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New Family Orientation helps families transition into the school by informing them about the academic, outdoor, sports, and service programs as well as other aspects of student and residential life. It is an opportunity for parents to meet their child's advisor, become acquainted with the Wilderness Orientation leader and group, and connect with other faculty,…

Wilderness groups (all new students) depart on Thursday, August 20, and return on Saturday, August 29.

Student Dorm Heads arrive by 6:00 p.m. and move into the dorms. Dorm Head Training is Thursday, August 27 - Friday, August 28.

International students may move into the dorms.

Move-in is on Sunday, August 30th. Students should arrive between 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, and check in at the Welcome Center to receive dorm assignments and keys.

All students and faculty are required to attend. 5:00 p.m. Convocation All School Photo & Senior Class Photo 5:45 p.m. Formal Dinner (Advisory Photos)

Day Parent Orientation Meeting: Tuesday, September 8, Bar Fork Upper Level To help our new Day families feel connected from the start, we will host a Day Parent Orientation Meeting on Tuesday, September 8th. These gatherings are an important part of our onboarding process and a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents, learn more about…

No sign-outs.

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.