http://LindenHS.org Linden Hill School in Northfield, MA serves boys ages 9-16 of average to above average intelligence who have learning differences. The School specializes in ADHD, ADD, Learning Disabilities, and Dyslexia.add schools

1. Our Story
In 1961 George and his wife Penny Hayes transformed their dream of a boarding school for blocked
readers into a reality. Hayes, a Kent school graduate and former teacher, was teaching at the Mount
Hermon School for boys as the Director of Reading Development. (Mount Hermon would later merge
with the Northfield School for girls to create Northfield Mount Hermon School). There was much
discussion as to where this new school should be and worry that a suitable site might not be found.
Their vision needed a comfortable living and learning space while being able to engage the boys in the
outdoors. The Hayes’ prayers were answered when they received word from Mrs. Grace Bennett that
she would part with her beautiful old dairy farm for a meager amount to support the cause. She
respected the success that George Hayes had with her grandson, a student at Mount Hermon School.
The early days of the school were a family affair with wife Penny keeping the books, and cooking meals,
daughter Carolyn giving riding lessons and caring for the animals in the small farm, son George working
the grounds after school and later on breaks from college all while George instructed students and
fundraised. This tiny school with 30 boys set trends in education language based learning disabilities
that many schools have modeled.
George and Penny Hayes have since passed away, however their children remain in constant contact
with Linden Hill. In fact, Carolyn served as Chair of the Board of Trustees from 2004-2007. Still a family
affair, many couples and families live and work on the campus, and the school takes great pride in being
both a leader in education for learning disabilities education while also serving as a nurturing home
away from home for its boys. Countless alums and teachers can comment on their time on the Hill as
the hardest work they have ever done and the most magical time of their lives.
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