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![Hill Named No. 1 Private High School in Pennsylvania in Niche’s 2027 Rankings]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1791389152/thehillorg/zqrkprvfapnayrjbqdow/FY27-Niche-Rankings-Website-Thumbnail_Web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1791389152/thehillorg/zqrkprvfapnayrjbqdow/FY27-Niche-Rankings-Website-Thumbnail_Web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1791389152/thehillorg/zqrkprvfapnayrjbqdow/FY27-Niche-Rankings-Website-Thumbnail_Web.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1791389152/thehillorg/zqrkprvfapnayrjbqdow/FY27-Niche-Rankings-Website-Thumbnail_Web.jpg","width":1200}])
The Hill School has earned some of its strongest rankings to date in Niche’s newly released 2027 school rankings, including a historic distinction as the No. 1 private high school in Pennsylvania. For the first time, Hill simultaneously holds the top spot in Pennsylvania in three categories: Best Private High School, Best Boarding High School, and Best College Prep Private High School. Hill holds the same three No. 1 rankings in the Philadelphia area.
![Three Hill School student holding awards from Jr. Prize Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790615391/thehillorg/e7cqigbugtorvp3t3exj/2026-Junior-Prize-Day-News.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790615391/thehillorg/e7cqigbugtorvp3t3exj/2026-Junior-Prize-Day-News.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790615391/thehillorg/e7cqigbugtorvp3t3exj/2026-Junior-Prize-Day-News.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790615391/thehillorg/e7cqigbugtorvp3t3exj/2026-Junior-Prize-Day-News.jpg","width":1200}])
The Hill School's annual Junior Prize Day Ceremony was held on Friday, September 18, 2026. Students were recognized for their achievements in academics and the arts for the 2025-26 school year. Also, a number of Special Prizes were awarded, as well as honoring the newest members of the Cum Laude Society.
![The Hill School Celebrates the Opening of its 176th Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790187536/thehillorg/jee3gvsxgqwcdzmhbpso/2026-First-Day-News-Thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790187536/thehillorg/jee3gvsxgqwcdzmhbpso/2026-First-Day-News-Thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790187536/thehillorg/jee3gvsxgqwcdzmhbpso/2026-First-Day-News-Thumb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790187536/thehillorg/jee3gvsxgqwcdzmhbpso/2026-First-Day-News-Thumb.jpg","width":1200}])
This fall, The Hill welcomed 537 students from 31 states and 27 countries, including 187 new students who joined the School following a record-setting 2025-26 admission year. This momentum extended to the School’s advancement efforts. During the 2025-26 fiscal year, Hill’s alumni, parents, and friends contributed a record $6.1 million to The Hill Fund, marking another extraordinary demonstration of confidence in and commitment to the School.
![Convocation 2026: A Call to Community, Impact, and Hill’s Next Chapter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790185850/thehillorg/ffluxl52xxon4w37ypa7/2026-Convocation-2027-News.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790185850/thehillorg/ffluxl52xxon4w37ypa7/2026-Convocation-2027-News.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790185850/thehillorg/ffluxl52xxon4w37ypa7/2026-Convocation-2027-News.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790185850/thehillorg/ffluxl52xxon4w37ypa7/2026-Convocation-2027-News.jpg","width":1200}])
On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, students and faculty gathered in the Alumni Chapel for Hill’s traditional Convocation ceremony to kick off the 176th academic year.
![Hill Student Wins Pennsylvania Essay Contest with Proposal Supporting Young Entrepreneurs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790193541/thehillorg/xfquayt33xcu1ofh00p3/2026-Essay-Contest-News.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790193541/thehillorg/xfquayt33xcu1ofh00p3/2026-Essay-Contest-News.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790193541/thehillorg/xfquayt33xcu1ofh00p3/2026-Essay-Contest-News.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790193541/thehillorg/xfquayt33xcu1ofh00p3/2026-Essay-Contest-News.png","width":1200}])
Congratulations to Dylan Stoltzfus ’27 (Reading, Pa.), whose proposal for empowering young entrepreneurs was selected as a winning entry in a statewide essay contest organized by Pennsylvania State Representative Joe Ciresi.
![Hill School Boys' Water Polo Coach Doug Jones]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790177760/thehillorg/s1wzrkrrsen9gqneog4l/2026-Doug-Jones-250-Wins-News.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790177760/thehillorg/s1wzrkrrsen9gqneog4l/2026-Doug-Jones-250-Wins-News.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790177760/thehillorg/s1wzrkrrsen9gqneog4l/2026-Doug-Jones-250-Wins-News.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790177760/thehillorg/s1wzrkrrsen9gqneog4l/2026-Doug-Jones-250-Wins-News.jpg","width":1200}])
On September 21, 2025, Hill Boys’ Water Polo defeated the Landon School, 17-9, marking Head Coach Doug Jones’ 250th career victory. He was recognized for this accomplishment during seated lunch on September 16, 2026.
![The Hill School Launches a New Way for Families to Make the Boarding School Decision]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1789668244/thehillorg/jjh52frqplyjen4mfcqf/FY27HillSummerScholarsWebsiteThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1789668244/thehillorg/jjh52frqplyjen4mfcqf/FY27HillSummerScholarsWebsiteThumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1789668244/thehillorg/jjh52frqplyjen4mfcqf/FY27HillSummerScholarsWebsiteThumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1789668244/thehillorg/jjh52frqplyjen4mfcqf/FY27HillSummerScholarsWebsiteThumbnail.jpg","width":1200}])
The Hill School is proud to announce the launch of Hill School Summer Scholars, a new two-week boarding program for rising 7th and 8th graders operating on its 200-acre campus, developed and offered in partnership with ESF Camps & Experiences.
![Hill School student Addisyn Baird '27 catching a softball]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1789501334/thehillorg/tauxd8jeyiuyzfzbl3wl/2026-Addisyn-Baird-News.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1789501334/thehillorg/tauxd8jeyiuyzfzbl3wl/2026-Addisyn-Baird-News.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1789501334/thehillorg/tauxd8jeyiuyzfzbl3wl/2026-Addisyn-Baird-News.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1789501334/thehillorg/tauxd8jeyiuyzfzbl3wl/2026-Addisyn-Baird-News.jpg","width":1200}])
Hill School student-athlete Addisyn Baird ’27 has taken her love for baseball to the professional ranks.
![Hill's Student Philanthropy Council Now Accepting Applications]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787840762/thehillorg/brlhcpq9sibipiqsk3it/2026-SPC-News.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787840762/thehillorg/brlhcpq9sibipiqsk3it/2026-SPC-News.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787840762/thehillorg/brlhcpq9sibipiqsk3it/2026-SPC-News.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787840762/thehillorg/brlhcpq9sibipiqsk3it/2026-SPC-News.png","width":1200}])
The Hill School is accepting applications from Pottstown-area nonprofit organizations for its Student Philanthropy Council grant program. Application must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday, November 16.