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• Upper School Schedule

  FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

  8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  CHECK IN
  Grubbs Gallery, Reed Campus Center

  8:20–11 a.m.
  INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS FOR SENIOR FAMILIES WITH COLLEGE ADVISORS
  Plimpton Hall
  Have a free period or aren’t attending a class during this time? This is a great chance to meet one-on-one with your student’s college advisor. To make an appointment, please sign up in Veracross after registering for Family Weekend. If you have questions about your appointment, please contact Ryan Martin at 413-529-3224 or rymartin@williston.com.

  8 a.m.–4 p.m.
  SHOP THE CAMPUS STORE
  Downstairs in the Reed Campus Center

  8:30–11:40 a.m.
  CLASSES/SPECIAL SCHEDULE��
  Family members are encouraged to attend classes with their student(s).

  • 8:30–9:00: Period C
  • 9:10–9:40: Period D
  • 9:50–10:20: Period E
  • 10:30–11:00: Period F
  • 11:10–11:40: Period G

  11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
  COMMUNITY LUNCH
  Academic Quad – (Rain Plan – Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center)��

  1:10–5 p.m.
  FAMILY/FACULTY CONVERSATIONS
  Upper School parents wishing to meet with teachers should sign up for conferences in Veracross after registering for Family Weekend. If you have questions about your time slots or where you are meeting, please ask when you check in.

  1:30-2:30 p.m.
  INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE ADVISING FOR FAMILIES
  Phillips Stevens Chapel
  Students welcome if schedule permits. Open to parents and students from the classes of ’28, ’29, and ’30. Come get an overview of what to expect from the college search process from ���ߺ���’s Director of College Advising Emily McDowell P’27, ’30, along with members of the college advising team: Derek Cunha P’31, Charlie Lonergan P’27, ’30, Alex Tancrell-Fontaine, and Ryan Martin.

  2:45–3:30 p.m.
  HEAD OF SCHOOL UPDATE
  ���ߺ��� Theater
  Join Head of School Robert W. Hill III for an update on ���ߺ���, including its new academic building project and a look at the year ahead. Time will also be reserved for questions and discussion.

  3:30–8 p.m.
  ATHLETIC PRACTICES AND AFTERNOON PROGRAMS
  Attend your student’s athletic practice, game, or open rehearsal.

  4:30–6 p.m.
  PARENT RECEPTION��
  Tent at Head of School’s Lawn, 37 Park Street
  Please join Head of School Robert W. Hill III and Kathryn Hill P’15, ’19 for a reception at their home. Meet, mingle, and enjoy light bites with other families and class deans.
  
  ATHLETIC CONTESTS
  4:30 p.m.��Girls Varsity Soccer – Sawyer Field
  4:45 p.m.��Girls JV Field Hockey – Galbraith Field Turf
  4:45 p.m.��Girls JV Soccer – Galbraith Grass Field 4
  5:00 p.m. Girls Varsity Volleyball- Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center
  5:00 p.m.��Boys Varsity Water Polo – Babcock Pool, Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center
  6:30 p.m.��Girls Varsity Field Hockey – Sawyer Field

  5:30–7 p.m.
  DINNER IN BIRCH DINING COMMONS WITH STUDENTS OR ON YOUR OWN
  Birch Dining Commons
  
  6–8 p.m.
  FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS FOOD TRUCK
  Sawyer Field at Berube Stadium
  Cheer on our Wildcats and enjoy sweet and savory treats!

  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

  7–9 a.m.
  BREAKFAST
  Birch Dining Commons

  7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
  CHECK IN��
  Grubbs Gallery, Reed Campus Center

  7:50–11:20 a.m.
  INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS FOR SENIOR FAMILIES WITH COLLEGE ADVISORS
  Plimpton Hall
  This is a great chance to meet one-on-one with your student’s college advisor. To make an appointment, please sign up in Veracross after registering for Family Weekend. If you have questions about your appointment, please contact Ryan Martin at 413-529-3224 or rymartin@williston.com.

