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Established in 1894, Chatham Hall was founded as the first girls' Episcopal school in Southern Virginia, and today we are grounded in the values of the Episcopal tradition. We invite you to learn more about us and get to know the places and people who make Chatham Hall one of the top girls' boarding schools in the country.

Teaching Girls Collaboratively

Chatham Hall is committed to cultivating curiosity, excellence, and innovative thinking in girls. Our student centered approach is driven by highly qualified faculty who provide personal attention. Dynamic project based learning is at the center of our educational experience. A supportive community of fellow students rounds out the inclusive environment. All of this comes together in an educational opportunity you won’t find anywhere else.

Girls At The Center

Life on campus is the perfect complement to our academic vision- at Chatham Hall we empower girls to better the world. Our thoughtfully designed residential life program helps girls cultivate a sense of self and place in the world- all while forging lifelong friendships, making connections with girls from around the world, and having once in a lifetime experiences.

Athletics & Riding

Athletics and the benefits of physical fitness are important aspects of the Chatham Hall experience. Our athletics program supports our goal of helping girls become their best selves by teaching them to enjoy the mental, emotional, and physical benefits of teamwork, perseverance, and self-sacrifice in the athletic realm. Our riding program is nationally recognized and balances an inclusive approach with a focus on all aspects of horsemanship with a competitive spirit.

At Home In The World

A Chatham Hall education includes many options for study and travel around the globe, and offers purposeful service activities designed to teach girls about themselves through experiencing new environments and cultures. Many of our programs offer grant funded study, ensuring that girls have the opportunity to follow their dreams and make the world their classroom.

Alumnae & Giving

Chatham Hall changes lives and our devoted alumnae base is a testament to that experience. The Chatham Hall network is made up of alumnae, parents, and friends- many of whom give time and resources to ensure that the legacy of Chatham Hall lives up to our motto; Esto Perpetua (May She Live Forever).

Summer

Have you always wanted to...learn how to invest money? Solve a mystery? Build a robot? Get involved in a cause that’s important to you? You can do it all at Chatham Hall! Our dynamic Summer Program Offerings are terrific ways for girls to make new friends, learn about teamwork, and develop independence in a fun boarding school setting! Our Summer Riding Programs are nationally recognized development programs for girls to build their skills while learning all aspects of horsemanship in a beautiful and engaging environment.

2019

News List

May

Rachel Connell Named Next Chatham Hall Rector
5/23/2019
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The Chatham Hall Board of Trustees has voted to appoint Rachel Avery Connell as its next Rector following a national search.
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Reflections on Inclusion and Identity during Reunion
5/20/2019
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In one of the concluding programs during the 125th Reunion at Chatham Hall, students, faculty, staff, alumnae, and community members joined together to begin a dialouge on the topics of inclusion and identity.
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125th Anniversary and 2019 Reunion Highlights
5/14/2019
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Relive the excitement of the Chatham Hall 125th Anniversary Celebration and Reunion, or experience it for the first time.
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Exploring Self-Image with The Clothesline
5/10/2019
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As the school year comes to an end, Chatham Hall had the chance to enjoy outstanding performances from the arts community with thematically connected dramatic and dance productions.
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Mari Armstrong-Hough '99 Visits Campus as Freshman Leader in Residence
5/6/2019
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Every year, the Freshman Leader in Residence program brings inspirational women to work with the Freshman class to help them learn to collaborate, organize events, and become closer as a class.
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Chatham Hall Dedicates Walker Buck Wing
5/4/2019
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During Reunion Weekend, the Chatham Hall Board of Trustees dedicated the 2018-2019 reopening of Yardley dorm in honor of Rector Suzanne Walker Buck.
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Faculty Home Named in Honor of Mr. John Henry Waller
5/4/2019
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On a warm, sunny spring afternoon, nearly 100 members of the Chatham Hall community gathered on Halifax Road to dedicate newly renovated homes for Chatham Hall faculty.
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April

Color and Community at Holi Festival Celebration
4/27/2019
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This past weekend, students and faculty participated in a Holi Festival with a color run and front porch night.
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Isabella Hubbard '19 Named Reserve Champion at IEA National Competition
4/26/2019
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On Thursday, April 25 Isabella Hubbard '19 traveled to the IEA National Finals in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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Doris Kearns Goodwin Named 2019-2020 Leader in Residence
4/23/2019
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In its 125th year, Chatham Hall is pleased to announce presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin as its 2019-2020 Leader in Residence. Goodwin will be in residence on campus November 18th and 19th, 2019.

