In The News

Recently, Choate students, faculty, and staff spread across New Haven County for a day, conducting service related to housing justice as part of the School’s annual Community Service Day. 

On September 17, Choate students, faculty, and staff gathered in Ann and George Colony Hall for a panel discussion with acclaimed authors Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah and Reginald Dwayne Betts, as part of the All School Read program. Over the summer, students read either Adjei-Brenyah’s novel Chain-Gang All-Stars, a finalist for the National Book Award, or Betts’ poetry collection Felon, which received the American Book Award. 

Choate’s exploration and use of generative artificial intelligence has earned a badge of recognition as a “pioneer in AI Literacy, Safety and Ethics” from Middle States Association (MSA).

The 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program named 8 Choate sixth form students among the more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship program. The students, along with home city and state, are Emma C. Bowles, Charlotte, N.C.; James W. Denison, Austin, Texas; Sarina D. Fernandez-Grinshpun, Mountain View, Calif.; Nilan Kathir, Cheshire, Conn.; Peisong Li, Beijing, China; Celeste M. Shattuck, Charlotte, N.C.; Alexander C. Wang, West Hartford, Conn.; and Jingyuan Zhang, Wallingford, Conn.

264 new students and families from 24 states and 21 countries joined the Choate Rosemary Hall school community during Opening Days. From move-in and picnics over Labor Day weekend to classes beginning September 4, welcome events included ceremonies that reflect the essence of the School. 

Choate successfully concluded its 109th summer program, marked by historic enrollment and a vibrant community of eager and engaged students, talented interns, and dedicated faculty

Accomplished actor and environmentalist Adrian Grenier delivered a powerful address to the graduating Class of 2024 at Choate Rosemary Hall's 134th Commencement on Sunday, May 26, held on the Great Lawn. Dr. Alex Curtis, Head of School, and the esteemed Board of Trustees, conferred diplomas and certificates upon 246 graduates

As part of Senior Week festivities at the School, sixth form students recently dressed in formal attire for the eagerly anticipated "Last Hurrah.” Held annually in Hill House Dining Hall, the tradition has been a cornerstone of Commencement Week since its inception in 1980.