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
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January
Student Performers Creatively Direct and Adapt Shakespeare Classic
English 10 classes murmured with anticipation, intention, and drama as they stood on the stage of the Taylor Performing Arts Center ready to perform their original interpretation of a passage from Hamlet by William Shakespeare.Read More -
Grade 1 Connects the Mind and Body in Stage Performance
With a little imagination and creativity, anything is possible including first-grade students demonstrating yoga poses as they took families and fellow Lower School students on a relaxing journey in their performance of I Am Yoga. The idea for the show was based on the book by author Susan Verde.Read More -
League Win for Boys’ Varsity Basketball
The Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team hosted Fairchester Athletic Association League rival Rye Country Day School for an afternoon game on Tuesday, January 14, winning 83-63.Read More -
Matthew Kennedy, Class of 1997
Matthew Kennedy, of New Haven, alum from the Class of 1997, died over this past weekend.Read More -
Beyond the Kitchen: Middle School Community Service Project Builds Connections
“Life is Delicious” when giving back to those in need. The Middle School community continues to promote stewardship and build connections as seventh- and eighth-grade students commenced the first installment of the annual community service project.Read More -
Boys’ Varsity Basketball Victorious Against Opponent
The Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team traveled to the Bancroft School for an away game on Friday, January 10, winning 79-70.Read More -
Boys’ Varsity Wrestling Dominates the Mat
The Boys’ Varsity Wrestling Team welcomed Stony Brook Academy, Storm King School, and New York Military Academy for a tri-meet at the Beckerman Athletic Center on Saturday, January 11.Read More -
Comeback Win for Girls’ Varsity Basketball
The Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team traveled for a non-league game against Millbrook School on Friday, January 10, winning 79-70.Read More -
Entrepreneurial Avenues with Green Energy Practices for 2013 Alumnus
Class of 2013 alumnus Jamie DeNicola built a transformative career as a broker in New York City real estate, but has shifted gears to tackle sustainability and energy efficiency challenges within the industry as the founder and chief revenue officer of Source Forward.Read More -
New Year Victory for Co-ed Varsity Swimming and Diving
The Co-ed Varsity Swimming and Diving Team hosted Masters School and Greenwich Country Day School for a dual meet at the Beckerman Athletic Center Natatorium on Saturday, January 11.Read More -
Joan Rice Douglas Gordon, Class of 1945
Joan Rice Douglas Gordon, Hamden Hall alumna from the Class of 1945, died on July 1, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. She was 95.Read More -
Real Estate Developments in the Sunbelt with 2005 Alumnus
Class of 2005 alumnus Christopher “Chris” Wang assists clients in sourcing new investment opportunities across the office, industrial, and multifamily sectors in the commercial real estate business for Parkway in Miami, Fla.Read More -
Shutout Win for Boys’ Varsity Ice Hockey
The Boys’ Varsity Ice Hockey Team traveled for an away match against Brunswick School on Thursday, January 9, winning 12-0.Read More -
Unlocking the Power of Experiential Learning with BioBuilder Club
Budding scientists in the Upper School have the opportunity to develop meaningful projects that address real-world challenges through the integration of biology and STEM principles via Hamden Hall’s new BioBuilder Club. Science teacher Daniel Kemp serves as the club’s advisor.Read More -
2009 Alumnus Refines the Family Business as VP of Finance
Understanding the financial landscape and precious metals industry has allowed Class of 2009 alumnus Jacob “Jake” Gottlieb to not only join the family business, but successfully lend his expertise to clients as the vice president of finance at Colt Refining, Inc.Read More -
George H. Romania, Past Parent
George H. Romania, 65, of Cheshire, died peacefully on December 25, with his family by his side, ending his long battle with MSA.Read More -
1984 Alumna Advocates for the Vulnerable
Advocacy in action is the blueprint for Class of 1984 alumna Stephanie Zanker-Rivera as she works to help others in her role as a behavioral health clinical manager with the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. She also serves as the Director of the Young Parents Program.Read More -
Carol Martin Merrill, Class of 1955
Carol M. Merrill, 87, died peacefully with her family beside her on December 19, 2024, after a brief hospitalization.Read More -
Thomas "TG" Sullivan III, Class of 1987
Thomas "TG" Sullivan III, Class of 1987, passed away on December 14, 2024.Read MoreAfter Hamden Hall, TG attended Nichols College before beginning his career at the family business, Sullivan & Son Carpet in Hamden. -
Thomas Butler, Former Faculty and Past Parent
Former faculty member Thomas Butler, 77, passed away on January 2 in Ithaca, N.Y. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Joyce Ryan, and his son, Nick, who is a Hamden Hall alumnus of the Class of 2000.Read More -
2011 Alumna Welcomes First Child
Class of 2011 alumna Morgan Massey and husband Neville Graham welcomed their first child, son Logan Neville Graham.Read More
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.
