Hamden Hall Country Day School

It's hard to believe it's already been two weeks since the Class of 2026 crossed the graduation stage!

As we look back on Commencement season, we're reminiscing about one of our favorite Hamden Hall traditions—Senior Send Off.

Held just days before graduation, this special event welcomes seniors as the newest members of the Hamden Hall Alumni community. Students receive their yearbooks, share memories with classmates and faculty, and rehearse for the big day ahead.

Congratulations once again to the Class of 2026! Once a Hornet, always a Hornet.

Making Waves at Hamden Hall!

This spring marked the inaugural season of Crew at Hamden Hall! Middle and Upper School students trained twice a week, learning the fundamental skills of rowing both on land and on the water.

From mastering technique to building teamwork, our student-athletes embraced every challenge and had a fantastic first season. We are proud of their dedication, enthusiasm, and willingness to be part of something new.

Here's to a successful first year and many more seasons ahead!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 35th David McDermott Golf Tournament & Auction sponsored by the Executive Auto Group.

It was a fantastic day filled with community, Hornet Pride, and great golf. From our golfers, sponsors, donors, volunteers, and auction supporters, your generosity and enthusiasm made this event a tremendous success.
We are grateful for your support of Hamden Hall and for helping us continue to provide exceptional opportunities for our students.

Thank you for being part of another memorable tournament.

We can't wait to see you next year!
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A standing ovation for our Hamden Hall Theatre community!

More than 100 students and families joined us for the 2026 International Thespian Society Banquet, our annual celebration of creativity, performance, dedication, and friendship. We proudly honored 17 graduating seniors, welcomed 20 new Thespian members, and continued the cherished tradition of sharing personalized haikus written by juniors for each senior.

Congratulations to all who helped make this year on stage and behind the scenes such a success!

Stay tuned for coming attractions on what's up next for our Hamden Hall Thespians!

The Summer Programs at Hamden Hall are off to a fantastic start!

Our campers kicked off the summer with exciting activities, new friendships, and plenty of outdoor adventures—including a fun-filled fishing trip to Maltby Lakes, where students enjoyed spending time in nature and testing their fishing skills.

There’s still plenty of summer fun ahead! From hands-on activities and creative projects to sports, outdoor exploration, and memorable field trips, our Summer Programs offer something for everyone.

Join the fun and make this summer one to remember! Registration is still open for select programs.

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As the spring sports season comes to a close, many of our teams earned berths in both the FAA and NEPSAC tournaments, capping off an outstanding year of competition. In addition, numerous Varsity student-athletes received FAA and NEPSAC honors in recognition of their exceptional performance, dedication, and commitment to their sport.

Congratulations to all of our student-athletes on a remarkable season. We are proud of your hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments both on and off the field! Great job, Hornets!

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We were honored to once again serve as a site sponsor for the Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games. It was a privilege to welcome these incredible athletes to our Skiff Street Athletic Complex, where we proudly hosted soccer and tennis competitions.

Thank you to the athletes, coaches, families, volunteers, and organizers who made this inspiring event possible. We are proud to support the Special Olympics mission and celebrate the determination, sportsmanship, and joy that were on display throughout the day.

Photo credits: Special Olympics Connecticut and volunteer photographer Emma Balancia.

Thank you to all of our alumni, former and current faculty, and friends who returned to campus for our 2026 Reunion!

It was a wonderful evening filled with cherished memories, shared stories, laughter, and, of course, plenty of hugs. Seeing generations of Hornets reconnect, reminisce about their time on campus, and celebrate the lifelong bonds of the Hamden Hall community made for a truly special night.

Thank you for coming home to Hamden Hall. We loved celebrating with you and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Our 114th Commencement Exercises this morning fostered promise, excellence, camaraderie, community, and resilience as this class of 100 graduates completed their time under the pines. Commencement speaker Jeff Flaks, President of Hartford HealthCare, posited: "Why not you?" He advised our grads that every one of them has the potential to be the next great entrepreneur, scientist, teacher, physician, filmmaker, public servant, artist, innovator, or leader. "Why not you? That is not arrogance. That is possibility. And possibility changes everything..."

'Twas the night before the 114th Commencement Ceremony under the pines, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate the remarkable Class of 2026—our largest graduating class in Hamden Hall history!

Tomorrow, we honor your hard work, achievements, friendships, and the memories you've created along the way. We are incredibly proud of all you have accomplished and can't wait to watch you take this next step.

See you in the morning, Hornets!