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Community Celebrates a Year of Academic Accomplishments
4/19/2019
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On April 19, the Chatham Hall community gathered in St. Mary’s Chapel to celebrate the academic accomplishments of students.
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Annika Tice '15 Receives Fulbright Scholarship
4/8/2019
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Annika Tice, member of the Chatham Hall class of 2015 and current senior at Virginia Military Institute, has been awarded a Fulbright grant to teach English in the Ivory Coast.
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Learning the Ropes as a Medical Researcher
4/7/2019
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Over Spring Break, Senior Charlotte Jannach had the chance to intern with Spectrum Medical Clinic in Danville, Virginia.
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Experience and Discovery: Travelers Explore India on Spring Break Trip
4/4/2019
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As part of our global citizenship initiative, seventeen students and faculty traveled to India for an incredible journey which provided the group with many opportunities to interact directly with Indian students and peers.

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March

Riders bound for IEA National Competition
3/31/2019
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The IEA team traveled to Liberty University's Equestrian Center in Lynchburg, VA for Zone Finals on Friday, March 29th.
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IEA Team Crowned Regional Champion and Advance to Zones
3/2/2019
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On March 2, the IEA team traveled to MacNairs Country Acres in Raleigh, NC for Regional Finals.
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February

Winter Performances Showcase Community Talent
2/28/2019
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Over two weeks in February, the community was treated to two outstanding displays of the performing arts at Chatham Hall.
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Students Share Their Expertise on GIRLS Day
2/26/2019
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On February 26, the community came together for GIRLS Day, with a focus this year on the passions and interests of students.
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Chatham Hall Celebrates 125th Anniversary
2/24/2019
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Chatham Hall celebrated the 125th anniversary of the school’s founding on Sunday, February 24, 2019.
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Riders Win Big at Hunter Jumper Association Show
2/16/2019
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On February 16, Chatham Hall hosted a South West Virginia Hunter Jumper Association rated show at the Mars Arena.
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Swim Team Travels to State Meet
2/15/2019
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On February 15 and 16, members of the varsity swim team traveled to James Rouse Aquatic Center in Stafford, VA to participate in the VISAA state swim meet.
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Celebrating Black History Month
2/12/2019
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The Chatham Hall community came together on Friday, February 8 to celebrate Black History Month with a chapel service and Arts showcase.
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Students Travel to Johns Hopkins for Model UN Conference
2/11/2019
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On February 7, members of the Chatham Hall Model UN Club traveled to Baltimore, Maryland to attend Session XXII of the Johns Hopkins University Model United Nations Conference.
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January

IEA Finishes Regular Season as Champions
1/28/2019
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The IEA team hosted two back to back horse shows at Mars Arena on January 26 and 27 to finish out the regular season of competition.
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Community Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Service
1/23/2019
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On Monday, the Chatham Hall community celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a memorial chapel service organized by the Cultural Perspectives Club.
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Winter Sports Mid-Season Update
1/21/2019
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Winter sports are in full swing, with both the swimming and basketball teams well into their regular season play.
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Ann C. Phillips Visits Campus as Leader in Residence
1/17/2019
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Ann C. Phillips, Retired Rear Admiral and former Chief of Naval Operations’ Climate Change Task Force, visited Chatham Hall January 16 & 17 as the 2018-19 Polly Wheeler Guth ’44 Leader in Residence.

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Recent Alumnae Share Insights with Senior Class
1/10/2019
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Last Thursday, three recently graduated alumnae returned to campus for an evening of questions and discussion with the Class of 2019.
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Robotics Team Competes at Regional Qualifier
1/10/2019
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On January 5, the Tutu Turtles Robotics team traveled to Charlottesville, Va for the Central FTC Qualifier.
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Riders Shine in IEA Home Show
1/9/2019
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The IEA team hosted seven teams from North Carolina and southern Virginia in the first home show of the season on Saturday, December 8 at the Mars Arena.
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