All Parent/Caregiver Meet and Greet New Head of School, Eliza McLaren
4:00 PM
- 4:45 PM
Doerschlag Den
All parents/caregivers are invited to meet and greet our new head of school, Eliza McLaren.
8.18
Welcome to Wellington
2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Start in Gard Gym
We hope you will join us for this exciting start to the school year! Meet your new teachers and classmates, explore classrooms, move into lockers, catch up with friends, and enjoy special treats. We look forward to seeing you there!
New families are encouraged to attend a brief introduction with Head of School Jeff Terwin and Division Heads in the Gard Gym before heading to classrooms. Cool treats will be available as you exit.
8.18
Welcome Back to Wellington
3:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
We hope you will join us for this exciting start to the school year! Meet your new teachers and classmates, explore classrooms, move into lockers (MS), catch up with friends, and enjoy special treats. We look forward to seeing you there!
Lower School
Returning families are welcome to visit classrooms and grab a cool treat as you exit.
Middle School
Returning families are welcome to visit classrooms and move in to lockers. Grab a cool treat as you exit.
Upper School
Returning families are encouraged to meet in the US Commons and touch base with advisors. Grab a cool treat as you exit.
8.21
First Day of School
8:00 AM
- 3:30 PM
ECLS Arrival 7:30-8:15 a.m. <br>
ECLS Dismissal 3:25 p.m. <br>
MS Arrival 7:45-8:25 a.m. <br>
MS Dismissal 3:25 p.m. <br>
US Arrival 8-8:30 a.m. <br>
US Morning Meeting 8:30 a.m. <br>
US Classes Begin 8:50 a.m. <br>
US Dismissal 3:30 p.m. <br>
8.23
All Parent/Caregiver Meet and Greet New Head of School, Eliza McLaren
8:15 AM
- 9:00 AM
Doerschlag Den
All parents/caregivers are invited to meet and greet our new head of school, Eliza McLaren.
9.2
SCHOOL CLOSED: Labor Day
8:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
9.6
Jag Friday (dress down attire)
8:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
9.16
Applications Open for 2025-2026
Admissions Applications will open for the 2025-2026 school for all grade levels. Visit www.wellington.org/apply for more details and to access the Admissions Portal.
9.20
Founder's Day/Homecoming Games
5:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
9.20
Founder's Day & Homecoming
5:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
9.25
Virtual Early Childhood Prospective Parent Information Session
1:00 PM
- 1:45 PM
Our virtual parent information sessions are a chance for prospective parents to learn more about Wellington. Division heads will discuss academics and student life and answer your questions. Admissions will also be available to explain the application process. Plan for 45 minutes. Link information will be sent to your email directly prior to the event.
9.25
Virtual Early Childhood Prospective Parent Information Session
1:00 PM
- 1:45 PM
Our virtual parent information sessions are a chance for prospective parents to learn more about Wellington. Division heads will discuss academics and student life and answer your questions. Admissions will also be available to explain the application process. Plan for 45 minutes. Link information will be sent to your email directly prior to the event.
9.25
Virtual Early Childhood Prospective Parent Information Session
1:00 PM
- 1:45 PM
Our virtual parent information sessions are a chance for prospective parents to learn more about Wellington. Division heads will discuss academics and student life and answer your questions. Admissions will also be available to explain the application process. Plan for 45 minutes. Link information will be sent to your email directly prior to the event.
9.30
Well Life Book Club
5:30 PM
- 7:00 PM
Room C111
10.2
Tuition Assistance Filing Open for 25 -26, New & Current Families
10.4
Jag Friday (dress down attire)
8:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
10.10
Fall Sports Celebration/Fall Senior Night
5:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
10.11
NO SCHOOL: Professional Day
8:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
No School. Professional development day for faculty/staff
10.14
SCHOOL CLOSED: Fall Holiday
8:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
10.15
Alumni Care Package Night
5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
10.18
Middle School Fall Sports Recognition
10.22
Early Childhood & Lower School Prospective Parent Information Session
9:00 AM
- 10:30 AM
Our parent information sessions are a chance for prospective parents to learn more about Wellington. Division heads will discuss academics and student life and answer your questions. Admissions will also be available to explain the application process and offer a tour of the campus. Plan for an hour. These visits are in-person.
