Honoring Outstanding Artists

MHS students earn honors in statewide contest

Commencement

Celebrating the Class of 2026!

Leading in the Unknown

MHS Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Three Cheers for Little Women

Fall Theater Ensemble production a hit!

Inspiring Writing

Idia ’26 and the power of the written word

Fall Family Weekend

Experience the Miss Hall’s Magic Oct. 17 + 18, 2025

Scaffolding for a Successful Year

The first of our annual traditions — Convocation and signing the Book of the School

Back in Time

Catching up with Indiana Ravenhill ’16

Expanding Perspectives

Faculty Spotlight: English Teacher Dr. Katelyn Ferguson

Within These Walls

Student artists re-create “home” in local gallery

The Horizons Plant Sale is Here!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 24

Centering Student Wellness

New partnerships and expanded offerings

5th Annual Hackathon

A day of fun, innovation, and real-world problem-solving

Reunion 2025

Coming together as a community, May 16-18

Civitas Awards

Honoring outstanding members of the Miss Hall’s community

Spotlighting Exceptional Talent

Students perform in district concert

Shaping a Thriving and Collaborative Artistic Community

Ellie Kreischer at Haystack Mountain

Learning by Doing

Advanced academics and remarkable moments of practice

Women, Parity, Leadership

Exploring gender equity in a country that gets it

Performances from Around the World

Spotlighting our global community

Dedicated and Supportive

The year's first Pietas Award presented to Jenni Jordan

Citizenship in Practice

A day of workshops on civic engagement, democracy, dialogue, and mindfulness

Miss Hall’s Today + Tomorrow

On the Road with Learning Courage and Beyond

Old Tradition, New Twist

Class of 2025 launches blazer library

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

Farewell to Jeff Crosier P’17

Three decades maintaining the Miss Hall’s Magic

Taking Center Stage

Naomi ’24 debuts two plays

Resilience and Good Writing

MHS student earns honor

Commencement 2024

Celebrating the Class of 2024!

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

Alumnae Awards and Honors

2026 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

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

Investing in Outstanding Students

Scholarships awarded for 2022-23 school year

Sounds of the Season

Winter concert showcases talented vocalists

Lost & Found

Gallery & Arts Administration students curate show about the creative process

Tiny Paintings for Friends

Thankful for these people and this place

Fall Play a Hit!

The Misanthrope receives rave reviews

BLUE GOLD — BE BOLD

A record-breaking, one-day challenge to empower girls and women

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

James K. Ervin Tennis Complex

Support Miss Hall’s athletics, promote girls’ wellbeing, and honor a dedicated teacher and friend to so many

College Prep 2.0

Hallmark Courses offer 21st century skills for college and beyond

125 Years!

A mission more relevant than ever

Passion Project — Steeped in Tradition

Bringing a bit of home to MHS

Passion Project — Research in Action

Environmental Research and Action Team takes action

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

Passion Project — Hatching More Great Ideas

Students step up to take the reins

The Mystery of the Holmes Study

Discovering another piece of our history

The Horizons Plant Sale Returns!

This year's sale takes place from 9 to 3, Saturday, May 21

Sophomore Horizons — Springboard to Success

10th-Grade Horizons experience sets the path for future passions

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

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Honoring our student athletes

Showcasing Student Art

Indy Art Show Spotlights Depth & Breadth of Student Work

Whole Student Approach Gets Stronger

New Counselor Abby Ryan Ruble ’92

Caring for the Whole Student

Health and Wellness Center Comes to Life

Welcome Lynn Zuckerman

Alum returns to help advance Miss Hall’s into the future

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

Always there for you

An integral part of the Miss Hall’s experience, the Personal Team helps students celebrate their successes and overcome any challenges.

"Perkins Pond" Named

Jennifer Perkins Speers ’71 cares deeply about our special campus

Make Your Mark

A 20-year Miss Hall’s tradition, stamping the Book of the School, is now open to all alums

Remembering Paul Van Sickle

Mr. Van Sickle wore many hats during his 32 years at MHS

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

By the Light of the Moon

Celebrating Harvest Traditions at MHS

First-ever Sukkah at MHS

Jewish Affinity Group build harvest tradition at MHS

Together Again!

124th school year underway

A Very Timely Read

The MHS Summer Book Club

Reflection. Connection. Renewal. Possibility. Home.*

Miss Hall’s adults collaborate, reset, and look ahead together

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

Theater and Opera Now

On the eve of the return to live theater and music, talented women talk performing arts in the pandemic and beyond

Remembering Angela Kalischer

Prime mover of what we now call “the Miss Hall’s Magic.”

