This year, Hackley’s administration made the decision to move exams up to the middle of February to allow for fewer conflicts and more flexibility with the second trimester.  “I feel that the change...

It was close until it wasn’t. Many anchors, reporters, and election insiders thought that the 2024 Presidential Election would be closer than it was, and expected the results to take days. In reality...

Curiosity filled the air as Hackley faculty and students gathered in the Lindsay Room to learn about the continuing war in the Middle East. With the war in Gaza entering its second year, Upper School history...

Were 18-year-old students prepared to vote using governmental knowledge provided by Hackley? Teacher Stephen Fitzpatrick and his Government and Politics class shared their knowledge across campus with...

What happens when Gen-Z TikTok users make seemingly silly edits of presidential candidates? Or when presidential campaigns follow social media trends to promote their policies or bash their opponent? Younger...

Beautiful streaks of blue and green illuminated the sky. This once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon, which people often travel miles to see, became visible from our backyards on a seemingly random Thursday night. Aurora...

Over the last few years, Hackley has sheltered a growing presence. Amidst our lush campus, a white and glass monolith has taken root, fed by renowned architects and spoken about by administration and students...

The best way to start a new school year after a long summer of memories and sunshine is with a day full of fun activities and memory-making with peers.  Usually, the first Friday of the school year...

Almost four years following the last presidential election, the 2020 election took six days to determine the winner, with record-breaking turnout at the height of the COVID-19 crisis. This year's election...

Hackley students gathered together on Akin Common to mark the start of the 2024-2025 school year during Convocation. Convocation takes place annually and unites the K-12 community to celebrate the...

Scrolling through TikTok, you are bound to come across a “get ready with me” (GRWM) video, where creators record themselves getting ready for the day, showing their skincare and makeup routine. Recently,...

Why would one of the most famous constitutional law scholars who is highly cited by the Supreme Court take the time to speak at a high school? For Akhil Amar, the answer is simple: educating young people...