Pre-K – Kindergarten
Early Years
Play-based learning, early literacy and a gentle, joyful start to school life in bright classrooms with their own garden.
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Welcome to Hawthorne Hill
A tradition of curious minds and kind hearts
For more than sixty years, families in Brookfield have trusted us to know every child by name, challenge them every day, and help them grow into confident, caring young people.
Learn boldly. Live kindly.
Fall Open HouseSaturday, November 14 · 9:30 AM – 12:00 PMReserve your place
Dr. Maria EllisonHead of School
A message from our Head of School
Every child known, every child challenged
“The best schools feel like family and think like a university. That is what we work toward here, every single day.”
At Hawthorne Hill, small classes let our teachers see each student clearly. We pair strong foundations in reading, writing and mathematics with music, art, science labs and a lot of time outdoors. Our families are true partners, and our door is always open.
Maria Ellison
Our three schools
One campus, a path from Pre-K to Grade 8
Each stage has its own teachers, spaces and traditions, joined by one set of values.
Grades 1 – 4
Lower School
Strong foundations in reading, writing and math, with weekly science labs, music, art and a second language from Grade 1.
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Grades 5 – 8
Middle School
Advisory groups, robotics, debate and leadership roles that prepare students for high school and well beyond.
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Grade 6 robotics team heads to the regional finals
After eight weeks of building and testing, our team “Hill Bots” placed second at the county qualifier and will compete in Hartwell on December 5.
Fall concert recordings are now online
Watch the Grade 3 choir and Middle School strings from last week’s concert.
A new reading garden opens behind the library
Built with help from our parent association, it seats a full class outdoors.
Upcoming
Full calendar →- NOV14
Fall Open House
9:30 AM · Main Hall
- NOV20
Parent-teacher conferences
Book your time online · Early dismissal
- NOV26
Thanksgiving break
No school Nov 26 – 27
- DEC11
Winter concert
6:30 PM · Auditorium
- Founded
- 1962
- Students
- 520
- Student-teacher ratio
- 14:1
- Clubs & teams
- 38
Admissions for 2027–28
Come and see Hawthorne Hill for yourself
Walk the halls, sit in on a class and meet our teachers. Tours run every Tuesday and Thursday morning.