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Catherine C. Blackwell Institute is a 4th through 8th grade school where curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence thrive. With a close-knit community of 61 students, we provide personalized learning and hands-on opportunities in STEM, debate, mentorship, and the arts. Through after-school programs, athletics, and enrichment offerings like DAPCEP and Academic Tutoring, students are supported and inspired to grow academically, socially, and personally.
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