We care, most of all, what kind of person a boy is.
Why Roxbury Latin?

News

  • Life Lessons in Four Stories: Tom Batty Delivers 2024 Cum Laude Address

    On April 18, Roxbury Latin celebrated in Hall the 11 members of Class I whose efforts and accomplishments have earned them membership in the Cum Laude Society. Each spring, the all-school Cum Laude ceremony honors the life of the mind—affirming that at the heart of a good school is scholarly engagement. “This special event is […]

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  • Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Anthony Doerr Makes a Surprise Visit

    On April 5, the internationally acclaimed novelist and short story writer Anthony Doerr delivered an energetic, inspiring Hall to students and faculty—all as a delightful retirement surprise to Headmaster Kerry Brennan. As a young boy, Mr. Doerr was a student and advisee of Mr. Brennan’s at University School in Cleveland, Ohio, where Mr. Brennan was […]

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  • A Tour of Italy for RL’s Glee Club

    On March 15, 72 RL boys—along with four faculty chaperones—departed Boston for Italy, to enjoy a week-long, spring break tour of music and culture. On day one, the group first sang Mass at Santa Croce in Florence before heading to San Gimignano, where the Latonics drew a crowd busking, and the Glee Club sang a […]

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Events

Baseball - Varsity
1:00PM
vs. Nobles - Home
Tennis - JV
2:00PM
vs. Groton - Away
@ Groton
Tennis - Varsity
2:00PM
vs. Groton - Away
@ Groton
Track - Varsity
2:30PM
vs. Milton, Middlesex, BB&N - Away
@ Milton
Lacrosse - JV
3:30PM
vs. Nobles - Away
@ Nobles
Lacrosse - Varsity
7:30PM
vs. Nobles - Away
@ Nobles
Winsor Beginner Debate
12:00AM
Parent Auxiliary Service and Social Event
3:00PM
@ Jarvis Refectory
ISPs Begin
12:00AM
No Lower Team Practices
12:00AM
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Headmaster's Welcome

Founded in 1645, Roxbury Latin is the oldest school in continuous existence in North America. For 379 years, we have offered a program explicitly designed for the boys in our care. Our work has been steady and sure. Of Roxbury Latin’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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