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Upper School Families,

Thank you for your flexibility and support as we navigated this week’s winter weather. We were excited to welcome students back into the building and get back into our learning routines together. As a reminder, Friday, February 13th, will now be a regular school day.

On Monday, families should have received an email with instructions for completing the Intent to Return. This must be completed for each current student by February 27th. 

Strike a pose during lunch next week and support the Fine Arts Program! Join the Fine Arts Boosters’ Valentine’s Photo Booth Fundraiser—grab friends, snap fun photos, and give back. Photos are $3 per person for groups or $5 per person for groups of 5 or more, with proceeds supporting art, music, and theater programs. See you at lunch!

Upper School registration will begin the week of February 16.  Students will register for classes in Advisory and will be explained the process on Monday, February 16th.  The 2026-27 course catalog is linked and can also be found on our website.

Junior families, please mark your calendars. The ACT will be administered on campus on March 6. All other grade levels will participate in a virtual learning day. In the coming weeks, juniors will meet one-on-one with Mr. Shaughnessy to receive a personalized ACT study plan, and an ACT Boot Camp will be offered from February 23 through March 5. More details will be shared soon via email, and students will bring home additional information.

Seniors, please remember that Monday, February 9, is Senior Picture Day. The senior class photo will be taken during Advisory and cannot be delayed. Lifetouch will also be on campus for cap and gown photos, with all materials provided. Seniors will then visit Mr. Barton’s art room for black-and-white candid photos before returning to class.

Lastly, spring athletics tryouts begin next week. Be sure to check the athletics newsletter for important details and updates.

Have a great weekend!

Julia Hodges

Patrick Shaughnessy

Upper School Principals