Educational Excellence Since 1912
Hamden Hall Country Day School
Educating students in PreSchool through Grade 12
Hamden Hall Country Day School
Educating students in PreSchool through Grade 12
About Hamden Hall
Commitment to Diversity
Our Commitment to Diversity at Hamden Hall starts with our core values: Excellence, Support, Participation, Accountability, and Respect. Taken as a whole, our core values are paradigmatic of the standards and principles that are the foundation of The Hamden Hall Experience for all members of our school community.
“We continually talk at Hamden Hall about the need to speak up or take a stand when we see or hear something that violates one of our core values. We talk about being an ally, not a bystander,” said Head of School Bob Izzo.
To ensure that we continually grow and progress, each school year we reaffirm our commitment to equity, fairness, justice, and cultural cognizance through activities and programming as supported by our Office of Inclusion, Equity & Diversity.
“We continually talk at Hamden Hall about the need to speak up or take a stand when we see or hear something that violates one of our core values. We talk about being an ally, not a bystander,” said Head of School Bob Izzo.
To ensure that we continually grow and progress, each school year we reaffirm our commitment to equity, fairness, justice, and cultural cognizance through activities and programming as supported by our Office of Inclusion, Equity & Diversity.
Diversity Awareness
The Office of Inclusion, Equity & Diversity advocates for safe spaces while embracing difference.
Hamden Hall earned the official designation, No Place for Hate, in 2020 by the Anti-Defamation League. Since that time, we continue to stand up for equity, inclusion, and acceptance as exhibited by our school-wide pledge and banner.
The inaugural Walk for Unity took place on October 16, 2022, and is an annual event for the school.
Hamden Hall is proud to be among the first 63 schools across the nation to pilot the College Board's AP African American Studies course. The pilot program launched during the 2022-2023 school year under the leadership of Dr. Hill, who was instrumental in developing course content as a member of the College Board's Course Development Committee. It is now an annual course offering.
Student Diversity Committee Coordinators
Dr. Lisa Beth Hill
Director of Inclusion, Equity & Diversity
Krysi Crimley
Student Diversity Committee Coordinator
Yasmin Haque
Student Diversity Committee Coordinator
Diversity Opportunities Under the Pines
Hamden Hall offers many opportunities for students to get involved in diversity clubs, groups, and unions. Read more about them here.
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Black History Month Under the Pines
February marked the month-long celebration of Black History Month and the Hamden Hall community partook in activities, discussions, readings, and a special luncheon that gave students the opportunity to dive deeper into history and learn more about the people and events who shaped our nation.Read More Add Comment -
Upper School Community Celebrates Black History Month
February marks the month-long celebration of Black History Month, and to honor important figures throughout history, sophomore Peighton Alston and senior Konye Taylor, president and vice president of the Black Student Union respectively, have been sending out daily emails featuring quotes and fun facts about notable people in Black history. The correspondences include scholar Carter G. Woodson, civil rights activist and scholar W.E.B. Du Bois, mathematician for NASA Katherine Johnson, and many more.Read More Add Comment -
Lunar New Year Celebrations Under the Pines
Read More Add CommentJanuary 22 marked the start of Lunar New Year, a multi-day celebration that signals the arrival of spring in many Asian cultures. From classroom activities and projects, to art shows and assemblies, all three divisions are taking part in celebrating and learning more about the holiday and its traditions.
Hamden Hall Country Day School
1108 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
About Us
Hamden Hall Country Day School, located less than two miles from Yale University, is one of the best private schools in Connecticut to enroll elementary, middle, and high school students. Our nurturing and inclusive community provides a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence by understanding each child and fostering their individual growth.
