Recent News

A Return to In-Person Debate for Hackley Teams

On Friday, Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 1, eight Upper School students competed in more than 20 rounds of debate at the Yale Invitational in New Haven, Conn., for the first time in three years.

Athletes of the Week – Week of Sept. 26

Every week, we will highlight some exceptional Hackley Hornets who are helping to spur on their teams.

Varying Perspectives: An Inter-school Exchange with Keio Academy of New York

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.

Filmmaking Student’s Short Films Selected for National, International Festivals

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.

Athletes of the Week – Week of Sept. 19

Every week, we will highlight some exceptional Hackley Hornets who are helping to spur on their teams.

Athletes of the Week – Week of Sept. 12

Every week, we will highlight some exceptional Hackley Hornets who are helping to spur on their teams.

Football Team, Hackley Alum Pay Tribute to Former Player

At this season’s football team jersey presentation ceremony, alumnus Don Jackson ’66 served as a guest speaker and welcomed the team to the Hackley football family.

Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team Takes Season Opener Against Rivals Riverdale

The Hackley Boys’ Varsity Soccer (BVS) Team opened its 2022 campaign with a challenging fixture against arch-rival Riverdale at the infamous postage stamp, grass pitch they call home.

Hackley Senior Published in American Institute of Physics Journal Advances

Vihaan Dheer ’23 recently had his research published as a solo author in the American Institute of Physics journal Advances.

Hackley Students Make an Impact with Refugees at Hearts and Homes

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.

New on Hackley Perspectives: How Do I Do That?

In the first Hackley Perspectives post of the 2022-2023 school year, Michael C. Wirtz, Head of School, shares his remarks from the September 8, 2022 Convocation address to K-12 students and invites us to answer the question "How do I do that?"

Hackley Students Look Forward to Round Square International Conference

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

Hackley Welcomes New Members to the Leadership Team

On July 1, 2022, Hackley welcomed two new members to the Leadership Team: Erin Bernstein as the Chief Financial Officer and Basil Kolani as the Director of Academic Affairs.

Hackley Welcomes Two New Fellows to the Hilltop

Please join us in welcoming Hackley's new Teaching Fellows, Lakshmi Jai and Christina Wang ’18!

Steve Bileca, former Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs

Employee Retirement Updates

Hilltop updates from the Hackley Review Summer 2022.

Hackley Sophomores Win at the Somers Science Research Fair

On June 4, Hackley sophomores—Aniketh Arvind, Eliza Podvalny, Charlotte Feehan, NJ Roc-Sennett, and Katherine Chen—participated in the Somers Science Research Fair.

Hackley Courtyard Dedicated in Memory of Former Headmaster Walter C. Johnson

On June 4, 2022, the courtyard adjacent to Allen Memorial Hall and the Science Building was dedicated and named in memory of former Headmaster Walter C. Johnson.

May Athletics Highlights

Congratulations to the Girls' and Boys' Varsity Lacrosse teams for winning the Ivy League Championship. And the Girls' Varsity Lacrosse team won the NYSAIS Championship. In May, the Athletics Department celebrated the Spring Season All-League recognition and individual championships at Ivies and NYSAIS. For details click Read More.

Three Hackley Students Were Named Regeneron ISEF Finalists

For the first time ever, three Hackley students were named Regeneron ISEF finalists–Maxwel Lee ’22, Joey Nadol ’22, and Noah Nager ’23. They joined over 1,700 students from around the world at the International Science and Engineering fair in Atlanta, from May 6 – 13, 2022, where they presented their respective research projects.

Eighth Grade Violists Demonstrate Achievement and Community Outreach

Two Hackley Middle School students, Isaac A. '26 and Mason L. '26, active members of Hackley’s Orchestra program, scored perfect scores at the New York State School Music Association Festival this Spring. And both are doing even more extraordinary work.

Athletics Highlights #16

This week there are spring season playoff updates, and six new Athletes of the Week: Greg Reich ’22 Boys’ Golf, Theo Saujet ’22 and Teddy Roberts ’23 Boys’ Tennis, Brooke Koffler ’25 Girls’ Lacrosse, Lila O’Brien: ’23 Girls’ Lacrosse, and Calista Santomero ’22 Girls’ Golf.

2022 Endowed Chair Holder Reception

At a reception honoring a legacy of outstanding faculty, Hackley celebrated endowed chair holders and the donors who established these chairs. This year’s honorees were: Glenn Hasslinger, Sternberg Family Chair; Lauren Rigby, Ferraro Family Chair in the Arts; Eva Van Buren, McLean Chair in Mathematics and Science; and Andrew Ying, Akin Family Chair.

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 Welcomes Performing Artists-in-Residence Vince Cherico and Jeremy Harman

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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