News
2024
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Another Beloved Tradition: The Chatham Hall Pageant
Read MoreStudents, staff, faculty, families, and guests joyfully celebrated a tradition nearly a century old. -
Anna F. ’27 Wins Scholarship through ETS
More riders accomplish success at ETS clinicRead More -
Colorful Legacies
How Maud Gatewood Inspires Chatham Hall’s Art & DesignRead More -
The Timeless Tradition of Nine Lessons and Carols: A Journey Through Joy and Light
On Sunday, December 8, Chatham Hall celebrated Lessons and Carols.Read More -
Senior Night in the Well: A Cherished Chatham Hall Tradition
The history of Chatham Hall's Senior Night in the WellRead More -
Alumna Honored as a Notable Nonprofit Board Leader
Read MoreVenita Fields '71 was named a 2024 Notable Nonprofit Board Leader by Crain’s Chicago Business for her work supporting youth and racial equality at the James B. Moran Center. -
Reflecting on Advent: A Season of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love
Read MoreOn December 6, 2024, the Chatham Hall community gathered in St. Mary’s Chapel for our Advent Chapel service, embracing the warmth, reflection, and anticipation that this sacred season brings. -
Rector Writes | The Path to Boarding: The Parent Perspective
As we kick off the year's final weeks, join us with our new series from Rector Sara Stephenson.Read More -
Lainey R. ’26 Wins Scholarship through ETS
Chatham Hall riders showcased their talent and dedication at the Equestrian Talent Search clinic, achieving remarkable success and preparing for future opportunities.Read More -
Priscella B. ’25 Receives Honorable Mention in Volleyball
Read MoreAs Priscella B. ’25 wraps up her senior year, we celebrate the end of an incredible era in her volleyball career. What a remarkable way to finish—earning an Honorable Mention in volleyball! -
A Season of Gratitude
As we approach Thanksgiving, we are reminded of our community's incredible strength and warmth. Your continued engagement, support, and shared dedication to our mission inspire us daily. We are deeply grateful to each of you—students, families, faculty, staff, alumnae, and friends—who make our community exceptional.Read More -
Elle R. ’25 Earns 2nd Team All-Conference in Tennis
Celebrating Tennis AccoladesRead More -
Empowering Voices: Chatham Hall to Champion Civic Engagement and Civil Discourse
As a girls' boarding school, Chatham Hall is devoted to cultivating a community of care that supports girls academically, socially, and emotionally, encouraging them to become their best selves.Read More -
Victoria C. ’27 Named 2nd Team All Conference in Tennis
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Chatham Hall’s Dan Waters on Robotics Advisory Committee
Dan Waters Joins the FIRST Chesapeake FRC Team Advisory CommitteeRead More -
Strengthening Campus Safety at Chatham Hall Through Collaboration with First Responders
Chatham Hall Welcomes First RespondersRead More -
Chatham Hall’s Frankie Beyer Joins ICGS Research Collaborative on AI and Student Wellbeing
Celebrating Frankie Beyer’s Acceptance into the ICGS Global Action Research Collaborative!Read More -
Kate W. '26 Receives Essay Award
Student honored with John Locke Institute’s 2024 Global Essay Prize.Read More -
November Walking Challenge Launches
Read MoreThe Chatham Hall trails are open and ready for everyone to enjoy a walk! -
A Night to Remember: The Fall Dance Concert at Chatham Hall
Read MoreThe Fall Dance Concert at Chatham Hall was truly one for the books! -
Anu A. '27 First Team All-Conference Field Hockey Goalie
Field Hockey player holds high esteem.Read More -
Grace O. ‘26 as Second Team All-Conference Volleyball
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Alumna Returns to Support Global Entrepreneurship
Read MoreKathryn Waters Ware ’14 returns to campus to support the Global Entrepreneurship I class. -
Chatham Hall In Depth Launches!
