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Once again, Heathwood’s yearbook, The Highlander, has earned significant recognition, winning Best All Around in this year’s SCISA Yearbook Awards. It’s the third time since 2017 that The Highlander has been honored as the best yearbook produced... Read more -
The Heathwood Hall girls track team battled throughout the day May 7 in what was a three-team struggle for the state title. The Lady Highlanders’ attempt to earn their third back-to-back state championship in 14 years came up short as the team... Read more -
Eleven Heathwood juniors and seniors were inducted into the prestigious Cum Laude Society on April 19. Seniors Kayla Barnes, Brooklyn Moore, William Morris, and Alexander Roberts, and juniors Gabe Cooper, Jackson Engh, Lauren Free, Robert Hodges... Read more -
First Grade Teacher Catherine Barnhill is the 2022 South Carolina Independent School Association Lower School Teacher of the Year. She was presented with the award at a banquet on April 6. Catherine "was born to be a teacher," said Head of Early... Read more -
Heathwood Upper School students Justin Ansley, Kayla Barnes, Allison Davis, and Edgar Jackson finished in 1st place on in the 2022 Chi lota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Black History Quiz Bowl. Held at Bethel AME Church on March 27, the Quiz Bowl... Read more -
Congratulations to the twenty Heathwood 8th graders who were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society on March 21. The inductees included Leo Caplinger, Louise Coggiola, Vivien Cooper, Savannah Gross, John Grove, Davis Hagstette, Julian... Read more -
From the culture and landscapes of the Pacific Northwest to the rugged wilderness of New Hampshire and West Texas and the urban adventures available in New York and Miami, Winterim 2022 offered Heathwood Upper School students opportunities for... Read more -
Heathwood Assistant Head of School and Director of Finance and Operations Liz Summers is the 2022 recipient of the Bill Gantt/Dewar Business Officer Award, given each year by the Palmetto Association of Independent Schools to a school business... Read more -
The value proposition of a Heathwood Hall education has become even stronger over the last few years, said Head of School Chris Hinchey in his 2022 State of the School Address, as Heathwood's small class sizes, ample outdoor space, strong student-... Read more -
Heathwood Hall seniors Justin Ansley, Kaleb Barnes, Kayla Barnes, Rondasha Caughman, Robert Golden, Jazmin Harper, Khadir Irving, Derek Lewis, Brooklyn Moore, Rondarius Porter, Myles Roberts, and India Young have all been honored by the Columbia... Read more -
Heathwood's Early Childhood and Lower School Science Teacher, Dr. Jamie Browder, has been named the 2022 SC Conservation Teacher of the Year by the SC Association of Conservation Districts. Dr. Browder earned the award for his extensive work in... Read more -
Heathwood seniors Henry Haywood, Alexander Roberts, Jimmy Ruskell, Ryan Shelley, and Savannah Smith have all been named 2021-2022 National Merit Finalists. Of the approximately 1.5 million high school seniors who took the PSAT last year, they... Read more -
As a former speechwriter for President Ronald Reagan as well as for multiple Fortune 500 CEOs, Heathwood grandparent Ben Elliott has both witnessed and facilitated leadership at the highest levels. As this year's Middle School Career Day keynote... Read more -
From manufacturing to consulting, from dentistry to pediatrics to nursing, from aviation to acting to academia, Heathwood's 5th - 8th graders had the opportunity to explore some 20 different professional options at the Middle School's annual... Read more -
Heathwood Senior Rondarius Porter has signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at Lenoir-Rhyne University. In his five years as a varsity football player at Heathwood, Porter earned consecutive Region Defensive Player of the Year... Read more -
The Edible Forest next to Heathwood's Middle School will soon become more biodiverse thanks to a grant secured by Early Childhood/Lower School Science Teacher Dr. Jamie Browder. The grant of $500 from the Richland County Soil and Water... Read more -
The 2021 Middle School Turkey Trot was a resounding success, raising $15,200 and collecting 153 turkeys for Harvest Hope Food Bank. A longstanding Heathwood tradition, the Turkey Trot brings the entire Middle School community together to walk,... Read more -
Heathwood Hall seniors Clare Baker, Addie-Grace Cook, Jimmy Ruskell, and Elizabeth Thompson, and Heathwood junior Liam Quan have all been named finalists in the University of South Carolina Honors College's 2021 South Carolina High School Writing... Read more -
The 45 Heathwood students who participated in the 2021 South Carolina Youth in Government Conference November 15-17 not only gained hands-on experience in the legislative and legal processes but also returned to campus with an impressive set of... Read more -
For the second year in a row, Heathwood's Upper School Chess Team has captured the SCISA State Championship. Senior Andrew Kriter earned the individual Upper School Championship, Pete Peterson was Upper School Individual Runner-up, and 5th grader... Read more -
Heathwood seniors Walker Draffin and Brooklyn Moore have been chosen by the Heisman Trophy Trust to represent Heathwood as 2021 Heisman Scholars. The Heisman Scholars program honors students for outstanding academics, athletics, leadership, and... Read more -
Heathwood's Girls Cross Country team ran away with the SCISA State Championship on October 30, beating the next-closest finisher by 47 points. Sophomore Madelyn Gomez captured the individual state title for the second year in a row. The Heathwood... Read more -
For the second year in a row, Heathwood's runners took first place in both the boys and girls region championships. Sophomore Madelyn Gomez also captured the girls individual region title for the second consecutive year. Along with Gomez,... Read more -
Thirty-one Heathwood juniors and seniors were inducted into the Les Savants chapter of the National Honor Society at a ceremony in the Chapel of the Epiphany on October 18. Membership in the National Honor Society is earned not just through... Read more -
Heathwood Hall seniors Henry Haywood, Alexander Roberts, Jimmy Ruskell, Ryan Shelley, and Savannah Smith have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as 2022 National Merit Semifinalists. They are among a select group of 16,... Read more
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