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A list of the required and optional summer reading and course work is on our summer course work page. Please keep in mind that certain summer work is for all students in a grade, but other work on the list depends on whether students are in an honors class or taking an elective. Confirmation of your child’s courses for next fall will be communicated over the summer by the Academic Dean’s office. If you have questions on this process, please contact Kim Polin.

We issue a grade report six times a year with formal comments being issued during the three interim periods. Parents are also able to view the status of assignments in the portal (completed, not turned in, late, etc.) so they are able to maintain an ongoing awareness of the student’s pattern of turning in work. Students and advisors have access to student’s grades at all times, so if you’re ever interested in learning where a grade stands in the times in between reporting periods, you are welcome to reach out to your student’s advisor. It’s important to be aware, however, that grades fluctuate quite a bit during the term and the six formal reporting periods are the only times that the grades have been reviewed and confirmed for publishing purposes.

Every dorm room on campus will already have a bed, bureau, desk and straight chair, and mirror. Students are allowed to bring a desk chair if they’d like.

What students may bring:

• comfy blankets
• a favorite pillow
• sheets (twin XL size) and pillowcases
• a mattress pad or cover
• towels
• a laundry bag (and detergent if the student is doing their own laundry; laundry service is available through E&R, The Campus Laundry, at .)
• clothes/outerwear for the season ahead
• toiletries
• a study lamp (there is a light provided within the desk, too)
• an alarm clock (with battery back-up)
• a dorm-sized refrigerator, 2.0 cubic feet or smaller
• a small wastebasket (we provide a small trash and recycling container in each room)
• clothes hangers
• a cell phone and charger

What to leave at home:

• televisions
• space heaters
• electric blankets
• halogen lamps
• furniture that’s not fire retardant
• battery-powered hoverboards and drones
• Any cooking/heating appliance (toasters, coffee makers, etc.)
• Wallpaper

Students can bring wall decorations (hung with DormTape or Mounting Putty, both of which are for sale at the Campus Store). Many students bring flip-flops, a shampoo caddy, and a bathrobe for the walk to and from the shower. Feel free to bring a clock, radio, stereo, personal computer/tablet, hair dryer, razor, hair straightener, dorm fridge (small square), and a fan. Note that a box fan is provided in any dorms without central air conditioning.  Computer monitors are limited in size to 32 inches. There are plenty of televisions located in common spaces of dorms, so there is no need to bring one. Students can bring circuit breaker-protected power strips, but that’s the only “extension cord” allowed.  Finally, students may bring a hot water heater, but it needs to be used in the dorm kitchen for safety reasons.  Most dorms already have one for community use.

For more detailed information on packing and dorm rooms, see our Student & Parent Handbook, available in your (login required).

Currently, we do not have a rental option for dorm-sized refrigerators.

Once a student is assigned a roommate, the roommates and their families may be in touch to discuss options such as only one of them bringing or purchasing a refrigerator. We ask that the refrigerator is no larger than two cubic feet.

The associate dean of students, who oversees housing and makes dormitory assignments, collaborates with the Admission Office when assigning housing to new boarding students. Students are asked to fill out a

Each spring, current students state their preferences for rooming in the next school year. Their choices are granted whenever possible, based on seniority and previous rooming history. Room assignments often are not definite until late August. After the school year begins, every effort is made to keep rooming assignments for the year and students should seek the counsel of dorm heads, proctors, and the deans when there is disagreement or discontent. Following those conversations, if the situation continues to be unresolved, a room change request may be made to the Dean’s Office and conversations will follow with the student’s advisor, dormitory head, director of housing, and the dean of students before a move will be considered or approved.

All course books can be ordered online through the school’s vendor () or any bookseller of your choice. (Please remember books are not sold in our Campus Store.) If your child is taking a course that requires digital books, you can order them through the same website. Please note that some digital books may not be available for download until September.

Visit our Books page for more detailed information.

Yes. All the supplies a student will need can be purchased at the 91���� Campus Store, which is on the lower level of Reed Campus Center.

You can find the handbook in the lower left on the main page of your . If you have forgotten your password to login, you can reset it on the landing page.

Students have two options when it comes to laundry:

• There are coin-operated machines in each dormitory.
• There is a laundry service that families can subscribe to.

91���� and  have partnered to provide laundry service for students. E&R offers two programs: “Look Sharp” and “Just the Basics.” The details of these programs as well as their policies and procedures are provided in a brochure mailed to families each August. Families may phone, fax, or mail their registration information, or register online (see form below). Registration for either E&R service should be completed in August in order to receive discounted rates.

Over the years, E&R has provided reliable, professional and top quality service to 91���� students. Contact E&R’s School Customer Service Office at 1-800-243-7789 with any questions or visit the . During the school year 91����’s Campus Store staff are also available to help at 413-529-3270.

• E&R Laundry service enrollment form��(����)

Mail is posted for all Upper School students in their assigned campus boxes at the Reed Campus Center daily.

