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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.Read More -
Hackley History Department Hosted a Roundtable Discussion
Upper School students expressed hope and concern for American democracy at a discussion on Thursday, January 13, 2022, commemorating the anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol.Read More -
Hilary Gallin ’05, MD/MBA visits ISRP Students
The Independent Science Research Program was honored to virtually host alum Dr. Hilary [Cohen] Gallin ’05 on December 16, 2021.Read More -
Hudson Scholars Holiday Zoom Reunion
On Saturday, December 18 the Hudson Scholars Holiday Reunion took place on Zoom. Prior to the reunion, Hudson Scholar Upper School mentors wrote holiday cards and packed a goodie bag for each Scholar.Read More -
Athletics Highlights #9
This week's highlights feature MIFL All-League honors and two new Athletes of the Week, Liam Abraham ’23, Wrestling, and Stefan Darmanovic ’22, Boys Basketball.Read More -
What Do the Hackley Bees Do During the Winter?
Beekeepers Carlo Esannason ’97 and James Pratt ’97 wrap the hives with an insulated cover for the winter o help them control the internal hive temperature.Read More -
Four Hackley Students attended the Virtual Student Diversity Leadership Conference
This year Hackley student leaders were able to continue the tradition of attending the Student Diversity Leadership Conference despite its being held virtually.Read More -
David Bernstein '21 Virtually Visited the Middle School
On December 7, Hackley alumnus David Bernstein '21 gave a virtual presentation to fifth, sixth, and seventh graders.Read More -
Athletics Highlights #8
Read MoreThis week's highlights feature three winter season Athletes of the Week. -
Hackley Students and Employees Participate in Leadership and Equity Conferences
This week on the Hilltop, students and adults participated in the Virtual Student Diversity Leadership Conference and the Virtual NAIS People of Color Conference.Read More -
Anna Sellon ’19 visits ISRP Students
On the eve of Thanksgiving break 2021, the Independent Science Research Program students were excited and grateful to welcome back former ISRP graduate Anna Sellon ’19 as a guest speaker. During her visit, Anna described her research and experiences working in two different labs.Read More -
Fall 2021 Season Round-up
The start of the fall 2021 season began on August 23 with over 200 students coming to the Hilltop to take part in their first preseason in over twenty months. The optimism for the new season was prevalent, and the Hackley Hornets were ready to play. At the end of the season, there were two Team League Champions (Tennis and Field Hockey), an Individual League Champion (Girls' Cross Country), as well as numerous personal records, and a finalist team in the NYSAIS Championships (Boys’ Soccer).Read More -
Hackley Senior Advances to the NYAF Finals
Hackley senior Marie Wurtz ’22 is a finalist for the National Young Arts Foundation Competition. Marie made it to the national juried competition out of approximately 7,000 applicants. She will perform in a week-long virtual festival in January 2022. During that week Marie will perform in masterclasses, and participate in musical collaborations with a focus on contemporary music and bringing artists together across disciplines.Read More -
Hackley Cross Country Runners Compete in the NY Federation Championships
On Saturday, November 20, four Hackley cross country runners attended the NY Federation Championships at Bowdoin Park in Wappingers Falls!Read More -
Hackley Perspectives: The Color of Nature: Tree Blindness Prevention
New on Hackley Perspectives: The Color of Nature: Tree Blindness Prevention. In this month's blog post, Tessa Johnson, Upper School Biology teacher, writes about her connection to nature, the lessons learned in the Advanced Forest Ecology Research course, and the impact of outdoor exploration on our overall wellness. “Until you know how to look, everything around you just looks green.” Read the blog.Read More -
A Hackley Senior’s Volunteer Efforts Help a Local Small Business
Hackley Senior Jonathan Brewster (Class of 2022) witnessed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on a local small business in his hometown and launched an effort to turn things around.Read More -
Athletics Highlights #7
This week's highlights feature IVY League and NYSAIS playoff updates.Read More -
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.Read More -
Athletics Championship Week!
First and foremost, I would like to congratulate our Girls’ Tennis Team and our Field Hockey Team for going undefeated in the Ivy League and winning League Titles. NYSAIS Championships start Monday, November 1 and I am excited to announce that Girls’ Tennis, Girls’ Soccer, and Boys’ Soccer all received bids.Read More -
Walter C. Johnson Health and Wellness Center earns National Award!
The design of our Walter C. Johnson Health and Wellness Center was recently honored with a national award!Read More -
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.Read More -
Demetra Yancopoulos ’18 visits IRP Students
The Independent Science Research Program had the pleasure of hosting Demetra Yancopoulos ’18 as a guest speaker. Demetra, who is a senior at Princeton University majoring in Civil and Environmental Engineering, spoke to our students about one of the research projects she worked on to help scientists understand climate change.Read More -
New on Hackley Perspectives: Bonds that Last a Lifetime
In this month's Hackley Perspectives, Jason Edwards, Director of Athletics, explores the profound impact of Hackley’s faculty-coach model, and the deep connections formed on the fields and courts. Read more.Read More -
Upper School Debate Teams Update
The Upper School Debate Teams have competed in their first three tournaments of the season. At the Yale University Invitational Tournament, one Hackley team came in 15th out of 93 entries.Read More
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