Hewitt News

Hewitt high school students traveled to South Africa for three weeks of real-world learning focused on cross-cultural exchange, leadership development, experiential learning, and community service.

At The Global Tutorial Programme at the University of Oxford, Hewitt students examined the pressing and complex issue of sustainability through Oxford-style tutorials, academic workshops, small-group seminars, and insightful site visits. 

This summer, The Venturer Program took Hewitt students to Peru to explore the country’s diverse cultures, communities, and landscapes. Throughout the trip, students made meaningful connections to what they are learning at Hewitt about research, sustainability, and global citizenship. 

We are delighted to announce that Ed Griffin has joined Hewitt as our next director of advancement. Ed brings a deep understanding of NYC's vibrant independent school culture and the varied worlds, passions, and interests that make our community so dedicated to one another, to our girls, and to our mission.

This year’s Wendy Liff Flynn Award for Distinguished Service and Dedication to The Hewitt School was presented to Former Trustee and Parents’ Association (PA) President Jessica Rosario-Calcaño P’28 P’33.

To our fellow seniors, we know you’re going somewhere exceptional to pursue what you love. Our college commitment page will stop running after tonight, but the commitments you’ve made to your friendships, your families, and the people you’ve become at Hewitt will not.

Hewitt's motto is By Faith and Courage. Faith is trusting there's a way before you can see it. And courage isn't waiting for your heart to go quiet - it's feeling it race, and going anyway. The doors worth walking through are often the ones that scare you.

The film that matters most to me is the first one I made at Hewitt, called Girlhood. I made it because I was trying to capture what it feels like to grow up surrounded by other girls - the strange, beautiful ways friendships can shape you without you even realizing it’s happening. 

What kind of Hewitt values will the Class of 2026 take with them into college? Close bonds and community; mentorship, leadership, and advocacy; critical thinking and confidence; the power of curiosity and how to ask a question; and the skills that feed into “wondering.” 

We are full of Hewitt pride for the cast and crew of our middle school production of Annie, JR.! To prepare for opening night, students in grades 5-8 dedicated themselves to a rigorous preparation process that included stage combat training and puppetry workshops.

One of our most joyful and meaningful community events, Hewitt’s annual Multicultural Day brings together K-12 students, families, faculty, and staff to celebrate the identities that make up the Hewitt community and deepen their understanding of cultures from around the world.

Hewitt’s first grade “Cinderella-ish” project is one of our most beloved lower school traditions. After taking a deep dive into various versions of the classic Cinderella story, students brought their learning to life with their production of Just Jeni: A Cinderella-ish Story.

This March, middle and upper schoolers traveled to Rome, Italy, with Hewitt's Venturer Program! Over the course of their trip, students engaged in an intensive, hands-on study of Latin; explored historical sites; and read excerpts from ancient authors about the places they visited. 

Bravo to the cast and crew of our upper school production of Guys and Dolls! We are proud of the many Hewitt students who brought their incredible talent to the show’s rousing song and dance numbers, including crowd-pleasers like “A Bushel and a Peck,” “Luck Be a Lady,’ and “Sit Down You're Rockin’ the Boat!”

At this engaging evening hosted by Hewitt’s Center for Girls’ Research and Leadership, industry experts — including several members of the Hewitt community — explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping education and the workplace.