Heathwood Happenings
Students Compete in PicoCTF Computer Security Competition
If you were given this message "ENC(???,T0pS3cre7key) = Bot kmws mikferuigmzf rmfrxrwqe abs perudsf! Nvm kda ut ab8bv_w4ue0_ab8v_DDU" and a short piece of computer code, could you decode it? Two Heathwood students solved this challenge and many others. Read more...
Spring Choral Concert
The Spring Choral Concert was an evening to celebrate the arts at Heathwood Hall. With performances by students from grades 3 – 12, the evening treated the Heathwood Hall community to a special moment that has become an annual tradition marking the coming of summer. Read more...
Girls' Soccer Team Wins First SCISA State Championship
Congratulations to the Lady Highlanders Girls' Soccer team and their coach, Curtis Player, for defeating Porter Gaud 1-0 to capture their first SCISA State Championship. This victory capped a historic year for the girls' soccer program made possible by the commitment of all members of the team. Click for more details and photos from the victory...
Art Students and Teacher Create Artwork for Local School
Upper School Art students and their teacher created a large three-piece painting for a new Reading Room at Bradley Elementary School. The Reading Room was the ambitious service project of Leadership Columbia's "Leading by Reading" program focused on literacy for every child in our community. Read more ...
8th Grade Trip - Committed to the Journey
Last week our eighth grade students participated in an adventure experience specifically designed to offer physical, emotional, and intellectual challenge and provide opportunity for students to grow, gaining confidence through perseverance. Read more about this incredible experience...
Freshman Focus Begins the College Counseling Experience
The 9th annual Freshman Focus began the college counseling experience by introducing students to the admissions process and the college acceptance decision in a school-spirit-filled and educational way. Admissions counselors and current seniors provided helpful information for these young students. Read more...
Students and Faculty Attend PAIS Arts Festival
43 Heathwood Hall students and 4 arts faculty attended the first annual PAIS Festival of the Arts. Students attended interactive and collaborative workshops in Dance, Drama, Instrumental and Choral Music, and Visual Art. Read more and see pictures from the festival...
Boys Lacrosse Team Wins SCISA State Championship
Congratulations to the boys lacrosse team and their coach, Patrick Fitzgerald, for their victory over Hammond School to capture the state championship. The team showed great heart coming from behind and won the game in overtime. Click for more details and a great gallery of pictures...
6th Annual ECLC Habitat Celebration
We could not have asked for a better day for the ECLC Habitat Celebration of our youngest students' learning. Families gathered at the Smith-Shirley Campus Center to hear the early childhood students' presentation about the habitats they have explored and view artifacts of their year-long study. Read more ...
Maddie Norris '13 Receives Creative Writing Scholarship
Senior Maddie Norris has been awarded the honorable Thomas Wolfe Scholarship from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Only one student each year receives this scholarship from the Creative Writing Department awarding a four-year package of complete financial support. Read more ...
I/MS Students Bring Snow White to Life
Thirty-six Intermediate/Middle School students brought to life the wonderful world of the Brothers Grimm in two fantastic performances of the classic fairy tale Snow White. This adaptation had all our favorite characters and many laughs to the delight of the audience. Click to read more and see pictures from the production...
Spring S.E.ED. Newsletter & Plant Sale
Check out the latest S.E.ED. newsletter. This issue covers our environmental education efforts and information on our many environmental initiatives. Please support the work of the S.E.ED. group at our annual Spring Plant Sale this Friday (4/26) and Saturday (4/27).
Sarah Law '10 Engages Global Health Issues in India
Sarah Law '10 is working for GlobeMed at USC. GlobeMed is a national non-profit working to improve public health in 18 countries throughout the world while developing students and partners committed to a life of leadership in global health and social justice. Click to learn more about GlobeMed and Sarah's efforts...
Ms. Liza Johnson Named SCISA Middle School Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Ms. Johnson for being named Teacher of the Year. This is a well-deserved recognition. We congratulate and thank her for all the hard work she gives to her students each day. Ms. Johnson is the 10th Heathwood Hall teacher to be recognized as a SCISA Teacher of the Year since 2000. Read more...
