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Mooreland Hill begins its 80th year

Mooreland Hill School marked its 80th year when school opened on September 1. New for the first time in the school’s laudatory history of educating middle school children is the introduction of the 4/5 Multi-age Group Program (MAG). Forming a developmental bridge between childhood and adolescence, MAG offers students a unique opportunity Read more…

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Defining Role of Today’s Independent Schools by Michael D. Dooman, Headmaster

As it appeared in the New Britain Herald, July 8, 2010

To the Editor:

Academic alternatives have always existed in abundance in the central Connecticut region. In addition to the public schools of all varieties and parochial schools, independent schools have flourished in Connecticut for decades and some for centuries. The existence of these independent schools is often overlooked in many cases because of a bias against what is perceived to be a “private” institution where access is granted only to those with sufficient financial resources. Connecticut’s independent schools have progressed well beyond this limited view. Read more…

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Mooreland Hill School’s Seventy-Seventh Commencement

Mooreland Hill Class of 2010

Five Mooreland Hill School students received diplomas in ceremonies at the School’s 77th commencement on Friday, June 4.

Grade Eight: Corey Beecher of New Britain, Brian Camilleri of Cheshire, Matthew Harackiewicz of Newington, Dylan Laviana of Berlin, and Hannah Wade of Berlin.

Students were presented by Headmaster Michael D. Dooman ‘78 and the faculty. Mrs. Gail Byeff, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, awarded the diplomas.

Receiving individual discipline awards were: Art – Dylan Laviana, English – Matthew Harackiewicz, French – Alizae Wineglass, History – Dylan Laviana, Latin –Matthew Harackiewicz, Mathematics – Christopher Martin, Music – Molly Truitt, Science – Brian Camilleri, Spanish – Matthew Harackiewicz.

Citizenship Award

The Citizenship Award, given annually by the Board of Trustees, was presented to Matthew Harackiewicz in recognition of his achievements in academics, athletics, extracurricular activities and service to the school.

Class of ’82 Spirit Award

The Class of 1982 Spirit Award was presented to Dylan Laviana.

Outstanding Athletes of the Year

Recognized as outstanding athletes for the year were Matthew Harackiewicz and Molly Truitt.

Headmaster’s Book Prizes

Headmaster’s graduation book prizes were presented to Grade Eight: Corey Beecher, Brian Camilleri, Matthew Harackiewicz, Dylan Laviana, and Hannah Wade.

Young Scholarships

The Margaret Hart Young Scholarship was presented on behalf of the Young Family for effort, growth, character and achievement by Headmaster, Michael D. Dooman ‘78 to Anna Kamradt and Sarah LeDuc.

Highest Academic Average

Eighth Grade: Matthew Harackiewicz

Seventh Grade: Jonathan Plourde

Sixth Grade: Brian Tomasco

Secondary Schools

Graduates and the schools that they will attend are:

Grade Eight: Corey Beecher – Mooreland Hill School, Brian Camilleri – Chase Collegiate, Matthew Harackiewicz – Newington High School, Dylan Laviana – Classical Magnet School, Hannah Wade – Berlin High School.

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Headmaster’s Award for Young Scholars

 On Friday, April 16, Michael Dooman, Headmaster of Mooreland Hill School, announced the establishment of The Headmaster’s Award for Young Scholars (HAYS), a merit-based admissions award for incoming students in grades four, five, and six. “We are pleased to recognize promising young scholars as they enter these critically important, formative years,” said Headmaster Dooman. Read more…

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British Soccer at Mooreland Hill

British Soccer, the #1 Soccer Camp in the US and Canada, is coming to Mooreland Hill School this summer!

We are excited to announce Challenger Sports will offer three levels of soccer camps for boys and girls ages 3 – 16 at the Mooreland Hill School Fields from August 16-20. To learn more and register go to www.challengersports.com Read more…

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