Five Hackley students and three chaperones are attending the 2023 Round Square International Conference in Kenya this October. Here is what they are looking forward to. #HackleyAtRSIC2023
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“Are you excited to be finally going on your Southern Odyssey trip?” The question from colleagues and students echoes repeatedly in the days leading up to spring break. I manage to rouse up a nominal “yes” without elaboration.
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On Sunday, May 21, the Hackley community gathered for our second annual Color Fun Run.
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On Thursday, April 27, students in Mrs. Washington’s PostAP Spanish: Language and Culture class carried out the service component of their annual service-learning collaboration with community partner, Neighbors Link.
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On Thursday, April 20, and Friday, April 21, Hackley welcomed Kurt Coble and the PAM (Partially Artificial Musicians) Band to the Hilltop.
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So, what does the future hold for Hackley and outdoor education? My hope is that we can continue to build on our current momentum and offer fun and exciting outdoor opportunities for our K-12 students.
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Hackley School is proud to share that we have won two InspirED School Marketers Brilliance Awards for works published on the School’s blog—Hackley Perspectives.
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Six Upper School students traveled to San Antonio, Texas, to attend the National Association of Independent Schools’ Student Diversity Leadership Conference. Read their reflections here.
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As an extension of their history curriculum, and as part of their Big Experience, fourth graders took a trip to Philadelphia on Friday, Oct. 21. It was a springboard to highlight the grade’s focus on leadership and citizenship.
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Throughout the fall, Middle Schoolers have been embarking on their annual fall trips, full of team-building activities and outdoor adventures.
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On Saturday, Oct. 22, approximately 40 of our Hudson Scholars came to the Hilltop for an afternoon of learning, enrichment, bonding, and fun!
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On October 20, 2022, we welcomed to the Hilltop Jason Reynolds (New York Times #1 Best Selling Author) and Jason Griffin (renowned illustrator) of “Ain’t Burned All the Bright” for a book signing, a morning visit to the Lower School, and two book discussions — first with students in the Johnson Center then with families in Allen Memorial Hall.
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A delegation from Keio Academy of New York recently visited Hackley. Led by Keio University’s President Dr. Kohei Itoh, the group included Keio Academy Headmaster, Dr. Takayuki Tatsumi and Goro Sato, Keio’s Business Officer.
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Senior Massimo Soto’s short film, Below the Rise: The Untold Story of Costa Rica, was selected at eight film festivals (so far) in three countries — the United States, Spain, and Czechia — and he won an award for Outstanding Excellence at the Nature Without Borders Film Festival.
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On Sunday, Sept. 11, former and current members of Mrs. Washington’s Service Leadership for Social Impact course volunteered at the Hearts and Homes for Refugees Welcome Picnic for recently resettled refugee families.
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Seven Hackley students and three chaperones are attending the 2022 Round Square International Conference in England this September. Here is what they are looking forward to. #HackleyatRSIC2022
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On May 21, 2022, three Hackley Juniors—Advith Sharma, Graham Adams, and Noah Nager—organized and led the Finals of the 1st Annual 2022 Westchester Geo Competition on the Hilltop under the guidance of Upper School teacher Mr. Tuo Liu.
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Back in the cold winter of 2020, Performing and Visual Arts students joined together for a first ever Hackley Creative Arts field trip to Yale University. That trip two years ago was such a success, it instantly became a fixed event on the Hackley Upper School calendar…
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When Hackley’s Strategic Plan charged the Performing Arts Department with redefining excellence, the faculty was energized to further raise the level of music instruction and performance.
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This spring, Hackley’s Performing Arts department welcomed Master Drummer Vince Cherico and Cellist Jeremy Harman as part of the Creative Residency Program.
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