Spring Plant Sale
April 26th & 27th*
April 26th & 27th*
Now is a great time to add beauty to your home or garden and support SEED (our environmental education group). There is a fantastic selection of plants, all grown by our students on campus. Click to learn more about the sale and *recycling event and to view a catalog of plants... 
I/MS Spring Break Camp Explores SC Ecosystems
Another successful hiking camp was held this Spring Break. Thirteen Intermediate/Middle School students hiked approximately 25 miles throughout the 4 days. The amateur naturalists and historians became true explorers of ecosystems that represent the 5 landform regions of the state. Read more...
I/MS Performs Snow White
April 25th & 26th
April 25th & 26th
The Intermediate/Middle school will bring to life the wonderful world of the Brothers Grimm in this delightful adaptation of Snow White. We hope you will make one of the performances to support our thespians and for your personal enjoyment. Show times: Thurs, 4/25 @ 6pm and Fri, 4/27 @ 3:30pm.
5th Grade Brings Revolutionary War Battles to Life
The fifth grade class experienced their first multi-day class trip this past Thursday and Friday as they traveled to several prominent Revolutionary War battle sites near Rock Hill, SC in an effort to bring their classroom history lessons alive. Click to read more about this exciting class trip...
Honors Science Students Excel In SCJAS Competition
Congratulations to the students who participated in the South Carolina Junior Academy of Science competition. The competition judged both the research papers and the oral presentations. Our students won 24 of a total 53 awards given. Freshman Rachel Bates received special recognition. For more details...
Third Graders Place First in WordMasters™ Challenge
The third grade placed first in the difficult Blue Division of the WordMasters Challenge™ — a national vocabulary competition. In addition, third graders Christina Smith, Georgia Richter, Caroline Tinch and Alexander Roberts, and fourth grader Serena Parmar each earned a perfect score of 20. Click here to read more...
New Parent Testimonial Video
The Marketing and Admission Committee of the Board has produced a parent testimonial video on behalf of the Heathwood Hall faculty and staff. The video highlights many aspects of our school and our community that contribute to making it a special place that transforms the lives of our students. Click to view the video…
Second Grade Performs The Little Mermaid
The second grade presented The Little Mermaid for family and friends on March 21st and 22nd. This performance was fun and enjoyable by the second graders and all thse who saw it. The musical was chosen for it connection to the second grade's study of the ocean and their focus on literature. Read more and watch a short video clip...
Lady Highlander Soccer Team Off to a Great Start and #1 Ranking
The Varsity Girls Soccer team has begun the year with a 9-2 record. They are unbeaten in their conference with victories over traditionally strong soccer programs. Their success has them ranked #1 in the state for the first time. Click to read today's article in The State newspaper...
Columbia Living Spotlights Martin Cooper, Class of 1983
Columbia Living magazine has an excellent interview with alum Martin Cooper. Martin graduated Heathwood Hall, attended The Parsons School of Design in New York, and has had a successful career in fashion design. Click to read the interview, written by Heathwood Hall parent Lisa Arnold, and learn more about Martin and his exciting career.
Lower School Walk Raises over $10,000 for JDRF
The Lower School walked 930 miles and raised over $10,000.00 to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF) this Friday, March 22nd. The walk was the culmination of the spring service project that the Lower School embarks on every year. Click to read more and see photos...
Another Successful Winterim Full of Exciting Educational Experiences
Winterim 2013 brought another round of great opportunities to our students. Students from the Upper School explored personal interests through week-long experiences that varied widely including internships with businesses and professionals, international adventures, and service work in Nicaragua. Click to read more and see photos...
Freshman Brandon Hill Named National Soccer Player of the Week
Congratulations to Brandon Hill who has been selected as the National Soccer Player of the Week by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America for his play last week. Brandon and the Highlanders are off to a 4-1 record with a key victory over SCHSL 3A Airport High. Click here to read the story...
Seniors Receive Prestigious Scholarships
Congratulations to Maddie Norris and Grace Smith who were named scholars by two of America’s highest rated universities for their academic excellence and leadership. Maddie Norris was named a Carswell Scholar by Wake Forest University and Grace Smith a James Monroe Scholar at the College of William and Mary. Read more...
