Early Childhood Teacher Explains the Benefits of Reggio Emilia Approach
Our girls arrive in early childhood equipped with tremendous potential for learning, and we believe that learning is more meaningful when their interests are explored.
Following the Reggio Emilia style, our expert teachers engage the girls through hands-on projects and real-life experiences that are relevant to them. Watch as junior kindergarten teacher Melissa Ivy describes how following our girls’ natural curiosity and sense of wonder sets them up for future academic success and a lifelong love of learning.
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Senior Reflects on Growth during Hutchison Tradition
A special wave between our first graders and seniors brings back treasured memories for Ellie Bailey ’26, who came to Hutchison in first grade.Read More -
Four Upper School Girls Attend Tennessee Governor’s School Summer Programs
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Upper School Students Broaden Perspective on Service Trip to Guatemala
Through a lot of sanding, priming, and painting, upper school girls worked hard to leave a meaningful impact on their service trip to Guatemala.Read More -
Dorothy Oehmler ’14 Followed Her Love of the Arts to London
Hutchison Now highlights recent graduates early in their careers who embody how a Hutchison education can lead anywhere you can imagine. We spoke with Dorothy Oehmler, who works for Mischief Comedy in London.Read More -
Rising Juniors Learn and Explore on myExperience Trip to Miami
Rising juniors who are part of four myExperience cohorts in Hutchison’s Institute for Responsible Citizenship – global civic engagement, entrepreneurship, STEM, and art and design – explored their respective fields of study on a trip to Miami.Read More -
Chloe Warner ’25 Wins Congressional Art Competition
Her award-winning piece will be on display in Washington, DC.Read More -
Hutchison Senior Wins City of Germantown Youth Excellence Scholarship
Anna Catherine Brickey ’25 received the Germantown Education Commission Youth Excellence Scholarship.Read More -
30 Middle School Girls Inducted into National Junior Honor Society
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Seventh Grade 20% Project Helps Girls Follow Their Passions
Our seventh graders rose to the challenge of using 20% of the second semester to delve into a subject they love.Read More -
Hutchison Helped Natalie Alexander ’25 Embrace Curiosity and Lead with Purpose
A scholar, thinker, and leader, Natalie thrived through curiosity and connection at Hutchison.Read More -
Ninth Grader Wins Local Poetry Contest
Katie Phan ’28 won first place in the Tom Lee Poetry & Spoken Word Contest.Read More -
A New Tradition: Middle School Girls Receive Bracelets Symbolizing the Hutchison Acrostic Virtues
At a special ceremony for the entire middle school, each girl received a charm bracelet featuring symbols that represent all nine values.Read More -
Forecast: Curiosity! Little Hive Girls Explore the Weather
Little Hive teachers Ms. Hollingsworth and Ms. Aguilar followed our youngest girls’ interest in the weather to expand their scientific knowledge and various skills, from creativity to storytelling to fine motor skills.Read More -
Haley Floyd ’25 Turned Empathy into Action with “Pause for Paws” myExperience Project
Read MoreFor her senior myExperience project, Haley Floyd ’25 combined her love of animals with a deep concern for the mental health of young women. Haley launched Pause for Paws, an initiative that brought therapy dogs to campus to offer comfort and connection. She received a 10<20 Youth Impact Award from “Memphis Parent” magazine for her work. -
Fourth Grade Teachers Help Hutchison Girls Learn the Power of Conversation
In these student-led R.E.A.L. discussions, our fourth graders sharpen their conversation skills while learning to support their ideas with evidence and think critically.Read More -
By Stepping into the Spotlight, Chloe Simpson ’25 Grew into Herself
Through years of theatre, dance, music, and leadership in the arts, Chloe Simpson ’25 found confidence, community, and her voice. From the stage to the classroom, she embraced every opportunity to grow as a performer, student, and civic thinker.Read More -
Middle and Upper School Girls Get Hands-On Experience in Politics Through Youth in Government
Hutchison girls experienced a day in the life of state legislators and officials through Youth in Government.Read More -
11 Students Receive Recognition for National Latin Exam Scores
Six middle school girls and five upper school girls who study Latin were recently recognized for their achievements on the National Latin Exam.Read More -
Celebrating Hutchison’s Upper School Award Winners and Honorary Inductees
This page will recognize Hutchison’s 2024-2025 upper school award winners and honorary inductees as we announce their achievements.Read More -
Through the Dobbs Farm, Maggie Higginbotham ’25 Discovered Her Love of Nature and Science
Read MoreMaggie’s interest in environmental science and forestry has grown through hands-on learning, inspiring mentors, and community involvement. After 15 years at Hutchison, she’s ready to turn her curiosity and love for learning into real-world impact.
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