School News - St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's School

Technology Focus: “A Lens to See the World”

“We are providing the building blocks of what technology is and will be. Coding languages change, tools change, but the skills and ways of thinking remain the same. We don’t know what technology will look like in the future, but we will be ready.”

First Graders Learn Stewardship Lessons in the Greenhouse and Beyond

Lower school social studies, science, and greenhouse lessons teach about stewardship, sustainability, and the many ways of being a good neighbor.

DEIL Team Takes the Lead in Continuing Mother Ruth’s Revolutionary Mission

A new leadership team has been charged with amplifying our founder’s revolutionary mission and the values of equity and inclusion that remain a crucial part of St. Hilda’s & St. Hugh’s mission.

Alumni Spotlight: Nellie Peyton ('06)

Nellie Peyton (‘06) covers human rights and development as the West Africa Correspondent for the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Her career has taken her all over the world, reporting on significant issues ranging from water access to women’s rights. Her recent work has taken her to mining towns in Sierra Leone and displacement camps in Burkina Faso.

You can read Nellie’s articles here. Click below to read our full interview with Nellie.

Playdeck Car Sends Students on Imaginative Journeys

“It was Head of School Virginia Connor’s vision to create a physical anchor for complex play that would elicit the type of creative scenarios that every child loves, and that build upon children’s innate inventiveness and playfulness,” said Lower Division Director Emily Holt.

Librarian Angela Perna Joins New York Times Discussion on “How to Raise a Reader”

In a school full of book lovers, Angela Perna is the “head reader.” As the school librarian, she presides over the C.V. Starr Library and Learning Center and its collection of nearly 24,000 volumes, a host of online resources, and lists of book recommendations for every occasion: summer reading, holidays/cultural celebrations, grief and hardship, and more.

A Joyful Return: Faculty, Students, and Parents Celebrate a New School Year

Faculty welcomed new and returning students and families to St. Hilda’s & St. Hugh’s for the first day of the 2019-2020 school year this Monday, Sept. 9.

How To Find The Right Early Childhood Program For Your Child

Finding the right early childhood program is an experience that will include your entire family -- not just your child.

6 Things Parents Can Do To Enhance Their Children's Learning During the Summer

Every spring, St. Hilda’s & St. Hugh’s division directors provide parents and students with resources to
help students prepare for the transition to the next grade. Summertime should be a time for relaxation and fun - but it should also be a time for exploration, growth and learning!

“Work Hard, Dream Big, and Be Kind” Graduation 2019 Celebrates the Gifts of Scholarship and Friendship

“The world is a better place with each of you in it, and we are all terribly proud of you, today, and every day.”

Brass Band Director Conducts a Greenhouse Symphony

“The design of the installation was inspired by the spirit of play and exploration that permeates all aspects of the curriculum and educational philosophy of St. Hilda’s & St. Hugh’s,” said Mr. Nester.

Class of ’19 Students Decide What’s Next: Secondary School Placements

The students in St. Hilda’s & St. Hugh’s class of 2019 have made their final decisions about which secondary schools they will attend, while the class of 2015 will soon move on to an impressive array of colleges and universities.

Track Athletes Set School Records and Exceed Personal Bests

“The runners represented us proudly with their skill but also with the strong bond they developed, supporting one another through highs and lows in the months they have been together,” said Patti Lesser, Director of P.E. and Athletics.

Alumna Author Shares Story Set in Revolution-Era Iran

Alumna author Rabeah Ghaffari ’89 offered a reading from her recently published novel, To Keep The Sun Alive, in the C.V. Starr Library at St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's on May 23.

Upper Division Students Face Off in First-Ever Geography Bee

St. Hilda’s & St. Hugh’s inaugural Geography Bee challenged students’ knowledge of U.S. and world geography, with two upper division teams facing off in an exciting quiz show-style format.

Student Legislators Represent at Model Congress

“While all of our delegates performed admirably, one eighth grader won a special distinction as our only student to earn a ‘Golden Gavel’ for his legislating skill in his committee,” said advisor Duane Bailey-Castro.

Parents’ Association Welcomes Author of “The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money”

Financial journalist Ron Lieber spoke at the Parents’ Association's March meeting, addressing parents about developing financial intelligence and responsibility in children.

February Focus: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Some new friends stepped “out of the wardrobe” to greet students and parents of St. Hilda’s & St. Hugh’s when they arrived for school last Friday.

Student Performers Honor Gospel Tradition at Annual Celebration

“I'll tell you what ‘freedom’ is to me—no fear!” The words of legendary soul singer Nina Simone inspired the students, faculty, and parents assembled at this year's Gospel Celebration, titled “A Journey of Love, Rooted in the African-American Tradition.”

Beginners Students Join P.E. Circus

The Beginners had a chance to play alongside the first grade experts, who offered the 2- and 3-year-olds a lesson from the circus unit of their daily physical education class.

Dr. King Inspires Students to Write—and Dream

Students honored the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by exploring the power of his words and taking inspiration from his influential “I Have a Dream Speech,” delivered at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963.

Kindergarten Students Learn “How To” Help the Greenhouse Thrive

When Greenhouse Keeper Lauren Paull noticed that younger students were overwatering plants in the greenhouse, she turned to the senior kindergarten to impart this important lesson.

Second Graders Crack Computer’s Code with “Binary Bracelets”

Beginning technology students in second grade used hands-on materials to learn the foundational principles of computing and lift the veil of technology, revealing the building blocks of how their iPads, computers, and other devices work.

Alumni Scholar Returns with Latin Lessons

Eighth grade Latin students had a special substitute this week, when Herbert Toler ’18 returned to teach a lesson on Roman culture. Eighth grade Latin teacher Joan Wentworth invited Herbert back after hearing about his current success with high school Latin.

St. Hilda’s & St. Hugh’s Presents ... School of Rock!

Singers, dancers, and crew members at St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's are preparing for this year's spring production, School of Rock, The Musical! The performances will take place Friday, May 3 at 4 p.m. and Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m.