Timeline Stories

In January 2022, Blue Ridge School opened a new dining hall in the space that was previously the Williams Library. The new facility replaced the dining hall that had been in use since the construction of (new) Mayo Hall in 1968.

A global pandemic forced all schools, including Blue Ridge School, to cease in-person operations. BRS students were on spring break when the announcement came that they would complete their classes through video conferencing. In-person graduation was delayed until July 25, 2020.

Franck Germain BRS ’18 produced Decatur 404, the first student-written and student-directed winter musical.

Architectural Digest named Blue Ridge School one of the most beautiful independent schools in America.

The Baron Athletic Complex, which includes a multi-sport turf field, a track, new soccer fields, a golf practice range, and significant upgrades to the baseball stadium, was completed.

William “Trip” Darrin III was named Headmaster.

Dr. John O’Reilly was appointed Headmaster. A former Blue Ridge School math instructor, assistant football coach and Academic Dean, he was responsible for creating the Character Education program.

The New York Auxiliary marked 100 years of continuous fundraising support of Blue Ridge School.

A grant allowed Blue Ridge School to double the Gateway Trails to 10 miles and formally began the School’s Outdoors Program.

The Barons football team won its first State Championship.