Academics
Lower School
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Changemaker Living Museum Brings Historical Trailblazers to Life
History came to life beyond the classroom with enthusiasm and creativity as fifth-grade students showcased the achievements of inventors, activists, scientists, athletes, visual and performing artists, and writers in their own curated exhibits in the Changemaker Living Museum hosted in Swain Library.Read More -
The Science Behind the Stories with Grade 6
Sixth-grade students mixed creativity, scientific knowledge, and interactive storytelling as they wrote, edited, illustrated, and read aloud their own environmental science storybooks during a recent class presentation.Read More -
Stimulating Imagination and Curiosity in the Minds of Young Scientists
Taylor Gymnasium was abuzz with innate curiosity and scientific knowledge in the form of questions; most notably, what makes the fluffiest slime, can you make batteries out of lemons, and how does lip balm react in varying conditions as Grades 4-6 students showcased their research findings at the Lower School Science Fair.Read More -
Camp Out Adventures with Grade 2
Despite the presence of a roaring fire, twinkly lights and illumining stars, second-grade students were quiet beside their campsites as they spent the morning enjoying a leisurely yet educational activity, Camp-Read-A Lot. The special activity not only highlighted the fun of being an accomplished reader, but commemorated Read Across America, a national program that aims to inspire students about the joys of reading and to become lifelong learners.Read More -
Turn Up the Volume, Hold the Mass, and Make Measurements Fun
The Lower School Science classroom buzzed with enthusiasm and curiosity as third-grade students explored different ways of measuring the mass and volume of things around themRead More
Did You Know?
Our Lower School classrooms have a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio. In our PreSchool through Kindergarten classrooms the student-to-teacher ratio is 6:1.
Our Lower School students spend at least 160 minutes per week engaged in physical education, and our Grade 6 students participate in Middle School athletics.
Students in Kindergarten through Grade 6 explore the arts - both the performing arts and visual arts - for 140 minutes each week!Views from the Lower School
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2022-2023 Slideshow
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Valentine's Day Bake Sale
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End-of-Year Slideshow
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Grade 1 Planting Seeds of Kindness
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A Million Dreams - Reading with Mrs. Wilonski
A Million Dreams - Reading with Mrs. Wilonski
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First Day of School 2021
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6th Grade Graduation 2021
6th Grade Graduation 2021
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Living History Museum Commercial
Living History Museum Commercial
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Maypole Assembly 2021
Maypole Assembly
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At The Game Virtual Band Performance
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"What A Wonderful Life" Grade 2 Signing
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JA in a Day 2020
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Chinese New Year 2020
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STEM Family Night 2020
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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.
