Middle School (Grades 5-8)

Journey of a Lifetime

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Navigating Opportunities and Choices in a Safe, Supportive Environment

Middle school girls are encouraged to ask questions, investigate new ideas, and make thoughtful choices as they navigate a challenging college-preparatory curriculum and discover their own path. Intentional programming around community engagement, civil discourse, and leadership fundamentals cultivate the self-confident independent thinkers that Mary Grimes Hutchison envisioned when she founded the school.

The adolescent development of girls is top of mind as teachers and other trusted adults empower girls to reach their full potential. Girls are encouraged to get outside their comfort zone and discover their unique talents and interests.

Below, Sarah Bartusch ’23 shares how her 15-year journey at Hutchison provided her a “safe space” to grow and learn.

- Sarah Bartusch ’23 has nurtured a curiosity for the world around her thanks to her time at Hutchison.
  
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“The more I’ve moved through Hutchison, the more I’ve become ok with sharing my opinions. Even if I know that people aren’t going to agree with them, that doesn’t make them any less valuable. Hutchison taught me not to be afraid to use my voice or share my opinion, even if I’m standing alone in it.” — Lauren Coleman ’24

Middle School

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Trey Wilson

Middle School Head
Angela Watson

Middle School Coordinator

Upcoming Admissions Events

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Nov

24

Early Childhood Family Open House

Join us to meet Early Childhood Head Elizabeth Jordan and watch your daughter engage in classroom activities as you learn more about our early childhood program. (For girls ages 2* to 4 years old.)
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RECENT NEWS

Middle School Girls Explore Interests through Excursions Activities

As our middle school girls lead their parent-teacher conferences, we provide them with unique opportunities to expand their horizons.
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Dr. Ring and Upper School Girls Discuss the Importance of Practicing How to Have Challenging Conversations

On WREG’s “Live at 9,” Dr. Ring, Hailey Litzsey ’25, and Malie Youngblood ’28 exemplified our mission of empowering girls to become confident leaders who know how to use their voices effectively.
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Astronaut Hayley Arceneaux’s Visit Was Out of This World

The youngest American to orbit the Earth and a St. Jude physician assistant and cancer survivor spoke with our fourth and fifth graders after they read her memoir.
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Neuroscientist, Hutchison Parent Talks Impact of Technology on Students

Parents heard from Eraina Schauss, Ph.D., one of the nation’s leading experts in the field of pediatric mental health, about the evidence that supports Hutchison’s new cell phone policy.
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Dr. Ring Appears on WREG to Discuss Importance of Hutchison’s New Cell Phone Policy

Head of School Dr. Kristen Ring was interviewed by “Live at 9” host Kontji Anthony about how Hutchison’s new cell phone policy will help our girls.
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Hutchison Students Participating in Bridge Builders Program

Girls from rising 7th grade to 9th grade attended the Bridge Builders Summer Leadership Conference, which begins a year-long commitment.
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19 Students Receive Recognition for National Latin Exam Scores

Eight middle and 11 upper school girls who study Latin were recently recognized for their achievements on the National Latin Exam.
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Hutchison Latin Students Compete at State Convention

Excelsior! Demonstrating their knowledge of Latin, Hutchison had a total of 10 students win awards at the Tennessee Junior Classical League Convention.
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Experience

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Life at Hutchison

Learn more about the Hutchison experience and why a girl's school is your daughter's best opportunity to excel.

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Defining Personal Leadership

Leadership opportunities go beyond being a class officer. Class presentations and required speeches in seventh and eighth grade are important milestones toward discovering her own voice, passions, and strengths.

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Healthy Mind, Body and Spirit

Emotional and physical health are best developed as a lifestyle. Healthy choices are embedded in our physical education classes. Team sports include basketball, cross-country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track, and volleyball.

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Creative Exploration

Middle school girls spend an entire quarter every year on each of the following: visual arts, dance, music, and theatre. The fine arts journey allows girls to discover new interests and take creative risks.

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Speaking Her Mind

The 20-seat Harkness table is home to Socratic seminars where girls voice opinions on a range of issues and class “participation” involves listening, speaking in response to others, and synthesizing ideas.