Lower School Office:
(914) 366-2613
(914) 366-2613
List of 11 news stories.
-
Hackley Perspectives: The Power of Kindness
In this month’s blog post on Hackley Perspectives, Lower School teacher Sue Harmon reflects on the power of kindness. “As an educator, I have been able to weave kindness throughout the curriculum and our everyday lessons and activities. The students quickly learn to embrace a classroom where kindness, respect, and friendship are the cornerstone and expectation.” Read the post here. -
Middle and Upper School Debate Teams Compete in January Tournaments
Read MoreOn Jan. 25, Hackley’s Middle School debate team attended a tournament at Dalton, while the Upper School team competed at Applied Tech in New Jersey for the third regular-season event of the High School Public Debate Program. -
Computer Science Students Host Inaugural Hack-a-thon in New Center
Computer Science student Phoebe Dungca ’25 — with a group of her peers and Computer Science teachers — spearheaded Hackley’s first-ever hackathon, Hack Squared, on Jan. 11 in the Center for the Creative Arts and Technology.Read More -
Hackley Perspectives: The Parent-Teacher Partnership – A Shared Support System
In this month’s blog post on Hackley Perspectives, Assistant Director of the Lower School Josh Samuel shares his thoughts on the importance of the parent-teacher relationship. “At Hackley, we believe in working with parents. Parents and teachers may not always agree on every approach, but when we assume positive intent — especially during the toughest of conversations — and come to the table with open hearts and minds, the partnership is stronger for it.” Read the post here. -
Hackley Debate Teams Shine in December Middle and High School Tournaments
On Dec. 14, Hackley’s Middle and Upper School debate teams showcased their skills in two year-end events.Read More -
Ten Students Awarded Russ Hogg Grant for Creative Expression
Read MoreThis year, 10 students have been awarded a Russ Hogg Grant for Creative Expression. Congratulations to Aran Basu ’25, Vivek Malik ’25, Jasper Quattrone ’25, Isaac Ahn ’26, Zion Bennett ’26, Rohan Krishna ’26, Mason Lee ’26, Cara Minello ’26, Elleana Derby ’28 and Ali B. ’29! -
Hackley Perspectives: Beyond the Prompt
In this month’s blog post on Hackley Perspectives, Director of Academic Affairs Basil Kolani reflects on how Hackley School is embracing Generative AI. “As generally happens with the adoption of disruptive technologies, we began with initial threats to the ‘right’ way to do things; slowly saw how, under the right circumstances, there were useful ways to use the new tool; and now have at least made GenAI use a part of the student experience. Now that we’re here, we have some room for growth.” Read the post here. -
Hackley's Fall Debate Wrap-Up
It was a busy fall for Hackley’s Debate program, with an opening Middle School tournament at the Nightingale School in Manhattan and multiple Upper School events, including the opening HSPDP tournament at Dwight School and two other NYPDL tournaments at Hunter College High School and Rye Country Day School.Read More -
Hackley Perspectives: The Art of Creativity and Innovation – Three Disciplines, One Vision
In this month’s blog post on Hackley Perspectives, Department Chairs Bettie-Ann Candelora (Performing Arts), Greg Cice (Visual Arts) and Melissa Tranchida (Computer Science) reflect on how “with the opening of the new Center for the Creative Arts and Technology, Hackley has now truly elevated the arts and computer science on our campus.” Read the post here. -
Hackley Celebrates Opening of Center for the Creative Arts and Technology
Excitement filled the air on the Hilltop as Hackley students and employees gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the official opening of the Center for the Creative Arts and Technology!Read More -
Middle School Debate Team Kicks Off Season with Novice Scrimmage
On Oct. 19, 21 Middle School debaters attended the opening novice scrimmage at the Dalton School for our Middle School debate league.Read More
Welcome to Hackley
Welcome to Lower School
Congratulations and welcome to Hackley’s Lower School! We are looking forward to you joining our community where we inspire students to make deep connections in learning and life. New students feel welcomed the moment they enter our Lower School building, where they find it is easy to be good friends to all because we all learn the traits of friendship through our character education program. When our Lower School students are challenged in the classroom, they offer and receive help from one another as active members of our united and supportive community. They are encouraged to be intellectually curious and to find joy in learning that will be the foundation for deep learning and the unreserved effort they will put into their studies as they grow.
As they continue through the Lower School, our students build a community with their teachers and classmates that empowers them to go all-in in everything that they do. At the end of their Lower School experience, our students have grown socially, emotionally, and academically and have developed the skills and experiences to excel in the classroom and to be confident artists, musicians, changemakers, and athletes. They are well-prepared to go forth and spread beauty and light in our Middle School and beyond. As you think about the ways that your child will grow in character and scholarship at Hackley, we invite you to join us on The Hilltop and reimagine what accomplishment looks like for your child.
As they continue through the Lower School, our students build a community with their teachers and classmates that empowers them to go all-in in everything that they do. At the end of their Lower School experience, our students have grown socially, emotionally, and academically and have developed the skills and experiences to excel in the classroom and to be confident artists, musicians, changemakers, and athletes. They are well-prepared to go forth and spread beauty and light in our Middle School and beyond. As you think about the ways that your child will grow in character and scholarship at Hackley, we invite you to join us on The Hilltop and reimagine what accomplishment looks like for your child.
We look forward to having you on campus soon. Please RSVP for our Lower School New Hornets Day by email so we can welcome you to the Lower School building and introduce you to many of our teachers.
We hope to help you begin to make the connections now that you will continue to have as a Lower School family in the fall. Please fill out this form if you would like a phone call or email from anyone in the Hackley community. We are all too happy to welcome you and to answer any questions that you may have. Please stay in touch!
Once again, congratulations. We hope our welcome page aids you during this most important decision-making time.
Lisa Oberstein
Director of Lower School
Director of Lower School
Lower School Welcome Events
**Important Information: Please Read!**
Join us in the Lower School for our New Hornets Day!
Please note that this is a PARENT ONLY event.
Please join us at the Hackley Book Fair
Newly-enrolled families are welcome to join us at the Hackley Bookfair. This is a wonderful way for you and your child to start your journey as Hackley community members together. Please let us know if you are coming, so the Hackley Parents’ Association can welcome you warmly!
Join us in the Lower School for our New Hornets Day!
- Thursday, February 13th at 9:00 AM
- RSVP to admissions@hackleyschool.org
Please note that this is a PARENT ONLY event.
Please join us at the Hackley Book Fair
Newly-enrolled families are welcome to join us at the Hackley Bookfair. This is a wonderful way for you and your child to start your journey as Hackley community members together. Please let us know if you are coming, so the Hackley Parents’ Association can welcome you warmly!
- Sunday, March 9th, 8 AM- 4 PM
- Allen Memorial Hall
- RSVP to hpa@hackleyschool.org
Hackley School
© Hackley School | Privacy Policy & Terms of Use & Nondiscrimination Hackley School is a registered 501(3)c
