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We are thrilled to announce that The Hudson School is launching a strategic planning process to chart the course for our school's future.
While all independent schools regularly engage in strategic thinking, this is a particularly exciting moment for us to reflect on our school's identity, affirm what makes our community distinctive, and envision where we want to go as a PreK–Grade 12 school in the years ahead.
This process belongs to all of us. The most effective strategies come from authentic engagement with the people who know us best: our faculty, staff, students, parents, and alumni. We look forward to hearing from you.
Mark your calendar for these important milestones.
A dedicated session for our professional community. Faculty and staff — both newer and long-serving — offer unique and mission-critical voices in this work. Attendance is strongly encouraged.
An informal evening gathering designed for THS parents and guardians to get to know one another and our school better — to share reflections, imagine our future together, and meet Dr. Frankel and the Triangle Associates team. Light refreshments will be provided.
Additional community engagement opportunities — including surveys, listening sessions, and focus groups — will be announced as the process unfolds. Check back for updates.
A nationally recognized partner for independent school strategy.
A psychologist by training, Dr. Frankel has spent more than 20 years facilitating strategic planning, governance workshops, and leadership development for independent schools across the United States and internationally.
He brings a data-rich, community-centered approach that is uniquely designed to surface what makes each school distinctive and chart a clear path forward.
Strategic planning works best when it draws on many perspectives.
In-person gatherings for parents, students, faculty, and alumni to share their vision for the school's future.
Structured opportunities to share your reflections, ideas, and aspirations for The Hudson School.
Smaller conversations to explore specific questions in depth with fellow community members.
Check back here regularly as the work progresses — we'll share event announcements, survey links, and process updates.
Although the Board of Trustees holds the ultimate responsibility for developing and approving the strategy, your voice is critical in shaping these efforts.
The Hudson School has a remarkable story. Since our founding in 1978 on the principles of courage, compassion, and commitment, we have grown into the only independent PreK–Grade 12 school in Hudson County.
The merger with Mustard Seed School in 2024 opened a new chapter. As a fully unified PreK–12 community, we have an extraordinary opportunity to reflect on who we are, build on our strengths, and make intentional choices about where we want to go.
This strategic plan will be our roadmap.
We are at a particularly exciting moment to reflect on our school's identity, affirm what makes our community distinctive, and envision where we want to go. I am grateful for your partnership in this important work and look forward to shaping our future together.