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![The renovated library sits empty before class starts at CHS.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734374061/tchsorg/qjcure90upgimdycvxwn/LibraryRenovations2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734374061/tchsorg/qjcure90upgimdycvxwn/LibraryRenovations2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734374061/tchsorg/qjcure90upgimdycvxwn/LibraryRenovations2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734374061/tchsorg/qjcure90upgimdycvxwn/LibraryRenovations2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734374061/tchsorg/qjcure90upgimdycvxwn/LibraryRenovations2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1734374061/tchsorg/qjcure90upgimdycvxwn/LibraryRenovations2024.jpg","width":2200}])
The CHS library, located in the school’s former chapel and first classroom, is the oldest part of the physical campus, dating back to the early 1860’s. While its physical footprint is small, as a home to activities that touch all members of the community, its impact across campus is far-reaching.
![Students brush a cow during Farm School.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729108977/tchsorg/s8hkodkvv1uigeifuo4d/FarmSchool2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729108977/tchsorg/s8hkodkvv1uigeifuo4d/FarmSchool2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729108977/tchsorg/s8hkodkvv1uigeifuo4d/FarmSchool2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1729108977/tchsorg/s8hkodkvv1uigeifuo4d/FarmSchool2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1729108977/tchsorg/s8hkodkvv1uigeifuo4d/FarmSchool2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1729108977/tchsorg/s8hkodkvv1uigeifuo4d/FarmSchool2024.jpg","width":2200}])
Harvesting tomatoes for the night’s communal meal, taking care of livestock, cleaning the dorms top-to-bottom: sixth graders step up during their time at Farm School!
![The Class of 2024 poses during graduation.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717775406/tchsorg/fsl4vkf4o9kr6rps3ijc/Classof2024graduation.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717775406/tchsorg/fsl4vkf4o9kr6rps3ijc/Classof2024graduation.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1717775406/tchsorg/fsl4vkf4o9kr6rps3ijc/Classof2024graduation.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1717775406/tchsorg/fsl4vkf4o9kr6rps3ijc/Classof2024graduation.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1717775406/tchsorg/fsl4vkf4o9kr6rps3ijc/Classof2024graduation.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1717775406/tchsorg/fsl4vkf4o9kr6rps3ijc/Classof2024graduation.jpg","width":2200}])
Surrounded by classmates, friends, and family, the CHS Class of 2024 celebrated a joyous graduation ceremony on Friday, June 7.
![More than 50 students participated in the CHS Math Olympiads team.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717691799/tchsorg/liujapqbo9uidnm9hyj6/UpperSchoolRecognitionMathOlympiads2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717691799/tchsorg/liujapqbo9uidnm9hyj6/UpperSchoolRecognitionMathOlympiads2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1717691799/tchsorg/liujapqbo9uidnm9hyj6/UpperSchoolRecognitionMathOlympiads2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1717691799/tchsorg/liujapqbo9uidnm9hyj6/UpperSchoolRecognitionMathOlympiads2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1717691799/tchsorg/liujapqbo9uidnm9hyj6/UpperSchoolRecognitionMathOlympiads2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1717691799/tchsorg/liujapqbo9uidnm9hyj6/UpperSchoolRecognitionMathOlympiads2024.jpg","width":2200}])
During this week’s annual Upper School Recognition Ceremony, The Chestnut Hill School’s Math Olympiads team was honored once again for the students’ incredible achievements.
![Five CHS representatives took home the gold in this month’s “Middlesex Math Madness” tournament in Burlington!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715875492/tchsorg/sxzoc981aphinnm6ayc4/MathMadness2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715875492/tchsorg/sxzoc981aphinnm6ayc4/MathMadness2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715875492/tchsorg/sxzoc981aphinnm6ayc4/MathMadness2024.jpg","width":640}])
Five CHS representatives took home the gold in this month’s “Middlesex Math Madness” tournament in Burlington.
![Fifth graders hiked up Cardigan Mountain as part of their leadership seminar.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715368510/tchsorg/qaswgmy3cgufnmhduqb9/5thgradershikingleadership.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715368510/tchsorg/qaswgmy3cgufnmhduqb9/5thgradershikingleadership.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715368510/tchsorg/qaswgmy3cgufnmhduqb9/5thgradershikingleadership.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1715368510/tchsorg/qaswgmy3cgufnmhduqb9/5thgradershikingleadership.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1715368510/tchsorg/qaswgmy3cgufnmhduqb9/5thgradershikingleadership.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1715368510/tchsorg/qaswgmy3cgufnmhduqb9/5thgradershikingleadership.jpg","width":2200}])
Fifth graders literally (and figuratively) conquered mountains as part of their ongoing Leadership Class this year.
![A sixth grader and her older Learning Partner reconnected at the annual CHS Learning Partners reunion.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713457363/tchsorg/txil7nxh7j279rp3xe0y/LearningPartnersReunion2024.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713457363/tchsorg/txil7nxh7j279rp3xe0y/LearningPartnersReunion2024.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713457363/tchsorg/txil7nxh7j279rp3xe0y/LearningPartnersReunion2024.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713457363/tchsorg/txil7nxh7j279rp3xe0y/LearningPartnersReunion2024.png","width":1080}])
Laughter, hugs, and cries of “How’ve you been!” filled the Community Meeting Room on Wednesday night during one of the most beloved CHS traditions: the sixth-grade Learning Partner Reunion!
![Head of School Dr. Roderick MacNeal, Jr. welcomes Dr. Darci Burns, executive director of HILL For Literacy.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711976260/tchsorg/nhv4tvwmkesrthre5kg9/HillforLiteracy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711976260/tchsorg/nhv4tvwmkesrthre5kg9/HillforLiteracy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711976260/tchsorg/nhv4tvwmkesrthre5kg9/HillforLiteracy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1711976260/tchsorg/nhv4tvwmkesrthre5kg9/HillforLiteracy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1711976260/tchsorg/nhv4tvwmkesrthre5kg9/HillforLiteracy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1711976260/tchsorg/nhv4tvwmkesrthre5kg9/HillforLiteracy.jpg","width":2200}])
The goal of this partnership is to build on recent efforts to strengthen early literacy instruction at CHS which includes the adoption of Bridge to Reading, a new phonics program by Heggerty.