New Horizons

Student-led projects showcase flexibility and impact

Rising Seniors in the spotlight

Next year’s seniors (and one rising junior!) recognized with academic honors

Sending forth the Class of 2021

Seniors recognized at virtual awards ceremony

Meditation Garden Springs to Life

Seniors design tranquil space on campus

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

Encouraging Students to be their best selves

The year's second Pietas award is presented to Alison Basdekis.

Celebrating our global community

ISA Culture Fair went virtual

Quarantine inspiration

Vivian ’21 launched a fashion project

Senior recital a sure sign of spring

Three exceptional performers took to the virtual stage

Signing on, officially!

39 new names added to the Book of the School

56 Alumnae in-the-Making

En Route to Graduation, MHS Seniors join Alumnae Association

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

Livening up a winter weekend

Expressive Arts Showcase goes virtual

Performances ’round the world

ISA virtual event spotlights talents and cultures of MHS students

Second Tuesday: Mirror of Design

Discovering ourselves in the spaces around us — a special conversation with designers Alice Butler Burnham ’65 and Lieve Saether ’90

Spotlighting MHS artists

Students recognized for outstanding work

Your fortune is arriving

Celebrating the Year of the Ox

Getting out of the headspace of “can’t”

This year’s play is a virtual production, with video segments shared with the community and posted on the MHS website

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

Faculty contributing boldly and creatively

Congratulations to faculty recognized for their work in the broader Berkshires community and beyond

In pursuit of Dr. King’s beloved community

A day of action at MHS

Using her voice

Chelsie ’21 tackles a major summer project

Reconnection for ALL

Eight decades of Miss Hall’s classes join "Back-to-School" Zooms, September 23-26, 2021

Insisting on the common good

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

Adapting our schedule

New flexibility prioritizes learning and connection, no matter where students may be

Reimagining sounds of the season

Season's greetings from the MHS Vocal Ensemble

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

Happy holidays from the Grace Notes

Our a cappella group Grace Notes is sending holiday greetings through song

Taking center stage on Open Mic Night

Pitching in for sustainable housing

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

How does Grace Notes happen in the world of Zoom?

Grace Notes, the School’s a cappella singing group, keeps producing great music — even though world's apart!

Reimagining Convocation

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

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.

Un peu moins imparfaite, un peu plus piégée

A new poem by Jiho Shin ’21

Gallery Class hosts pop-up show

Keren Skeete ’21 explains how she and her classmates put together this fall’s blockbuster art show

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

New Documentary has MHS Ties

Filmmaker Aaron Kalischer-Coggins produces a new documentary on the Housatonic River

Students Speak to the Power of Girls

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

Our community reflects on RBG

Miss Hall’s students and adults recently gathered to share reflections on former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Annual fund raises record $1.285 million for girl-centered education

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.

A Winter Tradition

Alpine Racing a draw for experienced and new skiers alike

Alumnae summer series edifies and connects

A virtual classroom gave alumnae the chance to stay connected — and learn from their peers

Remembering Jean Erdman ’34

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

The MHS Step Team — A Step Ahead

Our student-led step team brings partnership, energy, and joy

Latest issue of literary journal goes live!

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

Diana Edensword Conway ’83: a civic activist changing the world at the local level

Work in international non-proliferation beckoned, and her career as an activist was underway.

“Bigs” host bingo luncheon

Miss Hall’s Big/Little’s program connects incoming students with upperclasswomen who help ensure a smooth transition to life in a new school. You have a friend before you're even on campus!

Community Action Fund Provides Relief

As COVID shut down travel during the spring of 2020, many of our students struggled to find ways home. Two classmates acted quickly to support them and help MHS community members in need.

Miss Hall’s partners with Berkshire Innovation Center

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

Marina Yoshimura ’14 is a human rights advocate

The master of her own path, she did grassroots work with homeless asylum seekers at a Tokyo-based nonprofit.

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

Teaching community from home

Students led cultural workshops from their homes this spring, helping others in the Miss Hall’s community learn about music, writing, and traditions from around the world

Sarah Hitchcock Yerkes ’36 turns the world to art

Centenarian designer-turned-landscape-architect-turned-sculptor-turned-poet Sarah Hitchcock Yerkes ’36 embodies the best of Miss Hall’s.

Waheeda Shariff Samji ’91 began building her own school in 2011

Aiming to make a more direct impact, Waheeda Shariff Samji ’91, founded The Latham School, a community of learners in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Grace Notes spreads joy, office to office

Our a cappella group visited offices around campus today to spread some spontaneous joy

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

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

Come Home 2019

Inspiring Alumnae and Student Connections

Miss Hall’s names dean of equity and inclusion

Paula Lima Jones joins our leadership team as the school’s first dean of equity and inclusion

A field’s mettle

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

A World of My Own

“Books are a path; they take me on a journey through a wide variety of environments that possess many different elements that can lead me to unknown places.”