student Life

Hewitt's Extended Inquiry (EI) program provides a uniquely transformative learning experience that gives students an advantage in the college admissions process. In these videos, Hewitt students share their independent research projects and reflect on how the EI program has prepared them for success in college and after graduation. 

This year’s Commencement theme, chosen by our seniors, is “Changed for Good.” And since we both began our careers as high school English and Latin teachers, we begin by explicating that phrase as meaning both changed for the better and changed forever. To honor the theme, and as parting words of wisdom to the Class of 2025, we will each share three stories from our own lives that have changed us for good.

High school has never been a perfectly choreographed routine. It has been full of unexpected beats, missed steps, improvisations, and moments where the music stopped altogether. But the magic was not in getting it perfect. The magic was in how we kept going. We kept dancing. And in doing so, we became.

If Hewitt has bettered us into any condition, state, or character, it would be that of a tea bag. What differentiates Hewitt students is the way we have been taught to approach struggles. We acknowledge the challenge, admit that it will be difficult, but remember that, as teabags, hot water is where we belong. It is where our flavor  – our power and strength – steeps best. 

The Board of Trustees held their annual meeting on June 3, 2025, and the program closed with a moving presentation of the Wendy Liff Flynn Award for Distinguished Service and Dedication to The Hewitt School to Former Trustee and Parent Amy Tarr P’25 and Tracey Wallace ’73, president of the Alumnae Council. 

On June 3, 2025, our Board of Trustees celebrated Dr. Tara Christie Kinsey's 10th and final year of exceptional leadership at Hewitt. Dr. Kinsey's commitment to fostering an outstanding educational environment has left a lasting impact on our school, and we are immensely grateful for the profound influence she has had on the entire Hewitt community.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of our middle school musical, The Pirates of Penzance Jr.! These talented young actors did an extraordinary job bringing Gilbert and Sullivan’s trademark humor and wit to the stage.

It is our honor to announce that the senior class leaders have selected Head of Upper School and Assistant Head of School Ms. Elizabeth Stevens and Head of School Dr. Tara Christie Kinsey to deliver The Hewitt School’s 2025 Commencement address.

We are delighted to announce that Assistant Head of Upper School Christopher Riddick will be Hewitt’s next director of admissions, effective July 1, 2025. Chris is a champion of who we are and what we stand for at The Hewitt School, and we are thrilled that this new leadership role will take full advantage of his unique skills and talents for the benefit of our school. 

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Liz Brennan will be Hewitt’s next head of upper school, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Brennan is ready and excited to assume this important role and lead our extraordinary community of upper school teachers, families, and students in ninth through twelfth grade.