Intermediate School Celebrates South Carolina Book Awards
Students celebrated the winners of the SC Children's and Junior Book Awards. Students from across the state who read at least three of the nominees voted for the one they believe is the best. Heathwood Hall students chose -The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger-grades 3-6 and Hero by Mike Lupica-grades 6-8. Read more...
Lower School and 8th Grade Science Fairs
Last week both the Lower School (grades 1-4) and the eighth grade held science fairs to showcase students' explorations, inquiries, and investigations into science. These experiences provide active learning opportunities for students that build curiosity while developing scientific reasoning and communications skills. Read more...
Fourth Graders Participate In World Math Day
The 4th grade classes competed in World Math Day along with elementary students around the world. Students participate in minute-long exercises solving math facts online against other elementary students. The students' practice for this event leads to tremendous improvements in mastery of the math facts and student confidence. Read more...
Lenten Reflections
Students in the Intermediate/Middle School, the Upper School, and faculty have prepared personal reflections for each lesson of the liturgical season of Lent. While Lent is a season of repentance and preparation, it is also a season for Christ-centered reflection. We hope you will take a few minutes to read the daily reflection as a way to prepare yourself for Easter.
Fourth Graders Explore Forces in Egg Drop Experiment
As part of our exploration of simple machines and forces, the fourth graders designed Egg Delivery Vehicles (EDV’s). These vehicles were intended to protect an egg from being broken when dropped from a height of fifteen feet. There were many fantastic EDV's with Clara Wilson winning the "eggceptional" EDV award. Read more...
Head of School's Note
Educating for a Whole New Mind
In Dr. Heath’s monthly note he discusses a Heathwood Hall education and Daniel Pink’s book A Whole New Mind. Dr. Heath shares ideas from Pink’s book and considers how a Heathwood education creates an authentic educational experience appropriately suited for today’s world. Click to read Dr. Heath's note...
In Dr. Heath’s monthly note he discusses a Heathwood Hall education and Daniel Pink’s book A Whole New Mind. Dr. Heath shares ideas from Pink’s book and considers how a Heathwood education creates an authentic educational experience appropriately suited for today’s world. Click to read Dr. Heath's note...
Heathwood Hall Graduate Builds Future on Senior Exhibition
Jah Roots, the brain-child of Scott Harriford, class of 2011, has been accepted as the first business into a newly created business incubator at the University of South Carolina. Harriford, now a USC student, is building his future upon the work of his Heathwood Hall Senior Exhibition. Read more about Scott and Jah Roots...
Upper School Students Shine at Annual Drama Competition
Upper School students received high praise at a drama festival that included over 400 actors from 25 high schools. The students presented the one act play, The Yellow Boat, and received honors from the judges and a resounding standing ovation from their peers. Read more about the festival and our thespians' success...
Lenten Reflections
Students in the Intermediate/Middle School, the Upper School, and faculty have prepared personal reflections for each lesson of the liturgical season of Lent. While Lent is a season of repentance and preparation, it is also a season for Christ-centered reflection. We hope you will take a few minutes to read the daily reflection as a way to prepare yourself for Easter.
Famous Historical Figures Visit 1st Grade
Mrs. Hray and Mrs. Hedgecock’s class was filled with nineteen very special visitors. The first grade students were dressed as famous people from history. Students read aloud biography papers they had prepared in class over the previous two weeks. Read more and see pictures of our famous visitors...
Teachers Lead Community Effort to Build Garden Boardwalk
Todd Beasley and Jim Morris, both Science teachers and founders of the SEED Program, are working with soldiers and at-risk youth to build a 144-foot boardwalk through Heathwood Hall’s rain garden. The new boardwalk will allow access for the students to get an up-close view of the garden and its environmental systems. Read more...
Air Force Hero Kicks off Black History Month
Heathwood Hall was honored to have Colonel Walter L. Watson, Jr. speak about the impact South Carolina African-American’s have made on aviation history. Colonel Watson is an authentic American hero who was the first and only African-American to qualify as a crewmember in the SR- 71 Blackbird. Read more...
