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Head of School Alex Curtis chats with Heads and Tales host Henry Faber about his path from St. Paul's School in London to Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford.

On Sunday, October 4, 2026, Choate Rosemary Hall will gather at Colony Hall at 1:00 p.m. to celebrate the life, legacy, and lasting memory of our friend, colleague, and beloved peer, Yassine Benzinane.

On Thursday, September 10, 2026, Choate Rosemary Hall Chief Financial Officer Patrick Durbin received the 2026 Richard M. Muñiz Community Spirit Award.

On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, the National Merit Scholarship Program unveiled its list of more than 16,000 semifinalists, which includes 10 Choate students.

Choate Rosemary Hall Parent and Community Relations Manager Cheryl Madden is the 2026 recipient of the Wallingford Family YMCA Salute to Volunteers Award.

In this edition of the 'Diggin' In The Catalogue' series, Arts Department Head Matthew McLean offers a deeper insight into the School's Arts Concentration Program.

Will Black was featured on the 2026 Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award Watch List.

Representing Nigeria, Jordan Obi ’20 scored six points and snatched three rebounds during her first-ever game at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.

For one recent Choate alum, the New York Knicks’ first championship in 53 years means just a bit more than the average fan.

Afia Amoako ’14 will release her debut cookbook, Eat With Afia, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

On June 4, 2026, the School welcomed State Senator Paul Cicarella and the United Way of Meriden and Wallingford to Carr Hall for Building a Future-Ready Workforce: An AI Discussion.

On Thursday, June 11, Stephen Glassman, Jim Davidson, Andrea Solomon, Megan Shea, and Noreen Virgulto were honored at the 2026 Year-End Celebration.

Ellen Devine discussed how the School has designed a system that incorporates AI to enhance education without compromising its values and mission.

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Baby Ozzy has gone missing, but don't worry. Led by Mr. Chris Aguiar ’11, Choate Rosemary Hall's finest budding crime scene investigators are on the case. 

Tessa ’27 and Hridaan ’27 follow in the footsteps of several Choate students, who have been named Wallingford High School Citizen of the Year by the Rotary Club of Wallingford.

Sharing the room with the brightest young minds in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine (STEMM), Sabrina Liu ’28 met the moment.

Out of thousands of applicants from across the country, one remarkable rising sixth former has received the honor of being named a Coolidge Scholar.

Before Prize Day, faculty, members of the Class of 2026, and their loved ones gathered early to celebrate academic excellence as more than three dozen students were inducted into the Cum Laude Society.

On Sunday, May 31, 2026, Choate hosted the School's 136th Commencement on the Great Lawn with guest speaker Amy Brooks, President of Global Development for the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Choate’s Physics Phlotilla returns with creative cardboard boats, close races, and standout designs, as students explore buoyancy, teamwork, and tradition on the pond.

Choate Rosemary Hall Director of Community Service presented John Kirby Simon ’79 Community Service Awards to Anna Park ’29, Taeyoung Kim ’28, Jenell KariKari ’27, and Liya Nichols ’26.

Days before Commencement, members of the Class of 2026 laughed, joked, reflected, and celebrated as they shared their thoughts and feelings about their Choate experience.

On May 21, 2026, 10 students earned special recognition during an all-School meeting for their performance on the 2026 National French Exam

Choate Rosemary Hall celebrates the selection of Alex Zhao ’26 as a semifinalist for the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Choate Rosemary Hall English Department announced the 2026 Choate All-School Read is Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz.

Will Gilyard ’98 has announced that Pat Dennehy will serve as Dean of Students and that Aliya Cox will fill the role of Director of Residential Life, effective July 1, 2026.

On April 24, 2026, Katherine made her way to the Big Apple for the English-Speaking Union of the United States' (ESU) International Public Speaking Competition (IPSC) Finals.

Choate’s French 300 students brought environmental lessons to life by planting trees at the KEC while exploring eco-citizenship and language.

Proud Tangkaravakoon ’27 is protecting endangered hornbills in Thailand through innovative nest design, research, and conservation

Choate Rosemary Hall has learned of the passing of Michael J. Carr ’76, former Chair of the Board of Trustees, devoted alumnus, and one of the most influential figures in the School’s modern history.

Choate’s Wired Boars make history at the 2026 FIRST Championship, winning the Archimedes Division and advancing to the Einstein Field finals on robotics’ biggest stage.

Choate senior Andy Stahlman ’26 places fifth at 2026 World Debating Championships in Bristol, leading a standout year for the School’s debate and public speaking program.

On Monday, May 4, 2026, Choate Rosemary Hall's Andrew Mellon Library celebrated its 100th anniversary with refreshments, activations, exhibits, giveaways, and guided tours.

Global school leaders gathered at Choate for the G30 conference, sharing ideas, touring campus, and engaging with students during a week of collaboration.

Choate Rosemary Hall marked Earth Week with campus events, stargazing, and the planting of 500+ native trees, celebrating sustainability through action.

Dr. Christine B. Cha ’03 returns to Wallingford on May 5 to discuss mental health, psychology, research, and public health with Biology Club students.

Vera Lampe ‘27 (Achievement in Lighting Design), Bree Miksovsky ‘26 (Achievement in Costume Design), and Alexandros Antonopoulos ‘26 (Best Actor) have been recognized by the 2026 Stephen Sondheim Awards.

Choate Wired Boars head to Houston for the 2026 FIRST Championship after a standout season, joining 600+ teams in youth robotics' biggest global event.

Stefanie Fisher-Pinkert ’02, J.D., returned to campus on May 3, 2026, to keynote the 17th annual Spectrum Conference, discussing her immigration law career and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.

The Choate Rosemary Hall Black Student Alliance hosted “Strength, Heritage, and Beauty” with entrepreneur Luvena Leslie at St. John Hall.

Ben Lee ’27 and Katherine Zhou ’27 are elected Student Council leaders, aiming to amplify student voices and drive meaningful campus change during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Choate’s South on a Spoon trip took students through New Orleans, Jackson and Memphis to explore Southern history, cuisine and culture.

Choate’s support helps Connecticut’s only sled hockey team grow, as the Gaylord Wolfpack chase a league title and build a youth program.

Two historic Hill House paintings are being restored over spring break, reviving Choate’s art, history, and community space for future generations.

Ten Choate seniors were named candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, a national honor recognizing academic excellence, leadership, and impact in school and community.