School News

In an ongoing effort to cultivate a community where each member thrives, Rowland Hall recognizes December 3rd as International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a United-Nations sanctioned day of recognition for persons with disabilities. The observance of the Day aims to mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. Our librarians on both campuses have curated a list of books for your family to learn more about the day and about persons with disabilities more broadly.

Please join us in supporting the Upper School and Middle School Jazz Band students for their concert on December 5 at 7pm in the Larimer Center. 

Beginning this year, Rowland Hall’s beloved tradition Candle and Carol will be renamed Seasons of Light to reflect the diversity of cultural and faith traditions celebrated in the program. This new name represents the wide range of holidays and traditions that are important to our families. The updated name reflects our ongoing commitment to honoring our traditions while ensuring the program is inclusive and welcoming to everyone in our community. 

All members of the Rowland Hall community are warmly invited to attend Seasons of Light on Wednesday, December 11, from 6:30–8 pm. Rowland Hall’s oldest tradition celebrates diverse cultural and faith traditions featuring student musicians from the Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. 

Prepare to bring the spirit of the Kentucky Derby to life while supporting our 2025 Auction, Derby Day! Auction-themed crewnecks and hoodies are now available for purchase in the School Store. Navy crewnecks are uniform-approved for Lower School, and all colors and styles are uniform-approved for Middle School.

Additionally, you can order Mint Julep Kits, handcrafted to include all the essentials for making the perfect juleps. These Mint Julep Kits are available for order through the School Store but can only be picked up at the McCarthey Campus.

Rowland Hall will contribute all proceeds from these items to the upcoming Derby Day Auction.

Shop Now

We are thrilled to announce that Charlotte Larsen will assume the role of Lower School Principal, effective July 1, 2025.

A beloved member of the Rowland Hall community, Charlotte brings a wealth of experience and a passion for education to this position. Her exceptional leadership qualities and dedication to our students are widely recognized.

Thank you to the many parents and caregivers who attended the question and answer session with Charlotte.

Please join me in congratulating Charlotte. We are confident that her expertise will further elevate our Lower School program.

The transition from kindergarten to first grade can feel like a big change for children and their adults. Join us for coffee and treats in the Parlor on December 10 from 9 to 10 am to learn from our administration and educators about the leap from the Beginning School to Lower School. We'll share tips on supporting your children with new routines and offer information on what you can expect from our program as your child moves up to Lower School.

Our December BS/LS Sings will be held on Friday, December 6  in the BS foyer and LS parlor patio at 8:15 to 8:30 am. All families are welcome! Afterward, you can spend a few minutes visiting your child’s classroom and then you can join H&S for Coffee & Conversations in the BS and LS lobbies.

3PK and 4PK parents are invited to join Emma for coffee on Thursday, December 5 from 8:30-9:45 in the dining hall. 
Connect about the school year, share developmental highlights for your child's grade level, and if you want to discuss screen time/social media following the Anxious Generation panel that was held in September, that's an option too!

We are thrilled to announce that Charlotte Larsen will assume the role of Lower School Principal, effective July 1, 2025.

A beloved member of the Rowland Hall community, Charlotte brings a wealth of experience and a passion for education to this position. Her exceptional leadership qualities and dedication to our students are widely recognized.

Thank you to the many parents and caregivers who attended the question and answer session with Charlotte.

Please join me in congratulating Charlotte. We are confident that her expertise will further elevate our Lower School program.

Winter Sports registration will be available online through the parent portal beginning at 2:00 pm today. All families need to sign up in the Parent Portal AND fill out a google form for their top three sports choices. Your first choice on the form should match what you sign up for in the portal, and the other two choices should be options that your child would still enjoy if we are unable to accommodate their first choice. Every effort will be made to place children in their first choice.

Registration is not first come first served and will be available until Friday, December 6 at 11:59 PM.  Please follow these directions to register your student(s):

• Sign-in to your Parent Portal.
• Click on the “Winter Sports Sign-Up” button at the top of the page.
• Login to Program Registration using your parent portal credentials.
• Click on the “launch Sign-Up” button for each student.
• Check your sport preference, then scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Continue.”
• Review your selection, then click “Continue to Confirmation.”
• Click “Confirm Program Selections” to complete your registration.

