Parents, guardians and special friends of Brooks School students, you're invited to campus for our 2024 Family Weekend, held October 3 through October 5.
Our goal for this event is to provide our community with a chance for students, families and faculty to come together and learn more about your student's experience at Brooks.
New This Year!
Advisors and families have windows available during the weekend program to schedule time together. Advisors will contact famlies to find a time to connect about their student's experience within the blocks below. If these times do not work, the advisor will work with the family to schedule a meeting in person or virtually.
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October 3
6 - 8 p.m. Advisor conferences with international families or families who cannot attend Family Weekend. - October 4
10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
- October 5
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, October 3
- 5 - 6 p.m. Third- and Fourth-Form Welcome Reception in the Demoulas Family Boathouse
Join school leaders, teachers, fellow parents and guardians for appetizers and beverages as we kick off Family Weekend.
Friday, October 4
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration in the Keating Room of Wilder Dining Hall
- 9 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Classroom visits: Start off your weekend by visiting a few classes with your student.
9 - 9:40 a.m. — B block
9:45 - 10:25 a.m. — F block
1:05 - 1:45 p.m. — H block
- 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Parent and Guardian Volunteer Drop-In Q&A in the Keating Room of Wilder Dining Hall
While students are attending their "Social Awakening" presentation, we invite all families to come by the Keating Room to meet with some school and parent liaisons.
- 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch in Wilder Dining Hall
- 12:30 - 1:45 p.m. College Counseling Forum and Speaker: College of the Holy Cross' Drew Carter in the chapel
Parents are invited to learn more about the college process from College of the Holy Cross Deputy Director of Admission Drew Carter. While open to all parents and guardians, this event is of particular interest for the classes of 2026 and 2027.
- 2 - 3 p.m. "Social Awakening" Parent and Guardian Presentation in the Center for the Arts' theater
Max Stossel from "Social Awakening" will illustrate some of the specific ways technology is designed to be addictive and distracting, highlight how that's impacting our kids’ minds and give recommendations on how to address some of the challenges you and your family are facing. This presentation concludes with open space to discuss what’s working and not working in our households.
- 3:15 - 4 p.m. Signature Programs Drop-In Q&A in Luce Library
One hallmark of Brooks is our signature programs. Stop by and visit with our programmatic leaders of these unique offerings.
Exchange Program (in the Robert Lehman Art Center within the library)
Director of Exchange Lisa Saunders
Assistant Exchange Coordinator Max Nagel
Students on the Forefront (in the 1st floor classroom within the library)
Chair of the History Department Michele Musto
Chair of the Science Department Laura Hajdukiewicz
Winter Term (in the 2nd floor classroom within the library)
Dean of Teaching and Learning, Director of Winter Term Joanna McDonough
Dean of Academic Affairs Currie Joya Huntington
- 4:15 - 5 p.m. Welcome Reception with Acting Head of School Nina Freeman in the Keating Room of Wilder Dining Hall
- 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Cheer on Brooks athletes during afternoon games:
4:30 p.m. Soccer (boys 3rd team) vs. The Governor’s Academy
5:25 p.m. National anthem to kick off our football game under the lights on Trustey Field
5:30 p.m. Football vs. The Governor’s Academy
During the football halftime we are excited to offer a show: The Advanced Rock Band will perform!
- 5 - 7 p.m. Cookout on Trustey Turf Field
Students and families are invited to a community cookout by the football game.
- 8 p.m. Snacks in the Center for the Arts' theater lobby
Come warm up with hot chocolate, coffee, water and cookies!
- 8:30 p.m. Arts in Progress in the Center for the Arts' theater
Join us for a concert featuring the Brooks School chorus, chamber orchestra, both jazz bands and selections from the fall musical "Mean Girls." Please also tour the building to observe and appreciate recents works on display from our student artists.
SATURday, October 5
- 7 - 9 a.m. Breakfast in Wilder Dining Hall
- 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Registration in the Keating Room of Wilder Dining Hall
- 9 - 11:35 a.m. Mini-classes (15-Minute Periods)
Join your student for an overview of their classes this fall:
9 - 9:15 a.m. — A block
9:20 - 9:35 a.m. — B block
9:40 - 9:55 a.m. — C block
10 - 10:15 a.m. — D block
10:20 - 10:35 a.m. — E block
10:40 - 10:55 a.m. — F block
11 - 11:15 a.m. — G block
11:20 - 11:35 a.m. — H block
- 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. State of the School in the chapel
Acting Head of School Nina Freeman will share an update on Brooks School and our initiatives for the future.
- 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch in Wilder Dining Hall
- 1 - 2 p.m. Programmatic Open Houses: Stop by to meet our team of teachers and leaders . . .
- The Learning Center (academic building 2nd floor in the Learning Center)
- Health and Wellness Center to meet our counselors and nurses
- Art Center Chair of the Arts Department Babs Wheelden and other arts teachers will be available to answer any questions about the exhibit and the arts program (in the Robert Lehman Art Center within Luce Library).
- DEIB and Affinity Groups Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Terri Ofori and other members of our DEIB team will be available to answer questions about the school’s DEIB programs, affinity groups and initiatives (in the Luce Library 2nd floor).
- School Year Abroad (SYA) Spanish teacher and School Year Abroad Coordinator Lillian Miller will be available to answer questions about the program (in the Luce Library 1st floor).
- 2:30 - 5 p.m. Cheer on Brooks athletes during afternoon games:
2:30 p.m. Field Hockey girls 2nd team vs. Middlesex School
3/3:30 p.m. Cross Country vs. Groton School, St. Sebastian’s School, St. Marks School:
- 3 p.m. Boys 2nd team
- 3:30 p.m. Boys 1st team
- 4 p.m. Girls 1st and 2nd teams
3:30 p.m. Field Hockey girls 1st team vs. Middlesex School
3:30 p.m. Soccer, boys 1st team vs. Middlesex School
3:30 p.m. Soccer boys 2nd team vs. Middlesex School
3:30 p.m. Soccer girls 1st team vs. Middlesex School
3:30 p.m. Soccer girls 2nd team vs. Middlesex School
3:30 p.m. Volleyball girls 1st team vs. Middlesex School
3:30 p.m. Volleyball girls 2nd team vs. Middlesex School
Registration for Family Weekend has closed.
Questions? Please contact Director of Family Engagement and Giving Mary Merrill.
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