Lady Highlanders Win Battle of Top Recruits
Congratulations to the Lady Highlanders and Coach John O’Cain for their victory over Providence day Tuesday night. This much anticipated game featured two of the top recruits on espnW’s list of top recruits in the class of 2014, Heathwood Hall’s A’ja Wilson is the #1 recruit on the list. Click for The State newspaper’s recap…
Watch America's Top Recruits Face Off
Join us Tuesday, Feb. 12th to watch A'ja Wilson and the Lady Highlanders play against Jatarie White and Provdince Day. These two athletes have been recognized by ESPN as top prospects in the Class of 2014 (A'ja is the #1 prospect, Jatarie is the #12). Click for more details ...
Students Stand Up To Cancer
Students wrapped up their cancer research fund-raising activities with a special “Box Out Cancer” pep rally and varsity basketball game. The students held an “orange-out” dressing in orange t-shirts for cancer-awareness. The efforts were focused on awareness and fund-raising for the national organization Stand Up To Cancer. Read more ...
Four Seniors Sign Letters of Intent
Our community celebrated four student athletes who signed national letters of intent to play sports in college. A ceremony was held with the entire Upper School to watch and cheer the commitments of Gabe Brandner, Grace Smith, Joe Thompson, and Kelly Turbeville during a signing ceremony with the Upper School students on campus. Read more and watch a video from the ceremony...
Congratulations to the State Newspaper All-Area Athletes
The State Newspaper has released their Fall 2012 All-Area Athletic Teams highlighted by Cross Country Players-of-the-year Brooke Grice and Stephen Ridley. Congratulations to these student athletes whose hard work on the field has earned them well deserved recognition! Click to recognize our All-Area athletes...
Fourth Grade Students Celebrate Egyptian Day
Our young Egyptians converged on the Nile River with their homemade boats. In spite of the cold weather, eager sailors tested their watercraft with much excitement. Almost all of the vessels were seaworthy and there were some very unique designs! Read more about the fourth grade celebration and see pictures...
PJ's and Picture Books Day in the ECLC
The Early Childhood PJ's and Picture Books Day celebrates Heathwood Hall's love of reading. Pajama-clad students, teachers, parents and staff cheered for books, watched teachers perform one of the stories, and read SC Picture Book award nominee books. Read more and see pictures from the fun day...
SCISA Individual Bowling Champions
Congratulations to four Heathwood bowlers – seniors Christina Miller, Sarah Scott, Christopher Miller, and Tre Worthy – represented Heathwood at the SCISA Individual Invitational. For details on the victories...
World History Participates in French Revolution Day
Mr. Adams's World History II classes participated in "French Revolution Day." The 10th grade students have been studying the French Revolution of 1789 and how divisions among the social classes and political factions were reflected in the clothing that people of that age wore. Read more...
Girls and Boys Bowling Teams Win State Championships
Congratulations to the Girls and Boys Bowling teams for capturing the Bowling State Championships. The girls won their second straight title in dramatic fashion with a huge comeback, while the boys team won with a commanding performance. For more details on the victories...
Chris Hinchey Named New Upper School Head
Chris Hinchey has been hired as the Upper School Head for 2013-14 filling the position Anne Weston leaves behind as she becomes the Assistant Head of School for Advancement. We look forward to welcoming Chris and his family in the fall. Read the press release and a Q & A with Chris...
Inclement Weather Policy Reminder
In the case of inclement weather that occurs through the night and into early morning please refer to the school’s Inclement Weather Policy. If inclement weather occurs during the school day, the school will communicate with families specific instructions via email and the website. Click here here for the Inclement Weather Policy...
Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service
Fifteen Upper School students participated in our annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Saturday, January 19th. Students volunteered with an enrichment program providing assistance with games, character lessons, and EdVenture’s Magnificent Magnet science experiment. Read more...
A’ja Wilson is espnW’s Top Basketball Prospect for 2014
espnW has written a great article featuring junior A’ja Wilson, "The No. 1 prospect in the espnW HoopGurlz Super 60 for the 2014 class and one of the most sought-after recruits in the country." The article describes A’ja's versatility, competitiveness, and excellence on the basketball court and her recruitment. Read the article here...
