Orientation Schedule

Lower School

Thursday, August 31
Session 1 (8:30-10:00am)

• All PreK
• 1/2 of K
  • Kelly: Last names, A-L
  • Thompson: Last names, A-P
• New 1st graders

Session 2 (10:15-11:45am)

• 1/2 of K
  • Kelly: Last names, M-Z
  • Thompson: Last names, Q-Z
• New 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders

All PreK, All K & New 1st-4th Grade Student Orientation
All parents/caregivers, new & returning, are invited to the parent/caregiver program.

Students will visit their classrooms, meet their teachers and fellow classmates, and engage in fun activities. Parents/caregivers will attend an information session and have an opportunity to meet School leaders, members of Lower School faculty and staff and current parents.

RSVP

Current Families (Parents/Caregivers Only)

New Families (PreK, All K, 1st-4th)

Middle School

All parents/caregivers, new & returning, are invited to the parent/caregiver program.

Students will meet their Deans and advisors, tour the Middle School, and participate in ice breakers and fun activities with their classmates. In addition, students will receive their iPads. Parents and caregivers will attend an information session and have an opportunity to meet School leaders, members of Middle School faculty and staff and current parents. Lunch and snack will be provided.

RSVP

All 5th Grade Families

New 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Families

Current 6th, 7th AND 8th Grade (Parents/caregivers only) 

Upper School

Tuesday, August 8 or 15 or Thursday, August 10 or 17

Shepherd Commons

Mandatory Tech Training for ALL 9th, & all new 10th, 11th 

Register Here (Choose one of the four dates available)

Fall Pre-Season Athletics Begin
See athletic team pages for details

Class of 2027 Ice Cream Social 
Thomas Sweet 
183 Nassau Street
Princeton 
4-5 p.m.

Join us for an ice cream on us! Meet, hang out, and connect after the summer with your fellow 9th grade classmates.  Parents are welcome to stay too. 

Wednesday, August 30
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Upper School

New 10th and 11th Grade Student Orientation
Students will meet their Advisors and Class Deans, and tour the Upper School with their advisors. There will be a fun community-building activity and lunch will be provided; students should dress comfortably and bring a water bottle. 

Wednesday, August 30
1:00 - 5:15PM
Upper School

Class of 2027 Student Orientation, Day 1
The entire 9th grade class will participate in an afternoon of fun community-building activities. Students must bring a water bottle and dress comfortably, as most of the activities will be outdoors. Food will be provided. 

For Parents/Caregivers (4:15 - 5:15PM) :Join the Head of Upper School, Director of Student Life, Class Dean, Advisors, and Parent Ambassadors for a family reception outdoors on the Front Circle, to meet and greet, and answer your questions about back to school!

Thursday, August  31
9:30 - 10:30AM
Colross 

Coffee & Conversation for Parents/Caregivers New to Upper School
Stop by for coffee and to mingle. Current community members and school personnel will be in attendance to welcome you and answer questions.

Thursday, August  31
9:15AM - 3:30PM
Upper School

Class of 2027 Student Orientation, Day 2
The entire 9th grade class will participate in a day of fun community-building activities, meet their Class Dean,  faculty and other school leaders. Students should bring a water bottle and dress comfortably, as many of the activities will be outdoors. Lunch and snacks will be provided.