The Hill School's 2011 Fall Parents' Weekend kicked off with the Junior Prize Day ceremony on Thursday, October 20, where students were honored for their achievements in academics, arts, and athletics for the 2010-11 school year.
View photos and see a list of winners here.
Friday of Parents' Weekend (Ocober 21) began with class visitations in the morning followed by Chapel service for fifth and sixth form students and their parents. Parents of third and fourth form students attended an information session on college advising and academics. After a buffet lunch in the Dining Room, parents of sixth formers met to discuss fundraising efforts for the sixth form class gift. All parents then came together for Headmaster David R. Dougherty's Parents' Weekend Address.
View photos from Friday's events here.After the Headmaster's Address, we welcomed our keynote speaker, Ms. Rosalind Wiseman, an internationally-recognized author and educator on children, teens, parenting, education and social justice. Prior to speaking with parents, Ms. Wiseman addressed our students on Wednesday night, October 19, and conducted small focus groups with some of our sports teams and student leaders.
Read more about Ms. Wiseman's visit here.
That evening, parents and faculty enjoyed a reception prior to dinner and later the annual Fall Music Festival.
View photos from the concert here. Families of Hill School students enjoyed another beautiful day on campus on Saturday of Parents' Weekend. Activities for the day included class visitations, college advising information sessions, Chapel services, coffee with Headmaster and Mrs. Dougherty, and an information session on changes in Hill's Algebra 2 classes. Later that afternoon, families cheered on our student-athletes on the playing fields. View photos from
Saturday morning's events here.