October 23–24, 2026
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.
Students may depart on Saturday, Oct. 24, after their last commitment and return to School by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27. 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. 27, according to the 2026-27 bus schedule. Students must sign up for this bus service by Tuesday, Oct. 20.
We look forward to seeing you! Registration will open in early August.
Weekend Schedule
| Thursday, Oct. 22 | |
| 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. | School Store Open |
| 5–6 p.m. | International Families Gathering Ohrstrom Library, Baker Reading Room |
| Friday, Oct. 23 | |
| 8 a.m. | Informal Walkabout Join members of the Parents Association for a morning walk around the pond. |
| 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. | School Store Open Herff Jones representative available 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to answer questions about class ring purchases. |
| 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Art Exhibit Crumpacker Gallery |
| 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | Check-in Athletic and Fitness Center, Barker Court |
| 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Learn More About Our Experiential Learning Trips for 2027 Athletic and Fitness Center, Barker Court Off-Campus Programs staff and an Envoys representative will be available to answer any questions about the offerings available for this year. |
| 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Community Luncheon by Residential House Stovell Tennis Courts |
| 1–1:45 p.m. | Student Clubs and Activities Expo Athletic and Fitness Center, Barker Court There’s something for everyone at SPS! Come learn about the variety of clubs and interest groups active at the School. |
| 1–1:45 p.m. | Student Mosaic Groups Expo Athletic and Fitness Center, Gates Lounge Come learn about the variety of mosaic groups currently active at the School. |
| 2–3 p.m. | SPS Parents Association Welcome Gathering Memorial Hall Enjoy dessert and coffee as you learn about the SPS Parents Association, hear from Rector Kathy Giles, and attend the first installment of our 2026-27 Parent Education Series featuring guest speaker Jessica Lahey. |
| 2–4 p.m. | Adviser Meetings Please connect with your child’s adviser to schedule a meeting time. |
| 2:30–4 p.m. | Athletic Practices |
| 3:15–4 p.m. | Onyx Mosaic Group Family Gathering Sheldon, Garden Level Onyx at SPS is a mosaic 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 mosaic group. |
| 4–5 p.m. | Form Gatherings Third and Fourth Forms: Ohrstrom Library, Baker Reading Room Fifth and Sixth Forms: Fleischner Family Admissions Center, Jiang-Peng Great Room Meet other families with students in your child’s form, and hear from faculty and students. |
| 5–7 p.m. | Community Dinner for All Coit Dining Hall An opportunity to dine with your student’s friends and their families. Students may elect to dine in town with their families but must sign out in REACH by noon that day and return to their house by 9:30 p.m. |
| 5:30 p.m. | Varsity Field Hockey vs. Cushing Academy Bogle-Lechner Turf Field |
| 6 p.m. | Performing Arts Dessert Reception (all are welcome) Crumpacker Gallery Guests are invited to gather for dessert prior to the performance. |
| 7 p.m. | Performing Arts Showcase Memorial Hall (and online) Enjoy the creative talents of the SPS Ballet Company, Orchestra, Chamber Ensembles, and A Cappella Choir. Join us 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. 24 | |
| 7:30–11 a.m. | Check-in and Refreshments Schoolhouse Reading Room |
| 8:30–10:50 a.m. | Mini-school for Families
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| 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | School Store Open |
| 11–11:45 a.m. | Chapel for Families Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul Families are welcome to attend a special chapel service, featuring remarks from Rector Kathy Giles. |
| 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Community Lunch (all are welcome) Coit Dining Hall |
| Noon–1:30 p.m. | Adviser Meetings Please connect with your child’s adviser to schedule a meeting time. |
| 2 p.m. | Refreshment Tent Main Athletic Fields Stop by for a beverage and snack before you cheer on Big Red! |
| 2:30 p.m. | Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Cushing Academy Pillsbury Field |
Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Cushing Academy Hunt Field | |
| Boys JV Soccer vs. Cushing Academy Hitchcock Field | |
| Girls JV Soccer vs. Cushing Academy Brinley Field | |
| JV Field Hockey vs. Holderness School Bogle-Lechner Turf Field | |
| Varsity Volleyball vs. Brooks School Athletic and Fitness Center, Form of ’52 Gymnasium | |
| JV Volleyball vs. Brooks School Athletic and Fitness Center, Crutchfield/Hirschfeld Gymnasium | |
| . | Girls Varsity and JV Cross Country vs. Winsor School, Phillips Exeter Academy and Hoosac School Tien Track |
| Boys Varsity and JV Cross Country vs. Phillips Exeter Academy Tien Track | |
| 3 p.m. | Varsity Football vs. Kingswood Oxford School Guzzo Family Field |
Students may leave for the extended weekend after last commitment. All students must return to their houses by 7 p.m. on Oct. 27. Varsity athletes will need to return earlier that afternoon for practices.