Our Stories
S. Ross Browne to Speak at Artist Luncheon Series
Acclaimed artist and alumnus S. Ross Browne to speak at Miller School as part of the new Artist Luncheon Series.
Simon Jones on Why Giving Matters
I felt appreciated, and the school was standing behind me. That goes a long way for a young man. You’re not inherently confident at that age, so that was huge for me.
AP Program receives highest level of honor from College Board
Miller School receives the highest level of distinction from College Board for our AP Program.
Lisa & Todd Walter
At Miller, we were all searching for a sense of belonging. We found it there. We were proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves.
Sandi & Ronald North
Miller is the first educational experience I’ve had where they’re forming a whole person. Educating you is a small piece of what they want. They want everyone to find something they’re passionate about.
Shawn & Julie McKnight
They strongly recommended we look at MSA. We looked at other schools, but we thought Rysen needed something more intimate like Miller.
Maverick Swim Team Heats Up a Cold January
At the Division II State Championships, veteran Mavericks delivered podium finishes while a wave of first-year swimmers proved just how far Miller School’s young program has come in a single season.
The Cold Never Bothered Me Anyway
When snow covered the Hill, classrooms gave way to sled runs, snow forts, and a campus that looked straight out of Frozen.
Be a Maverick…and a Red Devil
Be part of history. Get your own limited edition Miller Maverick throwback jerseys celebrating the 2006 VISAA State Championship.
Shakespeare in the Chapel
Miller School students participate in national Shakespeare monologue competition hosted by the English-Speaking Union.
Cranwell Family Foundation Establishes Endowed Fund at Miller School of Albemarle
$100,000 Gift Creates The James Edward and Mary Peters Cranwell Fund to Support Students with Financial Need
Richie Parker Speaks at Miller School
Guest speaker Richie Parker, a former NASCAR engineer and University of Virginia football Chief of Staff, challenged Miller School students to think carefully about confidence, courage, and problem-solving.
Winter Week of Wisdom and Wonder
Basket weaving, cardboard furniture, skateboard design, and wet-plate photography from the 1860s. These are just a handful of courses offered during the Winter Week of Wisdom and Wonder. Students step beyond the regular curriculum to experience learning shaped by curiosity, hands-on exploration, and new interests.
Maverick Story: Layla Jacobs
Layla Jacobs is a Maverick in many ways. She is a leader on the Honor Board, Harvard Model Congress, the soccer field, and in the classroom.
Maverick Story: Mandela
Fast. Focused. Relentless. Mandela Browman helped lead the Mavericks to a 2025 State Championship and is back chasing another. Next stop: UNC Chapel Hill. Watch his journey on the Hill.
Light Up Old Main
Students led the way at Miller School’s annual Light Up Old Main celebration, bringing families, friends, and faculty together for an evening of music, art, and holiday traditions on the Hill.
The Nature of Art & Engineering
Through observation and a steady sketchbook, Siri Herlevsen offers the engineering team something no software can replicate: intuition for how a vessel should feel.
The Mexican Messiah
Read an excerpt from Jay Kauffmann’s debut novella, The Mexican Messiah. Then watch a video to learn more about why Mr. Kauffmann teaches and writes.