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The Beginning School Is Getting a New Playground

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.

Rowland Hall students at the 2026 Roots to Routes conference in Philadelphia.

Students Reflect on Their Experience at Roots to Routes National Conference

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.

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Rowland Hall’s New Website Reflects Who We Are and Where We’re Headed

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.

Cliff Caldwell, Rowland Hall's director of safety and security, chats with students at recess.

Rowland Hall Welcomes Cliff Caldwell as Director of Safety and Security

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.

A woman with long brown hair is standing in front of an American flag, holding a gold medal and smiling enthusiastically.

Breezy Johnson ’13 Earns Team USA’s First Gold, Shines in Early Days of 2026 Winter Olympics

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.

Rowland Hall seventh graders studying at the Tetons Science School.

Nearly Four Years In, Rowland Hall Demonstrates Ongoing Impact of Strategic Priorities

Salt Lake City independent school Rowland Hall gives a four-year update on their bold vision for the future of education.

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Rowland Hall high schoolers Izzy Utgaard and Chloe Vezina at the 2025 Mock Trial competition.

Upper School Students Take the Law Into Their Own Hands

Rowland Hall upper schoolers build real-world legal literacy as they study Supreme Court cases, compete in mock trials, and publish law-review work.

A Rowland Hall preschooler and family share their traditions with the class.

Teaching Connection, One Family at a Time

3PreK students build empathy and connection through family sharing, a time to learn about classmates’ traditions and stories in a joyful, inclusive setting.

Rowland Hall Head of School Mick Gee chats with robotics students at the Lincoln Street Campus.

Mick Gee Reflects on First Five Years of Headship, Rowland Hall’s Bright Future

Mick Gee, head of school at Rowland Hall in Salt Lake City, reflects on his first five years leading the independent school.

A Rowland Hall middle schooler flies a drone during drone photography class.

Middle School Aviation: A Gateway to Deep Learning

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.

Rowland Hall third graders outside the Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning.

Rowland Hall-Pingree Partnership Makes World More Welcoming to All Learners

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.

Rowland Hall senior Spencer Brady presents his research project on spacial optimization.

Upper School Adds AR Computational and Mathematical Sciences to Advanced Research Offerings

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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Additional Sports

Play a sport not currently offered by Rowland Hall?

Rowland Hall has long been home to dedicated student-athletes—including wrestlers, gymnasts, figure skaters, lacrosse players, freeskiers, rowers, and equestrians—who compete at high levels.

Our External Athlete Program supports Upper School students who train or compete intensively outside the school’s athletic offerings, making it possible to pursue athletic goals without sacrificing a Rowland Hall education. We work closely with students to thoughtfully adjust course schedules so they can balance training commitments with their academic experience.

To learn more about how we support these types of student-athletes, contact Director of Athletics Zack Alvidrez or a member of our admission team.

Wrestling match

Read more in our stories The Brothers Lang: Building a Wrestling Dynasty and A Lifetime of Benefits: How Wrestling Has Prepared State Champion Drew Lang for Excellence, On and Off the Mat.

Rowland Hall’s mission for students to pursue personal excellence and lead ethical lives are the same values our boys are learning from the sport of wrestling. Rowland Hall doesn’t have a wrestling team, so our boys will wrestle in our district while still benefiting from the academic excellence of Rowland Hall.Jill Lang, parent of champion wrestlers Jack ’19 and Drew ’22

Athletes Who Competed Outside Rowland Hall

Briggs Ballard ’22

Lacrosse

Briggs Ballard ’22

Texas Christian University

Drew Lang ’22

Wrestling

Drew Lang ’22

Princeton University

Samantha Paisley ’21

Rowing
Ski Mountaineering

Samantha Paisley ’21

US Ski Mountaineering Team
Dartmouth College

Jack Lang ’19

Wrestling

Jack Lang ’19

Princeton University

Catherine Rogers ’17

Gymnastics

Catherine Rogers ’17

Stanford University

Kelsey Oliver ’15

Swimming
Water Polo

Kelsey Oliver ’15

George Washington University

Olivia Akerley ’07

Freestyle Skiing

Olivia Akerley ’07

U.S. Ski Team

Stephanie Rosenthal ’06

Figure Skating

Stephanie Rosenthal ’06

U.S. Figure Skating

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