MHS Presents: Twelfth Night

Theater Ensemble Shows March 6, 7 & 8

Positivity, Kindness & Joy

The year’s second Pietas awarded to Sra. Velez

Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

Where do we go from here: chaos or community?

Bridging the Gap

Learning by Doing in Hallmark Mechanical Engineering

Shaping a Thriving and Collaborative Artistic Community

Ellie Kreischer at Haystack Mountain

Horizons Program Celebrating 30 Years

Exceptional moments of practice — and still going strong

Performances from Around the World

Spotlighting our global community

Dedicated and Supportive

The year's first Pietas Award presented to Jenni Jordan

Be Curious and Verify

Catching up with returning Trustee Caroline Amory ’76

Three Cheers for Scapino!

Fall play a hit!

Open a World of Possibilities

Support our students this Giving Tuesday

Miss Hall’s Today + Tomorrow

On the Road with Learning Courage and Beyond

Fall Family Weekend

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

Finding Her Place

Pickett Scholar Ariel Sims ’05

Connection, Involvement, Community

Building relationships one fire drill at a time

How are the Students and What do they Need?

"New" dorm officially named Mars Hall

Embracing Complexity

Dr. Chris Himes at the intersection of history and innovation

Going Deep with Marine Biology

Interdisciplinary exploration on the Connecticut coast

Taking Center Stage

Naomi ’24 debuts two plays

Resilience and Good Writing

MHS student earns honor

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

The Horizons Plant Sale is Here!

Join us Sunday, May 26, 9 a.m. - Noon

Alumnae Awards and Honors

2025 Alumnae Award nominations now open

Picture Perfect

Idia ’26 at New York Fashion Week

Sitting Down on the Job

Cora ’24 and the "Triair"

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

Respecting the Past, Building for the Future

Alum Profile — Stuart Zuckerman ’84

Having Fun and Trying New Things

Department themes add joy and connection

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

2023-24 Civitas Award Winners

Honoring outstanding members of the Miss Hall’s community

Additions to the MHS Community

Miss Hall’s welcomes new faculty and staff

Intentional, Aspirational, and Relational

Kicking off the School Year!

MHS Names New Deans

Kristen Milano and Sarah Virden join the School's Leadership Team

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

Senior Awards Ceremony

Honoring the Class of 2023

Honoring Outstanding Students

Celebrating two decades of Pickett Scholars

Balloon arch master, dodgeball star, and endless positivity

May award is presented to Nolan Oxley

Sowing the Miss Hall’s Magic

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

Reunion 125

ALL alums were part of the magic as we celebrated 125 years of Miss Hall’s School, May 19-21, 2023!

Recognizing Outstanding Writing

MHS student earns county’s top honor

Fellowship, Growth, Gratitude — and Fun

Former Trustees catch up via ZOOM

Rave Reviews for Winter Musical

Once Upon a Mattress a hit with audiences!

Between the Semesters

2 days of experiential workshops build deeper connections between students

Welcome, Aaron Gordon

New Director of Finance and Operations joins MHS Feb. 7

AI in the Classroom

Grappling with Artificial Intelligence

Honoring Outstanding Students

Scholarships awarded for the 2023-24 year

Looking to the Next Horizon

Emerald Power, Director of Horizons, sees new possibilities for our one-of-a-kind program, now in its 28th year.

Investing in Outstanding Students

Scholarships awarded for 2022-23 school year

Sounds of the Season

Winter concert showcases talented vocalists

Fall Athletics and Theater Honors

Recognizing Outstanding Contributions

Tiny Paintings for Friends

Thankful for these people and this place

Fall Play a Hit!

The Misanthrope receives rave reviews

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

Emerald Power, New Director of Horizons

Envisioning bold possibilities for a one-of-a-kind program

Being Yourself

Former Trustees Terry Triest Guylay ’59 and Charles Platt P’04 catch up via Zoom

Welcome, New Faculty!

Talented teachers join MHS community

125 and Counting!

Running boldly into a new year

Commitment to Community

125 years and counting

125 Years!

A mission more relevant than ever

Passion Project — Bias in Healthcare

Delving deep into women's health and global issues

Passion Project — The Ancient World

Building the skills of a historian

Passion Project — A Passion for Helping

Focusing on health and wellness

Students excel on national language exams

41 MHS students recognized

Passion Project — Diversity in Publishing

Rebecca ’22 and broadening representation in literature

Passion Project — Global Women's Voices

Podcast spotlights student perspectives

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

Mary Poppins a Hit!

Winter Musical warms hearts and earns rave reviews

Remembering Jim Ervin

A beloved teacher who found joy in encouraging students every day

Black History Month at MHS

Celebrating Our Prosperous Black Culture

Spotlighting Student Artists

Outstanding art recognized in annual competition

Hackathon Returns!

Coding for the Common Good

124 Years of History

Old photos resurface and take us back in time

Delivering Hope

Taking initiative for the common good

Whole Student Approach Gets Stronger

New Counselor Abby Ryan Ruble ’92

An Advocate for Student Voice — in Many Ways!

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

Holiday Greetings from Around the World

24 Countries – 1 Amazing Community

Sounds of the Season

A Winter Tradition Returns!

