Westover School

The Westover School, often referred to simply as "Westover," is an independent college-preparatory day and boarding school for girls. Located in Middlebury, Connecticut, United States, the school offers grades 9–12. Early history Mary Hillard and the founding of Westover Westover School was founded in 1909 by Mary Robbins Hillard “to provide young women with a liberal education in a community which would contribute to the development of their character, independence and sense of responsibility.” The Main Building and Campus was designed by Theodate Pope Riddle. The daughter of a clergyman, Mary Robbins Hillard was educated at the Collegiate School for Young Ladies in Waterbury, Connecticut, and at Abbot Academy.  She taught at Miss Porter’s School for six years, where she met her lifelong friend, Theodate Pope Riddle.  She became Assistant Headmistress of the Collegiate School, and then Headmistress when it became St. Margaret’s.