We care, most of all, what kind of person a boy is.

News

  • RL Presents Peter and the Starcatcher, the 2024 Fall Play

    On November 15 and 16, actors and crew brought to life their rendition of Peter and the Starcatcher, Roxbury Latin’s fall play. Written by Rick Elice and based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, the RL production was directed by Mr. Matt Phillips, with musical direction by Mr. Rob Opdycke.  The Broadway […]

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  • Varsity Cross Country are New England Champions

    Roxbury Latin’s Varsity and JV Cross Country teams have won or been runners-up in seven of the last eight New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Division II Cross Country Championships. This year, both teams secured another victory, with RL boys placing first and securing several other top spots in the races, clinching the coveted New […]

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  • Boston Globe Features Photography By Ajay Devendran (III)

    On October 22, readers of the Boston Globe might have stumbled upon photos shot by RL’s own Ajay Devendran (III). Ajay, who began exploring photography as a hobby this past summer, submitted several images taken at various RL athletic events to the Globe’s Student Photojournalism Program. Three of his photos were selected and featured in […]

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Events

Hall: Recital
8:30AM
@ Rousmaniere Hall
Class II Community Servings
3:30PM
Latonics Rehearsal
5:15PM
@ Evans Choral Room
Hall: Thanksgiving with Marlyn McGrath
8:30AM
@ Rousmaniere Hall
Basketball - Varsity
11:00AM
vs. Dexter - Away
@ Dexter
Members of Class III at Haley House
12:00AM
RL Beginner Debate with Winsor at Roxbury Latin
12:00AM
No Lower Team Practices
12:00AM
Zoom Classes
12:00AM
Zoom Classes
12:00AM
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Head of School's Welcome

Founded in 1645, Roxbury Latin is not only the oldest school in continuous existence in North America, it is also the oldest boys’ school on the continent. For all of our 380 years we have offered a program explicitly designed for the students in our care. Our work has been steady and sure, and our boys have flourished. Of RL’s singular qualities, however, none contributes more powerfully to the life of our school than the background and nature of our boys. Whether you are already familiar with Roxbury Latin or new to our community, I invite you to learn more about us.

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