Family Weekend

Family Weekend 2022, taking place Friday, Oct. 21, and Saturday, Oct. 22, is open to members of the SPS community. Parents, grandparents, and siblings are welcome on the grounds for a weekend designed to provide a glimpse into the daily life of SPS students.

This year, families will have a chance to hear from speakers; attend Mini School, with abbreviated versions of their child(ren)’s classes; and enjoy meals, athletic events, Chapel, dance and music performances, and more. 

Registration is now open, and is required.  

Students may depart on Saturday, Oct. 22, after their last commitment and return to School on Tuesday, Oct. 25. 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. 25, according to the 2022-23 bus schedule. Students must sign up for this bus service by 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20.

We're looking forward to seeing you!

Friday, Oct. 21
8:30am–5pm	School Store Open For Sixth Form families, a representative from Herff Jones will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to answer questions and take orders for class rings.
9am–3pm	Gallery show: I’m Everywhere If I Want to Be Crumpacker Gallery Artists Carlos Donjuan, Olivia Fredricks and Andrew Mcilvaine all have a personal or family history of relocation, of crossing borders. In their work, they honor the places they left while embracing their new homes, reminding us to do the same here in Millville.
10–11am	International Families Gathering Ohrstrom Library, Baker Reading Room
11am–5:30pm	Family Weekend Check-in Athletic & Fitness Center, Barker Court
11:30am–1:30pm	Community Luncheon by House Stovell Tennis Courts
12:30–1:15pm	Onyx Affinity Group Family Gathering Sheldon Interfaith/DEIJ Common Room
1:30–3pm	Athletic Practices
1:30–2:30pm	Parents@SPS Welcome Gathering with Coffee and Dessert Friedman Community Center Kickoff of the Parent Education Series: Be Kind and Live Honorably — Skills in Service of Our Values
2–4pm	Adviser Meetings Connect with your child’s adviser to schedule a meeting time.
2:30–3:30pm	College Admission Speaker Memorial Hall Lee Coffin, Vice Provost and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Dartmouth
2:30–3:30pm	Chapel History Tour Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul  Learn its history and renowned works of art with a tour offered by Leadership Gift Officer Heidi Anderson P’26 and Director of Parent Giving Angel Colarusso.
3:30–4:30pm	Student Expo Athletic & Fitness Center, Barker Court Learn about a variety of clubs, interest groups and affinity and alliance groups in action.
3:30–4:15pm	Afternoon Music Class Performances Music Building
4:30–5:30pm	Form Gatherings for Families Third Form: Friedman Community Center, Raffini Commons Fourth Form: Athletic and Fitness Center, Gates Lounge Fifth Form: Ohrstrom Library, Baker Reading Room Sixth Form: Sheldon Families are invited to form-specific gatherings to meet the families of their student’s peers.
5–7pm	Community Dinner for All Coit Dining Hall Students may elect to dine with families in town (students must sign out in REACH).
6pm	Girls Varsity Field Hockey vs. Cushing Academy Bogle-Lechner Turf Field
6:45pm	Performing Arts Pre-show Reception Crumpacker Gallery
7:30pm	Performing Arts Showcase (Hybrid) Memorial Hall Enjoy the creative talents of students from the SPS Ballet Company, SPS Orchestra, Chamber Ensembles, Choirs and Theater Program. Join us live in Memorial Hall or watch online.
8:30pm	Astronomy Open House Hawley Observatory (weather permitting)
Saturday, Oct. 22
7:30–11am	Check-in and Refreshments Schoolhouse Reading Room
9am–2:30pm	School Store Open
8:30–10:50am	Mini-school for Families Join us for an opportunity to get an inside look at your child’s courses. Your schedule will be provided to you at registration. Class Schedule A Block: 8:30-8:45 B Block: 8:55-9:10 C Block: 9:20-9:35 D Block: 9:45-10:00 E Block:10:10-10:25 F Block: 10:35-10:50
11am	Chapel for Families Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul Special Chapel for families, featuring remarks from Rector Kathy Giles.
11:30am–1:30pm	Community Lunch for All Coit Dining Hall
11:30am–1:30pm	Adviser Meetings Connect with your child’s adviser to schedule a meeting time.
2:30pm	Athletic Competitions Check out the athletic schedule for all games