A new play area—created with the help of Rowland Hall kindergartners—is coming to the Beginning School this spring, with thoughtfully designed elements that encourage child-led, imaginative, collaborative, and open-ended play.
In January, eight upper schoolers headed to Philadelphia for the national Roots to Routes conference. Hear from two students about what they learned and why it matters.
Rowland Hall’s redesigned website offers a more engaging way to get to know the school, emphasizing visual storytelling, improved navigation, and the Learn. Think. Do. value proposition, which highlights how rigorous, authentic learning leads to real-world impact.
Get to know Cliff Caldwell, Rowland Hall’s new director of safety and security, a role that focuses on keeping our students and campuses safe, welcoming, and thriving.
Rowland Hall–Rowmark Ski Academy alum Breezy Johnson ’13 delivered a defining early moment of the 2026 Winter Olympics when she won Team USA’s first gold medal in women’s downhill.
3PreK students build empathy and connection through family sharing, a time to learn about classmates’ traditions and stories in a joyful, inclusive setting.
A look at aviation classes at Rowland Hall's Middle School, which have been popular among students for 16 years and offer fun, hands-on opportunities to learn the scientific and mathematical principles behind flying.
This year, Hannah Ruske’s third graders partnered with students at the Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning, located next to the McCarthey Campus, to foster a stronger, more inclusive community.
Our Advanced Research program expanded this year with AR Computational and Mathematical Sciences, giving students an opportunity to pursue self-directed, college-level research in computer science.
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