Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School Blog: Take Charge

The CH-CH Middle School is currently enrolling students and will open its doors for 8th-grade students in the fall of 2023 and then for both 7th and 8th-grade students in the fall of 2024. Leading the charge for this new addition as the Head of Middle School is Kelly Walsh. Kelly has held the role of Director of 9/10th grade programs at CH-CH for the past six years and is passionate about creating a program that will unlock the potential of middle school students. The Chronicle Magazine (CM) sat down to talk with Kelly (KW) about her background and plans for CH-CH Middle School and the impact it will have on the community as a whole. 

Topics: Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, Caring Community, Inclusion, Experiential Learning, Middle School

The Certificate of Distinction Program at CH-CH is designed to give students the opportunity to dive deep into areas of interest and passion within Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), the Humanities, Math and Science, and Visual Arts. Students are mentored by a CH-CH faculty member throughout this journey. By completing a balance of coursework and outside enrichment opportunities, students further develop their creativity, critical thought, analysis, collaboration, and communication skills. 

Topics: Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall

CH-CH’s Theatre Program Director, Bekah LaCoste, can’t help getting emotional when she thinks about how long the road has been for students to be able to perform in a theater for live audiences again, and how incredible the impact was. “Hearing laughter in the space, in such a big voluminous way, is so inspiring,” she said, wiping away tears. “It made everyone remember how valuable theatre is, to everyone involved.”

Topics: Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, Visual and Performing Arts

On Wednesday, February 12th, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School opened the doors to their new Visual & Performing Arts Center. The $5.5M project has transformed a historic 19th-century Waltham barn into a 22,000 square foot, cutting edge center for the arts.

Topics: Building Creativity

Dylan grew up witnessing the leadership example of his older brother, and when his younger brother came along, he felt the drive to become a leader himself. Now, as a boarding student at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, Dylan has found his spot as a leader in the classroom and in the dorm.

Topics: Boarding School, Caring Community, Leadership, Rewrite Your Story

How many times have you said that there aren’t enough hours in the day to get your homework done? Do you ever have to stay up late to study for a test the next day? By improving your time management skills in high school or middle school, you’ll be able to get your work done quicker, spend less time stressing about homework or studying and improve your grades.

Topics: Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, Student Skill Building, Studying Tips, Study Guide and Strategies

 

Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall is excited to launch a new series titled Rewrite Your Story, a collection of stories from students in the CH-CH community who are accomplishing more than they ever thought possible. Follow the stories at www.chch.org/story.

Topics: Boarding School, Multiple Intelligences, Student Wellness, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, Student Skill Building, Caring Community, Leadership, Rewrite Your Story

On Saturday, June 1st, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School recognized the fifty-four graduates of the Class of 2019 in its 191st commencement ceremony.

Topics: Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, Matriculation, Graduation, Class of 2019

The MakerSpace at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School is a creative hub that’s stocked with 3D printers, circuits, motors, building materials, and the tools to make just about anything you can imagine, but it’s also something much more. The MakerSpace is allowing students to take control of their learning experience by enhancing CH-CH’s ability to teach the way students learn through real, hands-on educational opportunities.

Topics: Boarding School, Multiple Intelligences, Student Skill Building, Beyond the Classroom, MakerSpace

Teachers at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall received an emotional surprise this holiday season, as their former students delivered an unexpected personal message about the impact these teachers have made on their lives.

Topics: Boarding School, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, Teacher Spotlight, Caring Community, Alumni, Inspiration Video