Alumni, past & present parents and friends of Brooks are invited to join Head of School John Packard H'87, P'18, P'21 for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in York Harbor, ME.
We are so excited that your family has joined the Brooks School community.
Below are resources to help you stay connected and get information throughout the year.
Where Can I Find ...?
Calendar/Events
- School Breaks Planning Details: Useful information for student travel arrangements during the 2025-2026 school year.
- Brooks Events: Join past and present parents and guardians as well as alumni at one of our receptions. All are welcome!
- Family Weekend: Details are coming soon for this on-campus annual event, held October 24-25, 2025.
STUDENT LIFE
- School Contacts: Our reference guide to help you determine who to contact at Brooks in any given situation.
- Student Handbook: The school's expectations for students (2025-2026 update coming soon).
- Packing list: Details about what to bring when you're preparing to board at Brooks.
- Dining Hall Menu: View the daily meals served by our dining services partner Meriwether Godsey.
- Cakes for Campus Delivery: Through a local bakery, Brooks offers ordering and delivery of cakes/cupcakes directly to students on campus. Our downloadable order form now includes the option to pay with Venmo.
- Gift baskets: A variety of shops from which to send treats locally.
ACADEMICS
- Online bookstore through MBS Direct: This partnership is new for 2025-2026 and replaces the Follett online bookstore. Stay tuned for more information when the bookstore opens online on July 30!
- Required Device Policy: Details about students' technology needs.
- Cellphone and Smartwatch Policy: is designed to support student health, increase student engagement, decrease distractions and foster beloved community.
- Dress code: Developed to encourage neat, clean attire in good repair that's purposeful for various aspects of school.
BUSINESS
- Student Debit FAQ: Guide to student spending accounts on campus with MyKidsSpending.com.
- School Store: Apparel, gifts, snacks and school supplies are available in our campus shop: (978) 725-6236.
- Campus Mailroom: Please direct any mailroom inquiries to (978) 725-6214.
Photos & Social Media
- Smugmug Photos: View, share and order prints or keepsakes of images from campus events, activities and sports.
- Follow Brooks: View news, snapshots and video of life on campus during the academic year on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Not on social media? Visit the Brooks Social page to see what we've shared.
Visiting
- Where to Stay: Contact information for various local hotels.
- Where to Eat: A handy list of area eateries.
The online store is always open: Check it out: brooksschoolstore.com.
BrooksEvents
Hosts Stephanie '02 and James '01 Kearney invite the greater Brooks community to join Head of School John Packard H'87, P'18, P'21 for drinks and hors d'oeuvres at their private East Hampton, NY home.
Welcome (and welcome back) to Brooks! By invitation only (determined in spring 2025), preseason athletes (athletes trying out for 1st team, fall squads), student orientation leaders and returning international students all report to campus for the 2025-2026 school year.
Brooks School, The Governor's Academy, Pingree School and St. John's Prep admission directors are joining together to host an in-person presentation for families (students and parents) new to the private high school admission process to demystify the steps. Save your seat HERE. Walk-ins are also welcome!
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.
Parents, guardians and special friends of current Brooks students, you're invited to Family Weekend, held this year on October 24 and 25. The weekend offers activities, events and an opportunity to meet with teachers and advisors. We look forward to seeing you!
Parents, guardians and special friends of current Brooks students, you're invited to Family Weekend, held this year on October 24 and 25. The weekend offers activities, events and an opportunity to meet with teachers and advisors. We look forward to seeing you!
Students enjoy a long weekend in the middle of the first semester.
Students and faculty depart to celebrate Thanksgiving. The break concludes on December 1 (when boarding students are expected to return by 9 p.m.).
Thanksgiving Break concludes as boarding students and faculty return to campus (by 9 p.m.).
Students complete their final coursework of the first semester from December 13 through December 18 (required of all students) before campus closes for Winter Break on December 19.
Students complete their final coursework of the first semester from December 13 through December 18 (required of all students) before campus closes for Winter Break on December 19.
Students complete their final coursework of the first semester from December 13 through December 18 (required of all students) before campus closes for Winter Break on December 19.
Students complete their final coursework of the first semester from December 13 through December 18 (required of all students) before campus closes for Winter Break on December 19.
Join Our Facebook Group!
Brooks School Parents private Facebook group is a way for parents and family to share, ask for advice and discuss anything related to our common interest, the students of Brooks. Once you have enrolled, visit the Brooks School Parents Facebook page to join.