Speaker Asks Students To Consider Deeply Dr. King
Bryant Smith, author of Black Not Blind, shared his presentation entitled "Dr. King Speaks to Hip Hop," with Upper School students. In his presentation, Bryant asked the audience to consider Dr. King as a person, not just a "dreamer". The presentation also looked at hip hop and the similarities it shares with Dr. King. Read more...
Author Robert Wilson, Jr. Visits the Lower School
The Lower School welcomed author Robert Evans Wilson, Jr. as part of the Visiting Author program. Wilson is a storyteller, motivational speaker, nationally syndicated columnist, and author of The Annoying Ghost Kid. Wilson discussed the writing process with the students and offered a dramatic reading from his book. Read more...
"It Is More Blessed To Give Than To Receive"
Before giving gifts on Christmas, students exhibited the Christmas spirit by giving of their time and resources to those in need. "In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: "It is more blessed to give than to receive." (Acts 20:35) Read more...
ECLC Students and Parents Bring Christmas to the Community
The ECLC had a Merry Moms gift wrapping celebration to prepare the presents they collected in support of the Arthurtown Child Development Center gift drive. Students and parents wrapped presents while listening to Christmas music and enjoying Christmas sweets. Read more and see pictures...
Kindergarten Students Share the Christmas Story
The kindergarten students performed in the 27th annual Kindergarten Christmas Play telling the Christmas story. The beautiful story told by these young children brings the true meaning of Christmas to all who attend. This performance will be a lasting memory for the students and their families as it has been for many others before. Read more ...
Students and Faculty Support Annual Red Kettle Campaign
44 students representing the Heathwood Hall National Honor Society and Student Government and several faculty members participated in the Salvation Army Battle of the Bells. Our students logged a cumulative 88 hours from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm during the annual friendly competition between local high schools. Read more ...
Student, Parent, and Faculty Winter Art Show
A sampling of paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and photography was shown and available for purchase at the Winter Choral Concert. The artwork from our students,faculty, and parents and was displayed in the lobby of the Township Auditorium. Click to see examples of artwork from the show ...
Winter Choral Concert a Joyous Event
Choruses from 3rd grade through 12th grade filled the Township Auditorium with joyous song. This celebration in song entertained the Heathwood Hall community with traditional and modern favorites and a fun version of The 12 Days of Christmas. Check out pictures and some videos from the evening ...
World War II Comes To Life for World History Class
10th grade teacher John Adams created a series of learning experiences to bring World War II to life for his students. After researching this period of time in the world, students engaged in learning activities that included signing draft cards, speaking in the slang of the time, and learning to march. Read more ...
5th Grade Visits Long Leaf Pine Restoration Project
The 5th grade traveled to visit a Charleston Audubon Society site, McAlhany Nature Preserve, that is now in the midst of a long leaf pine forest restoration project. Students learned about the need for biodiversity, the plight of long leaf pine forests, and assisted the restoration by planting seedlings. Read more ...
Upper School Students Excel in WordWright Challenge
Crawford Krebs, Maddie Norris, and Heather Pusey recently earned high honors in the WordWright Challenge competition. This competition, involving more than 58,000 students, requires close reading and analysis of literature. Read more ...
Seniors Represent Heathwood Hall in SC/NC All-Star Game
Gabriel Brandner and Shelton Blue were selected to participate in this year’s Shrine Bowl. The football players received this honor in recognition for their outstanding performance this season. The two athletes have a long history at Heathwood as athletes and students. Read more ...
Gabriel Brandner Honored in NC/SC All-Star Game
Congratulations to Gabriel Brandner for being named the Offensive Player of the Game for the South Carolina All-Star team in the Oasis Shrine Bowl. Gabriel's performance on the offensive line was dominant throughout the game. Read more ...
Winter Band Concert
The Winter Band Concert is this Thursday, Nov. 29th @ 6:30pm. The students have been working hard and are looking forward to the performance in the Mary Rainey Belser Auditorium in the Smith-Shirley Campus Center. The concert is free of charge. Bring a friend and enjoy the music.
