Health and Wellness
Eagle Hill School understands that good eating habits and regular exercise are powerful ways to support learning.
To provide these benefits, EHS offers a variety of programs for students. Those who are not participating in an interscholastic sport during a given season can choose from activities such as robotics, open swim, rock climbing, dodgeball, yoga, dog walking, and weightlifting clubs.
Beyond traditional physical activities, students can engage in creative and community-building opportunities, including volunteering at a local animal shelter, organizing a food drive, or participating in the theater program or art and music. Student work with their dorm parents to create a weekly schedule that incorporates creative and community activities.
Nursing and Medical Care
Our health services team provides a safe, secure, and friendly approach to each individual student’s health and well-being, whether it is the evaluation and treatment of an acute medical issue, the care of a chronic condition, or the general overall daily care and concern for a student.
Equipped with a newly renovated health center that can accommodate six ill students at a time and spaces for private conversations between students and providers, our Health Center provides the compassionate care our students need in a warm, homey environment.
The health services team consists of four full-time nurses and a full-time administrative assistant, with visits from a medical director as needed for medical concerns.
All student medication is distributed through the health center at mealtimes and bedtime. Over-the-counter medications are also available at these times, as well as in the health center from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to11:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
At Eagle Hill, we recognize that social and emotional learning is a key part of adolescent development. Through monthly guided activities in the classroom and weekly dorm floor meetings, we create space for meaningful conversations on topics like empathy, emotional awareness, boundaries, time management, healthy relationships, and more. These discussions, led by our teaching and student life faculty, help students develop important life skills that support their growth and success.
For students who may need additional support, our licensed counselors are available for 1:1 sessions to help navigate the challenges of adolescence—whether it's adjusting to being away from home, managing stress and anxiety, or setting personal and academic goals.
To further support students, Eagle Hill offers counseling services with independent clinicians who maintain office space on campus. These experienced professionals work with students on their social and emotional development, helping them fully engage in all aspects of life at EHS and reach their full potential. Speech and language services are also available on campus. Counseling and speech services are add-ons and are not included in tuition.
In Cases of Emergency
In cases of emergency, the health center utilizes one of two local emergency rooms, Athol Hospital or Baystate Wing in Palmer. For blood work, physical therapy, or radiology we utilize local providers. Our health service team utilizes Tully Walk-in Center in Athol for non-emergent medical care. Emergency orthodontic treatment is provided through a local orthodontist about 40 minutes away.