Family Weekend Schedule
Oct. 6-7, 2023
Friday, Oct. 6
Regular Class Day for students
Campus Store Open 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
1:45-3 p.m. | Parents Committee Meeting (Open to all) Hamblet Campus Center Great Room |
3-6 p.m. | Registration, Main Common Room, Old School |
3-5:30 p.m. |
Pre-Scheduled Teacher Conferences |
3-5 p.m. | Athletics, Afternoon Activities, and Rehearsals (open for families to watch) |
5-7 p.m. | Fall Festival Buffet Dinner, King Hall and Terrace |
5-6 p.m. |
Form Events for Families |
5-7 p.m. | Family Photo Booth,
Simpson Courtyard (adjacent to Memorial Schoolhouse) |
6:30-8 p.m.. |
Friday Night Lights Game Complimentary Dessert Food Trucks, Crocker Field |
8:30-10 p.m. |
Receptions for Families in Newport (adults only) |
9 p.m. | Dorm check-in for students |
Saturday, Oct. 7
Campus Store Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
7-9 a.m. | Full Breakfast, King Hall |
7:30 a.m. | Registration, Main Common Room, Old School |
8-9 a.m. | Breakfast for Families of New Students, Merrick House |
9-11:20 a.m. |
Classroom Visits: |
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Pre-Scheduled Teacher Conferences |
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Chapel with Welcome Address by Head of School Michael C. Wirtz and Student Performances, Chapel (Only for parents/guardians and other guests) |
12:30 p.m. | “Dragons with Dragons” Photo, Wheeler Garden (outside the Chapel) |
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Buffet Lunch, King Hall and Terrace |
Conversations and Special Programs with Faculty |
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1-1:30 p.m. |
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1:30-2 p.m. |
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2 p.m. |
Reception for Families of Students of Color, Head of School's Office |
4 p.m. | Refreshments, Hamblet Campus Center Great Room and Food Trucks |
Saturday's Athletic Contests
Team | Opponent | Time |
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Cross Country - Boys Varsity |
vs.
Lawrence Academy
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All Day
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Field Hockey - Girls JV |
vs.
Lawrence Academy
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Football - Boys Varsity |
vs.
Lawrence Academy
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Soccer - Boys JV |
vs.
Lawrence Academy
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Soccer - Boys Varsity |
vs.
Lawrence Academy
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Soccer - Girls JV |
vs.
Lawrence Academy
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Soccer - Girls Varsity |
vs.
Lawrence Academy
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Volleyball - Girls Varsity |
vs.
Lawrence Academy
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Cross Country - Girls Varsity |
vs.
Brooks
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Cross Country - Boys Varsity |
vs.
Groton
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Cross Country - Boys Varsity |
vs.
Brooks
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Any boarding students who will take an overnight away from campus Saturday, Sunday, and/or Monday night(s) must complete a leave request in advance of the weekend. Additionally, a parent or guardian must approve all leave requests via the Reach electronic system.
There are no classes on Monday or Tuesday, Oct. 9-10. Varsity athletes are expected to return to campus for athletic practices by 3 p.m. on Tuesday. All remaining boarding students are expected back on campus by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
Upon arrival to campus, please stop by the Main Common Room to pick up your information packet and name tag. Parking is available in the Lower Road Lot, the rink lot, and adjacent to South Field. (Campus Safety will assist families with parking in a designated area.)