Please email admissions@wellington.org to register.
10.28
Winter Sports Begin
11.1
Jag Friday (dress down attire)
8:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
11.2
Tuition Assistance 2024-2025 Filing Deadline for Current Families
See www.wellington.org/tuition-assistance for details about how to file.
11.5
Classes Late Start - Election Day
10:00 AM
- 10:05 AM
Late start at 10:00 a.m.
11.12
Early Childhood & Lower School Prospective Parent Information Session
9:00 AM
- 10:30 AM
Our parent information sessions are a chance for prospective parents to learn more about Wellington. Division heads will discuss academics and student life and answer your questions. Admissions will also be available to explain the application process and offer a tour of the campus. Plan for an hour. These visits are in-person.
Please email admissions@wellington.org to register.
11.17
Experience Wellington, Grades 5-9
1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
11.17
Experience Wellington, Grades 5-9
1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
11.19
One Wellington
11.20
Well Life Series Event
5:30 PM
- 7:00 PM
Room C111
11.26
NO SCHOOL: Parent/Teacher/Advisor Conferences 8am-noon
No School.
LS Parent Teacher Conferences: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
MS/US Parent/Advisory Conferences 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
11.27
SCHOOL CLOSED: Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break - school closed
11.28
SCHOOL CLOSED: Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break - school closed
11.29
SCHOOL CLOSED: Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break - school closed
12.5
Middle School Prospective Student Visit
9:00 AM
- 2:00 PM
Students entering grades 9 and above will enjoy a customized visit experience arranged with the Admissions Team.
www.wellington.org/register
12.6
Jag Friday (dress down attire)
8:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
12.6
Jaguar Invitational
2:00 PM
- 9:30 PM
12.7
Jaguar Invitational
10:00 AM
- 6:00 PM
12.9
Lower School Prospective Student Visit & Testing
8:30 AM
- 12:00 PM
Your child will visit with their current grade level and experience a day at Wellington. One or more current students will act as a buddy to guide your child through the day. A brief admissions test covering reading and math will be administered while your student is on site.
www.wellington.org/register
12.9
Lower School Prospective Student Visit & Testing
8:30 AM
- 12:00 PM
Your child will visit with their current grade level and experience a day at Wellington. One or more current students will act as a buddy to guide your child through the day. A brief admissions test covering reading and math will be administered while your student is on site.
www.wellington.org/register
12.9
Lower School Prospective Student Visit & Testing
8:30 AM
- 12:00 PM
Your child will visit with their current grade level and experience a day at Wellington. One or more current students will act as a buddy to guide your child through the day. A brief admissions test covering reading and math will be administered while your student is on site.
www.wellington.org/register
12.20
NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
Winter break begins 12/20/24 and classes resume on 1/6/25
12.23
NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
Winter break begins 12/20/24 and classes resume on 1/6/25
12.24
NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
Winter break begins 12/20/24 and classes resume on 1/6/25
12.24
SCHOOL CLOSED
8:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
12.25
NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
Winter break begins 12/20/24 and classes resume on 1/6/25
12.25
SCHOOL CLOSED
8:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
12.26
NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
Winter break begins 12/20/24 and classes resume on 1/6/25
12.27
NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
Winter break begins 12/20/24 and classes resume on 1/6/25
12.30
NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
Winter break begins 12/20/24 and classes resume on 1/6/25
12.31
NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
Winter break begins 12/20/24 and classes resume on 1/6/25
12.31
SCHOOL CLOSED
8:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
1.1
NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
Winter break begins 12/20/24 and classes resume on 1/6/25
1.1
SCHOOL CLOSED
8:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
1.2
NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
Winter break begins 12/20/24 and classes resume on 1/6/25
1.3
NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
Winter break begins 12/20/24 and classes resume on 1/6/25
1.4
Wellington Youth Basketball League Begins
1.8
Middle School Basketball Bash
4:30 PM
- 7:00 PM
1.10
Jag Friday (dress down attire)
8:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
1.20
SCHOOL CLOSED: Martin Luther King Day
1.22
On-line Re-Enrollment for 2025-26 School Year Opens
12:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
The 2025-2026 re-enrollment opens today. Due date: Friday, January 31, 2025. Check your email from the Head of School for details.