You will have the option to enter one email address to receive your registration confirmation.  This confirms that you have completed the registration process and that your sport of choice has been submitted; this does not confirm your student’s spot in that sport. You will receive an email confirming your student’s sport from Robert Prestgard-Duke by December 20. After you have registered one student, you may return to the homepage to register another. Don’t forget the google form as well!

In line with our strategic priorities to “cultivate a community where each member thrives,” we are thrilled to continue Lower School Affinity Groups for the 2024-25 year. Please read more about the groups and register your child here. You do need to register but do not need to commit to every date. 

Tuesday, December 3: Rainbow Club and Banana Splits
Thursday, December 5: Kids of Color and Neurodivergent Club

Our December BS/LS Sings will be held on Friday, December 6  in the BS foyer and LS parlor patio at 8:15 to 8:30 am. All families are welcome! Afterward, you can spend a few minutes visiting your child’s classroom and then you can join H&S for Coffee & Conversations in the BS and LS lobbies.

Happening this week: 

• December 5: Band Concert, see below for additional details

Looking ahead: 

• December 16 –20: Spirit Week, details forthcoming
• December 19: Winter Dance, details forthcoming

Please join us in supporting the Upper School and Middle School Jazz Band students for their concert on December 5 at 7pm in the Larimer Center. 

• WHEN: Thursday, December 12 (callback by invitation on Friday, December 13) 
• WHERE: Larimer Center
• DETAILS: Auditioners will read from the script (Please note: there will be cuts for casting but anyone not cast is encouraged to work on the show in various backstage capacities) Come prepared with any conflicts you may have so we know where best to place you. Keep in mind, this is a major commitment so please audition accordingly. 
• SCHEDULE: Read-thru after school on Tuesday, December 17th. Full rehearsal schedule begins after school on Tuesday, January 3rd. JANUARY REHEARSALS T -TH, FEBRUARY T - F, MARCH M - F. The bulk of rehearsals are from 3:25 pm - 5:15 pm, closer to performances rehearsals will be from 3:25- 6 / 6:30 pm and technical / dress rehearsals will be 3:25 - 7 / 8 pm 
  • Evening Performances: March 13, 14 at 7 pm, with a morning matinee for the lower school students on the 15 at 9 am. There will also be an understudies lunchtime performance on the 13 as well. 
• SYNOPSIS: Edward Tulane is a vain porcelain rabbit, more concerned with his wardrobe than the affection of Abilene, the little girl who loves him. Lost overboard on a trip abroad, Edward begins a 20-year journey to learn what it means to love, the pain of losing that love, and the courage it takes to love again.

Dear 6th Grade Families,

During the first semester of 6th grade, and as students transition to middle school, all 6th graders take the same math class, Math 6. Beginning in January, there will be two math classes: Math 6 and Accelerated Math 6. Read more here.

Winter Sports registration is available online through the parent portal. All families will be asked to sign up in the Parent Portal AND fill out a google form for their top three sports choices. Your first choice on the form should match what you sign up for in the portal, and the other two choices should be options that your child would still enjoy if we are unable to accommodate their first choice. Every effort will be made to place children in their first choice.

Registration will be available until Friday, December 6th at 11:59 PM.  Please follow these directions to register your student(s):

• Sign-in to your Parent Portal.
• Click on the “Winter Sports Sign-Up” button at the top of the page.
• Login to Program Registration using your parent portal credentials.
• Click on the “launch Sign-Up” button for each student.
• Check your sport preference, then scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Continue.”
• Review your selection, then click “Continue to Confirmation.”
• Click “Confirm Program Selections” to complete your registration.

You will have the option to enter one email address to receive your registration confirmation.  This confirms that you have completed the registration process and that your sport of choice has been submitted; this does not confirm your student’s spot in that sport.  You will receive an email confirming your student’s sport from Robert Prestgard-Duke by December 20. After you have registered one student, you may return to the homepage to register another.

