We are excited to welcome families to Farmington from Friday, October 18 to Saturday, October 19 for Miss Porter’s School’s 2024 Family Weekend. Explore campus and get a feel for your student’s experience as you attend classes, cheer them on at a sports game or celebrate an arts performance.
4:00 p.m. | International Families Tea Reception Please RSVP here. Hosted by Chief Advancement Officer Christine Pina, Senior Leadership Gift Officer, Global Resources Shiang Sobieski and members of the Institute for Global Education. Greene House, Office of Admission, 2nd floor Sponsored by the Parent Leadership Committee |
5:30 p.m. | Dinner Families are welcome to eat with their students Main Dining Hall |
8:00 a.m. – | Registration Nona Evans Room |
8:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Class Visits (45 min classes) 8:45 – 9:30 a.m. Block 2 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Block 3 10:45-11:30 a.m. Block 1 Please check your student’s schedule on MyPorters for class start time. |
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Family Conferences (In-person & on Zoom) 10 minute slots arranged in advance through pickAtime. Please note that conference scheduling will open October 2 and close on October 15. |
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Jostens MPS Ring Sale Main Parlors |
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Library Book Fundraiser Make a donation to the Ford Library in honor of your student, or an Ancient you hold dear to your heart. Main Parlors |
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Buffet Lunch Enjoy a special family lunch with your student! Main Dining Hall |
Families of Color Luncheon Hosted by the Parent Leadership Committee, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Susan Martell Jenkin, and Chief Advancement Officer Christine Pina. Dr. Glenda Newell-Harris ’71 Student Center Sponsored by the Parent Leadership Committee | |
1:15 p.m. – | Head of School Address Join Dr. Katherine G. Windsor for an update on Miss Porter’s School. Barbara Lang Hacker ’29 Theater / Livestream |
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | 11th Grade College Kick-off This event is for 11th grade students and families. It is a required event for 11th grade students. Please join the Porter’s College Office for an introduction to our college counseling program including our timeline and what to expect over the next year. We will be joined by a college admissions officer, who will give us some words of wisdom about the admissions process, as well as some current seniors who will offer real-time tips and helpful suggestions for how they’ve navigated the college process at Porter’s. Barbara Lang Hacker ’29 Theater |
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | The Landscape of College Testing Parents of all grades are welcome to attend; required for students in 11th grade. Please join Adam Ingersoll and fellow MPS families for a thoughtful and pragmatic discussion of college admission testing that will be useful to students and parents alike. Learn what you need to know about the following and more:
About the speaker: Adam Ingersoll is the co-founder of Compass Education Group, a provider of test prep and academic tutoring for thousands of students annually around the world. Adam has worked in college admission testing and educational services since 1994 and he is recognized as a leading voice on standardized testing. He is a frequently booked speaker at schools and conferences, and he has provided training on test use and interpretation for university admission offices, including Caltech, Rochester, and USC. Due to institutional policies of the consultant represented, we will be unable to record this program. |
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Bowl-A-Thon Workshops You must pre-register to attend. Sign up here for the 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. slot Sign up here for the 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. slot Families are invited to a one-hour bowl making workshop, with two sessions beginning at 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. All levels are welcome, and all creative contributions will support our annual Bowl-A-Thon Sit-Down Dinner and Sale. Space is limited! Every member of your family that will participate (including Porter’s students) should be counted, unless your student is a head of Bowl-A-Thon. Olin, Room 216 |
3:30 p.m – 4:30 p.m. | Q&A with Student Life A conversation with the Office of Student Life Dr. Glenda Newell-Harris ’71 Student Center |
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Watch Athletic Practices Various athletic spaces on campus
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5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Parent Receptions Please join families by class year for cocktails and mocktails. |
