Pursuing Happiness: Reflections on America at 250 and HRA at 67
This summer, as we observe the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Americans remember with pride the immortal words [...]
Eighth Grader Suhani Joshi ’30 Competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee for Second Consecutive Year
Eighth grader Suhani Joshi ’30 proudly represents Hampton Roads Academy at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee The [...]
Fourth-Grade Gateway Program Marks Transition from Lower to Middle School
Taking the next step: Director of Lower School Susanne Swain guides a student through the symbolic gateway representing the [...]
Upper School Awards and Navigator Awards Recognize Excellence in Academics, Arts, and Athletics at HRA
Head of School Jay Lasley congratulates Madison Davis ’28, winner of the Sophomore Head of School Honors Award, [...]
Seventh Graders Blend Hands-On Scientific Learning and Outdoor Fun during Annual Kayaking Trip at Mariners’ Lake
All smiles from HRA’s seventh graders as they kayak on Mariners’ Lake For Middle School science teacher Marcy [...]
Middle School Celebrates Student Achievements and Gives Fond Send-Off to Eighth Graders at Annual Division Awards and Crossing Ceremony
Seventh graders cheer from the sidewalk as their eighth-grade peers proudly parade past the front of the Academy following [...]
HRA Student Musicians Earn Top Concert Band Honors and “Esprit de Corps” Award at Music in the Parks Competition
Junior Abigail Berg ’27 proudly holds up the trophy for First Place Class A Concert Band Hampton Roads [...]
Class of 2026 Honors Accomplishments, Looks to the Future, and Celebrates Lasting Connection to HRA during Senior Parade
Younger students cheer on the seniors as they parade through the halls of HRA one last time before graduation [...]
HRA Names Merle Henkel as New Director of Finance and Operations
Merle Henkel, incoming Director of Finance and Operations at HRA Hampton Roads Academy is excited to welcome Merle [...]
“Our Students Are the Experts”: Independent Scientific Inquiry Takes Center Stage at Annual HRA Research Symposium
Teachers and fellow students learn about Upper School researchers’ projects at the fifth annual HRA Research Symposium During [...]
