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This is the current Middle School Progress Report. Administrators are discussing bringing an updated version of this system to the Upper School because of its increased clarity. "The middle school progress report is a more descriptive document," said Mr. King. 
(Photo courtesy of Bess Seewald)
Conversations Surrounding Hackley’s Grade Reporting System
By Charlotte Cantor, Staff writer • April 16, 2026

Whispers of excitement and perplexity whirl through the Hackley hallways for days after students receive their report cards. Whether internally or externally, many students...

Courtesy to the alumni office
Hackley Alumnus, Danny Casper goes to the Olympics
By Charlotte Frazier, Staff writer • February 18, 2026

Danny Casper Hackley, class of 2019, is currently representing the United States in the winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy, as the captain of the curling team. Danny went...

Stationed at the Allen Center for Creative Arts and Technology, security guard Edwin Melendez is watching the security cameras. He often buzzes in students who have lost their keycards. He is one of the many security guards positioned near the entrance of our buildings.
The Hackley Defense
By Aaron Krayn, Staff Writer • February 12, 2026
Located in the Hackley archives is the time capsule from the senior class of 2021. Inside, students signed the lids, put in old ID's, tests, and other items they felt recapped their time as a Hackley student.
Preserving Our Legacy
By Ellie Firsenbaum, Staff Writer • December 19, 2025
During the afternoon, Seniors gathered in the school parking lot to decorate their cars. With everything from cute designs to the word "seniors" spelled out, students got to celebrate their last hurrah on the hilltop through this exciting activity.
Boat Racing to Car Painting: First Friday 2025
By Jordan Kleeger, Managing Editor • September 29, 2025
Sophomore Ulla Gerhson had the idea to host Coffee House outside. Students gathered in the amphitheater outside the CCAT. Many students brought blankets and huddled with their friends. There was also a food truck serving pizza.
Spring Coffeehouse Makes its Outdoor Debut
By Vivian Beaton, Managing Editor • May 22, 2026

Juniors in the cast of Anon(ymous) including Andre McMahon and Sofia Mazzella are standing on one part of the carefully constructed set. Below them stand a group of upper school students holding playbills after watching the show. The packed black box theater was full community members of all ages, who provided their support across the 6 show run. Photo courtesy of Sofia Mazzella
Beyond the Black Box: The Cast and Community of Anon(ymous)
By Sebastian Mann, Editor-in-Chief • April 13, 2026

The lights dimmed, and the curtain rose in Hackley’s black box theater. A packed house cheered for Hackley’s production of Anon(ymous) (a modern reimagining of Homer’s...

For the middle school squash games, players paired up based on their ranking to scrimmage.
Middle School Teams take the Court at Sting
By Gabrielle Paes, Opinion Editor • January 28, 2026
American Law teacher and Hackley's connection to the Innocence Project, Mr. Bass, introduced the Innocence Project and its connection to Hackley. He then brought Julian up to introduce Mr. Mingo specifically.
Four Decades in Prison: Greg Mingo’s Story
By Annika Duggan, Senior Sports Editor • January 15, 2026
Video: Winter Sting Recap
Video: Winter Sting Recap
By Marcus Song, Staff Writer • January 15, 2026
Community Council (Norah Mott, Cornelia Gruenberg, Isabelle Cai, Shikkar Misra, Peter King, Owen Spencer, and Ace Perez; left to right) & Service Leadership (Kate Masters and Tyler Stern; second and third from the right, respectively) hosted the table for the middle and upper school sales, with baked goods from over 20 Upper School students, including 17 council members, and multiple faculty members.
Directing Relief for Devastated Jamaica
By Tyler Stern, Managing Editor • January 12, 2026
A group of students posing together in front of a statue during the Uzbekistan trip.

Photo Credit: Dr. Liu
Go Forth: How Global Learning is Shaping Hackley In and Out of the Classroom
By Maggie Hammond, Staff Writer • June 5, 2026

One of the core values of the Hackley Schools is Go Forth and Spread Beauty and Light. Every teacher and student whothat comes through the school isare impacted by this quote,...

Homer Gere (2nd from the right) is at his graduation in 2018. Homer came to Hackley as a freshman in 2014. "I will always have a soft spot for Hackley," said Homer. (Credit: Hackley School Communications).
Hackley Alumnus Homer Gere Makes Acting Debut On HBO’s Euphoria
By Charlotte Duffy and Ellie Firsenbaum June 5, 2026

If you are one of the 20 million U.S viewers of Euphoria, we have news. Dylan Reid, in the new season of this HBO favorite, is played by Hackley alumnus Homer Gere. Son...