Dear Middle School Parents and Caregivers, 

To quote a friend and colleague, ‘60 1-minute conversations are more beneficial than 1 60-minute conversation’. This is especially true with Middle School students as their brains are developing.  We would like to ask Middle School families to carve time out this weekend to talk with students about respect and responsibility.  We have 3 guiding behavior goals in the Middle School, and ask that you engage in what these might look like at school and in your family.

Respect yourself and others; treat everyone in the community with kindness
Respect the classrooms and common spaces; pick up after yourself
Be a responsible learner; give your personal best and encourage classmates

Whether on social media, YouTube, on the radio, or in conversations they overhear, a lot is swirling around our students - your children - right now. They are hearing and seeing things that they may not fully understand. As parents, if you see or hear something disturbing in the media, it is likely that your child has also been exposed to this. We encourage you to lean into conversations with your child about what is being seen or heard, sharing some of the history or context that they may not have, and framing the conversations in our shared school values.

We need your help! For our action project, we’re collecting clean plastic waste, such as food containers and bottles. Please ensure items are reasonably dry and clean before dropping them off in the plastic collection bin outside Ms. Miller's room.

Thank you for supporting our Winged Lions in making a difference!

Peer Tutoring, which is run by Rowland Hall Upper School students, will now be available through the Extended Day program on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 on the McCarthey Campus.  Students in grades 4-8 can receive help with homework, Canvas navigation, and organization in a small group setting. 1:1 tutoring is also available upon request. Interested families please reach out to the Director of Extended Day, Robert Prestgard-Duke.

Extended Day will offer new classes for the winter term starting on January 6! You can read all about Extended Day, look over the options, and sign up here! Registration will open on November 22nd at 6:00 PM.  Please contact Robert Prestgard-Duke with questions.

Please join us in supporting the Upper School and Middle School Jazz Band students for their concert on December 5 at 7pm in the Larimer Center. 

Rowland Hall will once again be hosting Utah Elite Driving School to conduct a 9 day course for our students on campus after school, starting on January 21, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.  Additional information about the course can be found here. 

On Thursday, November 21, Upper School students were presented with the upcoming 2025 Interim Experiences running the week of May 19, as well as 2 summer options. Here is a detailed slideshow about the Interim program, the experience offerings, and the cost. Interim is a requirement for grades 9 –11 each year with 12th graders encouraged to participate. 

Parents will fill out a Google form with the list of offerings in order to rank their student’s 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th experience choices. The sign-up form must be completed by Monday, December 9. Experience assignments will be released in January. Please email interim@rowlandhall.org with any questions or concerns.

This is a friendly reminder to report all planned absences to usattendance@rowlandhall.org in a timely manner. If a student will be absent more than 2 days, they must complete a Planned Absence Form, meet with their teachers, and follow the steps to complete the form before their absence. This ensures the student is aware of the work they are missing and how they can keep and/or catch up on coursework upon their return.

Check out Rowland Hall Gazette stories written by and about your students and our community! 

You can schedule an appointment with a Writing Center peer consultant by going to rowlandhall.mywconline.com

Consultant Profile: Andrew Murphy

Hello! My name is Andrew. I play tennis, the viola, debate, ski, and golf. I’m passionate about sports, which is evident in my weekly sports podcast! On weekends, you can often find me watching football, soccer, basketball, tennis, and much more.
Like many students, I frequently relied on the Writing Center during 9th, 10th, and 11th grades to improve my English and History assignments. The consultants were always there to help me with brainstorming, global revisions, and local edits.
At the Writing Center, we encourage everyone who needs help with an assignment to schedule an appointment with us. As a writing consultant, I’m excited to provide the same outstanding support I received during my first years of high school!

Upper School students will take final exams on Tuesday, December 17, through Thursday, December 19, 2024. Makeup exams will be administered on Friday, December 20th, or scheduled on a case-by-case basis. The schedule for Rowmarkers traveling to the Rocky Mountain Series is also included. Everything can be found here and will be updated accordingly. If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Principal Stacia McFadden.

We are thrilled to announce that Charlotte Larsen will assume the role of Lower School Principal, effective July 1, 2025.

A beloved member of the Rowland Hall community, Charlotte brings a wealth of experience and a passion for education to this position. Her exceptional leadership qualities and dedication to our students are widely recognized.

Thank you to the many parents and caregivers who attended the question and answer session with Charlotte.

