Middle School News Archive
2025
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May
Hackley Perspectives: Imagination and Cultural Connections
In this month’s blog post on Hackley Perspectives, Qiong (Katie) Jan examines the role of imagination in Hackley’s Chinese language program. “In our classes, imagination flourishes through such engaging activities as making traditional foods, like dumplings, mooncakes and tanghulu, and watching cinematic masterpieces. Students actively participate in storytelling sessions, crafting their narratives inspired by folklore, debating contemporary cultural issues and collaborating on projects that explore traditional arts, such as papercutting, ink painting and origami,” she writes. “These hands-on experiences vividly immerse students in Chinese culture, igniting their curiosity and deepening their cultural understanding.” Read the post here.Read More
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Hackley Sixth Grader Awarded Third Place in Robotics and Engineering at Westchester Regional Middle School Science and Engineering Fair
Read MoreSixth grader Akash K., a sixth grade student, was recognized on May 1 at the inaugural Westchester Regional Middle School Science and Engineering Fair (WRMSSEF) awards ceremony. This new regional competition is the middle school counterpart to WESEF and ISEF, the premier science fair that Hackley students have participated in through the Independent Science Research Program. -
April
Hackley Perspectives: How Books Can Reignite Our Imaginations
In this month’s blog post on Hackley Perspectives, Library Department Chair Jen Hubert Swan shares her concerns about the health of our imaginations, and how books can help. “Once we realize our imaginations have been withered by social media, is it too late to resurrect our inventiveness? As a librarian who has witnessed and experienced the creative power of reading, I’m here to tell you that it’s never too late,” she writes. “Ironically, as social media has exploded, so has publishing. According to some sources, there are between 500,000 and one million new titles traditionally published each year. ... But with so many options, how do we choose? Dear reader, I thought you’d never ask.” Read the post here.Read More -
March
Hackley Perspectives: Code as Canvas
In this month’s blog post on Hackley Perspectives, Computer Science Department Chair Melissa Tranchida reflects on the artistry of computer science. “Artists exist in many capacities within the field of Computer Science,” she writes. “Whether students are digitally editing images, showcasing interactive games, exploring connections between code and graphical elements, or making decisions about a gradient within the user experience of their mobile application. In every one of these projects, the students are artists in their own right, using code as their canvas. Hackley students epitomize the joy of learning, and the art of coding is one they enroll in without checking off a graduation credit.” Read the post here.Read More -
Middle and Upper School Debaters Have Strong Showings Across Recent Competitions
Hackley’s Middle and Upper School debate teams have been busy! In February, seven Upper Schoolers represented Hackley at the National High School Ethics Bowl and 10 debaters competed in the fourth and final event of the 2024-25 HSPDP regular season. And on March 8, 27 members of Hackley’s MS debate team competed at a tournament hosted by the Fieldston School.Read More -
February
Middle and Upper School Debate Teams Compete in January Tournaments
Read MoreOn Jan. 25, Hackley’s Middle School debate team attended a tournament at Dalton, while the Upper School team competed at Applied Tech in New Jersey for the third regular-season event of the High School Public Debate Program. -
January
Computer Science Students Host Inaugural Hack-a-thon in New Center
Computer Science student Phoebe Dungca ’25 — with a group of her peers and Computer Science teachers — spearheaded Hackley’s first-ever hackathon, Hack Squared, on Jan. 11 in the Center for the Creative Arts and Technology.Read More -
Hackley Perspectives: The Parent-Teacher Partnership – A Shared Support System
In this month’s blog post on Hackley Perspectives, Assistant Director of the Lower School Josh Samuel shares his thoughts on the importance of the parent-teacher relationship. “At Hackley, we believe in working with parents. Parents and teachers may not always agree on every approach, but when we assume positive intent — especially during the toughest of conversations — and come to the table with open hearts and minds, the partnership is stronger for it.” Read the post here.Read More -
Hackley Debate Teams Shine in December Middle and High School Tournaments
On Dec. 14, Hackley’s Middle and Upper School debate teams showcased their skills in two year-end events.Read More -
Ten Students Awarded Russ Hogg Grant for Creative Expression
Read MoreThis year, 10 students have been awarded a Russ Hogg Grant for Creative Expression. Congratulations to Aran Basu ’25, Vivek Malik ’25, Jasper Quattrone ’25, Isaac Ahn ’26, Zion Bennett ’26, Rohan Krishna ’26, Mason Lee ’26, Cara Minello ’26, Elleana Derby ’28 and Ali B. ’29!
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