Civitas Award Presented to Truc ’22

Civitas Awards are presented to outstanding members of the MHS community.

Reimagining Thanksgiving

A new approach to a favorite tradition

Investing in Outstanding Students

Scholarships awarded for 2021-22 school year

Live Theater Returns to MHS!

Men On Boats receives rave reviews

MHS Unplugged

Students Host First In-Person Concert in 18 Months

Excelling in the Arts — and in Community

Keely ’22 receives Berkshire Music School scholarship

Make A Difference Week

Our October week of uplifting giving was a resounding success!

In-Person Open House

Prospective students and families experience the magic of Miss Hall’s

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

Collective Effervescence on a Good, Good Day

Head of School Julia Heaton shares thoughts for the year ahead, and the joy of beginning again

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

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

Welcome to MHS!

Introducing New Members of the Miss Hall’s Community

Investing in Inclusion

Tremendous new gifts support ongoing work at Miss Hall’s to improve access and inclusion

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

Modeling Vision, Voice, Interpersonal Efficacy & Gumption

MHS Core Competencies Personified

Class of 2021 graduates during 123rd Commencement

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

Researching Alzheimer's in Women

Dorit ’21 combines research and passion for music

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

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.

A few minutes with … Dr. Nix

A passion for Latin and learning

Opening pathways for girls in science

Expanding Opportunities for Student Scientists

Hatching Great Ideas

Horizons Juniors launch online marketplace

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

Second Tuesday: Trailblazing in Sport and Life

Renee Powell is the first woman to compete in a men’s golf tournament and the second African-American woman ever to play on the LPGA Tour

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

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.”

2 days (and nights!) of coding and empowerment

First-ever MHS Hackathon goes live

Jumping in with both feet

Hyun Jung Jung ’13 collaborating boldly and creatively

Actually, Iconic: Richard Estes

A film screening and conversation with director Olympia Stone about legendary painter Richard Estes

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

Black Representation

Stunning portraits by Kidist Mekonen Fesseha ’22

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.

Insisting on the common good

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

Turning the tables on admissions

Samara Kangethe ’22 flips the normal admissions script and interviews Ali Haas, our Associate Director of Admissions

Greetings from around the world

A few students from our International Student Alliance offer up New Years greetings in various languages

Speaking Your Truth: a special event for alumnae

As part of our Second Tuesdays series, Joan Brooks Baker ’62 talked with MHS alums and friends about finding role models in feisty women and following one’s true path

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

Pitching in for sustainable housing

Devastating flooding in Vietnam prompts ambitious fundraising by ten MHS students around the globe

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.

Reimagining Convocation

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

New efforts support our students’ wellbeing

In this time of adversity and uncertainty, Miss Hall’s has increased wraparound student support

Civitas Award presented to Jiho ’21

Civitas Awards are presented to outstanding members of the MHS community.

Ring Ceremony — Reimagined!

This year's Ring Ceremony was held outdoors and socially distanced on a beautiful day in the Berkshires.

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.

Votes for Women

On Nov. 10, we hosted a special film screening and discussion with filmmaker Martha Wheelock ’59 about the 87-year history of women’s right to vote

Students finish first week of on-campus classes

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

Students Speak to the Power of Girls

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

Equestrian Opportunities Abound

Riding at three-season sport at MHS

Students begin arriving on campus

Students will be arriving over the next few weeks as they prepare to start term two. Here are a few photos from the first days of arrivals.

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.

Remembering Jean Erdman ’34

Innovator in dance, choreography, and theater who taught her MHS classmates the hula

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

Proctors at MHS

Proctors are a critical part of the MHS Personal Team — from Day One!

Remembering Essie Harris Wade ’68

Our first Black Student Council President had a way of bringing people together at a time of sharp divisions and conflicts

Latest issue of literary journal goes live!

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

Miss Hall’s partners with Berkshire Innovation Center

Miss Hall’s students now have access to one of the Berkshires’ great new technology labs

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.

Jennifer Rodgers ’92 is working in critical care on the front lines of COVID-19

She is a 23-year veteran nurse at Berkshire Medical Center in the fast-paced ICU, where no day is ever the same.

Happy Birthday, Mira Hall!

In honor of our founder’s 157th birthday on April 21, Head of School Julia Heaton asked participants to reflect on what they miss most not being on campus

French as a window to the world

An adventurous traveler lands in the Berkshires — and falls in love with MHS

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

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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

Miss Hall’s joins International Thespian Society

Nine students from the Miss Hall’s Thespian Troupe spent bolstered their dramatic chops at “ThesFest”

Setting the stage for discussion

Rebecca Cook-Dubin, our Leonhardt Family Teaching Chair, excels at building a place for conversation

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

A field’s mettle

A new NCAA-compliant field shoots Miss Hall’s forward in athletics

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

Meeting Hilma af Klint in her homeland

Studio Art Teacher Ellie Spangler writes about her mentor and muse, Hilma af Klint

What does it take to become a leader?

For more than two years, Miss Hall’s students interviewed women in leadership positions around the country, then produced a one-hour documentary to tell their story