In this month’s blog post on , Head of School Charles Franklin reminds us that we are better, stronger and More, Together. “The most important advice I can give you as you begin the 2025–26 school year is to orient your goals toward others,” Mr. Franklin writes. “This is an incredibly powerful shift in your mindset, and here’s why: focusing on the well-being and success of other people is, in fact, the key ingredient in living a life of purpose and meaning.” .
The submersible ROV engineering team recently competed in the 2025 Marine Aquatic Technology and Engineering (MATE) Regional competition and took home first place for best product demonstration and second place overall. The team also was nominated for and accepted to compete in the 2025 MATE Worlds Championship this June in Michigan!
In this month’s blog post on , Qiong (Katie) Jan examines the role of imagination in Hackley’s Chinese language program. “In our classes, imagination flourishes through such engaging activities as making traditional foods, like dumplings, mooncakes and tanghulu, and watching cinematic masterpieces. Students actively participate in storytelling sessions, crafting their narratives inspired by folklore, debating contemporary cultural issues and collaborating on projects that explore traditional arts, such as papercutting, ink painting and origami,” she writes. “These hands-on experiences vividly immerse students in Chinese culture, igniting their curiosity and deepening their cultural understanding.” .