Alexander Hamilton Fine and Performing Arts School

Our 3rd graders are diving into science through exciting “Who Would Win?” style projects!

They’ve been practicing science skills like forming hypotheses, making observations, researching evidence, and using critical thinking while exploring animal adaptations, habitats, and survival strategies.

Families were able to come see our young scientists showcase their creativity and discoveries!

What a fun week celebrating our amazing staff! HAT along with our HamFam community really stepped up to help show our teachers and staff how much they are appreciated.

This fun cart in the teachers’ lounge was generously sponsored by Hilary Jesudoss and Cart Blanche. Thank you!

Our staff at Hamilton is truly the best!

If you’re curious about what your child’s school experience will look like in the coming year(s), we hope you’ll join us.

*Session is this Thursday May 7th . Please disregard the typo in the newsletter. Thank you!

Congratulations to our 8th grade seniors on a wonderful basketball career at Hamilton! We’re proud of everything you’ve accomplished on and off the court. Thank you to the families who supported them along the way. Good luck in the playoffs!

This week our 6th graders became urban ecologists through the Science on the Go program from the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.

Students explored how populations of birds vary across Chicago and learned how habitat changes influence where different species thrive. Using calipers, they measured bird features like breaks and wings to better understand how birds adapt to life.

We are grateful for the opportunity to bring science to life and our ongoing partnership with

At Hamilton, we have the best school counselor! Our kids are lucky to have someone like Mrs. Gardner in their corner every single day. She shows up for them in ways big and small and is a steady presence that students and staff can always count on.

Thank you, Mrs. Gardner, for being such an important part of our school community. 💙

The first Newsies production meeting last Friday went virtual due to the cold weather. The team is working hard to bring this school musical to life. Thank you for partnering with us to make this the best possible experience for our middle schoolers! (Missing from the photo: Hunter)

MOCA - Fri, May 1st
Save the date for Friday, May 1st for this year’s big art show, Museum of Contemporary Art: A Shift in Perspective-Global Art Show, held in the Hamilton gymnasium. Students explore how shifts in perspective transform art through materials, scale, and cultural influence, inspired by global cities including Santorini, Havana, Paris, London, Rio de Janeiro, Krabi, and Seoul. More details and opportunities for parents to help will be shared in mid-February.

As we head into Winter Break, we’re excited to celebrate a week full of fun, creativity, and school spirit. It’s a great way to come together and enjoy the final days before the break.

A big thank you to Student Voice for planning and organizing Spirit Week!