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This year’s Hyde’s Performing Arts program began with a bang! Or a step-touch should we say? After only two short weeks of rehearsals, students and faculty have learned multiple dance numbers for our Fall Family Weekend show. This year, we decided to take it back to the 70’s, inspired by the all-time classic band Abba and the soundtrack of Mamma Mia. Get ready for some surprises!

In our dynamic world, nurturing young minds to excel in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) is paramount. Our STEAM education program at Hyde School is not just a class; it's an immersive journey that equips students with the skills and mindset to tackle real-world challenges. Structured over three terms, our program is designed to engage, inspire, and transform young learners into proficient problem solvers and innovative thinkers.

In just a few short weeks you will be joining us for Fall Family Weekend. 

Thursday, October 12 – Sunday, October 15

Our theme for the weekend is Courage - “I learn the most about myself through challenge and taking risks.”  Whether intellectually, emotionally, physically, or spiritually, we must take risks and challenge ourselves to reach our best.

We are excited for all of our families to be here on campus and take part in all of the events throughout the weekend. Please remember to print out the Friday seminar homework linked in the rest of the article.

Hyde School is pleased to announce Jac Arbour as our Keynote Speaker for Maine State Leadership Day 2023, which will be held on campus on October 26th, 2023.  Jac graduated from Cony High School and attained his BA degree from Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine. Jac earned his ChFC® designation from The American College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania and his CFP® certification from the CFP Board of Standards.

In this week’s Discovery Group, students and faculty participated in a lesson about courage, one of Hyde’s five words, and how to take the first step toward doing something outside of your comfort zone. Oftentimes when we think of courage, it tends to be glorified to an extent that can seem unattainable as we live our day-to-day lives. In reality, courage is an everyday occurrence.

A tropical storm warning has been issued for parts of southern New England as Hurricane Lee makes its approach northward. The storm has been downgraded to a Category 1 storm and is not expected to increase in strength. Possible threats to the Bath area include power outages and downed trees. Out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to cancel school activities for Saturday morning.

Our Emergency Response Team will be monitoring conditions throughout the weekend and will provide additional updates should they be warranted.   

My journey to songwriting starts with my parents and their passion for sports. My mom, Jen Kent, went to Colby College and played soccer, basketball and lacrosse. While my dad, Jeff Kent, attended Bowdoin College  and played on the football and wrestling teams. 

In the early 90s, they met at Hyde and got married. During their time here, they coached various sports teams, continuing to explore their passions in new ways. Fun fact, my mom started the girls lacrosse program. (I will be assisting the team this Spring, full circle moment!) 

4 of my siblings spent their early childhood years of life on Bath’s campus before my parents moved to Massachusetts, where I and my sister Addison were born. 

On Monday, September 11th, Malcolm Gauld '72, Executive Director of Hyde Institute appeared on Maine 207 to discuss school culture and his new book Culture by Design "The Discovery Process as a New Way for Schools" available on Amazon. To watch the Maine 207 interview please click here.

Wolfpack Athletics is excited to announce its inaugural golf team! The new golf team at Hyde was made possible thanks to a generous gift from a Hyde Alumni Parent, in honor of our founder Joe Gauld. Joe was a golf enthusiast, who believed that the game provided many lessons in building character. 

Fall brings us changing leaves and everything pumpkin spice, but, most importantly, it signals the beginning of the college application season for the class of 2024. This year, the College Office relocated to the second floor of the Mansion and has become a hub for the students to work and also connect with and support each other through the process. This year, students have the opportunity to participate in College Workshop, a class period dedicated to working on their college applications.