number of grandparents visit campus

Hammond welcomed over 850 grandparents to campus on November 11, a crowd that surpassed previous records of attendance after the event was not held due to COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021. The day’s festivities began with a program in the lower school’s fitness center, which featured performances from lower and middle school choirs and the Select Ensemble, as well as remarks from head of school Andy North, student body president Luke Weinbach ‘23, and Grandparents’ Committee chair Johnny Folsom.

Following the program, grandparents linked up with their grandchildren, who showed them around Hammond’s campus. Grandparents were able to meet their grandchildren’s teachers and enjoy labs, mock lessons, and other tastes into their children’s classroom experiences. A luncheon for grandparents and grandchildren in Fawcett Indoor Stadium wrapped up the morning.

Student body president Luke Weinbach '23, in speech during Grandparents' Day assembly