Opening Essay from Mark Silver – August 26, 2022
Dear families, This past Wednesday, my oldest child, Lily, swung through campus for 10 minutes to say good-bye to me before heading off for her …
Hillbrook Traditions
8th Grade Graduation 2022
Good morning and welcome to the Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2022. This is the first graduation we have held in the amphitheater with …
Unexpected, Unpredictable, and Endlessly Rewarding: Back to School Night 2021
Unexpected, Unpredictable, and Endlessly Rewarding: Back to School Night 2021 Good evening and welcome to Back to School Night. We are so excited to have …
The Significance of Being Together: The Opening Essay of the 2021-22 School Year
One of my favorite things about schools is their cyclical nature. Each year, there are specific moments and milestones, signposts that mark beginnings, endings, and …
Halloween at Hillbrook.
I’m starting to count the days and there is no answer in sight. The stress is building, and I find myself increasingly anxious. I go …
Mark Silver’s Graduation Speech to the Class of 2019
Good morning, and welcome to the 2019 Hillbrook School Graduation Ceremony. I want to extend a special welcome this morning to our guests on stage …