Senior Gabriella Petriello can be seen scrolling through some of the interactive pages on the website. She is admiring the options to view campus from various angles: Academics, Athletics, Arts & Technology, and Leadership. On these pages students or prospective families will often find current student highlights, or an update on Hackley sports standings.
Hackley’s Newest Change: The Website
By Evelynn Beaton, News and Events Editor • April 30, 2026
Seniors congregate in the senior lounge together, playing Imposter. The game is a great way to stay off their phones in light of the phone ban, and socialize as a class
From Screens to Face-to-Face Memories
By Jordan Kleeger, Managing Editor • April 30, 2026
Winter League Lacrosse is a helpful program that allows players to practice outside of the regular season. While the goal is development over competition, everyone was very excited about the win.
More than Just Games: Winter League Lacrosse
By Kendall Joseph, Staff Writer • April 6, 2026

While many winter athletes are still in their winter seasons, some members of the girls' lacrosse team are returning to the turf. The winter league is a series of offseason...

New girls varsity basketball coach Scott Kato heads the program after two years working at the JV level. His team 6th Borough Hoops also practices at Hackley throughout the year.
A New Era for Girls Varsity Basketball
By Annika Duggan, Senior Sports Editor • March 17, 2026

With the departure of the recent coaches at the end of last season, the Girls Varsity Basketball team has gained two new coaches. Head coach Scott Kato and assistant coach...

Hackley Varsity Swimming came away with a great win. The team swam against Poly and the girls extended their undefeated record.
Winter Season Updates
By Kendall Joseph, Staff Writer • January 23, 2026
Hackley's Field Hockey team had a wonderful season. One of Field Hockeys main focuses this season was learning to adapt on the field.
End of Fall Season
By Kendall Joseph, Staff Writer • December 9, 2025
Lili Kanev is practicing at Hackley, training for an upcoming match. She practiced before school started, even though she had varsity practice later that day. "Every single day I have at least a two-hour practice and a workout 30 minutes to an hour," she said. (Photo courtesy of Lili Kanev)
Sophomore Lili Kanev Makes History
By Ellie Firsenbaum, Staff Writer • November 18, 2025
This is the Freshman Hallway, a location central to 9th-grade life, with lockers and seating. Often, it is criticized for its low, exposed pipes and unkept appearance.
What’s Wrong With the Campus?
By Aaron Krayn, Opinion Editor • June 5, 2026

I constantly hear students say, “Why can’t they just fix ___?” While our campus is full of beautiful buildings and greenery, having a two-hundred-eighty-five-acre campus...

Albert Camus' The Stranger, translated by Matthew Ward, stands only at around 123 pages in most editions. Despite its short length compared to other philosophical books, it is able to convey such a range of emotions with so little emotion actually written.
The Stranger Effect
By Charlotte Cantor, Features Editor • May 28, 2026

What makes a person guilty? Is justice that separate from revenge? These questions ignited a fatigued tenth-grade English class in argument. The Stranger, by Albert Camus,...

Sophomore Kubrick Croce is playing one of his favorite video games on the bridge. Kubrick is known around school as an incredibly knowledgeable gamer - if you have a question about video games, he's your guy.
Study, Game, and Chill
By Aaron Krayn, Opinion Editor • May 12, 2026
Marty Supreme features Timothee Chalamet's portrayal of Marty Mauser.
Marty Supreme Is A Smash Hit
By Charlotte Duffy, Staff writer • March 12, 2026
This is the current Middle School Progress Report. Administrators are discussing bringing an updated version of this system to the Upper School because of its increased clarity. "The middle school progress report is a more descriptive document," said Mr. King. 
(Photo courtesy of Bess Seewald)
Conversations Surrounding Hackley’s Grade Reporting System
By Charlotte Cantor, Staff writer • April 16, 2026

Whispers of excitement and perplexity whirl through the Hackley hallways for days after students receive their report cards. Whether internally...

Podcast: Effects of Energy Drinks (Part II)
By Charlotte Fraizer, Vivian Beaton, and Annie Wind April 9, 2026

Podcast: Senior Perspectives w/ Marcus
By Marcus Song, Staff Writer • March 12, 2026
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