PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Julia G. Budd
Director of Communications
Phone: (860) 928-6575, ext. 1161
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The Woodstock Academy Completes Hyde Campus Acquisition
WOODSTOCK, CT ( June 15, 2017) –
After months of preparation, The Woodstock Academy has finally taken ownership of Hyde School’s Woodstock
campus. Beginning immediately, Academy administration and staff will work to transition the facilities to become The
Woodstock Academy’s South Campus.
Head of School, Christopher Sandford, said, “We are thankful to both Hyde School and the Gauld family for the
opportunity. Acquiring South Campus sets The Academy on a positive trajectory to continue its tradition of excellent
education well into the future.”
“We are truly grateful for the many alumni and donors who continue to believe in and support The Academy to make
this possible” said Christine Swenson, President of The Woodstock Academy Board of Trustees. “This historic step for
The Academy enhances opportunities for students in academics, athletics, fine arts, and other programs.”
According to Associate Head of School, Holly Singleton, “one of our goals with this acquisition, is to use our new space
to strengthen our community partnerships around northeast Connecticut, especially with local non-profits.”
On the evening of June 21, with the many end-of-school activities over, The Woodstock Academy will host an Open
House on South Campus from 6 - 8 PM. Members of the community are welcome to come and visit the newlyacquired campus. Also on June 21 will be a Move-Up Night for incoming freshmen and their parents from 5:30 - 6 PM,
as well as the Fall Athletic Information Night for fall athletes and parents from 6 - 6:30 PM.
During Homecoming Weekend, on Saturday, September 30, The Academy will officially celebrate the acquisition with a
South Campus Grand Opening Ceremony.
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The Woodstock Academy is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory high school for grades 9–12, located in
Woodstock, CT. The mission of The Woodstock Academy is to prepare all students for a lifetime of learning by providing
academic rigor, a safe environment, and a diversity of educational experiences which will foster a sense of respect for
self and others, and will encourage active investment in family, school, community, and the world.
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