Note: The City of Easthampton’s post office has designated the location for student mail. Do not use “91����” or student’s dorm name in the address. Mail or packages should be addressed as follows:

Student Name
20 Greenwood Court # ___ (Fill in student’s box #)
Easthampton, MA 01027

To see any personal information about your child, log into your password-protected . Once there you can see your child’s daily schedule, homework assignments, plus access a variety of parent forms and resources. You should have already received login information as a current family, but if you have forgotten your password (hey, it happens), you can reset it on the login page. If you have other difficulties logging in, please contact our Technology Department.

The Afternoon Program is an integral part of the 91���� experience. The program is required for Upper School students, boarding and day, each trimester.  You can see a complete list of choices in .

Students receive an ID (Sammy Card) during the opening days of school. More than just a student identification card, it features a prepaid spending account (Button Bucks), offering a safe and secure method for students to make cashless purchases. The card can be used on campus at the Campus Store and the Stu-Bop snack bar, in vending machines on campus, at the library and Health and Wellness Services, and for events organized by the Student Activities Office. It is also accepted at a growing number of Easthampton businesses and by the school’s online textbook vendor. Parents have the option to set up a recurring allowance for their children linked to a Visa or MasterCard account. If the Sammy card is damaged or destroyed, the student is responsible for replacing it through the Business Office for a $25 fee. Parents and students have 24/7 online access to their Button Bucks account by registering at the Button Bucks Cardholder Account Center. Please visit our Business Office page for more information.

Become a 91���� Northampton School Parent Ambassador

Parent ambassadors bring valuable support to the school and play an important role in advancing the school’s goals, priorities, and mission. Your commitment as an ambassador enhances the education and experience for every 91���� student.

Here are some of the ways you can get involved:

• Host a 91���� reception for admission for prospect students (contact admission office), or a regional reception for parents, alumni, and friends (contact advancement office)
• Attend an Open House for prospective 91���� families and speak with them about your experiences at the school (contact admission office)
• Be a social media ambassador for 91����—spread the word by liking, commenting, and sharing posts on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter!

We thank you in advance for your time and energy!

Visit our Travel Services page to find a list of options and costs, as well as a schedule for the coming school year as it relates to this kind of travel.

• Travel Services 2026-2027

91���� also partners with Michael’s Limousine for van services to airports and train stations. See their 2025-2026 pricing here.

Because 91���� has many boarding students and faculty who live on campus, classes and the Afternoon Program are rarely cancelled due to weather. That said, the safety of students and families is our main concern, so please use your best judgment in deciding whether to drive in bad weather. If your child uses 91����’s morning transportation vendor—Michael’s Limousine— to get to school, please note that unless the state or other authorities shut down the roadways, the transportation service will run. Weather-related cancellations, delays, or schedule changes will be sent to you and your child by text. To ensure our messages reach you, please make sure we have your correct cellphone number before it snows. To do this, log in to your Parent Portal. Click on “Update My Household Profile” on the left, then scroll down to “My Personal Contact Information,” where you can edit and save your information. The school will also post weather-related delays and cancellations on Channel 22 (WWLP) and Channel 40 (ABC40/Fox6).

If you decide to delay your child’s arrival to school or keep them home due to the weather, please contact the Deans Office (Upper School) or Linda Kretchmar (Middle School).

Certain campus buildings (for example, the library, gym, or campus center) stay open late on weekends to give day students places to change and store belongings while they participate in evening events. To access buildings after the class day, students need to swipe in with their 91���� IDs. To see a full list of building hours, refer to the Student Handbook in your Parent or Student Portal. Please note that building hours are subject to change; if a change occurs, the Deans’ Office will notify students via email.

The campus will be closed during the year’s three long breaks: in November, over Winter break, and in March. (See the school calendar and Travel Dates document for those dates.) During those times, students may not stay on campus. Students may stay in the dorms for one night after the break begins to catch early morning flights. Please see our Travel Services document for details regarding transportation services.

• Travel Dates 2026-2027

• Travel Services 2026-2027

Does your student have a birthday coming up? Want to thank a teacher or coach for their effort? Or just want to let them know you’re thinking of them? SAGE Dining is offering a new program called Gifts From Home, where you can order cookies or cakes and send them directly to someone on campus. SAGE’s amazing baker Maureen will make each order from scratch and the delicious treats will be delivered right to the recipient’s dorm or office. Please allow two business days for all orders. To place an order, simply email  to diningservices@williston.com. Someone will contact you by phone for payment processing. If you have any questions, contact Chris Couchon at 413-529-3235.

Each Spring, 91���� hosts Grandparents and Special Friends Day. Grandparents and special friends are invited to campus and can immerse themselves in a day in the life of a 91���� Northampton student—featuring classroom visits, family photo sessions, and lunch with their favorite Wildcat(s)!

Learn more, see the upcoming date, and register (when available) on the Grandparents and Special Friends Day page.

Please contact the team’s head coach for information about shipping athletic equipment.