October 13–14, 2023
We look forward to welcoming SPS families to the grounds for Family Weekend! The weekend provides a glimpse into your child’s daily life at SPS with activities such as classroom visits, meetings with their advisers as well as other special event offerings we have planned.
Check-in begins Friday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Barker Court at the Athletic and Fitness Center and continues Saturday from 7:30 to 11 a.m. in the Schoolhouse Reading Room.
Registration for Family Weekend 2023 is now open and is required.
Students may depart on Saturday, Oct. 14, after their last commitment and return to School by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17. All students who depart the grounds will be required to submit a leave request through REACH. Varsity athletes may have earlier practices and should check their schedule. Classes resume on Wednesday.
St. Paul’s School will offer bus transportation for Family Weekend returns ONLY. All buses will depart their respective locations on Tuesday, Oct. 17, according to the 2023-24 bus schedule. Students must sign up for this bus service by 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12.
Weekend Schedule
This schedule is based on current information and subject to change.
| Friday, Oct. 13 | |
| 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Gallery Show: “Strangely Familiar” Crumpacker Gallery Sculptural installation by Professor of Art Jackie Brown, Bowdoin College |
| 10–11 a.m. |
International Families Gathering
Ohrstrom Library, Baker Reading Room |
| 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | Check-in Athletic and Fitness Center, Barker Court |
| 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Community Luncheon by Residential House Stovell Tennis Courts |
| 1:30–3 p.m. | Athletic Practices |
| 1:30–2:30 p.m. | Parents Association Welcome Gathering Friedman Community Center, Raffini Commons Enjoy dessert and coffee as you learn about the SPS Parents Association and attend the first installment of our 2023–24 Parent Education Series: Be Kind and Live Honorably, with a focus on responsibility and resilience. Presenters will include Rector Kathy Giles, Vice Rector for School Life Theresa Ferns ’84 and Dean of Students Suzanne Ellinwood. |
| 2–4 p.m. | Adviser Meetings Please connect with your child’s adviser to schedule a meeting time. |
| 2:30–3:30 p.m. | Onyx Affinity Group Family Gathering Sheldon, Garden Level Onyx at SPS is an affinity group for students who identify as Black, African American or of African heritage. This group is a safe space for students and adults to gather and be in community together. Please join us and meet the adult advisers to Onyx and learn more about this affinity group. |
| 3:30–4:30 p.m. | Student Expo Athletic and Fitness Center, Barker Court There’s something for everyone at SPS! Come learn about the variety of clubs, interest groups, and affinity and alliance groups active at the School. |
| 4:30–5:30 p.m. | Form Gatherings Third Form: Friedman Community Center, Raffini Commons Fourth Form: Athletic and Fitness Center, Gates Lounge Fifth Form: Ohrstrom Library, Baker Reading Room Sixth Form: Sheldon Rotunda Take advantage of these opportunities to meet other families with students in your child’s form, and hear from faculty and students. |
| 5–7 p.m. | Community Dinner Coit Dining Hall All are welcome. Students may elect to dine in town with their families but must sign out in REACH. |
| 5:30 p.m. | Varsity Volleyball vs. Andover Athletic and Fitness Center, Form of 1952 Gymnasium |
| JV Volleyball vs. Andover Athletic and Fitness Center, Crutchfield/Hirschfeld Gym |
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| Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Andover Bogle-Lechner Turf Field |
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| 6:30 p.m. | Performing Arts Pre-show Reception Crumpacker Gallery |
| 7:30 p.m. | Performing Arts Showcase Memorial Hall (and online) Enjoy the creative talents of the SPS Ballet Company, SPS Orchestra, SPS Theater Program, chamber ensembles and multiple a cappella groups. Attend live in Memorial Hall or watch the performances online. |
| 8:30 p.m. | Astronomy Open House Hawley Observatory (weather permitting) |
| 9:30 p.m. | All Student Check |
| Saturday, Oct. 14 | |
| 7:30–11 a.m. | Check-in and Refreshments Schoolhouse Reading Room |
| 8:30–10:50 a.m. | Mini School for Families Get an inside look at your child’s courses by attending a mini day of school! Your schedule will be provided to you at registration.
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| 11:15–11:45 a.m. | Chapel for Families Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul Families are welcome to attend a special Chapel just for them, featuring remarks from Rector Kathy Giles. |
| 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. |
Community Lunch
Coit Dining Hall All are welcome. |
| Noon–1:30 p.m. | Adviser Meetings Please connect with your child’s adviser to schedule a meeting time. |
| 2 p.m. | JV Field Hockey vs. Andover Bogle-Lechner Turf Field |
| 2:15 p.m. |
Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Andover
Hunt Field |
| Boys JV Soccer vs. Andover Hitchcock Field |
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| Girls JV Soccer vs. Andover Brinley Field |
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| Girls JV and Varsity Cross Country vs. Andover Tien Track |
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| 2:45 p.m. | Boys JV and Varsity Cross Country vs. Andover Tien Track |
| Varsity Football vs. New Hampton School Guzzo Family Field |
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| 3:30 p.m. | Varsity Field Hockey vs. Andover Bogle-Lechner Turf Field |
Students may leave after last commitment.