Family Weekend

Family Weekend

Family Weekend

Family Weekend

JOIN US! FAMILY WEEKEND OCTOBER 9-10, 2026

We’re looking forward to Family Weekend 2026, happening October 9鈥10! Planning is underway, and we’ll be sharing the full schedule soon. In the meantime, take a look at last year’s schedule below to see the kinds of events and activities you can expect during the weekend.


Family Weekend 2025 Schedule

  • Upper School Schedule

    FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

    8 a.m.鈥5 p.m.
    REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN
    Grubbs Gallery, Reed Campus Center

    8:30鈥11:40 a.m.
    CLASSES/SPECIAL SCHEDULE听
    Family members are encouraged to attend classes with their student(s).

    • 8:30鈥9:00: Period C
    • 9:10鈥9:40: Period D
    • 9:50鈥10:20: Period E
    • 10:30鈥11:00: Period F
    • 11:10鈥11:40: Period G

    Noon鈥1 p.m.
    COMMUNITY LUNCH
    Academic Quad – (Rain Plan – Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center)听

    1:10鈥5 p.m.
    FAMILY/FACULTY CONVERSATIONS
    Upper School parents wishing to meet with teachers should sign up for conferences in Veracross after registering for Family Weekend. If you have questions about your time slots or where you are meeting, please ask when you check in at registration.

    1:30-2:30 p.m.
    INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE ADVISING FOR FAMILIES
    Phillips Stevens Chapel
    Students welcome if schedule permits. Open to parents and students from the classes of 鈥27, 鈥28, and 鈥29. Come get an overview of what to expect from the college search process from 91大神鈥檚 Director of College Advising Emily McDowell P’27, ’30.

    2:45鈥3:30 p.m.

    MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS AT WILLISTON
    Dodge Room, Reed Campus Center
    Join Dean of Students David Koritkoski, Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Nikki Chambers, Director of Mental Health Counseling Meg Colenback P鈥27, Director of Health & Wellness Services Amber Mish P鈥23, 鈥26, 鈥29, and School Counselor Anne Zager to learn about 91大神鈥檚 efforts to support student wellness and mental health.

    3:30鈥8 p.m.
    ATHLETIC PRACTICES AND AFTERNOON PROGRAMS
    Attend your student鈥檚 athletic practice, game, or open rehearsal.

    4:30鈥6 p.m.
    PARENT RECEPTION听
    Tent at Head of School鈥檚 Lawn, 37 Park Street
    Please join Head of School Robert W. Hill III and Kathryn Hill P鈥15, ’19 for a reception at their home. Meet, mingle, and enjoy light bites with other families and class deans.

    ATHLETIC CONTESTS
    5 p.m.
    Girls Varsity and JV Volleyball 鈥 Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center
    6 p.m.
    Varsity Football 鈥 Sawyer Field at Berube Stadium
    6:30 p.m. Boys Water Polo 鈥 Babcock Pool, Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center

    5:30鈥7 p.m.

    DINNER IN BIRCH DINING COMMONS WITH STUDENTS OR ON YOUR OWN
    Birch Dining Commons

    6鈥8 p.m.

    FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS FOOD TRUCK
    Sawyer Field at Berube Stadium
    Cheer on our Wildcats and enjoy sweet and savory treats!

    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18

    7鈥9 a.m.
    BREAKFAST
    Birch Dining Commons

    7:30 a.m.鈥1:30 p.m.
    REGISTRATION OPEN
    Grubbs Gallery, Reed Campus Center

    8 a.m.鈥1:30 p.m.
    FAMILY/FACULTY CONVERSATIONS
    Upper School parents wishing to meet with teachers should sign up for conferences in Veracross after registering for Family Weekend. If you have questions about your time slots or where you are meeting, please ask when you check in at registration.

    8:30鈥11 a.m.
    INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS FOR SENIOR FAMILIES WITH COLLEGE ADVISORS
    Plimpton Hall
    This is a great chance to meet one-on-one with your student鈥檚 college advisor. To make an appointment, please contact Ryan Martin at 413-529-3224 or rymartin@williston.com.

