After 20 years on college campuses, Mr. Daymyen Layne is excited to serve as the new Director of DEI for the school.

Bringing her experiences from higher education and in clinical psychology, Dr. Douglas is committed to the betterment of the school student body and the values of the community.

Mr. Souleman Toure ’19 returns to the school as the new Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment and Retention in the Admission Office

Dr. John Hyland came to the school this fall as an Instructor in English after teaching at schools around the world, most recently at Berkshire School.

"So don’t let the big environment take over your life and define you; instead, pay attention to yourself, to the little things.:

"Over my time at Hotchkiss, I have made invaluable friendships and countless unforgettable memories"

"One of the most important lessons I learned at Hotchkiss is that you can’t get through anything alone."

"Even in the midst of the business of Hotchkiss, enjoy your time here – it will pass by so quickly."

Chess Club Head, Veterans Club Head, [htv] Club Head, Student Activities Committee Member, Buehler Proctor

SOAR offered 30+ courses to local children in the winter and spring.

“It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the Hotchkiss bubble, but through volunteering, students can make an impact in the outside community.” - Harrison Hoffman ’24

“I will miss her support...the gentle giant she has been in the department. To me, Mrs. Faus is larger than life.” - Dr. Richard Kirby

“He was a huge part of creating the Humanities program. His work has had a huge impact on what we teach and how we teach.” - Ms. Carita Gardiner

“She’s a leader... in a classroom, dorm, or class. She was ‘student-centered’ long before that was a thing.” - Dr. Merrilee Mardon

“Mr. Faus has always emphasized the notion of fi nding meaning in your artmaking. Don’t just draw something – say something, tell a story.” - Mr. Charlie Noyes ’78

“Take full advantage of all Hotchkiss has to offer. Don’t sweat the small stuff – life is too short.” - Ms. Ellen Fontaine

Eco Day activities will include volunteering with advisory groups.

The Farm supplies produce to the school and the local food bank.

“Think / how many long years / this tree waited as a seed / for an animal or bird or wind or rain / to maybe carry it to maybe the right spot / where again it waited months for seasons to change...” -Padma Venkatraman

“It is the heart and soul of our community... one of the centerpieces of the campus, without a doubt.” -Mrs. Caroline Kenny-Burchfield ’77

“The idea is to reinstate the library as a central learning and activity hub of the school.” -Mr. John Bryant