In The News

The School community gathered on November 12 to explore the ethical and sustainable use of generative AI with renowned speakers Dr. Joy Buolamwini and Kate Crawford, who spoke about their research and efforts to understand the impacts of artificial intelligence technology. Their visit was made possible by the Thalheimer Educator in Residence Program. 

John Della Volpe, the director of polling at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics, visited the School in November to talk about his research and polling initiatives to understand American youth. 

Family Weekend brought more than 600 families to campus October 24-26. 

Throughout the weekend, families found a meaningful balance between spending quality time with their students and engaging with the dedicated adults who help shape the student experience. Families visited classes, shared meals in the dining hall, attended information sessions, and watched evening musical performances. They also cheered on the Wild Boars at sporting events and created memories attending School Meeting and playing bingo. At the same time, families had the opportunity to meet advisers who play a vital role in supporting student growth and development.  

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.