As of early October, Hotchkiss ranks #1 in “Best Private High Schools in America” on Niche, a company that compiles profiles and rankings on prep schools and colleges throughout the U.S. As of...

Before Hotchkiss, I went to a school right across the street from my building in Lower Manhattan. That meant my mom could greet me at home five minutes after I left my last class. I never even got...

On Monday, September 15, seven students and two faculty departed for the annual Round Square Conference in the United Arab Emirates. Round Square is an international community of schools that focuses...

Welcome, new Bearcats! Now that Camp Hotchkiss has come to a close and the school year is in full swing, your days will be spent in the classroom. But don’t fret: a wave of exciting traditions,...

In an exclusive interview with The  Record,  all-school  presidents Serena Nam ’26 and Dwyer Illick ’26 outlined their goals for the 2025- 2026 school year, including plans to improve  the  school’s ...

On Wednesday, September 10, the school hosted the 31st annual Swimathon at Lake Wononscopomuc. The Swimathon is an annual event that raises money for Special Olympics Connecticut and supports the Dream...

On Friday, September 12, Head of School Mr. Craig Bradley and President of the Board of Trustees Mr. Tim Sullivan ’81, P’13,’16 announced that Dr. Anne Bruder will be the school’s 16th head of...

This summer, ninety-five Bearcats engaged in service, research, and exploration trips across the globe. Ms. Kinyette Henderson, dean of student life, and Ms. Beth Smithey, instructor in chemistry, led...

Ethan Shin ’25, a four-year Senior from New York, was a photo student for all four years and took Honors Senior Portfolio. Shin served as Features Editor and Editor in Chief for The Record. He was co-head...

On Tuesday, May 13, Instructor in French Ms. Wendy Levithan P’23 received the Lufkin Prize during a ceremony in Elfers Hall. The Lufkin Prize is awarded annually to a faculty member  who  makes  significant...

Isaiah Stephens ’25 and Eleni Kontokosta ’25 ended their term as all-school presidents at graduation on Friday, May 30. Stephens came to school as a Prep from Ellenwood, Georgia. He was a two-year...

Anya Bixby At Hotchkiss, there are really only two goals: be happy and succeed. Most chase the  second  without  realizing  it’s  nearly impossible without the first. You can define success however...