Academy

to expand 

staff,

offerings

WOODSTOCK — As The Woodstock Academy completes its purchase of the Hyde School Woodstock campus, several steps have been taken, including the hiring of several members of the current Hyde School staff and administration. They have been hired in the areas of athletics, health and residential life.

Because the additional facilities will allow for growth in academic and extracurricular programs. Seventeen new courses have been developed for the 2017-18 school year and early stage planning has begun for expanded fine arts programming, for both the school and the larger community to enjoy, according to Headmaster Christopher Sandford.

The newly acquired residential facilities allow for the development of a robust residential life program and diversified admissions and recruitment efforts. The residential life department will provide unique and inclusive programs for students living on campus as well as day students and students from sending towns. 

A new schedule allowing for movement between campuses during the school day, and the means of transportation between North and South Campus have been established. Integrated IT structures and an expanded campus safety and security plan are also underway, Sandford added. 

A grand opening for South Campus will be held Sept. 29-30, during The Woodstock Academy’s Homecoming Weekend.