Shaping a Thriving and Collaborative Artistic Community

Ellie Kreischer at Haystack Mountain

Dedicated and Supportive

The year's first Pietas Award presented to Jenni Jordan

Civitas Awards

Honoring outstanding members of the Miss Hall’s community

Citizenship in Practice

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

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

How are the Students and What do they Need?

"New" dorm officially named Mars Hall

Sur la route en Nouvelle-Angleterre

Following the French-Canadian Great Migration

Adding to Women's History

Research at the Massachusetts Historical Society

Farewell to Jeff Crosier P’17

Three decades maintaining the Miss Hall’s Magic

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

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

The Horizons Plant Sale is Here!

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

1000+ Points!

Amaya ’24 joins exclusive club

What’s Next

Matilda a Hit!

Sold-out shows and rave reviews!

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

Respecting the Past, Building for the Future

Alum Profile — Stuart Zuckerman ’84

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

An Amazing Community

2022-23 Annual Report of Donors

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!

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!

The Company We Keep

Commencement speakers through the years

Winter Arts Festival

Triple-digit creativity heats up Miss Hall’s

2023 Scholastic Art Awards

Miss Hall’s Students honored in centennial statewide competition

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

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.

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

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

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

Celebrating Student Voices

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

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 — 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

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

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

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Honoring our student athletes

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

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

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!

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

A Few Minutes with... Nolan Oxley

Horizons Media Intern Samantha Taxter ’22 interviews MHS Associate Director of Admissions

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

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!

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

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

Remembering Angela Kalischer

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

New Horizons

Student-led projects showcase flexibility and impact

Modeling Vision, Voice, Interpersonal Efficacy & Gumption

MHS Core Competencies Personified

Sending forth the Class of 2021

Seniors recognized at virtual awards ceremony

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

Celebrating our global community

ISA Culture Fair went virtual

Quarantine inspiration

Vivian ’21 launched a fashion project

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black Representation

Stunning portraits by Kidist Mekonen Fesseha ’22

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

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

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

Exploring the legacy of tea

On December 8, MHS friends and family joined Yiyan Zhou ’91 and Julius Wu to decompress and learn about the art and rituals of tea

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.

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

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.

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

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

“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.

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

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

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

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.”

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