Commencement

Celebrating the Class of 2025!

5th Annual Hackathon

A day of fun, innovation, and real-world problem-solving

Remembering Dan Lee

Former Head of School Passes at Age 75

Positivity, Kindness & Joy

The year’s second Pietas awarded to Sra. Velez

Civitas Awards

Honoring outstanding members of the Miss Hall’s community

Bridging the Gap

Learning by Doing in Hallmark Mechanical Engineering

Shaping a Thriving and Collaborative Artistic Community

Ellie Kreischer at Haystack Mountain

Learning by Doing

Advanced academics and remarkable moments of practice

Women, Parity, Leadership

Exploring gender equity in a country that gets it

Horizons Program Celebrating 30 Years

Exceptional moments of practice — and still going strong

Three Cheers for Scapino!

Fall play a hit!

Open a World of Possibilities

Support our students this Giving Tuesday

Citizenship in Practice

A day of workshops on civic engagement, democracy, dialogue, and mindfulness

Fall Family Weekend

Experience the Miss Hall’s Magic Oct. 18 & 19

New Additions to MHS

Faculty and staff bring a world of expertise

Old Tradition, New Twist

Class of 2025 launches blazer library

Finding Her Place

Pickett Scholar Ariel Sims ’05

Connection, Involvement, Community

Building relationships one fire drill at a time

Going Deep with Marine Biology

Interdisciplinary exploration on the Connecticut coast

Sur la route en Nouvelle-Angleterre

Following the French-Canadian Great Migration

Adding to Women's History

Research at the Massachusetts Historical Society

Students Excel on National Language Exams

Forty-four Miss Hall’s students earn honors

Immense Commitment to Learning + Growth

The year’s second Pietas award presented to Alison Quiñones Johnson

Commencement 2024

Celebrating the Class of 2024!

Welcome Back, Izzy!

New Director of College Counseling hits the ground running

Reunion 2024

Alums across 7 decades gathered for a weekend of conversation and connection

Alumnae Awards and Honors

2025 Alumnae Award nominations now open

Picture Perfect

Idia ’26 at New York Fashion Week

1000+ Points!

Amaya ’24 joins exclusive club

Moving Toward Dr. King’s Beloved Community

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Going the Extra Mile — and Adding a few Dad Jokes

The year’s first Pietas award presented to Dr. Doll

Pitch Perfect

There are so many ways to be a musician and artist... and the ensemble is a great venue to be a part of a larger whole

125-Year Time Capsule

Historic cache connects past, present, and future

Sounds of the Season

Talented MHS vocalists sent students and adults off to the Winter Break in a festive mood, courtesy of the annual Winter Concert.

28 countries: 1 community

Greetings and performances from around the world

Spotlight on Exceptional Talent

Students to perform in district concert

MHS Presents Sense and Sensibility

Theater Ensemble wowed audiences Nov. 10 & 11

Dr. Chris Himes, EarthShips, & Fiber-dying in New Mexico

Leonhardt Teaching Chair and Paternotte Travel Grant Recipient brings learning from the Southwest to MHS December 7

Additions to the MHS Community

Miss Hall’s welcomes new faculty and staff

An Eye for Photography

Two MHS students recognized in national contest

Be Bold Tour

MHS hits the road to connect with alums, families, and friends about the future of empowering girls and women

Global Citizenship in Action

Change-making students on two continents win Moulton Global Citizenship Grant

Honoring Outstanding Students

Celebrating two decades of Pickett Scholars

Balloon arch master, dodgeball star, and endless positivity

May award is presented to Nolan Oxley

2022-23 Civitas Award Winners

Civitas Awards are presented by Student Council to outstanding members of the Miss Hall’s community

Students Excel on National Language Exams

41 Miss Hall’s students earn honors

Sowing the Miss Hall’s Magic

9th grade Horizons program paves the way for bold and creative contributors to the common good

Fellowship, Growth, Gratitude — and Fun

Former Trustees catch up via ZOOM

Rave Reviews for Winter Musical

Once Upon a Mattress a hit with audiences!

