student Life

We are proud to announce that The Hewitt School has received a significant planned gift from the estate of Nikki Finke, Class of 1971. An acclaimed journalist and influential figure in Hollywood, Finke's generous contribution to her alma mater not only honors her remarkable legacy but also underscores the vital role of estate gifts in supporting the future of Hewitt.

"I walked out of Hewitt and I said, "No need to look any further. I found the place." Watch this short video to hear from Hewitt parent Kammi Reiss P'10 P'13 and alumna and faculty member Alden Baker '10 about our expert educators, challenging and supportive learning environment, and strong home-school partnership.

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jennifer Zaccara as Hewitt's ninth head of school! She will begin her tenure at Hewitt in July 2025. We invite you to get to know Jennifer as a leader and educator and learn more about why she is excited to join the Hewitt community. 

The Hewitt School is proud to partner with Bernstein Private Wealth Management (Bernstein) to foster a new generation of women leaders who are informed, responsible, prepared to make informed and impactful financial decisions.

Our middle and upper school winter musical, Mean Girls: High School Version, gave students the opportunity to share their incredible talents on stage and behind the scenes, work alongside theater professionals, and engage our school community in art that encourages meaningful conversations about fitting in, being kind, spreading rumors, and the impact of our words and actions.

On Hewitt's annual Day of Service, K-12 students, parents, guardians, faculty, staff, and alumnae came together to tackle the challenge of food insecurity and make a meaningful impact on our local and global communities.

The fall season was marked by record-breaking achievements and exceptional teamwork. Hewitt's student athletes earned accolades, advanced to the championships, and secured well-deserved All-Star honors. 

One of the ways we support a sense of belonging in our youngest students is by inviting their parents and guardians into our lower school classrooms. These visits encourage students to see themselves and their families as valuable members of our school who have unique and important knowledge to share with our community.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of A Midsummer Night’s Dream! Our upper school fall play brought Shakespeare’s magic and merriment to life on the Hewitt stage. 

We are delighted to announce that William Young will be Hewitt’s next director of advancement, effective September 1, 2024. A deeply knowledgeable advancement director with extensive experience in independent schools, William joins us from Harrow School, a boys’ boarding school located in London, England.