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At Chatham Hall, we empower girls to discover their most authentic selves—no matter where they are in their journey. Our close-knit, diverse community supports students academically, socially, and emotionally, helping you step confidently into your future.

Ready to explore your potential? Join us in creating a vibrant, 21st-century sisterhood that celebrates YOU.

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Beth Merritt P'24

I hope that when our daughter graduates from Chatham Hall, she takes with her the confidence that she found here. There’s so many interests and facets of herself that she’s discovered here. She’s not only discovering who she is, but who she’s not, and that has been really powerful for her.

Attend an Admissions Event

List of 3 events.

Jan

19

Open House
1/19/2025 to 1/20/2025
Future Turtles, we're excited to invite you to campus this year for one of our Open Houses! Open Houses start on Sunday afternoons with optional overnight stays and conclude on Monday afternoons after campus tours, student and faculty panels, and more.
Feb

5

Chatham Hall In Depth: Home Away from Home
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Online via Zoom

At Chatham Hall, “home” is more than just a place—it’s a feeling of belonging, growth, and connection that stays with you for a lifetime. For over 130 years, we’ve welcomed students from around the world to our 365-acre campus in the rolling hills of Chatham, Virginia. Here, boarding life is not just an aspect of our school—it’s the heartbeat of our community.

Join us virtually on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. to hear from current and past students, our Office of Student Life, and more as we dive into all aspects of campus life and boarding and how we support students in finding their place.

Registration is required to attend this online event!
Mar

30

Admitted Students' Day
3/30/2025 to 3/31/2025
We're excited to welcome all newly accepted Turtles to our Admitted Students' Day on March 30-31! Revisit the School to celebrate your acceptance while getting more acquainted with our community. Optional overnight stays are also available for accepted students.

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Admissions Team

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Carney Heavey O'Brien

Director of Strategic Enrollment Management

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Carney O'Brien returned to Chatham Hall in 2024 having previously led the Admissions Team from 2014-2018. She was appointed head of school of the Washington Montessori School in 2018, and most recently served as the co-director of Roberts Field School. Carney brings decades of varied and extensive experience in independent schools, including as the director of secondary school advising, ninth grade dean, and English teacher at the Indian Mountain School and director of admission, assistant head of school, and teacher at Mizzentop Day School. She earned a B.A. in English from Vassar College and M.A. in educational psychology from Marist College.
Samantha Blankenship

Associate Director of Admissions; Summer Programs Manager

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Samantha Blankenship came to Chatham Hall in 2021. She received a B.A. in communications from the University of South Carolina. Familiar with the girls' school environment after being the marketing specialist at St. Margaret's School, Samantha loves introducing and welcoming new families to the School, as well as being a class sponsor and Summer Programs manager. An avid traveler, she lives on campus and often visits nearby family.
Lauren Lamothe 18

Student & Family Experience Coordinator

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Lauren Lamothe '18 returned to Chatham Hall in 2024 as the student and family experience coordinator. After graduating from Chatham Hall, Lauren studied biological sciences at North Carolina State University and conducted biomedical research under the NIH T-34 grant. In addition to her studies, she worked in various roles specializing in customer experience, client relations, marketing, and event planning. As a Chatham Hall student, Lauren was a member of the IEA team and continued riding at the collegiate level.
Pamella Harbin

Enrollment Operations Manager

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Pamella Harbin came to Chatham Hall in 2016 after a 37-year career at Timken (Torrington). She works with the Admissions team to welcome prospective families and help them throughout the application and enrollment process.