Students in 8th grade will travel to Washington D.C.  Students should be at school by 5:30 a.m., and will return to campus around 8:00 p.m. Students will visit the African American Museum and Howard University. Students will hear a presentation by Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Afro-American Studies, Greg Carr. We will then go to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Students should bring at least $20 for lunch and extra cash for the museum shop, if desired. Dinner will be provided. Students may wear jeans and a Hun t-shirt or Hun colors. Permission slips are not required. Please contact Chantille Kennedy with any questions.

Students in 6th and 7th grades will travel to Philadelphia, Pa. Students should be at school by 8:00 a.m. and will return around 5:00 p.m. They will take a History Maker tour on foot, followed by lunch at City Tavern, and a visit to the African American Museum. Students may wear jeans and a Hun t-shirt or Hun colors. Please contact Jillian Schneider with any questions. 

As an essential part of our community programming and character and leadership education, the 9th grade will participate in an overnight retreat on Friday, September 13th, returning late Saturday afternoon, September 14th. Information on this 9th Grade Hun Outdoor Orientation Trip will be shared with you and your parents in the orientation week.

Students should report to the Grant M. Shipley '42 Pavilion by 8:00 a.m. on Friday and will return to the gym on Saturday at approximately 4:00 p.m.

Please contact Alison Chmielewski with any questions.

Parents will have an opportunity to learn about our new RaiderNet system and meet with Middle School Counselor Chantille Kennedy before cycling through their child's classes. Please contact Jillian Schneider with any questions.

Please contact Alison Chmielewski with any questions.

Photographer Tim Scott will be on campus to take senior portraits. All seniors will have their individual photos taken outside of Russell Hall. Please contact Alison Chmielewski with any questions.

Alumni, parents, and parents of Hun alumni are invited to join Headmaster Jonathan Brougham, Former Headmaster James M. Byer '62, and his wife Susan Byer, at a cocktail reception hosted by Nina Tinari '98 at:

Giuseppe & Sons

1523 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Cocktails, soft drinks, and hors d'oeuvres will be served at the complimentary reception.

Please RSVP by Monday, Sept. 16th by clicking the button below, or email Director of Alumni Engagement and Reunion Giving Janine Russo Vanisko.

More information on Nina Tinari '98 and Michael Schulson:

They are the owners and operators of the Schulson Collective, with restaurants in Florida, New Jersey, and Philadelphia,. Some of their most popular restaurants include Sampan, Double Knot, Independence Beer Garden, Harp & Crown, DK Sushi, Osteria, Izakaya at the Borgata, and Giuseppe & Sons, a partnership with the famed Termini family. Recently, Eater Philadelphia named Nina and Michael as the Restaurant Empire Builders of the Year.

Photographer Tim Scott will be on campus to take senior portraits. All seniors will have their individual photos taken outside of Russell Hall. Please contact Alison Chmielewski with any questions.

All seniors should report to The Mall to have their senior class photo taken. Please contact Alison Chmielewski with any questions.

Photographer Tim Scott will be on campus to take senior portraits. All seniors will have their individual photos taken outside of Russell Hall. Please contact Alison Chmielewski with any questions.

Students will have an opportunity to explore clubs of interest. Please contact Bethany Loffredo with any questions.

Students are encouraged to wear their Raider House colors. Admission costs $5 and includes food, drinks, and a night of dancing and games. Please contact Jillian Schneider with any questions.

Enjoy a nice night out with food and cocktails while meeting parents within your child's grade. Invitations for this event will be mailed to Middle School parents. Contact Bridget Tavani with any questions.

Enjoy a nice night out with food and cocktails while meeting parents within your child's grade. Invitations for this event will be mailed to sophomore parents. Contact Bridget Tavani with any questions.

The Hun School will be closed for Rosh Hashanah. 

The Hun School welcomes Eco Del Sur to play Andean and Latin American Folk Music during dinner in the dining hall. Eco Del Sur, which means “Echoes of the South,” was founded in 2000. Eco Del Sur consists of Latin American artists from various musical backgrounds who are united to explore and perform ancient Andean music as well as contemporary music from different Latin American regions. Eco Del Sur’s members are from different countries including Chile, Colombia, and Ecuador, making Eco Del Sur a diverse mixture of backgrounds and musical experiences. Sponsored by Resident Life and Cultural Competency. Please contact Otis Douce with any questions.

Please contact Jon Stone with any questions.

Cultural Connections is an ongoing series where students give presentations about their home country. Stop by to learn about Mexico from Andrea Iriante Estrada ‘22 and Lucuana Magallanes ‘23 and taste some authentic cuisine. Sponsored by Buddies Without Borders. Please contact Otis Douce with any questions.

All Upper School students and their parents are invited to hear from a panel of college admission counselors. Please contact Kim Esposito with any questions.

Students in 6th grade will attend first and second periods before departing at 10:00 a.m. to pick apples, have a farm tour, and pick pumpkins. They will arrive back to Hun at 2:15 p.m., in time for their sports games. Please contact Kate Rivera with any questions.

Enjoy a nice night out with food and cocktails while meeting parents within your child's grade. Invitations for this event will be mailed to junior parents. Contact Bridget Tavani with any questions.