Linden Hall
Founded 1746
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Linden Hall Middle School
It is important that Middle School girls, grades 6, 7, and 8, be prepared for the
academic rigors of Upper School. But if we solely focus on upper school prep, we
miss many opportunities. At Linden Hall, Middle School is a time for girls to get
a broad understanding of every academic subject. It is a time for them to become
life-long learners.
At Linden Hall, we believe that a broad-based education, with exposure to the arts,
different sports, field trips, and different cultures, gives each girl the best
chance to be well-rounded while also discovering where her strengths, talents and
interests lie. The constant and close presence of advisors, caring teachers, and
Upper School girls, serves to inspire Middle School girls to be who they want to
be.
Activities
One of our goals is to develop well-rounded students through a wide variety
of learning experiences. Some examples:
- A yearly day trip to Washington, DC, or New York City is included in the curriculum.
- We provide opportunities for community service in projects like reading to first
graders and swimming with handicapped children.
- Trips to the theater, science museums, art exhibits, and history reenactments are
offered.
- Playing sports and games and outdoor exercise, as well as riding horses keeps us
healthy.
Weekend Activities
The team of faculty members who plan the activities for the upcoming weekend
encourages student input.
Dances: Linden Hall frequently hosts or is invited to dances with
boys' schools. Most dances are informal; however, there are some formal events such
as proms and military balls.
Shopping: Girls who like to shop will enjoy weekend trips to Park
City Mall, King of Prussia Mall, K-mart, Wal-Mart, Lancaster Outlets, Reading Outlets,
and T. J. Maxx, to mention a few of the nearby shopping opportunities. Shopping
trips to New York, Baltimore, and Philadelphia are also planned.
Theatre: There are several theatres located in the Lancaster area.
There is the opportunity to attend productions at local high schools. We also travel
to nearby Hershey for the Hershey Theatre productions.
Amusement parks: Hershey Park, Dorney Park and Wild Water Kingdom,
and Fun Scape are not far away. Sports: Hershey Bears hockey and local high school
events are fun for many. We also travel to boys' schools to watch their competitions. Our riding team
participates in an events on weekends. Opportunities are also available to view
professional sports in Philadelphia and Harrisburg. Hiking and biking, tennis, volleyball,
basketball, swimming, soccer and softball activities are available on campus.
Movies: There are seven multiplex movie theatres within a half-hour
drive from Lititz. A new cinema complex was recently completed just minutes from
Linden Hall.
And more: Bowling, roller skating, skiing, bookstores, rock climbing,
laser tag, mini golf, flea markets, ice skating, and restaurants of all ethnic choices
are available within a short drive from Linden Hall.
Day trips: On weekends we will visit the Baltimore Inner Harbor
and Aquarium, Philadelphia (historic district as well as shopping), Philadelphia
Zoo, Harrisburg Capital complex, Harrisburg Science Museum, The Crayola Crayon Factory,
and even visit an Amish farm and one-room school house.
Weekend trips: There are a number of weekend trips that are planned
throughout the year. It may be a trip to Boston with the Headmaster, whale-watching
in Rhode Island, a ski trip to the Poconos, or a camping trip to a state park in
Pennsylvania.
Dorm Life
The Middle School is housed in the Green Dorm. Two girls
share a room.
Study halls are held from 5:15 to 5:45 PM and 7:30 to 8:30 PM. Middle School bedtime
is 9:30 PM on school nights and 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. Off-campus activities
are planned occasionally on weekdays and always on weekends. The Middle School boarders
become a close family with all the responsibilities and rewards of living with other
girls.
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