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List of 11 news stories.
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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 Upper School!
Congratulations on your acceptance to Hackley’s Upper School! I enjoyed meeting a number of you during the admissions process and reading about all of you in your applications. You are an impressive group of scholars, artists, athletes, activists, and more! If you choose Hackley (and I certainly hope that you will), your diverse experiences and varying perspectives will enrich an already vibrant, dynamic, and spirited school community, one that fosters both deep learning and deep connections. We have high expectations of our students when it comes to character and scholarship while offering high levels of support and encouragement to help you grow and flourish during your high school years. As a school, we recognize how important meaningful and authentic relationships are for you. The connections that are forged between Hackley students and their caring and inspiring educators will shape you during your Upper School years and in your expansive post-Hackley lives. I know I speak for my colleagues and our current Upper School students when I say that we are excited to get to know you and your families and welcoming you to the Hackley community.
I hope that students will join us on campus for one of our upcoming Visiting Days, where students will be hosted by one of our student ambassadors and have the chance to visit classes and meet other students. In addition, students and family members should also come to our Upper School New Hornets' Night at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, March 4th. At this event, you will have a chance to learn more about the Upper School and to meet many Upper School teachers, coaches, program leaders and administrators who can answer your questions and help you better understand why Hackley is a great fit for your family.
Please enjoy the videos below and visit our Upper School Curriculum page for more information about our academic program. We would be happy to help you begin to make the connections now that you will continue to have as an Upper School family in the fall. If you have specific questions, please fill out this form to request a call or email from a member of the Hackley community who can assist you with your questions.
If you have any questions for our student ambassadors, please feel free to reach out to them at ambassadors@hackleyschool.org. We are all too happy to welcome you and answer any questions that you may have. Please stay in touch!
If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to email me at aking@hackleyschool.org or call me at 914-366-2620.
Once again, congratulations on your acceptance to Hackley School!
All the best,
Andy King
Director of the Upper School
I hope that students will join us on campus for one of our upcoming Visiting Days, where students will be hosted by one of our student ambassadors and have the chance to visit classes and meet other students. In addition, students and family members should also come to our Upper School New Hornets' Night at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, March 4th. At this event, you will have a chance to learn more about the Upper School and to meet many Upper School teachers, coaches, program leaders and administrators who can answer your questions and help you better understand why Hackley is a great fit for your family.
Please enjoy the videos below and visit our Upper School Curriculum page for more information about our academic program. We would be happy to help you begin to make the connections now that you will continue to have as an Upper School family in the fall. If you have specific questions, please fill out this form to request a call or email from a member of the Hackley community who can assist you with your questions.
If you have any questions for our student ambassadors, please feel free to reach out to them at ambassadors@hackleyschool.org. We are all too happy to welcome you and answer any questions that you may have. Please stay in touch!
If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to email me at aking@hackleyschool.org or call me at 914-366-2620.
Once again, congratulations on your acceptance to Hackley School!
All the best,
Andy King
Director of the Upper School
Upper School Welcome Events
**Important Information: Please Read!**
Join us on campus for our New Hornets' Night!
Join us for a Hackley School Visit Day!
Join us for the Boarding Dinner!
Join us on campus for our New Hornets' Night!
- Tuesday, March 4th at 6:30 PM
- RSVP to admissions@hackleyschool.org
Join us for a Hackley School Visit Day!
- Visit Days
- Tuesday, February 25th
- Wednesday, February 26th
- Thursday, February 27th
- Friday, February 28th
- Monday, March 3rd
- Tuesday, March 4th
- Wednesday, March 5th
- Thursday, March 6th
- Friday, March 7th
- RSVP to admissions@hackleyschool.org with the date of your choice.
Join us for the Boarding Dinner!
- Monday, March 10th at 6:30 pm
- RSVP by clicking here.
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