At Hamlin Robinson School, our educational and enrichment programs empower students to see themselves as successful learners and grow their capabilities as confident leaders. Opportunities abound to explore and develop their skills and interests.  

Question of the Day  

Every student at HRS learns to conquer a common fear: public speaking. As part of each assembly, students take turns walking to the front of the room and answering the Question of the Day. Using a microphone, they learn to introduce themselves and answer a question in a complete sentence, in front of everybody. HRS has heard from many alumni that even though Question of the Day wasn’t their favorite part of the day when they were at HRS, it helped them immensely as they moved into high school and beyond. It allowed them to build skills in expressive oral language and public speaking, instilling confidence that serves them for life.  

Student Council 

Middle School Student Council members develop leadership skills while serving their classmates and the greater community. First, they make the commitment (along with the vulnerability) to seek election. If elected, they then build activities each trimester, including: service projects, Spirit Weeks, and Middle School dances.  

So far in the 2024-2025 school year, the council has organized a book drive for the HRS Community Library, supported the Dyslexia Dash, and planned two dances and Spirit Week events. They are responsible for keeping the student body informed through assembly announcements and flyers. They gather and discuss feedback from the student body, ensuring other student voices and ideas are considered.  

The Lower School Student Council kicks off this winter, giving Level 4 and 5 students leadership opportunities by serving as Lower School representatives.

Student Ambassadors 

The Middle School’s Student Ambassador program, now in its third year, offers leadership responsibilities to dedicated students in Levels 7 and 8. Student Ambassadors help to lead tours for Level 5 prospective students, greet parents during admissions tours, and support events like Middle School Preview and New Family Orientation. As some of the first faces that prospective families see when they tour HRS, they play a significant role in making families feel welcome.  

Student Ambassadors serve for two years and embody the HRS core values of respect, responsibility, perseverance, and purpose. Along with leadership skills, students learn to communicate with adults, manage time, and make up schoolwork when they miss class for events.  

What the Student Ambassadors have in common is a love for HRS and a desire to share their story. They enjoy meeting students who share learning differences and showing them what’s possible at HRS.  

Enrichment Opportunities 

HRS takes pride in offering a rich, comprehensive school experience. Along with structured, explicit instruction across every subject area, the student experience is complemented by activities such as: 

Visits from guest speakers and performers 

Field trips 

Auxiliary Programs 

ArtsFest 

STEM Fest

Science + Engineering Fair 

By participating in these events, students not only broaden their knowledge and interests, they also gain confidence in their skills to build and present projects, listen and question, explore and experience. Every student is empowered to see themselves as successful learners and to grow their capabilities as confident leaders.