9th Annual Turkey Trot Makes a Big Difference
The Turkey Trot was a huge success with students walking 898 miles and raising over $12,000 to support Harvest Hope Food Bank. This annual event has grown from a fundraiser for a critically important community organization to a full service learning experience for our students. Read more ...
In Appreciation of Bob Shirley Day
A progressive educator, a scholar, and a gentleman, Bob Shirley’s vision was to build a school that rivaled any in the Southeast. Dr. Shirley was an inspiring educator and effective fundraiser who built the academic reputation of the school and grew its facilities. Read more about Dr. Shirley and his time as Head of School...
Upper School Production of Little Shop of Horrors a Big Success
The Upper School musical was a fantastic production of Little Shop of Horrors. The student acting, singing, and dancing were a delight for the audience who laughed their way through each show. Congratulations to the actors and their directors. Click to see photos from the production...
The Directors Guild of America honors Emily Harrold, Class of '08
Emily Harrold was honored in the category Best Woman Student Filmmaker for her documentary Reporting on The Times: The New York Times and The Holocaust. Read more about the documentary, its interesting funding, and learn about Emily's work and connection to her time at Heathwood.
Environmental Science Class Explores Coastal Ecology
The Upper School Environmental Science class traveled to Charleston for a learning opportunity exploring the coastal ecology of South Carolina. Students explored coastal waters, dissected sharks, studied turtles, among other activities. Read more and see a video of the marine excursion with the SCDNR...
New Geography Garden Enhances Outdoor Learning Opportunities
The S.E.ED. group and students have given the campus another outdoor learning space by planting a new geography garden. This addition is the latest project of the S.E.ED. group's work to combine student learning with environmental efforts on campus. Read more...
4th Grade Performs The Wizard of Oz
The fourth grade put on a fantastic performance of the children's classic The Wizard of Oz. The performance incorporated all members of the 4th grade and was pulled together with excellent direction from Lower School Music Teacher Barbara Bryan. Click here for more details, pictures, and a video...
Lady Highlanders Capture 2012 SCISA AAA Championship
The Girls Cross Country Team finished their best season ever with a huge victory in the SCISA AAA State Cross Country Meet. Five Highlanders finished in the top 15 runners to win the state title. Senior Brooke Grice and sophomore Sydney Ellen finished second and third respectively. Read more...
We Must Teach Civic Engagement To Our Children
Head of School Dr. Michael Heath shares his view on the importance of teaching civic engagement in our schools. He discusses empowering students to invest as citizens in their local, national and global communities. Read more about Click here to read the editorial from Sunday’s newspaper.
Girls and Boys Cross Country Win Regional Titles
Congratulations to the Girls and Boys Cross Country teams and their coaches for winning their region championships. The boys team won their third consecutive region title and the girls team won their second consecutive region title. Read more about the girls’ victory and the boys victory.
Helping our Children Build Positive Peer Relationships
Join us October 23rd for the Hudson Speaker Series presentation by Kaye Randall. Ms. Randall will speak about how to help young people thrive in their relationships with others. Click for more details and registration info ...
Visiting Artist Claude Buckley Works With 5th Grade
Internationally known artist, Claude Buckley, worked with our 5th grade classes on their Integrated Arts project. The students learned about working with murals and paint techniques as they connected their art to the work in their history classes. Read more...
SEED Program Receives $5000 Grant
The S.E.ED. program received a $5000 grant from PalmettoPride. The grant provides funding for three current S.E.ED. projects: environmental education, recycling initiatives, and our developing Carolina Bay Ecosystem. These projects connect students' learning in the classroom to personal experience. Read more...
Annual Day At The Pond
On a spectacular fall morning the Nursery and Preschool students enjoyed their annual Day at the Pond with their dads, grandfathers, and other special family members. Our beautiful campus made for the perfect setting for this family event. Read more...
Two Graduates Nominated for Outstanding Senior at Vanderbilt
Two members of the Class of 2009, Skylar Hutto and Pierce Jones, were nominated for "The Outstanding Senior" award at Vanderbilt University. Just forty of over 1600 Seniors received this nomination. Read more...