On October 22, 2024, Chatham Hall launched a new series, Chatham Hall In Depth. The first in the series was Why a School for Girls?Read More -
Students Meet with SCAD
Specialized college visits expand student college options.Read More -
Rector on the Road: Southern Association of Independent Schools
Head of School and Director of Strategic Advancement Present at SAISRead More -
The Hope Tree
Read MoreWe gathered in Hope Chapel for a moment of reflection, drawing inspiration from Yoko Ono’s interactive artwork, Wish Tree. -
Hope in Bloom: Students Raise Support for Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness Month FundraiserRead More -
Blessing of the Animals
Read MoreOne of the most cherished events of the year took place yesterday—our Blessing of the Animals! In honor of the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, we gathered in the barn courtyard for a beautiful celebration of the creatures who bring us so much joy and companionship. -
Family Day 2024
Read MoreWhat an incredible day! Family Day at Chatham Hall was filled with joy, pride, and so many unforgettable moments. -
The International Day of the Girl
Read MoreThe United Nations plays a pivotal role in promoting international days and weeks pertinent to Chatham Hall's role as a preeminent girls’ school. -
Chatham Hall Announces the Investiture of Sara Stephenson as Head of School
Read MoreChatham, Virginia — September 26, 2024 — Chatham Hall is proud to announce the investiture of Sara Stephenson as the institution’s nineteenth Rector and Head of School. The formal ceremony will occur on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the historic Chatham Hall campus in Chatham, Virginia. -
Celebrating Lee-Yardley Day: Honoring Service to Chatham Hall
Read MoreOn Tuesday, September 24, the Chatham Hall community came together to celebrate the enduring spirit of service to Chatham Hall and honor individuals whose work has deeply impacted our school with Lee-Yardley Day. -
International Day of Peace is on the Map!
Read MoreLet there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. -
Eva R. '27 Named to All-Tournament Team
Read MoreJV Volleyball started its season at the 2024 Timberlake JV Volleyball Invitational Tournament on September 14, 2024. -
Global Entrepreneurship Program
Read MoreAt Chatham Hall, we proudly offer our Global Entrepreneurship Program, a dynamic two-year curriculum designed to teach students essential business fundamentals while encouraging them to develop high-impact ideas that can make a real difference in the world. -
Rector on the Road: Charlottesville and Richmond
A heartfelt cheers to our amazing Chatham Hall community!Read More -
Chaplain Barksdale's Reflections on New Beginnings
Chaplain Barksdale shares her reflections on the start of the school year and this month's Chapel theme of New Beginnings.Read More -
Rector on the Road: Rotary Club of Chatham
We don't have to leave the state to be on the road!Read More -
Monthly Themes Revealed
The start of school is the opportune time to set goals and lay out ideas for the coming year. Rector Stephenson shared the themes of our Chapel services for the year with the community.Read More -
Summer Travel Programs Open Doors for Students
This summer, two students participated in travel programs through Student Diplomacy Corps (SDC), offering them the opportunity to expand their learning in the U.S. or abroad.Read More -
2024-2025 School Year Opens with Fall Convocation
Read MoreConvocation is a moment where we unite to celebrate, inspire, and set the tone for the incredible year ahead. In the spirit of new beginnings, on August 28, 2024, we welcomed the Chatham Hall community to the 2024-2025 school year with blessings, words, and songs as we embraced the energy, enthusiasm, and endless possibilities that lie ahead. As we enter our 130th year, may the blessings from the evening be ever in our hearts. -
Sydnor '27 Participates in Galápagos Travel Program
Sophia Sydnor '27 recently participated in the Woodberry in the Galápagos travel program, a co-educational opportunity that introduces high school students to the islands and focuses on natural history. The following is her reflection on her experience.Read More
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Three Present at ICGS Conference
From June 24-26, three Chatham Hall faculty members presented at the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools (ICGS) Conference in Baltimore, MD.Read More -
Chatham Hall to Travel to Cambodia Spring 2025
Chatham Hall will again offer an experiential learning trip over its Spring Break, this year to Cambodia from March 8-20, 2025.Read More -
Parents Spearhead Barn Classroom Renovations
Thanks to the hard work of a group of parents, faculty, and staff, the barn classroom was recently reimagined and renovated to better serve the Riding Program.Read More -
