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The voice of the student body

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Ms. Herlihy helps kids overcome learning disabilities. At Hackley, she works with Upper School students in the learning center in Goodhue. She is excited to meet and work with the Upper School students this upcoming year.

New Faculty Spotlight: Ms. Herlihy

By Gabriella Petriello, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

“Helping students with learning differences know they are still capable and as smart as everyone else is my favorite part of this job,” said Jennifer Herlihy, the newest Upper School learning specialist. Ms....

Not much is changing in the world of the ACT now that the test makers are piloting a digital version in December of 2023.

The ACT Goes Online

By Rebecca Ingles, Opinion Editor October 20, 2023

Almost anything can be done digitally today, and the ACT is no longer an exception. On May 30, 2023, Janet Godwin, the CEO of ACT, announced that the ACT would be introducing a new digital format...

Close to 8:00 a.m., with ten minutes left to get to class, cars and buses continue to pile up on Benedict Avenue.

The Issues of Benedict Avenue

By Olivia Houck, Feature Editor October 19, 2023

It’s a gamble: will you make it to the top swiftly, or will you be stuck in traffic for 15 minutes and be late? Benedict Avenue is notorious for making students and faculty late, and just being annoying....

Club leaders showcased their clubs to students and gained new members by gathering students emails. Some leaders tried to incentivize students to join their clubs by giving out candy to those who signed up for their club.

Club Fair

By Maura McGlarry, Managing Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2023

To help kick off the start of the school year, students gathered on the quad for the annual Club Fair. This year's club fair featured 63 clubs, some old clubs and some new. Old clubs included HEAL,...

Changes to This Years Schedule

Changes to This Year’s Schedule

By Rebecca Ingles, Opinion Editor September 29, 2023

Hackley students are no strangers to schedule changes. Last year, the schedule was changed from seven to eight days, and longer one-hour periods were implemented. This year, the schedule has been further...

A spotted lanternfly seen on a window outside of a Raymond classroom. Surprisingly, it was by itself compared to the large swarms that are commonly seen.

007: License to Kill

By Fernanda Paz September 29, 2023

If you have been in New York this summer, then you have probably had your fair share of encounters with spotted lanternflies. Whether it was in your own backyard or in New York City, this species has made...

Logging on to Hackley Wireless/Connect requires a different, longer process than the past Hackley WiFi. When students first entered school, many were met with internet errors and a set of Terms and Conditions.

Hackley Upgrades Network Security

By Joshua Lee September 27, 2023

A fresh school year is buzzing with potential yet untapped: you roam crowded Hackley halls, sneakers scuffing the waxed floors, and heave a sigh as you sit in your classroom and open your laptop. Your...

Spains captain Alexia Putellas refuses to speak to her coach Jorge Vilda after being subbed off. Putellas has been outspoken in her anger with the coaching staff and footballing federation.

The Kiss Overshadowing the Women’s World Cup

By Charlie Perlman, Features Editor September 27, 2023

As the Spanish players and fans celebrated the team’s victory in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, a video of the Spanish FA President Luis Rubiales kissing Spanish captain Jennifer Hermoso began to take...

New Head of School, Mr. Charles Franklin addressed the Hackley community as a whole for the first time at Convocation. Mr. Franklin recognized each group at Hackley that makes the school so special to him: teachers, staff, the board of trustees, and the students. He later recognized the seniors for their accomplishments and got to know them better at the Senior Breakfast.

Mr. Franklin Welcomes Students and Faculty Back to the Hilltop During Convocation

By Charlotte Feehan, Feature Editor (Sports) September 14, 2023

The Hackley community reunited once again on Akin Common for Convocation, an annual tradition that inspires students and faculty to start the year off on the right foot. The K-12 event opened with Hackley’s...

Juniors and sophomores walk to the Quad. After being instructed to go back inside or stay outside, the students either line up along the halls or encircle the Quad. The seniors final destination on the Graduation Walk was the through the senior lounge and onto the Quad.

New Tradition On The Hilltop – the Senior Graduation Walk

By Charlotte Feehan, Feature Editor June 6, 2023

June 5, 2023, marked the beginning of a new tradition: the ‘Graduation Walk.’ Yesterday, Hackley’s student body and administration recognized and honored the senior class’ thirteen-year journey...

The difference between the schedule from the 2021-2022 school year and the 2022-2023 year. The original one, on the left, consists of a seven-day schedule with seven periods per day, with major classes meeting five times out of the seven days. The schedule on the right shows an eight-day schedule with five periods a day, and major classes meeting five days out of the seven.

More Schedule Changes Coming in 2023-2024

By Fernanda Paz, Feature Editor June 6, 2023

As we wrap up the 2022-2023 school year and take a look at the new changes introduced to the Hilltop last fall, the new schedule is one that has definitely made an impact on both faculty and students in...

Mr. Franklin sat in on a 7th grade science class. Mr. Franklin really appreciated the sense of community he felt when visiting Hackley and meeting faculty and students. During Mr. Franklins first year at Hackley he hopes to immerse himself in all there is to know about Hackley. Sitting in on different classes is a great first step to accomplish this.

Meet Hackley’s New Head of School

By Maura McGlarry June 2, 2023

“For the two days I was at Hackley, the number of people I met who wanted to convince me to want to work at Hackley or share their love for Hackley with me really made an impact,” said Charles Franklin,...

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