The Company We Keep

Commencement speakers through the years

Welcome, Aaron Gordon

New Director of Finance and Operations joins MHS Feb. 7

Making Her Mark

Viv ’23 leaves a lasting impression

Dr. King’s Beloved Community

Honoring the life and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

AI in the Classroom

Grappling with Artificial Intelligence

Sounds of the Season

Winter concert showcases talented vocalists

Lost & Found

Gallery & Arts Administration students curate show about the creative process

Tiny Paintings for Friends

Thankful for these people and this place

Fall Play a Hit!

The Misanthrope receives rave reviews

BLUE GOLD — BE BOLD

A record-breaking, one-day challenge to empower girls and women

Tuesday Talks!

Miss Hall's faculty present Bold conversations that bring together alumnae, families, students over the course of our 125th year

Be Bold Campaign Nears the Finish Line

$75 million initiative in support of girls’ and women’s leadership marks the 125th anniversary of Miss Hall’s School

125 and Counting!

Running boldly into a new year

James K. Ervin Tennis Complex

Support Miss Hall’s athletics, promote girls’ wellbeing, and honor a dedicated teacher and friend to so many

125 Years!

A mission more relevant than ever

Passion Project — Steeped in Tradition

Bringing a bit of home to MHS

Passion Project — Research in Action

Environmental Research and Action Team takes action

Passion Project — Contribuyendo al bien común

Serving the greater good

Passion Project — Bias in Healthcare

Delving deep into women's health and global issues

Passion Project — Diversity in Publishing

Rebecca ’22 and broadening representation in literature

Passion Project — Global Women's Voices

Podcast spotlights student perspectives

Passion Project — Hatching More Great Ideas

Students step up to take the reins

Come One, Come All Reunion

Alumnae from ALL classes come together May 13–15, 2022 for one heck of a celebration

The Horizons Plant Sale Returns!

This year's sale takes place from 9 to 3, Saturday, May 21

Sophomore Horizons — Springboard to Success

10th-Grade Horizons experience sets the path for future passions

Finding Your Voice

A conversation with former Trustee Josie Sentner ’62

Spotlighting Student Artists

Outstanding art recognized in annual competition

Hackathon Returns!

Coding for the Common Good

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Honoring our student athletes

Delivering Hope

Taking initiative for the common good

Whole Student Approach Gets Stronger

New Counselor Abby Ryan Ruble ’92

Caring for the Whole Student

Health and Wellness Center Comes to Life

Welcome Lynn Zuckerman

Alum returns to help advance Miss Hall’s into the future

How Do We Know That?

History Department Chair Michael Alexander Questions Accepted Truths

An Advocate for Student Voice — in Many Ways!

The first award of the 2021-22 school year goes to Debbie Duff

Reimagining Thanksgiving

A new approach to a favorite tradition

Always there for you

An integral part of the Miss Hall’s experience, the Personal Team helps students celebrate their successes and overcome any challenges.

Live Theater Returns to MHS!

Men On Boats receives rave reviews

Make Your Mark

A 20-year Miss Hall’s tradition, stamping the Book of the School, is now open to all alums

Remembering Paul Van Sickle

Mr. Van Sickle wore many hats during his 32 years at MHS

MHS Unplugged

Students Host First In-Person Concert in 18 Months

Ringing in the Class of 2022

Lifetime connections and the beloved MHS Ring

Newcomers from 17 Countries Sign On!

Welcome, artists and athletes, actors and activists

By the Light of the Moon

Celebrating Harvest Traditions at MHS

Courage, Curiosity, and the Journey to MHS

Former Trustee Amy Church Wood ’89 and Trustee Becca Hajjar ’89 catch up via Zoom

Welcome, New Faculty & Staff!