  8 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
  FAMILY/FACULTY CONVERSATIONS
  Upper School parents wishing to meet with teachers should sign up for conferences in Veracross after registering for Family Weekend. If you have questions about your time slots or where you are meeting, please ask when you check in at registration.

  10–11 a.m.
  THE COLLEGE ATHLETIC RECRUITMENT PROCESS: A GUIDE FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES AND FAMILIES��
  Phillips Stevens Chapel
  Students are welcome if schedule permits. Join Director of Athletics Jade Morris for an overview of the college athletic recruitment process and how ���ߺ��� supports student-athletes throughout their journey. Learn about recruiting timelines, key considerations, and finding the right collegiate fit. Following the presentation, families can choose from breakout sessions featuring college coaches, former ���ߺ��� student-athletes, current student-athletes, and ���ߺ��� coaches to gain perspectives tailored to their interests.

  10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  SHOP THE CAMPUS STORE
  Downstairs in the Reed Campus Center

  11 a.m.-4 p.m.
  WILLY WEAR POP-UP STORE
  Sawyer Field at Berube Stadium
  Swing by, shop some Willy wear, and show off your ���ߺ��� spirit!

  11:15 a.m.–12 p.m.
  BLACK STUDENT UNION MEET & GREET
  Dodge Room, Reed Campus Center
  Join BSU students, their families, and Assistant Dean of Students for Inclusion and Belonging Jayson Leigh, Science Faculty Member/Advisor to BSU Tyla Taylor, and English Teacher/BSU Advisor Christian Brown. Learn more about ���ߺ���’s commitment to the social, cultural, and academic needs of Black students attending ���ߺ���.��All are welcome.

  Noon–2:30 p.m.
  TAILGATE LUNCH
  Sawyer Field Tent

  ATHLETIC CONTESTS
  2����.��.��Boys Varsity Football – Sawyer Field
  2:30 p.m. Boys Varsity Soccer – Galbraith Field Turf
  2:30 p.m.��Boys JV A Soccer – Galbraith Grass Field
  3 p.m.��Girls JV Volleyball – Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center
  3 p.m. Boys Cross-Country – Galbraith XC Course
  3:30 p.m. Girls Cross-Country – Galbraith XC Course

  WIFI ACCESS
  Connect to the open Wi-Fi network called WILLISTONGUESTS
  Click Sign-in

  HEALTH SERVICES
  15 Payson Avenue
  Friday 7:30a.m.–4:30 p.m., 6-8:30 p.m.
  Saturday 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
  413-529-3911, Option 3

• Middle School Schedule

  No Middle School classes on Friday, October 9. The daytime programming on Friday is intended for parents only.��

  FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

  7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
  CHECK IN
  Whitaker-Bement Center

  8 a.m.–4 p.m.
  SHOP THE CAMPUS STORE
  Downstairs in the Reed Campus Center
  

  8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  FAMILY /TEACHER CONFERENCES
  Middle School parents wishing to meet with teachers should sign up for conferences in Veracross after registering for Family Weekend. If you have questions about your time slots or where you are meeting, please ask when you check in.

  8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  REFRESHMENTS AND SNACKS
  Bottom floor of Whitaker-Bement Center
  Mingle with other Middle School families between family/teacher conferences.

  11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
  COMMUNITY LUNCH
  Academic Quad – (Rain Plan – Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center)

  2:45–3:30 p.m.
  HEAD OF SCHOOL UPDATE
  ���ߺ��� Theater
  Join Head of School Robert W. Hill III for an update on ���ߺ���, including its new academic building project and a look at the year ahead. Time will also be reserved for questions and discussion.
  

  4:30–6 p.m.
  PARENT RECEPTION��
  Tent at Head of School’s Lawn, 37 Park Street
  Please join Head of School Robert W. Hill III and Kathryn Hill P’15, ’19 for a reception at their home. Meet, mingle, and enjoy light bites with other families.

