1851 - 2026
Celebrating 175 Years
A year-long celebration of our history, our people, and the next chapter of The Hill.
THE 175th ANNIVERSARY & STRATEGIC PLAN VIDEO
A YEAR OF CELEBRATION
Founded in 1851 by The Rev. Matthew Meigs, The Hill School celebrates its yearlong 175th Anniversary and launches its Strategic Plan.
The 175th Celebration will culminate with a black-tie gala at Reunion 2027. This year, we will honor Hill’s enduring traditions, remarkable people, the lasting impact of a Hill education, and the School’s future, as outlined in its Strategic Plan: The People, The Place, The Journey.
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Anniversary Gala
Join Us as We Introduce Hill's Next Chapter
Reunion Weekend | June 4 - 6, 2027
The Hill School
Reunion 2027 will be the signature event of the 175th Anniversary year and the celebration’s grand finale. This extraordinary weekend will culminate in an elegant black-tie gala and an unforgettable evening designed to bring our entire community together for one spectacular celebration. We hope alumni from across the decades will plan now to return for Reunion 2027, as it will be the capstone gathering of this milestone year and a once-in-a-generation opportunity to celebrate our beloved School.
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Hill's Future
Read the Strategic Plan
Discover the vision shaping Hill's next chapter.
Reunion Weekend
Register for Reunion 2026
Join us June 5-7, 2026 to launch the celebration.
The Harkness Table Series
September 2026 - May 2027 | First Thursday of Each Month
Join fellow members of The Hill community for the Harkness Table Series, a signature program of our 175th Anniversary Celebration. Through engaging dialogue, expert insight, and shared inquiry, participants will explore topics that inspire curiosity and lifelong learning. Take a seat at the table and join the conversation as we celebrate 175 years of learning, reflection, and community.
Fall Session | Chris Chirieleison '85 P'18 '19 '21 | War Series Podcast
September 3 · October 1 · November 5
Explore the lessons of war, strategy, leadership, and national security through podcast-style conversations with military alumni, parents, and friends of The Hill.
Winter Session | Kathy Malone | Becoming Human: The Liberal Arts and the Construction of Character, a Conversation Between Great Texts and Your Life Experience
December 3 · January 7 · February 4
Examine how great texts, foundational ideas, and personal experience shape character, citizenship, and contemporary understanding.
Spring Session | Ellen Nelson '25 P'10 '13 | Cultivating an Artistic Practice
March 4 · April 1 · May 6
Discover practical approaches to creativity through hands-on exploration and conversations with alumni and former faculty.
Honor 175 years of Hill by supporting the students, faculty, and traditions that will carry the School into its next century.