A wealth of talent brings new possibilities to MHS

A Very Timely Read

The MHS Summer Book Club

Reflection. Connection. Renewal. Possibility. Home.*

Miss Hall’s adults collaborate, reset, and look ahead together

Second Tuesday Series Keeps Us Connected

Miss Hall's alums, family, and friends connect virtually to discuss art, culture, and education and learn from each other

Taking the long view

Sarah Virden on overhauling the schedule during a global pandemic

Recharging through art-making

Elizabeth Gatchell Klein Expressive Arts Chair awarded Residency at Red Lion Inn

Theater and Opera Now

On the eve of the return to live theater and music, talented women talk performing arts in the pandemic and beyond

Rising Seniors in the spotlight

Next year’s seniors (and one rising junior!) recognized with academic honors

Sending forth the Class of 2021

Seniors recognized at virtual awards ceremony

Meditation Garden Springs to Life

Seniors design tranquil space on campus

Class of 2021 graduates during 123rd Commencement

Sunny Hostin, ABC News Senior Legal Correspondent & Analyst, delivered this year’s address

2021 Reunion connects friends and breaks records

This year’s double reunion had more than 400 alumnae sign up, raised more than $1 million, and introduced distinctive new master classes

Oh, Monarchs, Where Art Thou?

Meredith ’21 and the quest to preserve the iconic pollinator

Encouraging Students to be their best selves

The year's second Pietas award is presented to Alison Basdekis.

Traditions Updated

MHS rings and blazers carry ongoing meaning

Forging Her Own Path through the Pandemic

Former School President, Ayla Wallace ’20, reflects on her senior year, the lessons she learned, and life after MHS.

Senior recital a sure sign of spring

Three exceptional performers took to the virtual stage

Signing on, officially!

39 new names added to the Book of the School

56 Alumnae in-the-Making

En Route to Graduation, MHS Seniors join Alumnae Association

A few minutes with … Dr. Nix

A passion for Latin and learning

Spotlighting scientists, educators, activists…. and moms

ISA Women’s History Month event showcases women worldwide

A few minutes with ... Courtney Hatch Blauvelt

An interview with our Director of College Counseling

Livening up a winter weekend

Expressive Arts Showcase goes virtual

The key to happiness

Emily Lombardi ’22 shares inspiration behind award-winning photo

Community meets school needs during “Month of Love”

Miss Hall’s friends and family contributed more than $100,000 to meet tangible needs related to COVID-19

Spotlighting MHS artists

Students recognized for outstanding work

Your fortune is arriving

Celebrating the Year of the Ox

Getting out of the headspace of “can’t”

This year’s play is a virtual production, with video segments shared with the community and posted on the MHS website

Remembering Sarah McFarland

A seasoned world traveler and consummate reader, she was, as her obituary noted, “the kind of teacher every high school should have.”

Remembering Madge Buerger

Mrs. Buerger dedicated 42 years to MHS, 23 years as Director of Athletics, and she coached nearly every sport at the School.

TEDxYouth@MHS

A “Boundless” and inspiring event for youth, by youth, conceived and organized by two ambitious MHS seniors interested in spotlighting young women’s voices

MHS Families Connect Around the World

A series of webinars are keeping parents and guardians connected throughout the school year.

Adapting Horizons

How our one-of-a-kind Horizons program was reimagined for the unusual 2020-21 school year.

Using her voice

Chelsie ’21 tackles a major summer project

Reconnection for ALL

Eight decades of Miss Hall’s classes join "Back-to-School" Zooms, September 23-26, 2021

Insisting on the common good

Head of School Julia Heaton responds to the attack on the U.S. Capitol

Adapting our schedule

New flexibility prioritizes learning and connection, no matter where students may be

Winter Break sendoff from two Heads of School

Harkening back to words from Mira Hall during the 1918 Spanish Flu, 11th Head of School Julia Heaton bids our community a safe and healthy break

Reimagining sounds of the season

Season's greetings from the MHS Vocal Ensemble

Archery lessons take off in term two

When athletics re-started in the fall of 2020, a new activity joined the roster: archery!

Community goes big during Giving Tuesday

Our community stepped up during this year’s Giving Tuesday challenge, raising more than $70,000 to support student wellbeing.

How does Grace Notes happen in the world of Zoom?