    10鈥11 a.m.
    COLLEGE ATHLETIC RECRUITMENT 101: WHAT STUDENT ATHLETES NEED TO KNOW
    91大神 Theater
    Students welcome, if schedules permit. Hear insights on the recruitment process for student-athletes. We strongly encourage both parents鈥攁nd students considering playing at the DI, II, or III level鈥攖o attend.

    11:15 a.m.鈥12 p.m.
    BLACK STUDENT UNION MEET & GREET
    Dodge Room, Reed Campus Center
    Join BSU students, their families, and Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging Nikki Chambers, Assistant Dean of DEIB Jayson Leigh, Science Faculty Member/Advisor to BSU Tyla Taylor, Spanish Faculty Member/Advisor to BSU Darle Kokoszka, English Teacher Christian Brown, and Faculty Fellow Taylor Russ. Learn more about 91大神鈥檚 commitment to the social, cultural, and academic needs of Black students attending 91大神. All are welcome.

    Noon鈥2:30 p.m.
    TAILGATE LUNCH
    Sawyer Field Tent

    ATHLETIC CONTESTS
    Noon听Girls Varsity Soccer 鈥 Sawyer Field
    Noon听Girls JV Soccer 鈥 Galbraith Grass Field
    2 p.m. Girls Varsity Field Hockey 鈥 Galbraith Turf
    3 p.m. Girls Cross Country 鈥 Galbraith CC Course
    3:30 p.m. Boys Varsity Soccer 鈥 Sawyer Field
    3:30 p.m.
    Boys JV A Soccer 鈥 Galbraith Grass Field
    3:30 p.m. Boys Cross Country 鈥 Galbraith CC Course
    3:30 p.m. Girls JV Field Hockey 鈥 Galbraith Turf

    WIFI ACCESS
    Connect to the open Wi-Fi network called WILLISTONGUESTS
    Click Sign-in

    THE CAMPUS STORE
    Downstairs in the Reed Campus Center
    Friday from 8 a.m.鈥4 p.m.
    Saturday from 9 a.m.鈥2 p.m.

    HEALTH SERVICES
    15 Payson Avenue
    Friday 7:30a.m.鈥4:30 p.m., 6-8:30 p.m.
    Saturday 10:30 a.m.鈥1 p.m.
    413-529-3911, Option 3

  • Middle School Schedule

    No Middle School classes on Friday, October 17. The daytime programming on Friday is intended for parents only. Please note, schedules are subject to change.

    FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

    7:45 a.m.鈥5 p.m.
    REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN
    Whitaker-Bement Center

    8 a.m.鈥5 p.m.
    FAMILY /TEACHER CONFERENCES
    Middle School parents wishing to meet with teachers should sign up for conferences in Veracross after registering for Family Weekend. If you have questions about your time slots or where you are meeting, please ask when you check in at registration.

    8 a.m.鈥5 p.m.
    REFRESHMENTS AND SNACKS
    Bottom floor of Whitaker-Bement Center
    Mingle with other Middle School families between family/teacher conferences.

    12鈥1 p.m.
    COMMUNITY LUNCH
    Academic Quad – (Rain Plan – Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center)听

    2:45鈥3:30 p.m.
    MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS AT WILLISTON
    Dodge Room, Reed Campus Center
    Join Dean of Students David Koritkoski, Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Nikki Chambers, Director of Mental Health Counseling Meg Colenback P鈥27, Director of Health & Wellness Services Amber Mish P鈥23, 鈥26, 鈥29, and School Counselor Anne Zager to learn about 91大神鈥檚 efforts to support student wellness and mental health.

    4:30鈥6 p.m.
    PARENT RECEPTION听
    Tent at Head of School鈥檚 Lawn, 37 Park Street
    Please join Head of School Robert W. Hill III and Kathryn Hill P鈥15, ’19 for a reception at their home. Meet, mingle, and enjoy light bites with other families.

    ATHLETIC CONTESTS
    5 p.m.
    Girls Varsity and JV Volleyball 鈥 Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center
    6 p.m.
    Varsity Football 鈥 Sawyer Field at Berube Stadium
    6:30 p.m. Boys Water Polo 鈥 Babcock Pool, Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center

    6鈥8 p.m.
    FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS FOOD TRUCK
    Sawyer Field at Berube Stadium
    Cheer on our Wildcats and enjoy sweet and savory treats!

