Community

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. Day students are welcomed and encouraged to attend, but not required!

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, please contact Betsy Bingham-Johns, Director of College Counseling.

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 Grade Welcome Weekend begins.

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 have had the opportunity to get to know all of their new classmates before the start of classes.