Grace Notes, the School’s a cappella singing group, keeps producing great music — even though world's apart!

Exploring the legacy of tea

On December 8, MHS friends and family joined Yiyan Zhou ’91 and Julius Wu to decompress and learn about the art and rituals of tea

Reimagining Convocation

This year's theme, "Same storm, different boats, heading to shore together."

Earth Science Students Dig Deep

Exploring the online classroom, from the Mariana Trench to the Sahara Desert

Creating Professional Development (on a budget affected by COVID)

Preparing for a school year like no other, MHS faculty looked to each other for professional development and support.

Un peu moins imparfaite, un peu plus piégée

A new poem by Jiho Shin ’21

Students finish first week of on-campus classes

Students’ first week of in-person classes was joyous — and packed to the gills

New Documentary has MHS Ties

Filmmaker Aaron Kalischer-Coggins produces a new documentary on the Housatonic River

Students Speak to the Power of Girls

Our students share thoughts in the run-up to this year’s International Day of the Girl

Our community reflects on RBG

Miss Hall’s students and adults recently gathered to share reflections on former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

School Reimagined: A Conversation with Julia Heaton

MHS Alumnae Council President Mary Atwood ’83 and thirty alums sat down with the Head of School as students return to campus in this unprecedented year.

Annual fund raises record $1.285 million for girl-centered education

Miss Hall’s emergency preparedness receives national press

The article, “Plan, Practice, Pivot,” highlights how the IRT helps Miss Hall’s navigate incidents ranging from the global coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic to weather-related emergencies.

Starting the new school year — together

Head of School Julia Heaton offers some thoughts on what it’s like to start school at this moment in history and how we can move forward together

Ms. P-T Published (Again!)

Ms. P-T’s work has previously appeared in publications such as Tupelo Quarterly, Hunger Mountain, The Collagist, and more.

The MHS Step Team — A Step Ahead

Our student-led step team brings partnership, energy, and joy

Latest issue of literary journal goes live!

Girls Right the World features work by young, female-identified writers and artists from around the globe

Diana Edensword Conway ’83: a civic activist changing the world at the local level

Work in international non-proliferation beckoned, and her career as an activist was underway.

H.E.A.T. — the Hall’s Environmental Action Team

Members of H.E.A.T. dedicate their time to supporting climate action on the local, state, and national levels.

Are you a Blue or a Gold?

Everyone at MHS is assigned a team color, blue or gold. It’s an MHS tradition that dates back to the late 1920s and a way to generate some friendly competition within and between classes.

Creative Passions

One Thursday morning in a cozy studio in nearby West Stockbridge, Jingtong ’20 uses a hammer and metal block to flatten and shape a piece of wire into a hoop about the size of a quarter.

Marina Yoshimura ’14 is a human rights advocate

The master of her own path, she did grassroots work with homeless asylum seekers at a Tokyo-based nonprofit.

Vanessa Stair '06 is helping change the field of Global Health

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Three cheers for Bring It On!

Waheeda Shariff Samji ’91 began building her own school in 2011

Aiming to make a more direct impact, Waheeda Shariff Samji ’91, founded The Latham School, a community of learners in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Grace Notes spreads joy, office to office

Our a cappella group visited offices around campus today to spread some spontaneous joy

New Hallmark Latin course meets students where they are

Our new Hallmark Latin course is infused with a spirit of exploration — along with a healthy dose of student choice

Gritty drama “Gut Girls” plays to rave reviews

The MHS fall play explored the lives of women in 20th-century London who worked in the gutting sheds and slaughterhouses

Portraits of molecular biologists from a summer Internship at the Yale Lab

Sketches by Lanna Knoll ’20 for Independent Projects in Art

Giving art a face

Amanda ’21 speaks about her artistic process in creating a stunning series of monotype portraits

Making waves

Erica Morales-Armstrong ’20 earns recognition for her evocative photograph

The Flood

A poem by Queen Tran ’18

A World of My Own

“Books are a path; they take me on a journey through a wide variety of environments that possess many different elements that can lead me to unknown places.”