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List of 24 news stories.
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Athletes of the Week 鈥� Week of Oct. 6
Read MoreEvery week, the Athletics department highlights some exceptional Hackley Hornets who are helping to spur on their teams. -
Hackley Debate Program Kicks Off Upper School Season
Hackley Debate has had a strong start to the Upper School season.Read More -
Guest Lecturer: Adam Kahn '00 Shares Research on Emerging Technologies with ISRP Students
Read MoreAdam Kahn ’00, Associate Professor of Communication Studies at California State University, Long Beach, returned to the Hilltop last week to meet with Independent Science Research Program students and to fete his 25th reunion at Alumni Day last weekend. He shared his research on emerging technologies with ISRP Students. -
Athletes of the Week 鈥� Week of Sept. 22
Every week, the Athletics department highlights some exceptional Hackley Hornets who are helping to spur on their teams.Read More -
Athletes of the Week 鈥� Week of Sept. 15
Every week, the Athletics department highlights some exceptional Hackley Hornets who are helping to spur on their teams.Read More -
Athletes of the Week 鈥� Week of Sept. 8
Every week, the Athletics department highlights some exceptional Hackley Hornets who are helping to spur on their teams.Read More -
Hackley Welcomes New Families at Annual Reception
On Tuesday, Sept. 9, Hackley welcomed families of new students to Allen Memorial Hall for our annual New Parent Reception and HPA Volunteer Fair.Read More -
Hackley Perspectives: We Are More, Together
In this month’s blog post on , Head of School Charles Franklin reminds us that we are better, stronger and More, Together. “The most important advice I can give you as you begin the 2025–26 school year is to orient your goals toward others,” Mr. Franklin writes. “This is an incredibly powerful shift in your mindset, and here’s why: focusing on the well-being and success of other people is, in fact, the key ingredient in living a life of purpose and meaning.” . -
Akin Common Spruced Up With New Turf
Read MoreThe Hilltop’s beloved gathering space, Akin Common, received a facelift this summer. -
New Employees Join the Hilltop
Hackley is excited to welcome our new Hornets to the Hilltop for the 2025-2026 academic year!Read More -
Hackley ROV Team Wins Best Product Demo at MATE Regional Competition, Heads to Worlds Championship in June
The submersible ROV engineering team recently competed in the 2025 Marine Aquatic Technology and Engineering (MATE) Regional competition and took home first place for best product demonstration and second place overall. The team also was nominated for and accepted to compete in the 2025 MATE Worlds Championship this June in Michigan!Read More -
Hackley Perspectives: Imagination and Cultural Connections
In this month’s blog post on , Qiong (Katie) Jan examines the role of imagination in Hackley’s Chinese language program. “In our classes, imagination flourishes through such engaging activities as making traditional foods, like dumplings, mooncakes and tanghulu, and watching cinematic masterpieces. Students actively participate in storytelling sessions, crafting their narratives inspired by folklore, debating contemporary cultural issues and collaborating on projects that explore traditional arts, such as papercutting, ink painting and origami,” she writes. “These hands-on experiences vividly immerse students in Chinese culture, igniting their curiosity and deepening their cultural understanding.” .
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Athletes of the Week 鈥� Week of May 5
Read MoreEvery week, the Athletics department highlights some exceptional Hackley Hornets who are helping to spur on their teams. -
Hackley Sixth Grader Awarded Third Place in Robotics and Engineering at Westchester Regional Middle School Science and Engineering Fair
Read MoreSixth grader Akash K., a sixth grade student, was recognized on May 1 at the inaugural Westchester Regional Middle School Science and Engineering Fair (WRMSSEF) awards ceremony. This new regional competition is the middle school counterpart to WESEF and ISEF, the premier science fair that Hackley students have participated in through the Independent Science Research Program. -
Gillian Stewart 鈥�94 Visits Hackley鈥檚 ISRP and Chemistry Classes
Marine geobiochemist Dr. Gillian Stewart ’94 returned to the Hilltop on April 17 to speak with Independent Science Research Program and Chemistry classes. Dr. Stewart is a professor at Queens College, with a research interest in the interactions between organisms and elemental cycling, particularly in the ocean. She is also the author of a new textbook, Oceanography: An Interdisciplinary Approach, set to release this fall.Read More
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Athletes of the Week 鈥� Week of April 14
Every week, the Athletics department highlights some exceptional Hackley Hornets who are helping to spur on their teams.Read More -
Athletes of the Week 鈥� Week of April 7
Read MoreEvery week, the Athletics department highlights some exceptional Hackley Hornets who are helping to spur on their teams. -
Hackley Perspectives: How Books Can Reignite Our Imaginations
In this month’s blog post on , Library Department Chair Jen Hubert Swan shares her concerns about the health of our imaginations, and how books can help. “Once we realize our imaginations have been withered by social media, is it too late to resurrect our inventiveness? As a librarian who has witnessed and experienced the creative power of reading, I’m here to tell you that it’s never too late,” she writes. “Ironically, as social media has exploded, so has publishing. According to some sources, there are between 500,000 and one million new titles traditionally published each year. ... But with so many options, how do we choose? Dear reader, I thought you’d never ask.” -
Global Education Trips Take Student Learning Beyond the Hilltop
Over Spring Break, some of our intrepid Upper Schoolers and faculty traveled far beyond the Hilltop to immerse themselves in research and the rich history, culture, sights and experiences of global locales.Read More -
ISRP Students Recognized at Regeneron Westchester Science & Engineering Fair
During spring break, 12 Independent Science Research Program students joined more than 750 students from the region to present their research at the Regeneron Westchester Science & Engineering Fair. We are so proud of our students’ dedication and hard work over the past two to three years, which culminated in presenting their projects to scientists at these fairs.Read More -
Hackley Perspectives: Code as Canvas
In this month’s blog post on , Computer Science Department Chair Melissa Tranchida reflects on the artistry of computer science. “Artists exist in many capacities within the field of Computer Science,” she writes. “Whether students are digitally editing images, showcasing interactive games, exploring connections between code and graphical elements, or making decisions about a gradient within the user experience of their mobile application. In every one of these projects, the students are artists in their own right, using code as their canvas. Hackley students epitomize the joy of learning, and the art of coding is one they enroll in without checking off a graduation credit.” -
Middle and Upper School Debaters Have Strong Showings Across Recent Competitions
Hackley’s Middle and Upper School debate teams have been busy! In February, seven Upper Schoolers represented Hackley at the National High School Ethics Bowl and 10 debaters competed in the fourth and final event of the 2024-25 HSPDP regular season. And on March 8, 27 members of Hackley’s MS debate team competed at a tournament hosted by the Fieldston School.Read More -
Athletes of the Week 鈥� Week of Feb. 24
Every week, the Athletics department highlights some exceptional Hackley Hornets who are helping to spur on their teams.Read More -
PostAP Spanish Students Lead Parent Education Workshops for Community Partner Neighbors Link
The PostAP Spanish: Language and Culture class recently completed the service component of their month-long service-learning project in partnership with ’s Adelante Juntos parent education program.Read More
