Lower School Welcome

Hackley Announces 13th Head of School

Charles Franklin has been named Hackley's new Head of School, beginning July 1. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Mr. Franklin based on the recommendation of the search committee and the hundreds of survey responses and feedback received from members of the Hackley community, including faculty, staff, families, students, and alumni.

Hackley’s Lower School Students Participate in ‘Big Experiences’

This spring, Hackley’s Lower School fourth graders welcomed three guest speakers as part of the school-wide focus on Big Experience curricula.

Hackley School Celebrates Earth Week 2022!

Earth Day 2022 marks the final day of a week-long nature celebration at Hackley School.

Hackley Perspectives: The Lessons I’ve Learned From the Lower School: How To Be in Community

In this month’s blog post on Hackley Perspectives, M. Cyndy Jean, Assistant Head of School for Community and Inclusivity, writes “We all deserve to have the kinds of relationships that help us to face adversity and celebrate the wins. We need these connections because they push us to be better versions of ourselves.” Read the post here.

2021 Hilltop Halloween

October 29 was Halloween on the Hilltop! All divisions dressed up in spectacular costumes and had a grand time throughout the day.

Annual Founder’s Day Excursion

During 3H's annual Founder’s Day excursion, Mrs. Harmon and Mrs. Koo took the students to visit the chestnut oak, then to the Lindsay Room to see the portrait of Mrs. Hackley.

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.”