When classes end, your day is just beginning.
We love the thrill of interscholastic competition. We also value the skills, life lessons, and health benefits of non-competitive teamwork. During your time on the Hilltop, you will get the chance to nurture your higher needs by doing both. After all, friendships are forged, teams are made, and leaders are born in the afternoon.
Performing Arts
Theater
From acting and set design to lighting and stage management, students work together to bring a production to life for the school community. Recent productions include Clue and She Kills Monsters.
Dance
Join the Dance Team and help create student-choreographed performances. On and beyond the stage, dancers bring energy and creativity to spaces across campus.
Musical
Acting, music, and dance come together on the Hard Auditorium stage in Pomfret’s winter musical. Recent productions include Hadestown and Into the Woods.
Fitness
Community Service & Yoga
Find balance between personal well-being and service to others. Spend part of the week developing your yoga practice, then make a meaningful difference in the communities surrounding the Hilltop.
Strength and Conditioning
Build strength, improve endurance, and develop the habits that support long-term athletic performance. Whether you are preparing for an upcoming season or pursuing personal fitness goals, this program will help you perform at your best.
Outdoor Adventure
Explore beyond the Hilltop through hiking, paddling, camping, and rock climbing. Past adventures have included hiking Mount Greylock, paddling the Connecticut River, and camping under the stars.
Rec Squash
New to squash? Learn the fundamentals of the game and build your skills in one of the best squash facilities in New England.
Lifestyle Fitness
Develop healthy habits and create a fitness routine that works for you — both now and long after you leave the Hilltop.
Rec Tennis
Game, set, match. Build your skills, practice your serve and return, and enjoy the game on Pomfret’s indoor tennis courts.
Other
Yearbook
Help capture and preserve life on the Hilltop. Through photography, writing, design, and editing, students create The Griffin, Pomfret’s annual yearbook.
Robotics
Design, build, and program a working robot, then put your skills to the test in FIRST Robotics competitions against schools from across New England.
Sports Journalism
Tell the stories behind Pomfret athletics through photography, graphic design, and visual storytelling. Capture the energy, action, and community that define afternoons on the Hilltop.