Public Purpose - US - Harpeth Hall School

About
About Harpeth Hall

We are a college preparatory school for girls in grades 5-12. Families choose Harpeth Hall because of our reputation as a leader in girls' education.
Admission
Welcome to Harpeth Hall

Harpeth Hall is committed to a student body that looks like Nashville—and to the richness that comes with a diverse, increasingly cosmopolitan population.
Academics
Academic Leadership

Academics at Harpeth Hall are challenging -- and also engaging, exciting, and fun. Come learn how we empower academically motivated girls to excel.
Programs
Programs

Harpeth Hall offers Signature Programs for our students, Centers for interdisciplinary learning, and External Programs for our community.
Athletics
Harpeth Hall Honeybears

Harpeth Hall has a rich tradition in athletic competition. Our athletes compete in 13 different sports and have garnered 55 state championships.
Arts
Creative Expression

Our exceptional faculty inspires passions for dance, music, theater, and visual arts.
Student Life
Getting Involved

Students have an opportunity to participate in a number of activities -- from clubs to service.
Giving
Giving

Charitable giving from our donors has built the Harpeth Hall campus and has sustained our program of educational excellence for generations.

Center for STEM Education for Girls

Center for STEM Education for Girls

About
About Harpeth Hall

We are a college preparatory school for girls in grades 5-12. Families choose Harpeth Hall because of our reputation as a leader in girls' education.
Admission
Welcome to Harpeth Hall

Harpeth Hall is committed to a student body that looks like Nashville—and to the richness that comes with a diverse, increasingly cosmopolitan population.
Academics
Academic Leadership

Academics at Harpeth Hall are challenging -- and also engaging, exciting, and fun. Come learn how we empower academically motivated girls to excel.
Programs
Programs

Harpeth Hall offers Signature Programs for our students, Centers for interdisciplinary learning, and External Programs for our community.
Athletics
Harpeth Hall Honeybears

Harpeth Hall has a rich tradition in athletic competition. Our athletes compete in 13 different sports and have garnered 55 state championships.
Arts
Creative Expression

Our exceptional faculty inspires passions for dance, music, theater, and visual arts.
Student Life
Getting Involved

Students have an opportunity to participate in a number of activities -- from clubs to service.
Giving
Giving

Charitable giving from our donors has built the Harpeth Hall campus and has sustained our program of educational excellence for generations.

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Public Purpose in the Upper School

As students transition in to the upper grades, they assume more independence and greater responsibility for the ways in which they engage with issues beyond our campus. The Public Purpose Program guides students to find meaningful service projects that complement their passions and talents. Projects focus on the following issue areas:

BASIC NEEDS

Food • Water
Agriculture

DEVELOPMENT IMPACTS

Community • Economy
Technology • Infrastructure

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Climate • Wildlife • Conservation
Energy Production / Efficiency

EQUALITY & EMPOWERMENT

Girls+Women • Human Rights • Aging
Accessibity+Disability • Children

EDUCATION

Schools
Mentorship

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Healthcare • Sports
Sanitation

HUMANITARIAN AID

Refugees
Resilient Community

How do students engage?

Who participates?

Individuals

Match interests to a partner organization
Access database of opportunities
Design your own Winterim experience

Clubs, Teams, Classes

Public Purpose Council
Service-related clubs
Curricular and interdisciplinary teaming

Partnerships

Lwala Community Alliance
Winterim intern and travel partners
Time to Rise

Explore Some Service Events and Activities