U.Va.'s McBride Named 2024-2025 Writer in Residence
Author, poet, and professor Amber McBride will serve as Chatham Hall’s 2024-2025 Writer in Residence this coming fall.Read More -
Chathamite Yearbook Earns Third Consecutive Gold Recognition
For the third consecutive year, the Chatham Hall yearbook, the Chathamite, has been recognized in Jostens’ National Yearbook Program of Excellence at the gold level.Read More -
Spring 2024 Sports Recap
It was a busy spring for our student-athletes, from hosting numerous major events to competing in conference and state tournaments.Read More -
Spring 2024 Campaign Update
On May 4, Chief Advancement Officer Christine Cutright Knight P’19 delivered an update on the Boundless Potential campaign to the Reunion audience in the Van Voorhis Lecture Hall.Read More -
5 Questions With Faculty: Cameron Ayres
1. How did you come to Chatham Hall?Read More
I grew up here. I am from Chatham and my mother, Madame Mary Lee Black, began teaching French at Chatham Hall in 1980. -
5 Questions With Staff: Pamella Harbin
1. What brought you to Chatham Hall?Read More
I was completing my degree in administrative support technology at Danville Community College in 2016 and the head of the department asked if I was interested in applying for an intern position at Chatham Hall in Admissions which could possibly become a full-time position. I jumped at the opportunity! I was hired in January 2016 part-time and continued full-time starting that July. -
Arboretum Fosters Hands-On Learning, Community, & Connection
For decades, Japanese maples, flowering dogwoods, sweetgums, gingkos, and many other species of trees have greeted visitors to Chatham Hall’s 365-acre campus.Read More -
Getting to Know Rector Sara Stephenson
What's your favorite thing about working in education?Read More
Literally everything. I recall very clearly knowing that I was lucky to have chosen a profession that I loved very early in my career, as soon as the first six months of my first teaching job. That feeling has never left me. -
Congratulations, Class of 2024!
The Chatham Hall Class of 2024 graduated on May 25 with a ceremony on the Front Lawn.Read More -
Chatham Hall Awards 28 Science & Book Awards
Chatham Hall proudly awarded Science and Book Awards to 28 middle school girls who achieved academic excellence and demonstrated leadership and character at their school.Read More -
Graf '25 to Study Neurobiology During Harvard Summer Pre-College Program
Anna Graf ’25 has been admitted to the Harvard University Summer School Pre-College Program to study neurobiology from July 22 - Aug. 2.Read More -
Spring Performing Arts Bring Stories to Life
This spring, student performing artists brought many stories to life for the community in the Van Voorhis Lecture Hall “Dutch” through theater and dance.Read More -
Beyer to Present at 2024 ICGS Conference
A Chatham Hall faculty member will be traveling to Baltimore, MD this summer to share our approach to supporting new students as they transition to life at a boarding school.Read More -
Alumnae Return to Campus for Joyous Reunion Celebration
From May 3-5, more than 100 alumnae and guests ventured back to campus to revisit their favorite spaces, share fond memories, and reconnect with peers during Reunion 2024.Read More -
Spiritual Life Introduces Faith in Action Series
The Spiritual Life Team introduced a new Faith in Action Series this year as an opportunity to expose students to different faiths and spiritual journeys.Read More -
St. Mary's Choir Earns Excellence Rating During Music in the Parks
St. Mary's Choir traveled to Williamsburg, Va. to compete in the Music in the Parks at Busch Gardens on April 20.Read More -
Varsity Golf Hosts VISAA Girls Invitational State Tournament
For the first time, the Chatham Hall Varsity Golf team hosted the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) Girls Invitational State Tournament.Read More -
Riding Program Welcomes USHJA for Instructor Clinic
Chatham Hall served as the latest location for the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Instructor Credential in-person workshop on April 22 & 23.Read More -
The Reel Deal: Documentary Class Attends Film Festival
The English IV: The Documentary Idea class recently expanded their learning by attending the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival earlier this month.Read More -
Chatham Hall Celebrates Earth Day & Arboretum Dedication
On April 22, Chatham Hall students and faculty welcomed alumnae, local residents, and friends to campus for a special Earth Day celebration that included the dedication of its new arboretum.Read More -
TuTu Turtles Compete in FIRST Chesapeake District Championships
