BATH — On Sept. 3, Hyde School opened its doors to 142 boarding and day students, comprised of a diverse population of pupils hailing from states across the nation and countries around the world including China, South Korea, Rwanda, Republic of Benin, Denmark, Thailand, Spain and Canada.

Laura Gauld, the executive director of Hyde Boarding Schools and the new Head of School for the Hyde campus in Bath, shared, “The school has gotten off to a dynamic start with a very strong senior class and some new faculty to energize the incredible team of faculty and staff. While we are focused on getting to know each other, there is a ‘Happy to do it!’ atmosphere developing which has us all excited for the promise of the year.”

The last week of August included an orientation for new students including a hiking trip on Mt. Battie in Camden followed by a stop at the mobile food truck “Duo’s Take- Out,” started by alumnus Isaac Brower ’09, who just graduated from Bowdoin College.

Once school began, the new students joined veteran students in taking part in an ageold Hyde tradition of Introductions, where on the first night of school each and every student stands before the entire community to loudly and clearly state his or her name, age, hometown and graduating class.

The days leading up to school starting were busy for the students as they attended school meetings, settled into dorm life and took part in a sports preseason before beginning classes on Sept. 3. At Hyde School, all students participate in the sports program for three seasons during the school year as well as taking part in the school’s performing arts program.

Along with the sports and performing arts programs, the students engage in a broad range of college preparatory and AP classes, visual arts and community service. This year marks the third year of Hyde’s Academic Support Program. The program’s curriculum is designed for students seeking additional assistance in meeting Hyde’s rigorous academic standards as they prepare for success in college.

To learn more about Hyde Schools and its programs, visit Hyde.edu.