Please join me in congratulating Charlotte. We are confident that her expertise will further elevate our Lower School program.

The transition from kindergarten to first grade can feel like a big change for children and their adults. Join us for coffee and treats in the Parlor on December 10 from 9 to 10 am to learn from our administration and educators about the leap from the Beginning School to Lower School. We'll share tips on supporting your children with new routines and offer information on what you can expect from our program as your child moves up to Lower School.

Our December BS/LS Sings will be held on Friday, December 6  in the BS foyer and LS parlor patio at 8:15 to 8:30 am. All families are welcome! Afterward, you can spend a few minutes visiting your child’s classroom and then you can join H&S for Coffee & Conversations in the BS and LS lobbies.

3PK and 4PK parents are invited to join Emma for coffee on Thursday, December 5 from 8:30-9:45 in the dining hall. 
Connect about the school year, share developmental highlights for your child's grade level, and if you want to discuss screen time/social media following the Anxious Generation panel that was held in September, that's an option too!

In an ongoing effort to cultivate a community where each member thrives, Rowland Hall recognizes December 3rd as International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a United-Nations sanctioned day of recognition for persons with disabilities. The observance of the Day aims to mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. Our librarians on both campuses have curated a list of books for your family to learn more about the day and about persons with disabilities more broadly.

Please join us in supporting the Upper School and Middle School Jazz Band students for their concert on December 5 at 7pm in the Larimer Center. 

Beginning this year, Rowland Hall’s beloved tradition Candle and Carol will be renamed Seasons of Light to reflect the diversity of cultural and faith traditions celebrated in the program. This new name represents the wide range of holidays and traditions that are important to our families. The updated name reflects our ongoing commitment to honoring our traditions while ensuring the program is inclusive and welcoming to everyone in our community. 

All members of the Rowland Hall community are warmly invited to attend Seasons of Light on Wednesday, December 11, from 6:30–8 pm. Rowland Hall’s oldest tradition celebrates diverse cultural and faith traditions featuring student musicians from the Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. 

Prepare to bring the spirit of the Kentucky Derby to life while supporting our 2025 Auction, Derby Day! Auction-themed crewnecks and hoodies are now available for purchase in the School Store. Navy crewnecks are uniform-approved for Lower School, and all colors and styles are uniform-approved for Middle School.

Additionally, you can order Mint Julep Kits, handcrafted to include all the essentials for making the perfect juleps. These Mint Julep Kits are available for order through the School Store but can only be picked up at the McCarthey Campus.

Rowland Hall will contribute all proceeds from these items to the upcoming Derby Day Auction.

Shop Now

We are thrilled to announce that Charlotte Larsen will assume the role of Lower School Principal, effective July 1, 2025.

A beloved member of the Rowland Hall community, Charlotte brings a wealth of experience and a passion for education to this position. Her exceptional leadership qualities and dedication to our students are widely recognized.

Thank you to the many parents and caregivers who attended the question and answer session with Charlotte.

Please join me in congratulating Charlotte. We are confident that her expertise will further elevate our Lower School program.

Winter Sports registration will be available online through the parent portal beginning at 2:00 pm today. All families need to sign up in the Parent Portal AND fill out a google form for their top three sports choices. Your first choice on the form should match what you sign up for in the portal, and the other two choices should be options that your child would still enjoy if we are unable to accommodate their first choice. Every effort will be made to place children in their first choice.

Registration is not first come first served and will be available until Friday, December 6 at 11:59 PM.  Please follow these directions to register your student(s):

• Sign-in to your Parent Portal.
• Click on the “Winter Sports Sign-Up” button at the top of the page.
• Login to Program Registration using your parent portal credentials.
• Click on the “launch Sign-Up” button for each student.
• Check your sport preference, then scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Continue.”
• Review your selection, then click “Continue to Confirmation.”
• Click “Confirm Program Selections” to complete your registration.

You will have the option to enter one email address to receive your registration confirmation.  This confirms that you have completed the registration process and that your sport of choice has been submitted; this does not confirm your student’s spot in that sport. You will receive an email confirming your student’s sport from Robert Prestgard-Duke by December 20. After you have registered one student, you may return to the homepage to register another. Don’t forget the google form as well!

