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2026

  • March

    The Upper and Middle School Science, Innovation, &amp; Design program students who earned recognition at the Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair.

    SID Students Awarded for Pursuit of Scientific Excellence

    The innovative and exploratory research within the STEM disciplines by students in Hamden Hall’s signature program, Science, Innovation, & Design (SID), has been recognized as Upper and Middle School representatives presented their independent research projects to a series of judges and industry professionals at the 78th Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair.
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  • Guest speaker Dr. Todd Craig with members of the Black Student Union following his assembly presentation.

    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.
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  • February

    A group of Upper School students performing the traditional Dragon Dance as part of the Lunar New Year Assembly for Middle and Upper School.

    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.
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  • Seventh-grader Cassidy Clapp reading to our young learners as part of World Read Aloud Day.

    The Joys of Sharing Stories on World Read Aloud Day

    Books are the doorway to new worlds that spark readers’ imaginations beyond the pages and take them on adventures. Middle and Upper School students joined together to inspire lifelong reading amongst younger students in celebration of World Read Aloud Day.
    Read More
  • January

    Eighth-grade students Claire Losee (left) and Maddy Correa (right) showing their handle maze for the in-class competition.

    Rolling Through the Maze in STEM Learning Project

    It was a race to the finish as eighth-grade students guided a half-inch marble through twists, turns, and obstacles with skill and precision in the Marble Maze Challenge with teacher Ann Kohler overseeing the project.
    Read More
  • A group of Middle School students assembling the lasagna trays as part of the Life is Delicious program.

    Middle School ‘Community Cooks’ Serve Those in Need

    The power of community and helping those in need continues to be a valuable experience in Middle School as students in seventh and eighth grade commenced the first installment of the annual community service project, Life is Delicious.
    Read More

2026

  • March

    The Upper and Middle School Science, Innovation, &amp; Design program students who earned recognition at the Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair.

    SID Students Awarded for Pursuit of Scientific Excellence

    The innovative and exploratory research within the STEM disciplines by students in Hamden Hall’s signature program, Science, Innovation, & Design (SID), has been recognized as Upper and Middle School representatives presented their independent research projects to a series of judges and industry professionals at the 78th Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair.
    Read More
  • Guest speaker Dr. Todd Craig with members of the Black Student Union following his assembly presentation.

    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

    A group of Upper School students performing the traditional Dragon Dance as part of the Lunar New Year Assembly for Middle and Upper School.

    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
  • Seventh-grader Cassidy Clapp reading to our young learners as part of World Read Aloud Day.

    The Joys of Sharing Stories on World Read Aloud Day

    Books are the doorway to new worlds that spark readers’ imaginations beyond the pages and take them on adventures. Middle and Upper School students joined together to inspire lifelong reading amongst younger students in celebration of World Read Aloud Day.
    Read More
  • January

    Eighth-grade students Claire Losee (left) and Maddy Correa (right) showing their handle maze for the in-class competition.

    Rolling Through the Maze in STEM Learning Project

    It was a race to the finish as eighth-grade students guided a half-inch marble through twists, turns, and obstacles with skill and precision in the Marble Maze Challenge with teacher Ann Kohler overseeing the project.
    Read More
  • A group of Middle School students assembling the lasagna trays as part of the Life is Delicious program.

    Middle School ‘Community Cooks’ Serve Those in Need

    The power of community and helping those in need continues to be a valuable experience in Middle School as students in seventh and eighth grade commenced the first installment of the annual community service project, Life is Delicious.
    Read More
< 2026
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