Hamden Hall is pleased to announce that Quinnipiac University President Judy Olian will deliver the keynote address to graduates at the 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 6, at 10 a.m.

Upper School students have the opportunity to learn about the judicial system through hands-on experience to gain an understanding of society's approach to dispute resolution and justice. This experiential learning opportunity comes via the newly established Mock Trial Club. Upper School history teacher Dr. Nuray Ibryamova serves as the faculty advisor.

Growing up playing and watching sports, Class of 2018 alumnus Michael Johnson II knew his career would involve that passion, and he is now working towards his master’s degree in sports management.

As the 2024-2025 Winter sports season has come to a close, a plethora of our Varsity student-athletes have been honored and recognized by the Fairchester Athletic Association (FAA) and the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) for their outstanding athletic performance.

The passion for the game of basketball has transcended into business management and the opportunity to teach youth for Hamden Hall alumni Alejandro L. Pabon-Rey 2011, Michael DiMartino 2016, and Victor “Vic” Joshua Jr. 2012, as they work together at The Lab Branford.

Future scientists and innovators in Hamden Hall’s Signature Program: Science, Innovation, & Design took center stage as representatives from both Upper and Middle School presented their independent research projects at the 77^th Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair.

Taylor Gymnasium was abuzz with innate curiosity and scientific knowledge in the form of questions; most notably, what makes the fluffiest slime, can you make batteries out of lemons, and how does lip balm react in varying conditions as Grades 4-6 students showcased their research findings at the Lower School Science Fair.

English teachers and honorary judges Allison Ehrenreich and Caroline Ford took the bench in the Whitson Building and Dolven Center respectively as seventh grade students moonlighted as district and defense attorneys, character witnesses, researchers, reporters, and jury members in a mock trial exercise based on the novella Of Mice and Men by author John Steinbeck.

The Hamden Hall Literary Magazine FACES has received the highest honor from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), earning a “First Class” distinction in the 2024 Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) contest.

Upper School students unleashed their creativity and craftsmanship skills in the MakerSpace Design Lab as they designed, cut, and assembled their own wood cutting boards from scratch in a hands-on project for their Engineering and Design class.

The Upper School Robotics Team competed at the Vex V5 Tournament at the University of New Haven on February 8 and successfully qualified for the Connecticut State Championship.

The guidance and support of Hamden Hall faculty shaped the higher education pathway and professional development for Class of 2016 alumna Xuran “Angela” Wang.  She now reflects on the importance of mentorship and the experiences that shaped her beyond the classroom.

Books have the magical ability to take us on a journey beyond the pages into different worlds and to celebrate World Read Aloud Day, Middle and Upper School students grabbed their picture books and shared the joys of reading.

Class of 2013 alumnus Jamie DeNicola built a transformative career as a broker in New York City real estate, but has shifted gears to tackle sustainability and energy efficiency challenges within the industry as the founder and chief revenue officer of Source Forward.

January 29 marked the start of Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, a multi-day celebration that signals the arrival of spring in many Asian cultures. From classroom lessons and projects, to food and assemblies, all three divisions are taking part in celebrating and learning more about the holiday and its traditions.

Second-grade students embarked on an exciting journey into the world of meteorology by creating their very own anemometers in a hands-on STEM activity. Wind speed is calculated using the device known as an anemometer.

With a little imagination and creativity, anything is possible including first-grade students demonstrating yoga poses as they took families and fellow Lower School students on a relaxing journey in their performance of I Am Yoga. The idea for the show was based on the book by author Susan Verde.

Budding scientists in the Upper School have the opportunity to develop meaningful projects that address real-world challenges through the integration of biology and STEM principles via Hamden Hall’s new BioBuilder Club. Science teacher Daniel Kemp serves as the club’s advisor.

Skate your way through the winter season at our all-community Family Fun Ice Skating event on Sunday, February 2. Admissions is FREE, but please click here to register.