  ATHLETIC CONTESTS
  4:30 p.m.��Girls Varsity Soccer – Sawyer Field
  4:45 p.m.��Girls JV Field Hockey – Galbraith Field Turf
  4:45 p.m.��Girls JV Soccer – Galbraith Grass Field 4
  5:00 p.m. Girls Varsity Volleyball- Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center
  5:00 p.m.��Boys Varsity Water Polo – Babcock Pool, Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center
  6:30 p.m.��Girls Varsity Field Hockey – Sawyer Field

  6–8 p.m.
  FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS FOOD TRUCK
  Sawyer Field at Berube Stadium
  Cheer on our Wildcats and enjoy sweet and savory treats!

  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

  10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  SHOP THE CAMPUS STORE
  Downstairs in the Reed Campus Center
  

  11 a.m.-4 p.m.
  WILLY WEAR POP-UP STORE
  Sawyer Field at Berube Stadium
  Swing by, shop some Willy wear, and show off your ���ߺ��� spirit!

  Noon–2:30 p.m.
  TAILGATE LUNCH
  Sawyer Field Tent
  
  ATHLETIC CONTESTS
  2����.��.��Boys Varsity Football – Sawyer Field
  2:30 p.m. Boys Varsity Soccer – Galbraith Field Turf
  2:30 p.m.��Boys JV A Soccer – Galbraith Grass Field
  3 p.m.��Girls JV Volleyball – Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center
  3 p.m.��Boys Cross-Country – Galbraith XC Course
  3:30 p.m.��Girls Cross-Country – Galbraith XC Course

  WIFI ACCESS
  Connect to the open Wi-Fi network called WILLISTONGUESTS
  Click Sign-in

  HEALTH SERVICES
  15 Payson Avenue
  Friday 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m, 6-8:30 p.m.
  Saturday 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

FAQ

• How do I register for family weekend?

  You can register now for family weekend! Click here.

• How do I sign up for my parent/teacher conference?

  In advance of your visit, and after you register for Family Weekend, please be sure to set up conferences with your child’s current teachers and advisor following the directions below. When scheduling, please leave 10 minutes between each conference to allow enough time to get from building to building.��Please also print out your schedule and bring it with you so you know where you need to be and when.

  Here’s how to set up your conferences.

  1. First, make sure you are registered for Family Weekend (see Step 1).
  2. Log into your�� (If you have forgotten your password, you can��.)
  3. Click the yellow “Parent-Teacher Conferences”��box on the right�� side of the page or scroll down if on a mobile device.
  4. Follow the directions for choosing conference times. Please remember to leave 10 minutes between each conference for travel time between classrooms and buildings (you can see a campus map highlighting conference locations here).��Please also only sign up with your child’s current teachers and advisor.��(If a teacher has no available slots, please reach out to them directly to set up an alternate time after Family Weekend.)
  5. Once you are done setting up your appointments, click the blue printer button next to “My Schedule”��to get a PDF of your schedule. Please bring it with you.��The blue printer button will also allow you to view your conference schedule on your phone.

  If you have any technical issues with this process, please contact Tammy Neils-Walker by email or by phone at 413-529-3304. Thank you again, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

• Where do I park?

  Ample parking is available on the ���ߺ��� Northampton School campus. When you arrive, please follow the signs regarding family parking or pull onto the Main Quad loop, and campus safety will direct you to parking. View the����to find campus parking locations.

• What are some local hotels and restaurants?

  Easthampton and the surrounding Pioneer Valley are home to many hotels and restaurants, however, because of the five colleges in the area, reservations can fill up quickly. We highly recommend that you book your stay early. There’s a sampling of local hotels and other details on our Visitor Information page.

• When can my child leave campus for the long weekend?

  Students may leave for the long weekend once they have met all their commitments, including all athletic contests, arts intensives, or other required activities.

• How do I make my gift to the ���ߺ��� Northampton Fund before Family Weekend?

  You can , by , or by sending a check payable to ���ߺ���. Find additional information on ways to give, including donor-advised funds, wire transfers, and gifts of securities on our Giving page. Thank you for your gift!

• Can I attend classes with my child on Family Weekend?

  Yes! We are planning on having Upper School parents visit classes in person.