Living Well

Lead Lives of Impact

Chatham Hall is a grades 9-12 girls' boarding school in southern Virginia. Our unique location on 362 scenic acres allows for thoughtful reflection, deep friendships, and a break from the typical distractions. We are invested in all of the experiences that allow you to discover your unique powers.

Dimensions of Living Well

List of 9 items.

Emotional

The active progress of recognizing, understanding, and accepting one’s emotions.
Environmental

An evolving attention to all of our surroundings, natural, constructed, and digital, and the relationships between them.
Financial

Exposure to financial literacy with the goal of a positive mindset toward finances so students and adults have the tools to balance sound financial decisions in an ever-changing personal landscape.
Inclusive

Requires treating individuals, each other, fairly and respectfully for who they are while creating a community where all people can thrive, feel safe, be empowered and have balanced involvement in the life of our School.
Intellectual

A rigorous educational program that encourages balance of intellectual growth, creativity, and personal responsibility.
Occupational

A balance between work and rest for students and adults.
Physical

The ability to maintain a healthy quality of life, which includes the balance of physical activity, nutrition, sleep and mental well-being, and allows us to get the most out of our daily activities without undue physical or mental stress.
Social

Striking a balance between meaningful group and independent time that builds life skills used on and off campus and prepares girls for future networking.
Spiritual

An individual's awareness and balance of their unique search for meaning and purpose in life.

Living Well on Campus

List of 4 items.

Emotional
Emotional
- Full-Time Counselor
- Dorm Advisors
- Advisors
- Majority of faculty reside on campus
- Animals visits and faculty pets
- Prefects/Honor Council (student leaders)
- Old Girls Mentorship
- Chatham 101
- LINK Groups
- Local Resources
Physical
Physical
- 24/7 nursing staff for students and adults and nurse practitioners on campus twice a week
- Athletic opportunities year round for all students
- Musical theatre and dance
- Yoga
- Riding
- Winter Conditioning
- Fitness Trails
- Chatham 5K and Turtle Nation Virtual 5K
- Weekend Activities
- Fitness Center
- Healthy Dining
- MEOWS (Monday Evening Outdoor Walks)
Social
Social
- Weekend Activities
- Afternoon Programs
- Team Breakfasts
- Team Trips
- Service Opportunities
- Breaks
- Advisory Program
- Rotating Meal Tables
- LINK Groups
- Holidays & Community Traditions
- Clubs
- Hammocks
- Student Commons & Kitchen
Spiritual
Spiritual
- 15-minute meditations with Mother Becky
- Course Options
- Yoga
- Support with Confirmation
- Centering Prayers
- Trips to Local Churches*
- Three Weekly Chapel Services
- FOCUS
- Rituals
- Touchstones
- Bible Study
- Choir
- Senior Chapel Talks
- Pastoral Counseling

Health Care Center Team

List of 2 members.

Lynne Maddox RN

Director of Health Care Center

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Director of the Health Care Center Lynne Maddox has been with Chatham Hall since 2005. She became a LPN after studying at Danville Community College and a RN after graduating from Patrick Henry Community College. Her favorite things about working at Chatham Hall are the sense of community and holiday traditions.
Stephanie Tuttle

Director of Counseling Services

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Licensed counselor Stephanie Tuttle joined the Chatham Hall community in 2023 as the director of counseling services. She previously provided family counseling, group therapy, and individual counseling at a non-profit counseling agency for 10 years, in addition to three years as their executive director. Stephanie was also a school counselor at the elementary level for three years. She earned a bachelor's degree at Gardner-Webb University, master's degree at Liberty University, and post-master's certificate in School Counseling at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Outside of school, she enjoys camping, walking, reading, and anything water related.

Living Well in Action

TuTu Turtles Bring Home Rookie All Star Award
3/30/2023
In their second meet as part of the FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC), Chatham Hall’s TuTu Turtles (team 9003) brought home their second award.
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Dr. Dababnah '97 & Howard '10 Named 2023 Alumnae Award Recipients
3/23/2023
The Office of Alumnae Relations announced today Dr. Sarah Dababnah '97 as the 2023 Distinguished Alumna Award recipient and Jennifer Howard '10 as the 2023 Leader on the Rise.
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TuTu Turtles Win Highest Rookie Seed Award in First FRC Competition
3/7/2023
From March 3-5, the TuTu Turtles (9003) robotics team competed in their inaugural FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC) at Blacksburg High School in Blacksburg, Va.
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G.I.R.L.S. Day Ignites the Light for All
2/28/2023
Growth, independence, relationships, leadership, and service. These are the foundations of Chatham Hall’s annual G.I.R.L.S. Day that sees students teach the entire School community about their personal interests.
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BSU Hosts Black History Month Library Overnight
2/28/2023
Chatham Hall’s Black Student Union (BSU) created and hosted an overnight in collaboration with the Lee Library and Librarian Kaykeel Dillard to celebrate Black History Month.
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Students Organize Aid for Turkey & Syria
2/28/2023
Following the severe earthquakes in Turkey and Syria in February, students have come together to organize fundraising efforts to send aid to the affected regions. Below are the thoughts of Marisol Helms ‘23 and Nuura Abdilaahi ’23.
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Students Flourish in Little Shop of Horrors
2/26/2023
For three days in February, the Van Voorhis “Dutch” Lecture Hall was transformed into Skid Row for Chatham Hall’s production of Little Shop of Horrors.
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ISA Hosts Inaugural I-Fest
2/15/2023
The International Student Association (ISA) hosted Chatham Hall’s inaugural “I-Fest” on Feb. 10 & 11 with a variety of activities designed to bring all students on a trip around the world.
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Mission: Valentine Triples Impact Around Town
2/15/2023
In its third year, the Spiritual Life League’s Mission: Valentine project far exceeded the approximately 150 cards delivered in each of the last two years.
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Two Riders Qualify for IEA Zone Finals
2/14/2023
The School hosted IEA Zone 3 Regionals on Saturday, Feb. 11 featuring eight teams and 128 riders from across Region 8, including three from Chatham Hall.
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Chatham Hall to Host 2024 Girls Golf State Championship
2/13/2023
Chatham Hall has been selected to host the 2024 Virginia Independent School Athletic Association (VISAA) Girls Golf State Invitational.
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Olson '96 Releasing Debut Album
2/1/2023
Erika Olson ‘96 is in the process of releasing her debut album, This Is How I Pray.
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Two Artists Recognized with Scholastic Awards
1/19/2023
Olive Ye '24 and Lucia Yang ‘25 have each received recognition in the 2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, presented by the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley.
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Community Explores New Interests During January Term
1/18/2023
For the first two weeks of January, the Chatham Hall community set aside its regular schedules and curricula to follow its passions in the second annual January Term.
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Mieses, Suarez, and Yun Give Community Concert
1/9/2023
Dr. Nermis Mieses, associate professor of oboe at Michigan State University and faculty at Sewanee Music Festival, performed with pianist Xavier Suarez and Chatham Hall’s Director of Music Dr. Francis Yun on Jan. 4 in St. Mary’s Chapel.
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Lead Lives of Impact

Step Into Your Power

Choose Courage Over Comfort

Appreciate the Journey

Be Your Best Self

Ignite the Light for Others

Illuminate Your World

Dimensions of Living Well

List of 9 items.

Emotional

Environmental

Financial

Inclusive

Intellectual

Occupational

Physical

Social

Spiritual