Following an all-school dinner, the author of our All Community Read, "The Last Beekeeper," will give a talk - focused on fiction in the age of climate change and the key themes of her book: sacrifice, survival and human connection - to the campus community.
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 year.
- School Break Transportation Shuttle Information: a guide for families as they plan their students’ school break transportation home (Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring break).
- Weekend Policy & Elective Absences: Expectations about Community Weekends on campus to help families plan.
- Brooks Events: Join past and present parents and guardians as well as alumni at one of our receptions. All are welcome!
- Family Weekend: Full details are coming soon for this on-campus annual event, held October 24-25.
STUDENT LIFE
- School Contacts: Our reference guide to help you determine who to contact at Brooks in any given situation.
- 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 includes the option to Venmo pay.
- 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.
- Academic Materials and Supplies: Our recommendation for things your student will need in the classroom.
- 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 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 Brooks Social 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.
Prospective families, please join Director of Financial Aid and Associate Director of Admission Patrick Foley to discuss tuition and financial aid at Brooks, as well as any questions you may have. Register HERE for the link to the virtual event.
Brooks School's third form is heading to Boston for a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts. The trip will be an identity and community tour as a supplement to their curriculum in Arts, English and History. Students will spend the morning exploring the MFA collection through the lens of their own identity, while also celebrating community.
Please join Director of Athletics Andrea Heinze to discuss sports and afternoon activity options available at Brooks. She is happy to answer any questions you may have. Register HERE for the link to participate.
Prospective families, you're invited to join Head of School John Packard in a casual conversation. He's happy to answer any of your questions. Register HERE for the link to participate.
Alumni, current and past parents and friends of Brooks are invited to join us at The Union Club of the City of New York for hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and remarks by Head of School John Packard. Click here to register and get all the details.
Prospective families, you're invited to join Academic Dean Currie Joya Huntington and Dean of Teaching and Learning Joanna McDonough in this virtual discussion of course offerings, the academic program and our signature programs, as well as internship opportunities, at Brooks. Register HERE for the link to attend.
Current parents and guardians are invited to one of three dinners on campus with Head of School John Packard. Save the date!
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.).
Prospective families, you're invited to hear from members of the arts faculty about course offerings, as well as opportunities to explore the arts outside of the classroom at Brooks. Register HERE for the link to the virtual event.
Join us for our annual Winter Concert! There will be performances by the Jazz Band, Advanced Jazz Band, Chorus and Chamber Orchestra, plus a big combined holiday-themed number at the end featuring all these groups plus our two rock bands. The concert is open to all members of the extended Brooks community.
Come rock out in the Black Box Theater! All are welcome to the one-night-only event featuring performances from Brooks' Rock Band and Advanced Rock Band. Both groups have been working hard all term to be able to present their full set lists to you. Come support our student musicians! Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Getting into the holiday spirit, students, teachers and staff are treated to a winter celebration of sweets and raffle prizes by our generous parents!
Current parents and guardians are invited to one of three dinners on campus with Head of School John Packard. Save the date!

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.