7th Grade Trip to Camp Arrowhead
Last week the 7th grade class embarked on a three-day adventure to Camp Arrowhead where they challenged themselves with outdoor activities and learning experiments while enjoying the fun and camaraderie of a class trip. They worked hard and played hard and the weather cooperated for a fantastic experience. Read more...
Lower School STEM Night
More than two hundred students, parents, and grandparents enjoyed the Lower School Curriculum night. The evening was an opportunity for families to experience the types of hands-on, problem-based learning that the Lower School science lab promotes within the Lower School science/math curriculum. Read more...
2013 Mardi Gras Auction Set For February 9th. You Can Help Now.
Mark your calendars for the 29th Annual Heathwood Auction. Mardi Gras planning is well underway and we need your help now. We are accepting donations, catalog advertisements, ans sponsorships. Click to learn more about the auction and how you can help...
Visiting Musician and 3rd Grade Create an Orignal Song
Singer/Songwriter Steve Seskin worked with the third grade classes to write an original song, Say Something Nice. The students went through the creative process of turning their ideas into a beautiful song while Steve shared his message of kindness and respect. Read more and watch the videos...
Science Instructor and Lab Support Lower School
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School’s ongoing effort to enhance its academic program received a boost last year (2011-2012) with the addition of a Lower School science lab and lab instructor. Students are given many interesting and engaging projects as a result of this effort. Read more...
Fall S.E.ED. Newsletter & Plant Sale
Check out the latest S.E.ED. newsletter. This issue has news about our environmental education efforts as well as information on our many environmental initiatives. Don't forget to support the work of the S.E.ED. group at our annual Fall Plant Sale.
Cum Laude Society Induction
Five seniors were inducted into the Cum Laude Society on Monday evening. The Cum Laude Society, the high school equivalent of the Phi Beta Kappa program in higher education, promotes excellence (Areté), justice (Diké) and honor (Timé). Each of these students has distinguished himself or herself by excellence. Read more ...
Photography Class Creates Camera Obscuras
The Upper School Photography class has created two camera obscuras using the Upper School art classroom to explore the mechanics of photography. You can stop by on campus and experience the constructions for yourself. Click here to learn more ...
Homecoming 2012
Friday's Homecoming celebration was a day filled with fun for our whole community. From the annual Homecoming parade and pep rally, to the family picnic with live music and games, to the football game, a great time was had by all of our community. Click to read more and see pictures from the day ...
Support the Fall Plant Sale
The Fall Plant Sale will be Saturday and Sunday, September 28th and 29th. This year's sale features plants grown on site by our students. Prices starting at $4. Proceeds go to supporting the SEED Team and to campus sustainability projects. Click for more details ...
Team USA Olympic Basketball Head Coach on Campus
Geno Auriemma, Head Coach of the 2012 US Women's Olympic Basketball Team and the UConn Lady Huskies, joined a collection of collegiate coaches on hand to see Highlander basketball student-athletes work out. Read more ...
Harvest Hope Food Drive Begins
Our annual food drive is underway and runs through Friday, September 28th. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in our community by supporting the work of Harvest Hope. Please consider supporting this effort. To learn more about how you can help ...
Highlander Classic Full of Fellowship
Sixty golfers participated in the fourth annual Highlander Classic. The alumni and friends of Heathwood Hall enjoyed a beautiful fall afternoon, time with old friends, and some spirited competition. The day was a pleasure for all who participated and a great way to support Heathwood Hall. Read more ...
S.E.ED. Program Highlighted In The State Newspaper
The State newspaper details the ongoing work of the S.E.ED. (School Environmental Education) program as it serves to enhance our science education curriculum, beautify our campus, and sustain our land. Students, faculty, and parents are all involved in their ongoing efforts. Read more ...
Storyteller Donna Washington Visits Heathwood Hall
The Heathwood Hall library hosted nationally known and award winning storyteller Donna Washington as part of the Visiting Author program. Students in the Lower School and Intermediate/Middle School were wowed by Ms. Washington's stories and her dynamic storytelling. Read more ...