Finishing the regular season ranked 20th, the TuTu Turtles advanced and competed in the FIRST Chesapeake District Championships from April 3-8.Read More -
Grossman '19 Explores Italy as Fulbright Scholar
After graduating from Chatham Hall, Maddi Grossman '19 fell in love with the Italian language and culture.Read More -
19 Travel to Kenya During Spring Break Service-Learning Trip
Nineteen Chatham Hall students and faculty spent the duration of the School’s Spring Break, March 16-30, in Kenya, Africa learning about and serving the local community.Read More -
Giddyup, Cowgirls: Four Participate in Spring Break Western Riding Camp
For a week during Spring Break, four Chatham Hall riders traveled to La Mesa, NM for a unique equestrian experience.Read More -
Fields '71 & Hogg '15 Named 2024 Alumnae Awards Recipients
The Chatham Hall Advancement Office, in partnership with the Alumnae Council, is pleased to announce Venita Fields ‘71 as the 2024 Distinguished Alumna Award recipient and Susanna Hogg ‘15 as the 2024 Leader on the Rise.Read More -
Richards-Cordell '27 Earns Spot at IEA Nationals
Two Chatham Hall riders attended IEA Zone 3 Finals in Lexington, Va. at the Virginia Horse Center on March 15-17, during which one qualified for National Finals.Read More -
TuTu Turtles Compete in 2nd FRC Season, Earn Industrial Design Award
This winter, the TuTu Turtles (9003) robotics team embarked on its second season as a part of the FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC).Read More -
Students Channel Creativity During Winter Performing Arts Season
The winter performing arts season was filled with opportunities for students to embrace and express their creativity.Read More -
Riders Learn with Decorated Clinician Diane Carney
On March 3, Chatham Hall hosted a riding clinic with decorated horsewoman Diane Carney.Read More -
Winter 2024 Sports Recap
Our Athletics program saw growth this winter through the addition of a new sport to its ranks.Read More -
BSU Hosts Afrofuturism-Themed Library Overnight
On Feb. 23, the School’s Black Student Union (BSU) hosted their 2nd Annual Black History Month Library Overnight.Read More -
2 Riders Qualify for Zone Finals During Regionals
Read MoreChatham Hall was one of only six teams to qualify for IEA Regional Finals this year, also having 10 individual qualifiers. -
G.I.R.L.S. Day Builds Community On & Off Campus
G.I.R.L.S. Day returned to Chatham Hall once more with the goal of building and promoting community, both on and off campus.Read More -
Chatham Hall Participates in Empty Bowls Fundraiser
The Chatham Hall Art Department started the new year in service of the regional community through the Empty Bowls fundraiser in partnership with God’s Storehouse.Read More -
Chatham Hall Arboretum Receives Accreditation
The newly-created Chatham Hall Arboretum has earned official accreditation showcasing 27 tree species in the campus’ front lawn.Read More -
Student Entrepreneurs Launch Sweet New Business
Some sweet treats and goods have been introduced to the campus community through a new student-led business.Read More -
IEA Team, Individual Riders Qualify for Regionals
Over the weekend, the Chatham Hall IEA team competed in back-to-back horse shows which proved fruitful for both the team and several individual riders.Read More -
Riders Triumph During Educational Trip to Ocala, FL
During the School’s January Term, the Equine Studies course took a trip to not only compete in a renowned horse show, but get a behind the scenes look at the industry.Read More -
Students Live Well During January Term
This year’s January Term emphasized the nine dimensions of Living Well at Chatham Hall in addition to stepping outside of the typical curriculum.Read More -
"Women In..." Speaker Series Debuts During January Term
January Term 2024 didn’t just focus on specialty courses and wellness programming, but also exposed students to women working in various fields through the “Women In…” Speaker Series.Read More -
Yang '25 Scores in MAA AMC 12 Top 5%, Two Qualify for AIME
During the fall semester seven students participated across two levels of the Mathematical Association of America’s American Mathematics Competition (MAA AMC).Read More -
I-Fest Showcases School's Global Community
If you walked through Dabney Hall on the evening of Jan. 14, you couldn’t miss the incredible aroma emanating from the Niche and Student Kitchen.Read More -
Costello Performs During January Term
Musician Shi-An Costello visited Chatham Hall on Jan. 8 for a presentation and performance during the School’s January Term.Read More
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Day and boarding school for girls grades 9-12 in the Episcopal tradition.
+1 434.432.2941 • admissions@chathamhall.org
Day and boarding school for girls grades 9-12 in the Episcopal tradition.
