2024 New Family Orientation & Opening Days Schedule New Family Orientation helps families transition into the school by informing them about the academic, outdoor, sports, and service programs as well…

Wilderness groups (all new students) depart on Thursday, August 22, and return on Saturday, August 31.

Student Dorm Heads arrive by 6:00 p.m. and move into the dorms.

International students may move into the dorms.

Labor Day - First Day of Classes

All students and faculty are required to attend. 5:00 p.m. Convocation in the Barn 5:45 p.m. Formal Dinner

Friday, September 6th is a closed evening for all boarding students - no overnight sign-outs. All students will participate in on-campus activities, including a BBQ and our annual Dorm Olympics.…

12th Grade College Counseling Bootcamp & Leadership Initiatives weekend allows seniors to dedicate time to the college process at the start of the school year. If you have any questions,…

Friday, September 13th is a closed evening for all boarding students - no overnight sign-outs. All students will participate in All School Scholarship Work Day the following morning, and 9th…

The purpose of the 9th Grade Welcome Weekend is to create connections and bonds between incoming 9th graders. Since the Wilderness Orientation groups are small by design, students may not…

All School Scholarship Work Day (required for 9th-12th grade students) Saturday, September 14th, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. All students take part in this day of service. It's a yearly…

Jossman: Students arrive at 7:45 a.m.

Wednesday, September 18 Meet at the Kayak Pond What is Oystermeister? Seven times each school year, students and faculty come together for a school-wide, fun-for-all athletic event. Students pay an…

Students will receive more information and register for their Fall Trip choices in September. All students in level 1 actives (rock climbing, mountain biking, and kayaking) will automatically be placed on a level 1 trip. *Please contact the school if your student will be observing Rosh Hashanah so that we can discuss available options.  Please…

Monday, September 30th at 6:30 p.m. MT. Please register in advance. Betsy Bingham-Johns, Director of College Counseling, will host discussions of the college process for parents on zoom while allowing plenty of time for questions and answers. Please contact Betsy Bingham-Johns with questions. Learn where your 12th grader is in the college counseling process and…

Tuesday, October 1st at 6:30 p.m. MT. Please register in advance. Betsy Bingham-Johns, Director of College Counseling, will host discussions of the college process for parents on zoom while allowing plenty of time for questions and answers. Please contact Betsy Bingham-Johns with questions. Learn where your 11th grader is in the college counseling process and…

Friday, October 4th is a closed evening for 12th-grade students who are taking the SAT test on Saturday, October 5th. No overnight sign-outs.