128th Commencement

Celebrating the Class of 2026!

SpongeBob Wows Audiences!

Winter Musical earns rave reviews

Recognizing Performing Artists

MHS students selected for music festival

Reunion 2026

May 15-17 is right around the corner

Celebrating Our Global Community

ISA Greetings + Performances

Theater Review: Little Women

Moving and emotional Theater Ensemble production

Gratitude and Teamwork

Class of 2028 hosts Harvest Luncheon

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

Demystifying History

Dr. Thomas Stock and the study of North Korea

Summer 2025 Magazine

The Holistic Student Experience

Going Above + Beyond

The year’s second Pietas awarded to Dr. Deane

Commencement 2025

Celebrating the Class of 2025!

Riding the Waves

Academic Spotlight: Advanced Science classes visit Project Oceanology

The Horizons Plant Sale is Here!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 24

Centering Student Wellness

New partnerships and expanded offerings

Twelfth Night a Hit!

Winter Musical earns rave reviews

Remembering Dan Lee

Former Head of School Passes at Age 75

Positivity, Kindness & Joy

The year’s first 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

Supporting the Holistic Student Experience

Scholarships awarded for the 2024-25 year

Shaping a Thriving and Collaborative Artistic Community

Ellie Kreischer at Haystack Mountain

Learning by Doing

Advanced academics and remarkable moments of practice

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

New Additions to MHS

Faculty and staff bring a world of expertise

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

Going Deep with Marine Biology

Interdisciplinary exploration on the Connecticut coast

Sur la route en Nouvelle-Angleterre

Following the French-Canadian Great Migration

Adding to Women's History

Research at the Massachusetts Historical Society

Students Excel on National Language Exams

Forty-four Miss Hall’s students earn honors

Immense Commitment to Learning + Growth

The year’s second Pietas award presented to Alison Quiñones Johnson

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

1000+ Points!

Amaya ’24 joins exclusive club

What’s Next

Matilda a Hit!

Sold-out shows and rave reviews!

Respecting the Past, Building for the Future

Alum Profile — Stuart Zuckerman ’84

Pitch Perfect

There are so many ways to be a musician and artist... and the ensemble is a great venue to be a part of a larger whole

125-Year Time Capsule

Historic cache connects past, present, and future

Having Fun and Trying New Things

Department themes add joy and connection

Spotlight on Exceptional Talent

Students to perform in district concert

Into the Woods

Hands-on science on campus

Into the Ocean

Diving deep into hands-on Science

MHS Presents Sense and Sensibility

Theater Ensemble wowed audiences Nov. 10 & 11

Dr. Chris Himes, EarthShips, & Fiber-dying in New Mexico

Leonhardt Teaching Chair and Paternotte Travel Grant Recipient brings learning from the Southwest to MHS December 7

Additions to the MHS Community

Miss Hall’s welcomes new faculty and staff

Intentional, Aspirational, and Relational

Kicking off the School Year!

Global Citizenship in Action

Change-making students on two continents win Moulton Global Citizenship Grant

Miss Hall's History is Women’s History

Hallmark Women’s History Students examine MHS through an archival lens

Commencement 2023

Celebrating the Class of 2023!

Balloon arch master, dodgeball star, and endless positivity

May award is presented to Nolan Oxley

2022-23 Civitas Award Winners

Civitas Awards are presented by Student Council to outstanding members of the Miss Hall’s community

Students Excel on National Language Exams

41 Miss Hall’s students earn honors

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!

Rave Reviews for Winter Musical

Once Upon a Mattress a hit with audiences!

The Company We Keep

Commencement speakers through the years

Winter Arts Festival

Triple-digit creativity heats up Miss Hall’s

Welcome, Aaron Gordon

New Director of Finance and Operations joins MHS Feb. 7

Making Her Mark

Viv ’23 leaves a lasting impression

Dr. King’s Beloved Community

Honoring the life and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

AI in the Classroom

Grappling with Artificial Intelligence

Honoring Outstanding Students

Scholarships awarded for the 2023-24 year

Lost & Found

Gallery & Arts Administration students curate show about the creative process

Harvest Luncheon fills appetites and hearts

Gratitude on the menu at MHS

Aurora ’23 Finds Her Place at MHS

Making an impact — and making friends

BLUE GOLD — BE BOLD

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

Tuesday Talks!

Miss Hall's faculty present Bold conversations that bring together alumnae, families, students over the course of our 125th year

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

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

College Prep 2.0

Hallmark Courses offer 21st century skills for college and beyond

Celebrating Student Voices

Emily Pulfer-Terino ’97 and the formative power of writing

Commitment to Community

125 years and counting

Passion Project — Research in Action

Environmental Research and Action Team takes action

Passion Project — Contribuyendo al bien común

Serving the greater good

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

The Mystery of the Holmes Study

Discovering another piece of our history

Commencement 2022

Honoring the 48 members of the Miss Hall’s School Class of 2022

Sophomore Horizons — Springboard to Success

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

Finding Your Voice

A conversation with former Trustee Josie Sentner ’62

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

Showcasing Student Art

Indy Art Show Spotlights Depth & Breadth of Student Work

Scholarship Club Launches

Supporting students (and families) in the quest to pay for college

124 Years of History

Old photos resurface and take us back in time

Welcome Lynn Zuckerman

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

How Do We Know That?

History Department Chair Michael Alexander Questions Accepted Truths

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.

"Perkins Pond" Named

Jennifer Perkins Speers ’71 cares deeply about our special campus

Investing in Outstanding Students

Scholarships awarded for 2021-22 school year

Remembering Paul Van Sickle

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

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

Together Again!

124th school year underway

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

Reflection. Connection. Renewal. Possibility. Home.*

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

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

New Horizons

Student-led projects showcase flexibility and impact

Modeling Vision, Voice, Interpersonal Efficacy & Gumption

MHS Core Competencies Personified

Meditation Garden Springs to Life

Seniors design tranquil space on campus

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

Quarantine inspiration

Vivian ’21 launched a fashion project

Traditions Updated

MHS rings and blazers carry ongoing meaning

56 Alumnae in-the-Making

En Route to Graduation, MHS Seniors join Alumnae Association

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

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

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

The key to happiness

Emily Lombardi ’22 shares inspiration behind award-winning photo

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

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.

In pursuit of Dr. King’s beloved community

A day of action at MHS

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.

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

Reimagining sounds of the season

Season's greetings from the MHS Vocal Ensemble

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

Ring Ceremony — Reimagined!

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

Civitas Award presented to Jiho ’21

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

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