Class of '12 & '13 Excel in AP Exams
Congratulations to the 30 Heathwood Hall students named AP Scholars by the CollegeBoard. Advanced Placement courses offer a challenging curriculum and the opportunity to receive college credit. Students earned this honor with repeated success across multiple AP Exams. Read more ...
Girl's Cross Country Wins Coaches' Classic
The Lady Highlanders Cross Country team beat 49 schools to win the largest cross country meet in South Carolina. Led by Brook Grice and Sydney Ellen, Heathwood Hall captured its second consecutive Coaches’ Classic. Read more ...
Five Students Particpated In Palmetto Girls and Boys State
Kenzie Gamache, Brooke Grice, Elise McKelvey, Shelton Blue and Robert Summers represented Heathwood Hall at Palmetto Girls and Boys State, these programs are week-long experiences focusing on developing leadership and citizenship among rising high school seniors. Read more ...
Convocation and Installation of New Headmaster
The Heathwood Hall community celebrated the beginning of the school year with its annual Convocation service. This year's service included the Installation of our new Head of School, Dr. Michael Heath. Read more ...
Girl's Cross Country Wins Skyhawk Invitational
The Heathwood Hall girls’ cross country team got their season off to a great start with a 1st Place finish in Hammond's Skyhawk Invitational. The girls effort was best among the 15 teams competing in the meet. Read more ...
Meyer Technology Initiative Continues to Inspire
In the spring of 2011, Heathwood Hall alumnus Austin Meyer made a generous commitment to form the Meyer Technology Initiative. This multi-year donation has built a dynamic computer science program at Heathwood Hall. Read more ...
8th Grade Whitewater Rafting Trip
The 8th grade traveled to the National Whitewater Center for an outdoor education rafting adventure. The trip allows the class to integrate new members with old ones, build a sense of community, and strengthen individual and collective confidence through a fun and challenging experience. Read more ...
College Application Boot Camp
College Counselor Mr. Michael Goodwin helped seniors at Heathwood Hall begin the year with an exercise to get the college application process started with vigor. The Application Boot Camp covers all the components needed for success during the college admissions process Read more ...
Alum Surprises Mother With Return From Afghanistan
Trey Murphy, Class of 2004, surprised his mother during the third inning of a Greenville Drive Baseball game. Returning from a tour in Afghanistan where he is crew chief for F-16 fighter jets, Trey came out of the Greenville dugout to the shock and surprise of his mother. Read more and watch the video…
2012-2013 School Year Begins
The beginning of a new school year brings a tremendous excitement throughout our community. The sense of community and commitment from everyone could be seen and felt walking around campus today. Click to read more and see photos from opening day...
iPad Pilot Program Begins
The 7th grade begins an ambitious journey as they participate in a pilot program for one-to-one computing at Heathwood Hall. The iPad Pilot Program will see significant changes to the way teachers instruct and students learn. Read more...
Back-to-School 2012
Summer is almost over and we are excited to see everyone back at Heathwood Hall. Please click here to read a welcome message from new Head of School, Dr. Michael Heath, and to find all of your Back-to-School information in the 2012 Back-to-School Highlander.
The Passing of the Keys
Departing Interim Head of School Michael Eanes, along with faculty and staff, welcomed to the community our new Head of School, Dr. Michael Heath, offering him welcome presents and passing the keys to the school symbolizing his new role as Head of School. Read more...
Heathwood Hall Honors Two Devanny Award Winners
Two members of the Heathwood Hall family were given the Earl H. Devanny Memorial Award for their leadership and commitment to Heathwood Hall over many years. This year's recipients are Leighton Lord and James Gasque. Read more
Class of 2012 Serves Rural Mission
For the 25th consecutive year, Heathwood Hall’s graduating class traveled to the Rural Mission on Johns Island in order to help improve the living conditions of some of the area’s less-fortunate residents. Read more
Class of 2012 Celebrates Commencement
On Friday June 1st, Heathwood Hall Episcopal School celebrated the Commencement of the Class of 2012 at Trinity Cathedral in downtown Columbia. Provost and Upper School Head, Dr. Anne Weston shared the history of the graduating class of 53 students... Read more
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