Dr. Amy Alsip, Head of Upper School
May 1, 2026
Dear Upper School Families,
The countdown is on! We are in the home stretch of the 25-26 school year. Our US Awards ceremony will be Monday, May 4th at 1:30 p.m. Next week begins our AP exams and those schedules have been shared with your students.
Seniors have several events coming up in the next few weeks as well:
- Monday, May 11-Grad Walk (Start time is 12:30 at the ECC and will end with the parent tunnel at 1:30 followed by a short celebration in the FAPH.)
- Friday, May 15- Graduation Rehearsal @5:30 pm and Senior Sunset Dinner
- Saturday, May 16- Graduation @ 11:00 (earlier arrival time)
Seniors, please start pulling your Medical Health Record from Magnus Health. This will ensure you have the necessary documentation as you prepare for graduation and post-secondary requirements.
Senior Exam Schedule (for non-exempt students)
Tuesday, May 5
- Science- Room 103 Mr. Anene 8:30-10:00
- History- Room 201 Dr. Davis 10:30-12:00
Wednesday, May 6
- English- Room 8:30-10:00 Room 206 Mrs. Anders
- Math- 10:30-12:00 Room 101 Ms. Blake
Thursday, May 7
- World Language- 8:30-10:00 Room 108 Mrs. Benson
- Elective- 10:30-12:00 Room 108 Mrs. Benson
9th -11th Exam Schedule
- Tuesday, May 19 1st period & 2nd period
- Wednesday, May 20 5th period & 6th period
- Thursday, May 21 3rd period & 4th period
- Friday, May 22 7th period & 8th period
Our National Honor Society induction ceremony will take place next week on May 6th. That evening we will also have our Athletic Awards Banquet.
Fine Arts Night will be on Friday, May 8th and that will be an early noon dismissal day for all students, faculty and staff. That morning teachers will be available for office hours and for students to come in for extra review or make up work completion.
All my best,
Dr. Amy Alsip
Head of Upper School
Order Your Yearbook - Deadline Today!
It’s time to secure your keepsake for the school year! We are excited to announce that the 2026 Yearbook is officially available for purchase through the Parent Portal. Books are included in tuition for grades 7-12 but must be purchased for students in PS-6th grade.
- Price: $75 per book
- Deadline: The portal is open now and will close on May 1st.
Don't wait! While there may be a very limited number of books available for purchase after the deadline, these will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. To guarantee your copy, please complete your order through the portal by May 1st.
Summer Reading begins May 13!
Students in all divisions can check out a Bespoke Summer Reading Bag from the library. They’re welcome to pick their own books, or we can put together a selection for them.
Each bag will include a golden ticket for a raffle at the start of the school year. To enter, students can write one sentence or draw a picture inspired by something they read over the summer.
We’ll hold the raffle during the first week of school, with prizes like gift cards, art supplies, and more.
In July (date coming soon), students can return to the library to check out new books and decorate their bags. We’ll also have craft days, story time, special guests, and book-themed activities.
- May 4- US Awards for grades 9-11 @ 1:20 p.m.
- May 4-15 AP Testing Weeks
- May 5- Athletic Signing Day
- May 6- Athletic Banquet/Awards and NHS Induction
- May 8- Early Dismissal and Fine Arts Night
- May 11- Graduation Walk
- May 15- Graduation Rehearsal and Senior Sunset Dinner
- May 16- Graduation
