Upgrading a Powerhouse: New Hardware for Our Nationally Ranked Cybersecurity Teams
At Flint Hill, we talk a lot about what it means to “pull the sled.” We work together, combining our unique strengths, to lift the entire community to new heights. Recently, our Upper School cybersecurity program gave us a textbook example of this Husky spirit in action. Thanks to the incredible synergy between a generous…
Read MoreCalculated Success: The Inspiration Behind a Remarkable Year in Flint Hill Math
Math is so much more than just numbers on a whiteboard. It’s a language of curiosity, a toolkit for solving real-world challenges, and a community where students push the boundaries of what they can achieve. During the 2025–26 school year, our Huskies stepped up to the plate, competing on local, national, and international stages. From…
Read MoreProducing a Final Rough Draft: Flint Hill’s Award-Winning Literary Legacy
The tagline of The Rough Draft, Flint Hill’s US literary magazine, is “…because good writing is never finished.” It’s a tagline an English teacher could have written. It’s true that my colleagues and I spend a significant amount of our time encouraging our students to take a second, third, or 14th look at the words…
Read MoreVeni, Vidi, Vici: Why the “Dead Language” is More Alive Than Ever at Flint Hill
In a world increasingly dominated by rapid technological shifts and shorthand communication, the study of Latin — often labeled a “dead” language — might seem like a relic of the past. But here at Flint Hill, Latin is far from dormant. It is a rigorous intellectual discipline that sharpens the mind, builds a foundational understanding…
Read MoreThe Stanley Standard: Cate and Jane’s Lasting Impact on Flint Hill Softball
For Flint Hill Softball, twin sisters Cate and Jane Stanley have been the foundation of the program over the past four years. As seniors, they’ve been more than standout performers — they’ve been the heartbeat of the team and have set the standard for the program moving forward. For years, the “Stanley Battery” has powered…
Read MoreInside the Portfolio Art Studio Where Students Craft Award-Winning Work
On the first day of Portfolio Art, students move into their assigned individual studio spaces for the school year. They make those spaces their own — a home away from home where they focus on their craft with a keen dedication toward learning and growing as artists. The studio spaces are not given to students;…
Read MoreHusky Innovation: Flint Hill Robotics Team Files U.S. Patent for Game-Changing Coordination System
At Flint Hill, we often speak about preparing students for the “real world,” but for a group of Upper School robotics students, that world arrived a little sooner than expected — on April 1, to be exact. That was the day the Flint Hill Robotics team officially filed U.S. Patent Application No. 19/636,799, titled “Methods…
Read MoreWhy an Authentic High School Experience Matters
In many high-achieving school communities, what should be a formative period of growth can quietly turn into a performance — a series of strategic choices made solely with a future outcome in mind. But an authentic high school experience matters more than a perfectly optimized one. Not just for college outcomes, but for the kind of people students become.
Read MoreA Milestone Year: Science Olympiad Huskies Shine at the State Finals
Science Olympiad is often described as a ‘track meet for the mind,’ but at Flint Hill, it’s really about the strength of the pack. This season, our program saw over 40 students in grades 5-12 come together to tackle 23 hands-on STEM events across two major tournaments. Supported by parent volunteers and returning alumni, our…
Read MoreA College Advisor’s Guide to Meaningful Campus Visits: Before, During, and After
A campus visit’s core purpose is helping a student decide whether they can see themselves living, learning, and growing at the school for the next several years. Here’s how to plan, experience, and follow up on visits to make your time on campus productive.
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