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2026

  • March

    Second-grade students enjoying their books as part of the activity, Camp Read-A-Lot.

    Camp-Read-A Lot Brings Adventure and Literacy to Grade 2 Classroom

    The sights and sounds of a cozy camping-themed haven welcomed second-grade students as they spent the late morning embarking on an educational and creative retreat full of books and activities with Camp Read-A- Lot.
    Read More
  • Fifth-grade student Minal Petal next to her project titled Heartbeats and Horses at the Lower School Science Fair.

    Lower School Science Fair Ignites Creativity and the Wonders of Discovery

    The inquisitive minds of students in Grades 4-6 turned innate curiosity, real-world questions, and the enthusiasm for learning into discovery and thoughtful research through hands-on experimentations and projects as they presented their findings at the Lower School Science Fair.
    Read More
  • PreSchool and Grade 6 buddies working on an art project for Black History Month.

    Black History Month Under the Pines

    The Hamden Hall community participated in assemblies, class projects, readings, discussions, and other educational activities to celebrate Black History Month with an emphasis on the stories, people, and events that shaped our nation.
    Read More
  • February

    Kindergarten students learning  calligraphy with teacher Chien-ju Lin.

    New Year Celebrations Under the Pines

    The vibrant and culturally rich traditions of Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, were  celebrated under the pines as all three divisions learned more about the holiday and partook in classroom projects and activities, assemblies, and other educational undertakings.
    Read More
  • January

    Third-grade students Jacy Wang and Cairo Woodruff working together on the Balance Scale Challenge activity.

    The Balancing Act of Measurements with Grade 3

    Lower School science teacher Emily Davies brought balance and scientific fun to the classroom as third-grade students partook in a hands-on learning project where they explored different ways of measuring the mass of different objects.
    Read More
  • Fourth-grade students with teachers Emily Schimelman 2002, Lisa Daly, and Taylor DePalma following their Crazy Tales performance in the Taylor Performing Arts Center.

    Fourth Graders Enchant Audiences with Reimagined Fairytales

    The tales of The Gingerbread Man and The Three Billy Goats Gruff took a magical turn as Grade 4 students twisted the classic fairytales into modernized revisions with their own adapted scripts. The students performed the cross-curricular stage production of Crazy Tales for families and fellow Lower School students in the Taylor Performing Arts Center.
    Read More
  • First-grade students performing Ish and Happy Little Dreamer in the Taylor Performing Arts Center.

    The Imaginative Spirit of Grade 1 Showcased on Stage

    First-grade students tapped into their most creative inner selves and let their colorful spirit soar as they took audiences on an inspiring journey in their stage performance of Ish and Little Happy Dreamer. The performance was based on the books of the same title by author Peter Reynolds.
    Read More
  • Second-grade students working on their shake table activity in the Lower School Science Lab.

    Shake It Up: Grade 2 Scientists Simulate Earth Movements in STEM Activities

    Second-grade students turned into scientists as they partook in various STEM activities simulating the ever-changing movements of Earth and its natural forces.
    Read More

2026

  • March

    Second-grade students enjoying their books as part of the activity, Camp Read-A-Lot.

    Camp-Read-A Lot Brings Adventure and Literacy to Grade 2 Classroom

    The sights and sounds of a cozy camping-themed haven welcomed second-grade students as they spent the late morning embarking on an educational and creative retreat full of books and activities with Camp Read-A- Lot.
    Read More
  • Fifth-grade student Minal Petal next to her project titled Heartbeats and Horses at the Lower School Science Fair.

    Lower School Science Fair Ignites Creativity and the Wonders of Discovery

    The inquisitive minds of students in Grades 4-6 turned innate curiosity, real-world questions, and the enthusiasm for learning into discovery and thoughtful research through hands-on experimentations and projects as they presented their findings at the Lower School Science Fair.
    Read More
  • PreSchool and Grade 6 buddies working on an art project for Black History Month.

    Black History Month Under the Pines

    The Hamden Hall community participated in assemblies, class projects, readings, discussions, and other educational activities to celebrate Black History Month with an emphasis on the stories, people, and events that shaped our nation.
    Read More
  • February

    Kindergarten students learning  calligraphy with teacher Chien-ju Lin.

    New Year Celebrations Under the Pines

    The vibrant and culturally rich traditions of Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, were  celebrated under the pines as all three divisions learned more about the holiday and partook in classroom projects and activities, assemblies, and other educational undertakings.
    Read More
  • January

    Third-grade students Jacy Wang and Cairo Woodruff working together on the Balance Scale Challenge activity.

    The Balancing Act of Measurements with Grade 3

    Lower School science teacher Emily Davies brought balance and scientific fun to the classroom as third-grade students partook in a hands-on learning project where they explored different ways of measuring the mass of different objects.
    Read More
  • Fourth-grade students with teachers Emily Schimelman 2002, Lisa Daly, and Taylor DePalma following their Crazy Tales performance in the Taylor Performing Arts Center.

    Fourth Graders Enchant Audiences with Reimagined Fairytales

    The tales of The Gingerbread Man and The Three Billy Goats Gruff took a magical turn as Grade 4 students twisted the classic fairytales into modernized revisions with their own adapted scripts. The students performed the cross-curricular stage production of Crazy Tales for families and fellow Lower School students in the Taylor Performing Arts Center.
    Read More
  • First-grade students performing Ish and Happy Little Dreamer in the Taylor Performing Arts Center.

    The Imaginative Spirit of Grade 1 Showcased on Stage

    First-grade students tapped into their most creative inner selves and let their colorful spirit soar as they took audiences on an inspiring journey in their stage performance of Ish and Little Happy Dreamer. The performance was based on the books of the same title by author Peter Reynolds.
    Read More
  • Second-grade students working on their shake table activity in the Lower School Science Lab.

    Shake It Up: Grade 2 Scientists Simulate Earth Movements in STEM Activities

    Second-grade students turned into scientists as they partook in various STEM activities simulating the ever-changing movements of Earth and its natural forces.
    Read More
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