Huskies Hack Their Way to the Top 2% Nationally in CyberPatriot Competition

February 10, 2026

There is a quiet intensity that takes over the room when our Cybersecurity teams get to work. It’s a mix of rapid-fire collaboration, meticulous attention to detail, and the kind of team spirit that defines the Husky experience.

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One Pod, One Purpose: Strengthening the Husky Community

February 3, 2026

In February, a small group of Huskies took part in a unique experiment by attending the inaugural Pollyanna National Conference. While most events are designed for a single audience — such as a student leadership summit or a faculty workshop — Pollyanna required us to build a “pod.” This model brought students, parents, teachers, and administrators together at the same table to collaborate on building a stronger, kinder school community.

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Teacher Spotlight: Gary Smilowitz, Middle and Upper School Science

January 9, 2026

Gary Smilowitz brings almost 30 years of experience in naval aviation and engineering to Flint Hill, where he’s onto his third career: teaching.

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Fostering Connection: How Belonging Boosts Brains, Resilience, and Well-Being

November 19, 2025

For students, a sense of connection with others and belonging to a community benefits every aspect of their health, improves family relationships, reduces risk-taking behaviors, and enhances academic performance.

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Alumni Check-In: Preparing for the World Our Students Will Inherit

November 4, 2025

The careers our youngest Huskies will someday pursue may not even exist yet. But what will always matter are the human skills that endure: creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability, and integrity.

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Exploring Flint Hill’s New Science Curriculum: Student-Driven Chemistry and Biology Options

July 11, 2025

To cultivate young scientists with strong logic and reasoning, our new chemistry and biology courses make science relevant by combining advanced topics with student-driven interests.

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More Than History: Inside Flint Hill’s Inaugural AP African American Studies Class

May 28, 2025

This interdisciplinary exploration delves into the multifaceted experiences of African Americans, from ancient African kingdoms to the present day.

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Students in Dr. Allred's English II Honors class put Daisy Buchanan, right, on trial in an exercise inspired by their reading of the Great Gatsby.

‘Gatsby’ Mock Trial: Practicing Persuasion & Poise in the Classroom

May 27, 2025

Flint Hill’s commitment to experiential learning was on full display in Dr. Christine Allred’s English II Honors course, where students didn’t just read “The Great Gatsby” — they put its characters on trial.

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Seven Things You Need to Know Before Your Student Starts 9th Grade

May 2, 2024

Upper School Freshman Class Dean Andrew Kane shares seven key things he wishes parents knew before their students start high school.

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‘A Bright and Bold Future Ahead’: Flint Hill VAIS Accreditation Visit 2024

April 23, 2024

A VAIS committee completed its 10-Year Accreditation Visit in April 2024. The committee reported its immediate findings in this short presentation to faculty and staff.

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