Lower School Welcome

New on Hackley Perspectives: The Power of Your Magical Yet

In September’s blog post, Michael C. Wirtz, Head of School, shares his remarks from the September 9, 2021 Convocation presentation to K-12 students. “As I have done for the last five years, I centered my Convocation talk on a picture book, and this year I was drawn to The Magical Yet, written by Angela DiTerlizzi and illustrated by Lorena Alvarez.”

Hackley Introduces the Lower School Mural

This spring, Lower School students embarked on a school-wide art project creating an outdoor 50ft-wide mural.

Hackley's 8th Annual STEM Night

On March 11, the Lower, Middle, and Upper School divisions came together virtually to celebrate our 8th annual STEM Night.

Lower School Computer Science Classes Utilize New Programs in the Classroom

Computer Science teacher Mary Murray-Jones writes about utilizing new programs such as Code.org in the Lower School Computer Science lab.

Hackley Computer Science Education Week

Not even COVID-19 will prevent the Hackley Computer Science Department from once again celebrating Computer Science Education Week on the Hilltop.

Students Take the Lead in Election Day Discussions!

With Election Day approaching, students in all three divisions have been asking questions and discussing the 2020 election cycle.

Ms. Jean's Fourth Grade Recognition Remarks

Middle School Director Cyndy Jean welcomed our rising fifth graders on June 4, 2020.

Ms. Oberstein's Fourth Grade Recognition Remarks

Ms. Oberstein spoke to Fourth Graders and their families on June 4, 2020.

First Grade Sings Fifty Nifty United States!

One of the BIG experiences in first grade is learning the 50 Nifty song by Ray Charles. This song is sung at the end of the First Grade performance called Flag Stanley Across the United States.

Allison Pataki ’03 and Marya Myers ’03's Release Their Second Children's Book

Allison Pataki ’03 and Marya Myers ’03’s newest children’s book “Poppy Takes Paris” was released on May 26! To celebrate, they read their new book to the Hackley community. To watch their virtual book reading, click here!

K-12 Gratitude Letters from Hackley Students

In the midst of COVID-19 and Distance Learning, Hackley’s Service Team organized a campaign for students to create letters expressing their heartfelt thanks to essential workers and emergency responders in our local community. The response from all divisions was heartwarming.