In line with our strategic priorities to “cultivate a community where each member thrives,” we are thrilled to continue Lower School Affinity Groups for the 2024-25 year. Please read more about the groups and register your child here. You do need to register but do not need to commit to every date. 

Tuesday, December 3: Rainbow Club and Banana Splits
Thursday, December 5: Kids of Color and Neurodivergent Club

Our December BS/LS Sings will be held on Friday, December 6  in the BS foyer and LS parlor patio at 8:15 to 8:30 am. All families are welcome! Afterward, you can spend a few minutes visiting your child’s classroom and then you can join H&S for Coffee & Conversations in the BS and LS lobbies.

In an ongoing effort to cultivate a community where each member thrives, Rowland Hall recognizes December 3rd as International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a United-Nations sanctioned day of recognition for persons with disabilities. The observance of the Day aims to mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. Our librarians on both campuses have curated a list of books for your family to learn more about the day and about persons with disabilities more broadly.

Please join us in supporting the Upper School and Middle School Jazz Band students for their concert on December 5 at 7pm in the Larimer Center. 

Beginning this year, Rowland Hall’s beloved tradition Candle and Carol will be renamed Seasons of Light to reflect the diversity of cultural and faith traditions celebrated in the program. This new name represents the wide range of holidays and traditions that are important to our families. The updated name reflects our ongoing commitment to honoring our traditions while ensuring the program is inclusive and welcoming to everyone in our community. 

All members of the Rowland Hall community are warmly invited to attend Seasons of Light on Wednesday, December 11, from 6:30–8 pm. Rowland Hall’s oldest tradition celebrates diverse cultural and faith traditions featuring student musicians from the Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. 

Prepare to bring the spirit of the Kentucky Derby to life while supporting our 2025 Auction, Derby Day! Auction-themed crewnecks and hoodies are now available for purchase in the School Store. Navy crewnecks are uniform-approved for Lower School, and all colors and styles are uniform-approved for Middle School.

Additionally, you can order Mint Julep Kits, handcrafted to include all the essentials for making the perfect juleps. These Mint Julep Kits are available for order through the School Store but can only be picked up at the McCarthey Campus.

Rowland Hall will contribute all proceeds from these items to the upcoming Derby Day Auction.

Shop Now

Happening this week: 

• December 5: Band Concert, see below for additional details

Looking ahead: 

• December 16 –20: Spirit Week, details forthcoming
• December 19: Winter Dance, details forthcoming

Please join us in supporting the Upper School and Middle School Jazz Band students for their concert on December 5 at 7pm in the Larimer Center. 

• WHEN: Thursday, December 12 (callback by invitation on Friday, December 13) 
• WHERE: Larimer Center
• DETAILS: Auditioners will read from the script (Please note: there will be cuts for casting but anyone not cast is encouraged to work on the show in various backstage capacities) Come prepared with any conflicts you may have so we know where best to place you. Keep in mind, this is a major commitment so please audition accordingly. 
• SCHEDULE: Read-thru after school on Tuesday, December 17th. Full rehearsal schedule begins after school on Tuesday, January 3rd. JANUARY REHEARSALS T -TH, FEBRUARY T - F, MARCH M - F. The bulk of rehearsals are from 3:25 pm - 5:15 pm, closer to performances rehearsals will be from 3:25- 6 / 6:30 pm and technical / dress rehearsals will be 3:25 - 7 / 8 pm 
  • Evening Performances: March 13, 14 at 7 pm, with a morning matinee for the lower school students on the 15 at 9 am. There will also be an understudies lunchtime performance on the 13 as well. 
• SYNOPSIS: Edward Tulane is a vain porcelain rabbit, more concerned with his wardrobe than the affection of Abilene, the little girl who loves him. Lost overboard on a trip abroad, Edward begins a 20-year journey to learn what it means to love, the pain of losing that love, and the courage it takes to love again.

Dear 6th Grade Families,

During the first semester of 6th grade, and as students transition to middle school, all 6th graders take the same math class, Math 6. Beginning in January, there will be two math classes: Math 6 and Accelerated Math 6. Read more here.