    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18

    Noon鈥2:30 p.m.
    TAILGATE LUNCH
    Sawyer Field Tent

    ATHLETIC CONTESTS
    Noon
    听Girls Varsity Soccer 鈥 Sawyer Field
    Noon听Girls JV Soccer 鈥 Galbraith Grass Field
    2 p.m. Girls Varsity Field Hockey 鈥 Galbraith Turf
    3 p.m. Girls Cross Country 鈥 Galbraith CC Course
    3:30 p.m. Boys JV Soccer 鈥 Galbraith Grass Field
    3:30 p.m. Boys Varsity Soccer 鈥 Sawyer Field
    3:30 p.m. Boys Cross Country 鈥 Galbraith CC Course
    3:30 p.m. Girls JV Field Hockey 鈥 Galbraith Turf

    WIFI ACCESS
    Connect to the open Wi-Fi network called WILLISTONGUESTS
    Click Sign-in

    THE CAMPUS STORE
    Downstairs in the Reed Campus Center
    Friday from 8 a.m.鈥4 p.m.
    Saturday from 9 a.m.鈥2 p.m.

    HEALTH SERVICES
    15 Payson Avenue
    Friday 7:30 a.m.鈥4:30 p.m, 6-8:30 p.m.
    Saturday 10:30 a.m.鈥1 p.m.


FAQ

  • How do I register for family weekend?

    Registration details will be available soon. Please check back for updates.

  • How do I sign up for my parent/teacher conference?

    In advance of your visit, and after you register for Family Weekend, please be sure to set up conferences with your child鈥檚 current teachers and advisor following the directions below. When scheduling, please leave 10 minutes between each conference to allow enough time to get from building to building.听Please also print out your schedule and bring it with you so you know where you need to be and when.

    Here鈥檚 how to set up your conferences.

    1. First, make sure you are registered for Family Weekend (see Step 1).
    2. Log into your听 (If you have forgotten your password, you can听 if needed.
    3. Click the yellow 鈥淧arent-Teacher Conferences鈥澨box on the right听 side of the page or scroll down if on a mobile device.
    4. Follow the directions for choosing conference times. Please remember to leave 10 minutes between each conference听(you can see a campus map highlighting conference locations听here).听Please also only sign up with your child鈥檚 current teachers and advisor.听(If a teacher has no available slots, please reach out to them directly to set up an alternate time after Family Weekend.)
    5. Once you are done setting up your appointments, click the blue printer button next to
      鈥淢y Schedule鈥澨to get a PDF of your schedule. Please bring it with you.听The blue printer button will also allow you to view your conference schedule on your phone.

    If there are no available time slots for a teacher, please reach out to them directly to setup an alternate time after Family Weekend. If you have any technical issues with this process, please contact Tammy Neils-Walker by email or by phone at 413-529-3304. Thank you again, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

  • Where do I park?

    Ample parking is available on the 91大神 Northampton School campus. When you arrive, please follow the signs regarding family parking or pull onto the Main Quad loop, and campus safety will direct you to parking. View theto find campus parking locations.

  • What are some local hotels and restaurants?

    Easthampton and the surrounding Pioneer Valley are home to many hotels and restaurants, however, because of the five colleges in the area, reservations can fill up quickly. We highly recommend that you book your stay early. There鈥檚 a sampling of local hotels and other details on our Visitor Information page.

  • When can my child leave campus for the long weekend?

    Students may leave for the long weekend once they have met all their commitments, including all athletic contests, arts intensives, or other required activities.

  • How do I make my gift to the 91大神 Northampton Fund before Family Weekend?

    You can , by , or by sending a check payable to 91大神. When you make your contribution before Family Weekend, you will receive a Wildcat sticker on your name tag in recognition of your generosity. Find additional information on ways to give, including donor-advised funds, wire transfers, and gifts of securities on our Giving page. Thank you for your gift!

  • Can I attend classes with my child on Family Weekend?

    Yes! We are planning on having Upper School parents visit classes in person.

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