Getting to Know Hackley

Over a century ago, our founders carved the message “Enter here to be and find a friend” above our main entrance, and it’s an invitation our Admission Office extends warmly throughout the school year. Hackley is a welcoming place, where students and faculty go out of their way to turn visitors into friends.

In order to sign up for one of our events, begin by setting up your Admissions Portal. Your Admissions Portal will allow you to RSVP for an Open House, schedule a tour and information session, submit an application, and schedule an interview.

• • • The Admissions and Financial Aid Application Process at Hackley, Thursday, September 28 at 7:00 PM will feature Meghan O'Callaghan, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management, and Madeleine Metzler, Director of Financial Aid and Associate Director of Admissions. They will outline Hackley’s admissions and financial aid application processes and timelines.
    • All About Upper School, Thursday, October 5 at 7:00 PM will feature Upper School Director, Andy King, faculty members, and students who will discuss the Upper School curriculum, student life, and the 5-day Boarding program.
    • All About Middle School, Thursday, October 12 at 7:00 PM will feature Middle School Director, Shazia Durrani, faculty members, and students who will discuss the Middle School curriculum and student life. 
    • All About Lower School, Thursday, October 19 at 7:00 PM will feature Lower School Director, Lisa Oberstein, faculty members, and parents who will discuss the Lower School curriculum and student life. 
    • The Arts at Hackley, Thursday, November 9 at 7:00 PM will feature the Visual Arts Department Chair and the Director of Performing Arts as well as Upper School students who will describe our arts programs and share some of our students' work and performances. Visual and Performing Arts faculty and students will be available to answer questions. Stay logged on to learn about Hackley’s Center for the Creative Arts and Technology, which will open in 2024.
    • Athletics, Health & Wellness at Hackley, Thursday, November 16 at 7:00 PM will include a virtual tour of our 115,000 square foot Johnson Center for Health and Wellness, remarks from our Director of Athletics and Chair of Health Education, and an informative panel of coaches and student-athletes.
    • Hackley’s K-12 Community,  Thursday, November 30 at 7:00 PM will feature remarks by Charles Franklin, Head of School, and Cyndy Jean, Associate Head of School. They and other members of the community will discuss what makes Hackley such a special place.

Campus Tours: We welcome families who have applied to Hackley to attend a student-led tour of our beautiful 285-acre campus. Learn about Hackley's academic and extracurricular programs in the Lower, Middle, or Upper Schools and visit the Johnson Center for Health and Wellness. Our tours provide an excellent introduction to Hackley.

• • • Lower School Campus Tours are for parent(s)/guardian(s) of Lower School applicants only and last about 60 minutes. Middle and Upper School applicants are welcome to join their parent(s)/guardian(s) for the tour. Campus Tours begin at 9:15 and last about 60 minutes and will run from October through mid-December. Please log into the admissions portal to see the schedule of available tours.

• • • Middle School Open House, Saturday, November 4 at 9:00 AM We welcome prospective Hackley Middle School students and parents to join us on campus. Hear remarks from Charles Franklin, Head of School, and Shazia Durrani, Middle School Director. Get to know Hackley by meeting our faculty members, parents, and Student Ambassadors. Learn more about teaching and learning at Hackley while exploring the Middle and Upper Schools.
       
      The Open House will include classroom demonstrations and opportunities to explore our beautiful campus, including our 115,000-square-foot Johnson Center for Health and Wellness. Sign-in begins at 8:30 am.