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  • ACT Prep Session II

    For girls and boys in grades 11-12
    Date/Time: Monday-Friday, September 30-October 4; 3:40-5:40 pm
    Instructor: ACT Prep Instructor
    Cost: Science/Math M-W: $325
    English/Reading TH-F: $250
    Full Week/All Subjects: $475
    This class takes a deep dive into what it takes to succeed on the ACT. Participants will examine the tendencies of the ACT and learn general and content-specific strategies. Students will also gain valuable experience by working through problems from actual ACT tests.
  • ACT Prep Session III

    For girls and boys in grades 11-12
    Date/Time: Monday-Friday, December 2-6; 3:40-5:40 pm
    Instructor: ACT Prep Instructor
    Cost: Science/Math M-W: $325
    English/Reading TH-F: $250
    Full Week/All Subjects: $475
    This class takes a deep dive into what it takes to succeed on the ACT. Participants will examine the tendencies of the ACT and learn general and content-specific strategies. Students will also gain valuable experience by working through problems from actual ACT tests.
  • Ballet 3

    For girls in grade 3
    School-year length course
    Dates/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 3-November 19 (no class on 10/8), and January 7-April 1 (no class on 3/11) from 3:00-4:00 pm
    Instructor: Louisa Koeppel (Hutchison dance teacher) & Katy Stanfield (dancer and dance instructor)
    Cost: $850
    Students in Ballet 3 continue to gain strength, agility, grace, and comradery in their dance and dance-making. Plain pink or black leotard with or without a skirt, pink or skin-toned ballet tights or black leggings, and pink or skin-toned ballet shoes are required.

    Ballet students will perform in the Dance Concert on Tuesday, April 1 at 6:00 pm and the school matinee on Wednesday, April 2. Rehearsals will tentatively be on Thursday 3/27, Friday 3/28, and Monday 3/31.
  • Ballet 4

    For girls in grade 4
    School-year length course
    Dates/Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 3-November 19 (no class on 10/8), and January 7-April 1 (no class on 3/11); 3:00-4:00 pm
    Instructor: Louisa Koeppel (Hutchison dance teacher) & Katy Stanfield (dancer and dance instructor)
    Cost: $850
    Students in Ballet 4 continue to gain strength, agility, grace, and comradery in their dance and dance-making. Plain pink or black leotard with or without a skirt, pink or skin-toned ballet tights or black leggings, and pink or skin-toned ballet shoes are required.

    Ballet students will perform in the Dance Concert on Tuesday, April 1 at 6:00 pm and the school matinee on Wednesday, April 2. Rehearsals will tentatively be on Thursday 3/27, Friday 3/28, and Monday 3/31.


  • Bee Notes Choir

    For girls in grades K-1
    Dates/Time: Thursdays, September 5-November 21 (no class 10/10 or 10/31); 3:15-4:00 pm
    Instructor: Heather Short (EC and LS music teacher)  
    Cost: $225
    Learn vocal techniques for performances. This class gives students a strong foundation for the proper use of their vocal talent and the basics of choral singing. Space is limited.

    *Bee Notes will perform at the Hutchison music concert on December 5 at 6:00 pm. Rehearsal times will be announced closer to the concert date. 
  • Cheer and Tumbling

    For girls in JK
    Date/Time: Thursdays, September 5-November 21 (no class 9/26, 10/10 or 10/31)from 2:30-3:10 pm
    Instructor: Morgan Lincoln (DC Dragons Cheer Coach)
    Cost: $215 (includes cheer t-shirt) 
    Cheer and Tumbling class is designed to introduce young children to the fundamentals of cheerleading and basic gymnastics in a fun and engaging environment. In this class, JK girls will learn essential skills such as coordination, balance, and strength through age-appropriate tumbling exercises, jumping techniques, and cheer routines. With a focus on teamwork, creativity, and self-confidence, the program encourages social interaction and helps develop listening skills while fostering a love for movement and fitness.
  • Cheerleading

    For girls in Kindergarten
    Date/Time: Thursdays, September 5-November 21 (no class 9/26, 10/10 or 10/31) from 3:15-4:15 PM
    Instructor: Morgan Lincoln (DC Dragons Cheer Coach)
    Cost: $255, includes Cheer T-shirt
    Learn beginning cheers and teamwork. Build confidence as you prepare to share your school spirit at a Parent Observation Day on the last day of class.
  • Crafty Creators

    For girls in JK
    Date/Time: Thursdays, September 5-November 21 (no class 10/3, 10/10, or 10/31); 2:30-3:15 pm
    Instructor: Anne Sawyer (crafting enthusiast)
    Cost: $205
    Every child needs a creative outlet!
    Crafting allows creative interests to blossom using different materials, colors, tools, and mediums. Weekly crafts are age appropriate with guided instruction and assistance.
  • Cross Country League

