Hamden Hall Country Day School
Educating Students in PreSchool through Grade 12
Educating Students in PreSchool through Grade 12
News Archive
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2026
2026
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May
Middle School Students Embark on Global Culinary Trip
Read MoreThe Middle School Diversity Club welcomed all seventh- and-eighth-grade students to the Dining Hall to pass the plate and share a taste of cultural cuisines and desserts during the annual Cultural Food Assembly. -
Mock Climate Negotiations Give Middle School Students A Global Perspective
Read MoreEighth-grade students were transported into the center of climate policy as they collaborated, debated, and negotiated resolutions on global electric vehicle adoption in their roles as country delegates in an experiential learning project titled the Global Affairs Climate Action Conference. -
April
Hamden Hall Works to Make A Difference On Earth Day
Read More“Our Power, Our Planet” was the theme of Earth Day 2026, which commenced on April 22. The Hamden Hall community embarked on its long-standing tradition of observing the global movement with art projects, class activities, and community service initiatives both on and off-campus. -
High Marks for Latin Students on National Exam
Read MoreThe World Language Department and its academic achievements in classical studies has been recognized beyond the classroom as Middle and Upper School Latin students participated in the National Latin Exam with 17 students earning awards for their outstanding performance. Latin teachers Stephanie Spaulding and Alison Orlebeke had the distinct honor of administering the exam. -
Grade 8 Takes Educational Trip to Yale University
Eighth-grade students took their learning journey outside of the classroom to Yale University where they spent the day partaking in panel discussions and other educational activities in relation to their cross-curricular learning project.Read More -
March
SID Students Awarded for Pursuit of Scientific Excellence
Read MoreThe 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. -
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
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 -
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
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 -
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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May
Middle School Students Embark on Global Culinary Trip
Read MoreThe Middle School Diversity Club welcomed all seventh- and-eighth-grade students to the Dining Hall to pass the plate and share a taste of cultural cuisines and desserts during the annual Cultural Food Assembly. -
Mock Climate Negotiations Give Middle School Students A Global Perspective
Read MoreEighth-grade students were transported into the center of climate policy as they collaborated, debated, and negotiated resolutions on global electric vehicle adoption in their roles as country delegates in an experiential learning project titled the Global Affairs Climate Action Conference. -
April
Hamden Hall Works to Make A Difference On Earth Day
Read More“Our Power, Our Planet” was the theme of Earth Day 2026, which commenced on April 22. The Hamden Hall community embarked on its long-standing tradition of observing the global movement with art projects, class activities, and community service initiatives both on and off-campus. -
High Marks for Latin Students on National Exam
Read MoreThe World Language Department and its academic achievements in classical studies has been recognized beyond the classroom as Middle and Upper School Latin students participated in the National Latin Exam with 17 students earning awards for their outstanding performance. Latin teachers Stephanie Spaulding and Alison Orlebeke had the distinct honor of administering the exam. -
Grade 8 Takes Educational Trip to Yale University
Eighth-grade students took their learning journey outside of the classroom to Yale University where they spent the day partaking in panel discussions and other educational activities in relation to their cross-curricular learning project.Read More -
March
SID Students Awarded for Pursuit of Scientific Excellence
Read MoreThe 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. -
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
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 -
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
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 -
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
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1108 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
Hamden Hall Country Day School, located less than two miles from Yale University, is one of the best private schools in Connecticut to enroll elementary, middle, and high school students. Our nurturing and inclusive community provides a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence by understanding each child and fostering their individual growth.
