Calculated Success: The Inspiration Behind a Remarkable Year in Flint Hill Math
Blog Summary: During the 2025-26 school year, Flint Hill Middle and Upper School students achieved remarkable success across top local, national, and international math competitions. From earning top honors in the American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) to scoring in the top tier globally in complex math modeling contests, Husky mathematicians demonstrated exceptional problem-solving, coding, and real-world…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Scavenger Hunt Surprise: Finding a Falcon in the City
Blog Summary: Spring at Flint Hill brings a cherished tradition for 8th graders: the annual Photography Scavenger Hunt in Washington, D.C. This event is designed as an experiential “choose your own adventure” Advisory Day. Students navigate the city via Metro in small groups to complete creative missions, capture landmarks, and build real-world independence. This hands-on…
Read MoreMastering the ‘Messy Middle’: The Triumph of the Inaugural Middle School Science Exhibition
Blog Summary: Flint Hill’s inaugural Middle School Science Exhibition transformed traditional science fair projects into an engaging, interactive showcase where students embraced the “messy middle” of scientific inquiry. Guided by hands-on experimentation, trial, and error, young scientists explored real-world questions across biology, physics, and environmental science while honing critical thinking and presentation skills. This milestone…
Read MoreA Milestone Year: Science Olympiad Huskies Shine at the State Finals
Blog Summary: Flint Hill Upper School’s Science Olympiad team celebrated a milestone year by competing at the Virginia Science Olympiad State Finals, earning top regional and state honors across a wide range of STEM disciplines. Demonstrating exceptional technical skill and collaborative problem-solving, Husky scientists excelled in hands-on engineering challenges and rigorous academic events. This achievement…
Read MoreTeacher Spotlight: Gary Smilowitz, Middle and Upper School Science
Spotlight’s on Mr. Smilowitz! Good Morning Washington’s Brian van de Graaff recently visited Flint Hill’s campus to feature our resident Navy pilot-turned-teacher, Gary Smilowitz.
Read MoreTeacher Spotlight: Erin Mahony, Middle School Math
Flint Hill Middle School Math Teacher Erin Mahony likes to tell her students, “Do whatever makes your brain happy.”
Read More5 Things You Need to Do to Get Your Middle Schooler Ready for College
Middle school lays the foundation for the social-emotional and organizational skills your child will need for college success, and that doesn’t come from test prep and textbooks.
Read More7 Tips for Supporting Your Middle Schooler Without Getting in Their Way
As a middle school parent, your role is not to be completely hands-off and let them fend for themselves in every way, nor is it to do work for them to prevent anxiety and “ensure” a good grade.
Read MoreTeacher Spotlight: Riki Weeks, Upper School Math
Riki Weeks doesn’t just want your student to know how to solve math problems. He wants them to understand and explore why the equations even exist.
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