What's better than a new school year? A new school year that's chock-full of new students, faculty, initiatives, programs, ideas, and more! Here's a quick look at the Top 10 highlights for the start of the 2018-2019 school year:
We have 135 new students on campus including six alumni children and two alumni grandchildren! The school once again set a record for the number of applications received for the 2018-2019 school year with more than 500 applicants.
Fifty-three members of the Classes of 2018 and 2019 were recently named AP Scholars by the College Board. Twenty-five of the students receiving recognition were AP Scholars with Distinction.
The Class of 2019 has 11 Lifers, representing nearly 13 percent of our senior class.
Students in Grades 7 through 12, as well as faculty and staff, have been issued access cards for all buildings on campus.
Our Lender Refectory has gone plastic free - including the elimination of plastic straws. And check out our new cafeteria recycling center!
We've adopted a new Dress Code this year, the guidelines of which were generated by students and are culturally sensitive.
Welcome to our five new faculty members: athletic trainer Emily Buzzanca (not pictured), math teacer Daniel Cuneo, Lower School assistant teachers Felicia McKee and Arielle St. Arnault, and English teacher Olivia Wall.
Horse enthusiasts on campus will now take part in a new equestrian program established by English teacher Jennifer Manley.
Theatre director Karl Gasteyer created 36 sound absorption panels with the help of builder extraordinaire Richard Chiaramonte for the walls in Taylor Gymnasium.
Looking for a few good lunch ideas! The Food Service staff have posted a Lunch Menu Suggestion Box via On Campus for students to digitally suggest potential lunch items.
Hamden Hall Country Day School is a nurturing and inclusive community with a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence by understanding each child and fostering their individual growth.