Announcing the New Dean of Student Life

On May 18, Dr. Merrilee Mardon, associate head of school and dean of faculty, announced that Andrew D’Ambrosio has been appointed dean of student life, effective July 1. This announcement follows a thorough internal and external search. Andrew has big shoes to fill stepping into the role following the departure of Steve McKibben. As announced in the fall, Steve will retire from Hotchkiss at the end of the school year after more than a decade of service.

In this new role, Andrew will collaborate with and oversee the work of the associate dean of student life, the class deans, duty deans, and dorm heads.

Andrew came to Hotchkiss from Berkshire School in 2017 as an instructor in the humanities and social sciences, instructor in art history, and head coach of boys varsity lacrosse. In 2019 he was named dean of the Class of 2022, and last year was appointed head of the Humanities and Social Sciences Department.

A graduate of the Loomis Chaffee School, Andrew has a deep appreciation for the transformative potential of a residential school education. This continues to shape his commitment to the Hotchkiss community. He has a strong understanding of the complex systems of student life and takes joy in his daily interactions with students and colleagues.

Andrew and his wife, Heidi Woodworth, chair of the History Department at Berkshire School, will live on campus and will welcome their first child in July.

Please join us in congratulating Andrew on his new appointment!

Important Year-End Announcements

Final Departures from Campus

This semester will be over before we know it! Please take a moment to review the items below in order to ensure a smooth transition into summer vacation for your student.

End-of-term assessments and projects will take place June 5-8 (see "Spring Assessment/Exam Schedule" below). Students may depart campus after completing assessments and fulfilling all commitments.

All parents/guardians of boarding students must submit an Absence Request Form with their student’s intended departure date. Please include details in the box provided, including anticipated departure time, but do not enter a return date.

Bus transportation is offered to Bradley, LaGuardia, and JFK airports on June 8. Reservations must be made no later than May 22 via the OneCard portal.

Click here for the transportation schedule and more information.

Please contact Laurie Grusauski via email if you have transportation questions.

Spring Assessment/Exam Schedule

Upper mids, lower mids, and preps will have a reading day on Saturday, June 4, followed by final assessments/exams Sunday, June 5-Wednesday, June 8. Click here for the schedule.

Summer Storage Reminder

Plan ahead! Families are responsible for removing all student items from campus at the end of the school year. Your student may have arrived in the fall with one car load, only to discover there is now more to bring home in the spring! Read about the UPS Store's storage, packing, and shipping services available at the end of the academic year.

2022-23 Required Health Forms

Attention all returning families! The Health Center staff requests your assistance in completing the required health forms by July 15. Click here for more information.

Class of 2022 Graduation

Graduation 2022 is almost here! Click here for the schedule of events.

Please also make sure to mark your calendars for the Senior Dance red carpet live stream on Sunday, May 29. More details, including the link, will be available on Friday, May 27.

Senior Class and Induction Dinner Photos

On May 13, the Class of 2022 was formally inducted into the Alumni Association. Photos from the event, including the senior class photo, are available here.