9th Grade & 10th Grade Family Reception Hosted by the Parent Leadership Committee and Class Deans Sarah Quinn, Oscar Rollan, and Maya Silva-Thompson. The Bates Lobby and Daisy Portico – Lower level of Main | |
11th Grade Family Reception Hosted by the Parent Leadership Committee and Class Dean Julie Zurolo. Nona Evans Room | |
12th Grade Family Reception Hosted by Head of School Kate Windsor, Class Dean Eileen Mooney, and the Parent Leadership Committee with a special performance by the Perilhettes at 5:20 p.m. Student Second Head of School to make brief remarks. Lamphere House | |
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Dinner for all families Main Dining Hall |
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Music and Dance Showcase 7:00 pm, Music Showcase, Barbara Lang Hacker ’29 Theater / Livestream 8:00 p.m., Dance Showcase, The Gaines Dance Barn / Livestream |
8:30 p.m. | Athletic Spirit Bonfire (s’mores and hot cocoa, and spirit!) Enjoy watching fall athletic teams compete in a dance competition while you roast s’mores and sip on hot cocoa with the Porter’s community! All families and students are invited to attend and share in the fun! Weyerhaeuser Amphitheater |
8:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast Main Dining Hall |
8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Parent Conferences 10 minute slots arranged in advance through pickAtime. Please note that conference scheduling will open October 2 and close on October 15. |
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Parent Leadership Committee (PLC) Meeting Barbara Lang Hacker ’29 Theater / Livestream
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10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Brunch Main Dining Hall |
Athletic Events and Home Game Spirit Booths sponsored by the Parent Leadership Committee | |
12:00 p.m. | Field Hockey – Varsity – Game vs. Greenwich Country Day School Away |
1:00 p.m. | Volleyball – Varsity and JV – Game vs. Hopkins School Away |
1:30 p.m. | Cross Country – Varsity and JV – Game vs. Westminster School Away at Avon Old Farms |
2:00 p.m. | Soccer – Varsity – Game vs. Sacred Heart (Home) Kiki’s Field Soccer – JV – Game vs. Holy Child (Home) Kiki’s Field |
2:00 p.m. | Volleyball – Thirds – Game vs. Holy Child Away |
3:00 p.m. | The Hayley Petit Cup Annual regatta vs. Farmington High School in honor and memory of Ancient Hayley Petit ’07. Farmington Boathouse at Tunxis Mead Park, 200 Tunxis Mead Road, Farmington, CT 06032 (drive to the very end of the road, parking is located just past the gate and a short walk to the river) |
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Dinner Families that remain on campus are welcome to join our normal weekend dinner service! Main Dining Hall |
Students are required to remain on campus through their last required commitment of the weekend.
APPOINTMENTS
Conferences with teachers, advisors and House Directors will take place on Friday, October 18 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday, October 19 from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Parents/Guardians will have the option to choose in-person or virtual conferences.
Conference sign-up will open on October 2 at 12:00 pm EST. Instructions on how to access pickAtime can be found here.
If you have any questions, please contact Brie Angle.
The Ivy Store Hours | |
Thursday, October 17 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Friday, October 18 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Saturday, October 19 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
You can schedule conferences with your student’s advisors, house directors, and teachers on PickATime beginning Wednesday, October 2 through Tuesday, October 15. Conferences will be held in-person and on Zoom. You must register for Family Weekend in order to register for in-person conferences.
Over the past several years, we have made many improvements to make campus more accessible for those with various needs. Main now has permanent ramps in the front, as well as lifts; paths have been made wider and smoother; and Sarah Lane is a campus throughway reserved mainly for pedestrians.
During Family Weekend, there will be accessible parking reserved in all of our parking areas. The Alumnae & Development Office parking lot will be specifically dedicated to accessible parking.
If you have any questions or specific accessibility issues that you would like to discuss prior to your visit, please feel free to contact Parent Relations or call 860-409-3634.
Families are encouraged to park in the following areas:
Tennis Court Parking Lot | Pool & Squash Building Parking Lot 88 Garden Street |
| Office of Admission at the Greene House 44 Mill Lane | Alumnae & Development Parking Lot 66 Main Street Accessible parking only |
There are many wonderful accommodations located in the Farmington Valley if you’re planning to spend the evening near Miss Porter’s School. Here are a few options to get you started in your search.