    For Hutchison girls in grades 3-4
    Dates/Time: Monday, August 26 (all other Mondays will only be the meets) Wednesdays, and Thursdays; August 26-October 3 from 6:50-7:45 AM (no practice on September 2)
    Meets at Shelby Farms: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30; 4:45-6:00 PM
    State Qualifier: Saturday, October 12 time TBD
    Coach: Jill Allen & Julie Reynolds (middle school teacher and runner)
    Cost: $400, includes jersey and all fees

    *REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 25
    This league runs through Memphis Youth Athletics and meets are at Shelby Farms Park on Mondays. You can purchase preferred parking passes starting August 1st from Memphis Youth Athletics.
  • Holiday Crafting

    For girls in JK
    Date/Time: Thursday, December 5 from 2:30-3:15 PM
    Instructor: Anne Sawyer (crafting enthusiast)
    Cost: $40
    Students will use their creativity to make ornaments and decorate their own tree! Imaginations will run free while making decorations with a variety of different materials that show each student's unique personality.
  • Mahjong

    For girls in grades 1-4
    Date/Time: Thursdays, September 5-November 21 (no class 10/10 or 10/31) from 3:15-4:15 PM
    Instructor: Hope Covington
    Cost: $250
    Join us for an exciting Mahjong class where players of all skill levels can immerse themselves in the intricate world of this classic Chinese game! Throughout the class, participants will learn the rules, strategies, and nuances of Mahjong through hands-on play, crafts, and friendly competitions.
  • Middle School Dance Company

    For girls in grades 5-8
    School-year length course
    Dates/Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00-5:15 pm
     September 3-November 19 (no class on 10/8), and January 7-April 1 (no class on 3/11)
    Instructor: Louisa Koeppel (Hutchison dance teacher) & Katy Stanfield (dancer and dance instructor)
    Cost: $850
    Middle School Dance Company focuses on modern dance and creative ballet with an emphasis on dance-making and ensemble performance.

    Students will choreograph and perform in the dance concert on Tuesday, April 1 at 6:00 pm and the school matinee on Wednesday, April 2. Rehearsals will tentatively be on Thursday 3/27, Friday 3/28, and Monday 3/31.

    For more information, email lkoeppel@hutchisonschool.org.


  • Nutcracker Ballet Workshop

    For girls in grades K-4
    Date/Time: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, December 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, and 12 from 3:15-4:45 PM
    Performance: Thursday, December 12 at 3:45 PM 
    Instructor: Katy Stanfield (dancer and dance instructor)
    Cost: $200
  • Private Music Lessons

    For girls and boys in grades K-12
    Private lessons for 30 or 45 minutes in piano, violin, viola, voice, or harp are offered—all skill levels.
    *You must have access to the instrument you are taking lessons for to practice outside of your lesson. 
    Students who took lessons last spring have priority for the fall semester.
    Space is limited.
  • SEW Fancy

    For girls in 1-3 grades
    Date/Time: Thursdays, September 5-November 21 (no class 10/10 or 10/31) from 3:15-4:15 PM
    Instructor: Miss. Emily (Bloom Studios)
    Cost: $300
    An introductory sewing course taught by Miss Emily Cantrell of Bloom Studios will cover the basic mechanics of operating a sewing machine, embroidery, how to follow a pattern, and hand stitching.
  • Sports Clinics

    For Hutchison girls
    Basketball
    Grades K-4
    Dates/Times: Mondays and Wednesdays, August 19, 21, 26, and 28
    Mondays: 3:30-4:15 pm
    Wednesdays: 2:30-3:15 pm 

    Lacrosse
    Grades 3-4
    **You must purchase a lacrosse stick, eye mask, and mouth guard for this clinic.
    Dates/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-4:15 pm
    December 3, 5, 10, and 12

    **Additional equipment purchase is required for this clinic
    Hutchison Athletics offers a sports clinic program for Hutchison girls through the Center for Excellence to provide our girls with opportunities to explore athletics. The main goal of our sports clinics is to promote growth and enhance skill development. Because of our commitment to fostering growth throughout the program, girls are invited to participate regardless of skill level or experience.
  • Time to Tinker and Code

    For girls in grades 1-4
    Dates/Time: Thursdays, September 5-November 21 (no class 10/10 or 10/31); 3:15-4:00 pm
    Instructors: Lucy Wesson (lower school science) & Jennifer Stover (lower school technology integrationist)
    Cost: $225
    Spend time with Mrs. Stover and Ms. Wesson expanding your computer science skills. Girls will gain more experience coding with unplugged and plugged activities. The activities will promote an understanding of important universal coding concepts that can be applied to different applications. This class will allow girls to tinker with Tinkercad developing 3-D print designs and programming skills will be taught through Code.org. Girls can 3-D print bag tags, game pieces, and more. Join the fun of computer science!


A Summer Adventure Like No Other

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  • Explore Our Summer Programs

    If you are looking for the perfect place for your son or daughter this summer, look no further than Hutchison!
Hutchison is the leading private girls school in Memphis for ages 2 years old through twelfth grade.