 1:1 iPad program, Mobile Maker Lab, 3-D printer, 3-D scanner, interactive whiteboards, and interactive projection systems.

Sports

Teams compete in the Massachusetts Bay Independent League, the Independent Girls’ Conference, and the New England Prep School Athletic Conference, in addition to invitational matches.
The School fields the following teams:
Boys & Girls Soccer: Girls won IGC League Championship in 2016 and Boys won MBIL League Championship in 2012
Boys & Girls Basketball: Girls won NEPSAC Class E Championship in 2013
Boys & Girls Lacrosse: Girls won League Championship in 2018
Boys & Girls Tennis: Girls won League Championship in 2018
Girls Club Field Hockey
Girls Softball
Boys Baseball: Won MBIL League Championship 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018
Coed Cross Country: Won MBIL League Championship 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018
Co-ed Curling: Two trophies earned at the 2014 Brookline Country Club Bonspiel; Class A & C 2015; Class B 2016; Class D 2018