![Cary Hughes Announced as 2025 Commencement Speaker]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748976916/highmowingorg/tuascd4ofogzh2esyfod/CaryHughes.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748976916/highmowingorg/tuascd4ofogzh2esyfod/CaryHughes.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748976916/highmowingorg/tuascd4ofogzh2esyfod/CaryHughes.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748976916/highmowingorg/tuascd4ofogzh2esyfod/CaryHughes.jpg","width":1080}])
For 45 years, Cary Hughes has been a cornerstone of the High Mowing School community – as a teacher, advisor, trustee, and steadfast steward of the culture and traditions on the Hill. Earlier this year, Cary announced his retirement, and we are honored that he has agreed to address the Class of 2025 at the commencement ceremony.
![8th Grader Avery Bolton Accepted to Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747315601/highmowingorg/vb9arv8m2pfsuuc6oqps/AveryBoltonSmirkus.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747315601/highmowingorg/vb9arv8m2pfsuuc6oqps/AveryBoltonSmirkus.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747315601/highmowingorg/vb9arv8m2pfsuuc6oqps/AveryBoltonSmirkus.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747315601/highmowingorg/vb9arv8m2pfsuuc6oqps/AveryBoltonSmirkus.jpg","width":1080}])
Congratulations to HMS 8th grader Avery Bolton for being accepted into this year's Circus Smirkus Big Top summer tour! Avery — along with 29 other Smirkus troupers — will spend the summer training with Jon Roitman, Circus Smirkus head coach and HMS Circus Studies Program (CSP) coordinator and circus teacher.
![Senior Capstone Project - Vintage Clothing Store]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738351027/highmowingorg/g9chtkgazwleoklfczix/BellaCapstoneIG.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738351027/highmowingorg/g9chtkgazwleoklfczix/BellaCapstoneIG.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738351027/highmowingorg/g9chtkgazwleoklfczix/BellaCapstoneIG.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738351027/highmowingorg/g9chtkgazwleoklfczix/BellaCapstoneIG.jpg","width":1080}])
For her capstone project, senior Bella Stimming opened a vintage clothing shop called Sophie's Closet to provide a more sustainable way to purchase clothing.
![cover of the 2025 spring School Renewal magazine]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746133981/highmowingorg/vhylkklfbpvb4yofon8k/School-Renewal-cover-2025-spring.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746133981/highmowingorg/vhylkklfbpvb4yofon8k/School-Renewal-cover-2025-spring.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746133981/highmowingorg/vhylkklfbpvb4yofon8k/School-Renewal-cover-2025-spring.jpg","width":600}])
The Spring 2025 issue of School Renewal magazine features an article on Kush Mohan '22 and how his High Mowing education inspired his AI startup. The immersive learning that is a hallmark of Waldorf education became a foundational experience for Kush as he launched his entrepreneurial career in AI.
![Cary Hughes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744813164/highmowingorg/brrohwy2nr9nu81tzqm2/CaryHughes2021-600px.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744813164/highmowingorg/brrohwy2nr9nu81tzqm2/CaryHughes2021-600px.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744813164/highmowingorg/brrohwy2nr9nu81tzqm2/CaryHughes2021-600px.jpg","width":600}])
Long-time High Mowing School faculty member Cary Hughes was recently recognized as Wilton Citizen of the Year for his 30 years of service to the town.
![May 3, 2025 - May Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746038236/highmowingorg/anmnzwhrl7mqemqdvawe/May-Day-2025-600px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746038236/highmowingorg/anmnzwhrl7mqemqdvawe/May-Day-2025-600px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746038236/highmowingorg/anmnzwhrl7mqemqdvawe/May-Day-2025-600px.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746038236/highmowingorg/anmnzwhrl7mqemqdvawe/May-Day-2025-600px.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746038236/highmowingorg/anmnzwhrl7mqemqdvawe/May-Day-2025-600px.png","width":1275}])
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