Winter Sports registration is available online through the parent portal. All families will be asked to sign up in the Parent Portal AND fill out a google form for their top three sports choices. Your first choice on the form should match what you sign up for in the portal, and the other two choices should be options that your child would still enjoy if we are unable to accommodate their first choice. Every effort will be made to place children in their first choice.

Registration will be available until Friday, December 6th at 11:59 PM.  Please follow these directions to register your student(s):

• Sign-in to your Parent Portal.
• Click on the “Winter Sports Sign-Up” button at the top of the page.
• Login to Program Registration using your parent portal credentials.
• Click on the “launch Sign-Up” button for each student.
• Check your sport preference, then scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Continue.”
• Review your selection, then click “Continue to Confirmation.”
• Click “Confirm Program Selections” to complete your registration.

You will have the option to enter one email address to receive your registration confirmation.  This confirms that you have completed the registration process and that your sport of choice has been submitted; this does not confirm your student’s spot in that sport.  You will receive an email confirming your student’s sport from Robert Prestgard-Duke by December 20. After you have registered one student, you may return to the homepage to register another.

Dear Middle School Parents and Caregivers, 

To quote a friend and colleague, ‘60 1-minute conversations are more beneficial than 1 60-minute conversation’. This is especially true with Middle School students as their brains are developing.  We would like to ask Middle School families to carve time out this weekend to talk with students about respect and responsibility.  We have 3 guiding behavior goals in the Middle School, and ask that you engage in what these might look like at school and in your family.

Respect yourself and others; treat everyone in the community with kindness
Respect the classrooms and common spaces; pick up after yourself
Be a responsible learner; give your personal best and encourage classmates

Whether on social media, YouTube, on the radio, or in conversations they overhear, a lot is swirling around our students - your children - right now. They are hearing and seeing things that they may not fully understand. As parents, if you see or hear something disturbing in the media, it is likely that your child has also been exposed to this. We encourage you to lean into conversations with your child about what is being seen or heard, sharing some of the history or context that they may not have, and framing the conversations in our shared school values.

We need your help! For our action project, we’re collecting clean plastic waste, such as food containers and bottles. Please ensure items are reasonably dry and clean before dropping them off in the plastic collection bin outside Ms. Miller's room.

Thank you for supporting our Winged Lions in making a difference!

Peer Tutoring, which is run by Rowland Hall Upper School students, will now be available through the Extended Day program on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 on the McCarthey Campus.  Students in grades 4-8 can receive help with homework, Canvas navigation, and organization in a small group setting. 1:1 tutoring is also available upon request. Interested families please reach out to the Director of Extended Day, Robert Prestgard-Duke.

Extended Day will offer new classes for the winter term starting on January 6! You can read all about Extended Day, look over the options, and sign up here! Registration will open on November 22nd at 6:00 PM.  Please contact Robert Prestgard-Duke with questions.

In an ongoing effort to cultivate a community where each member thrives, Rowland Hall recognizes December 3rd as International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a United-Nations sanctioned day of recognition for persons with disabilities. The observance of the Day aims to mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. Our librarians on both campuses have curated a list of books for your family to learn more about the day and about persons with disabilities more broadly.

Please join us in supporting the Upper School and Middle School Jazz Band students for their concert on December 5 at 7pm in the Larimer Center. 

Beginning this year, Rowland Hall’s beloved tradition Candle and Carol will be renamed Seasons of Light to reflect the diversity of cultural and faith traditions celebrated in the program. This new name represents the wide range of holidays and traditions that are important to our families. The updated name reflects our ongoing commitment to honoring our traditions while ensuring the program is inclusive and welcoming to everyone in our community. 

All members of the Rowland Hall community are warmly invited to attend Seasons of Light on Wednesday, December 11, from 6:30–8 pm. Rowland Hall’s oldest tradition celebrates diverse cultural and faith traditions featuring student musicians from the Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. 

Prepare to bring the spirit of the Kentucky Derby to life while supporting our 2025 Auction, Derby Day! Auction-themed crewnecks and hoodies are now available for purchase in the School Store. Navy crewnecks are uniform-approved for Lower School, and all colors and styles are uniform-approved for Middle School.

