With the exciting news that one of her artworks was recently selected for an international exhibition, Art Department Chair Babs Wheelden is living her motto.
About 400 Brooks alumni returned to campus in June for a huge alumni weekend — the school's first in-person reunion since 2019.
The class of 2022's graduation from Brooks was a sun- and fun-filled weekend.
When students report to campus this fall, they will be greeted by a new dean of diversity, equity and inclusion: Reverend Terri Ofori.
Coaches bestowed afternoon activities and athletics honors during our awards ceremony shortly before graduation.
Four students performed in the school's annual speaking prize contest but only one, Molet Otieno '23, was declared this year's winner.
At Brooks School, we seek to provide the most meaningful educational experience our students will have in their lives.
Families of new Brooks School students are invited to join us for a get-together before the school year begins. Head of School John Packard and other school leaders will be on hand to greet families. Click to get more information and RSVP by August 25. We look forward to seeing you!
"Swimming Holes and Summer Fields: A Love Story" an exhibit of paintings by Cambridge, Mass., artist Julia S. Powell opens today. The exhibition, exploring the environment through a semi-abstract lens, will be on display and open to the public through October 2. All are also welcome to the artist's reception on September 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. Visit the Lehman Art Center page for details!
Athletes trying out for 1st team, fall season squads report to campus today for the 2022-2023 school year.
By invitation only, student orientation leaders report to campus today, as well as international students. Welcome and welcome back!
All new and returning students (who have not yet reported to campus by invitation) are expected at Brooks today. Welcome and welcome back, Brooksians!
Academics kick off today on campus with the first day of school.
Please join us at our artist's reception for Julia S. Powell, whose "Swimming Holes and Summer Fields: A Love Story" exhibit opened in the Lehman Art Center on September 1 and will remain on display through October 2. Let us know you're coming and get directions on our Visiting the Lehman page. All are welcome!
Save the date: Alumni are invited back to Brooks to catch up with classmates and celebrate the school's newest Athletics Hall of Famers during our annual Alumni Homecoming! All are welcome to cheer on our teams playing at home against Groton School.
Students enjoy a long weekend in the middle of the first semester.
A Brooks tradition: Parent volunteers treat students and employees to Halloween desserts and raffle prizes during lunch!
Students and faculty depart to celebrate Thanksgiving. The break concludes November 28 (boarding students return by 8 p.m.).
Thanksgiving break concludes as boarding students and faculty return to campus.
Getting into the holiday spirit, students, teachers and staff are treated to a winter celebration of sweets and raffle prizes from our generous parents!
After a week of exams, students leave for winter break and some much-deserved time off. The vacation concludes January 3 (boarding students return by 8 p.m.).
Winter Break concludes as boarding students and faculty return to campus.
Winter Term
Winter Term is an intense, three-week, one-topic course of study held each January. Puttting into practice the concept of “depth over breadth,” the single-course structure of Winter Term allows students and faculty to work together even more closely than they do in regular classes.
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Students On The Forefront
The Students on the Forefront of Science Program is a summer internship initiative that provides rising sixth-formers with innovative experiences that expose them to research, technology and advanced studies in the sciences.
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Exchange Program
Since 1986, Brooks students have participated in exchanges with schools all around the world. A program that started initially with schools in Kenya and South Africa has expanded to include places like Scotland, Spain, Botswana, Peru and Morocco.
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1926 year Brooks School was founded
270 acres overlooking Lake Cochichewick
78% of our faculty hold advanced degrees
5.2 million provided in financial aid each year
1:6 faculty-to-student ratio
4 heads of school since 1926
22 states represented in the student body
15 countries represented in the student body
12 average class size
70% of students live on campus
Take a glimpse at all that Brooks has to offer, described in the words of our students.
Fill out our online inquiry form and we will send you a packet of materials that will tell you more about Brooks.
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Learn more about applying to Brooks. We welcome online applications from Gateway to Prep Schools or SSAT's Standard Application.
Brooks School is a coeducational boarding and day school, grades nine through 12, located in North Andover, Massachusetts. The school admits students of any race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, color, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational and admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletics and other school-administered programs and activities.