1.25
Merit Scholarship & Admissions Testing
9:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
As part of the application process, students applying for grades 5-12 take an admissions test. Applicants for grades 5-9 may also opt to compete for a merit scholarship.
www.wellington.org/register
https://www.wellington.org/merit-scholarships
1.25
Merit Scholarship & Admissions Testing
9:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
As part of the application process, students applying for grades 5-12 take an admissions test. Applicants for grades 5-9 may also opt to compete for a merit scholarship.
www.wellington.org/register
https://www.wellington.org/merit-scholarships
1.30
Well Life Series Event
5:30 PM
- 7:00 PM
Room C111
1.31
Online Re-Enrollment Deadline for 2025-2026 School Year
4:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
2.1
Tuition Assistance Deadline for New Families
See www.wellington.org/tuition-assistance for detailed instructions on how to submit your filing.
2.7
Jag Friday (dress down attire)
8:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
2.7
Athletic Boosters Piada Spaghetti Dinner
4:30 PM
- 8:30 PM
2.7
Winter Sport Senior Night Games
6:00 PM
- 10:00 PM
2.13
Middle School Winter Sports Recognition
2.14
NO SCHOOL: Professional Day
No School. Professional development day for faculty/staff
2.15
First-Round Applicant Deadline
2.17
SCHOOL CLOSED: Presidents Day
Presidents Day
2.17
Spring Sports Begin
2.20
All Things Wellington
6:30 PM
- 8:00 PM
We help students find their purpose and realize their potential for tomorrow’s world. But how do we do it? Join us for an entertaining and inspiring look into the making of the Wellington experience. Enjoy documentary-style video storytelling, live performances, and special guests during one of our favorite nights of the year.
3.1
First-Round Admissions Decisions
3.7
Jag Friday (dress down attire)
8:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
3.7
Prospective College Athlete Signing
3.14
NO SCHOOL: Parent/Teacher Conferences 8am-noon
No School.
LS Parent Teacher Conferences: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
MS/US Parent/Advisory Conferences 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
3.15
Second-Round Admissions Decisions
3.17
NO SCHOOL: Spring Break
3.18
NO SCHOOL: Spring Break
3.19
NO SCHOOL: Spring Break
3.20
NO SCHOOL: Spring Break
3.21
NO SCHOOL: Spring Break
3.24
NO SCHOOL: Spring Break
3.25
NO SCHOOL: Spring Break
3.26
NO SCHOOL: Spring Break
3.27
NO SCHOOL: Spring Break
3.28
NO SCHOOL: Spring Break
3.31
Classes Resume Regular Schedule
resume regular hours
4.4
Jag Friday (dress down attire)
8:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
4.7
Well Life Series Book Club
5:30 PM
- 7:00 PM
Room C111
4.25
Alumni Celebration of Awards
4:00 PM
- 6:15 PM
4.26
All Alumni Class Reunions
Locations & Times TBD
5.2
Early Dismissal (11:15a.m. for EC/LS/MS and 11:30 a.m. for US)
Dismissal Schedule:
11:15 a.m.
Early Childhood
Lower School
Middle School
11:30 a.m.
Upper School (office will close at noon)
5.2
Grandparents & Special Friends Day
8:00 AM
- 11:30 AM
Doors open at 7:45 am. Full agenda and registration information coming soon!