Additionally, you can order Mint Julep Kits, handcrafted to include all the essentials for making the perfect juleps. These Mint Julep Kits are available for order through the School Store but can only be picked up at the McCarthey Campus.

Rowland Hall will contribute all proceeds from these items to the upcoming Derby Day Auction.

Shop Now

Please join us in supporting the Upper School and Middle School Jazz Band students for their concert on December 5 at 7pm in the Larimer Center. 

Rowland Hall will once again be hosting Utah Elite Driving School to conduct a 9 day course for our students on campus after school, starting on January 21, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.  Additional information about the course can be found here. 

On Thursday, November 21, Upper School students were presented with the upcoming 2025 Interim Experiences running the week of May 19, as well as 2 summer options. Here is a detailed slideshow about the Interim program, the experience offerings, and the cost. Interim is a requirement for grades 9 –11 each year with 12th graders encouraged to participate. 

Parents will fill out a Google form with the list of offerings in order to rank their student’s 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th experience choices. The sign-up form must be completed by Monday, December 9. Experience assignments will be released in January. Please email interim@rowlandhall.org with any questions or concerns.

This is a friendly reminder to report all planned absences to usattendance@rowlandhall.org in a timely manner. If a student will be absent more than 2 days, they must complete a Planned Absence Form, meet with their teachers, and follow the steps to complete the form before their absence. This ensures the student is aware of the work they are missing and how they can keep and/or catch up on coursework upon their return.

Check out Rowland Hall Gazette stories written by and about your students and our community! 

You can schedule an appointment with a Writing Center peer consultant by going to rowlandhall.mywconline.com

Consultant Profile: Andrew Murphy

Hello! My name is Andrew. I play tennis, the viola, debate, ski, and golf. I’m passionate about sports, which is evident in my weekly sports podcast! On weekends, you can often find me watching football, soccer, basketball, tennis, and much more.
Like many students, I frequently relied on the Writing Center during 9th, 10th, and 11th grades to improve my English and History assignments. The consultants were always there to help me with brainstorming, global revisions, and local edits.
At the Writing Center, we encourage everyone who needs help with an assignment to schedule an appointment with us. As a writing consultant, I’m excited to provide the same outstanding support I received during my first years of high school!

Upper School students will take final exams on Tuesday, December 17, through Thursday, December 19, 2024. Makeup exams will be administered on Friday, December 20th, or scheduled on a case-by-case basis. The schedule for Rowmarkers traveling to the Rocky Mountain Series is also included. Everything can be found here and will be updated accordingly. If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Principal Stacia McFadden.

In an ongoing effort to cultivate a community where each member thrives, Rowland Hall recognizes December 3rd as International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a United-Nations sanctioned day of recognition for persons with disabilities. The observance of the Day aims to mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. Our librarians on both campuses have curated a list of books for your family to learn more about the day and about persons with disabilities more broadly.

Please join us in supporting the Upper School and Middle School Jazz Band students for their concert on December 5 at 7pm in the Larimer Center. 

Beginning this year, Rowland Hall’s beloved tradition Candle and Carol will be renamed Seasons of Light to reflect the diversity of cultural and faith traditions celebrated in the program. This new name represents the wide range of holidays and traditions that are important to our families. The updated name reflects our ongoing commitment to honoring our traditions while ensuring the program is inclusive and welcoming to everyone in our community. 

All members of the Rowland Hall community are warmly invited to attend Seasons of Light on Wednesday, December 11, from 6:30–8 pm. Rowland Hall’s oldest tradition celebrates diverse cultural and faith traditions featuring student musicians from the Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. 

Prepare to bring the spirit of the Kentucky Derby to life while supporting our 2025 Auction, Derby Day! Auction-themed crewnecks and hoodies are now available for purchase in the School Store. Navy crewnecks are uniform-approved for Lower School, and all colors and styles are uniform-approved for Middle School.

Additionally, you can order Mint Julep Kits, handcrafted to include all the essentials for making the perfect juleps. These Mint Julep Kits are available for order through the School Store but can only be picked up at the McCarthey Campus.

Rowland Hall will contribute all proceeds from these items to the upcoming Derby Day Auction.

Shop Now