2021 Semester 1 Schedule
| Month | Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 1 | Wednesday | 2–4 p.m. Varsity Sports Camp Candidates Arrive (by invitation only) |
| 6 | Monday | 3–5 p.m. Monitors and Big Brothers Arrive | |
| 7 | Tuesday | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Registration: All New Students | |
| 8 | Wednesday | 1-3 p.m. Registration: All Returning Students (Day and Boarding) | |
| 9 | Thursday | First Academic Quarter Begins | |
| 11-12 | Saturday-Sunday | CLOSED WEEKEND (Boarders expected to stay on campus, Day Students will be expected to come to AOF on Saturday and Sunday); Orientation Activities | |
| 18 | Saturday | Day Off | |
| 29 | Wednesday | Grandparents/Grandfriends Day | |
| October | 2 | Saturday | Community Life Program—Freshmen & Sophomores; SATs |
| 9 | Saturday | Community Life Program—Juniors & Seniors | |
| 11 | Monday | Admissions Open House | |
| 16 | Saturday | Community Life Program | |
| 22 | Friday | Family Weekend – Guests attend classes; Family Weekend Concert; First Academic Quarter Ends | |
| 23 | Saturday | Family Weekend; ACTs | |
| 25 | Monday | Boarding Students Return by 9 p.m. | |
| 26 | Tuesday | Second Academic Quarter Begins | |
| 29–30 | Friday–Saturday | Board of Directors Meetings | |
| 30 | Saturday | Full Saturday Classes | |
| November | 2 | Tuesday | Admissions Open House |
| 5–6 | Friday–Saturday | Homecoming Weekend | |
| 6 | Saturday | Community Life Program; SATs | |
| 12 | Friday | Veterans Day Program | |
| 13 | Saturday | Day Off | |
| 15 | Monday | Athletic Awards Ceremony | |
| 19 | Friday | Thanksgiving Vacation begins at 2:05 p.m.*; Winter Varsity Athletes may be asked to remain on campus through Saturday afternoon. SCHOOL IS CLOSED FOR THIS VACATION. |
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| 29 | Monday | Boarding Students Return By 9 p.m. | |
| 30 | Tuesday | Classes Resume | |
| December | 4 | Saturday | Full Classes |
| 5 | Sunday | Holiday Concert | |
| 6 | Monday | Visiting Author Program | |
| 10 | Friday | Holiday Concert | |
| 11 | Saturday | Day Off | |
| 12 | Sunday | Christmas Vespers | |
| 14 | Tuesday | Second Academic Quarter Ends; First Semester Ends; Boar’s Head Festival– required for all new students. Students who live within driving distance of school can depart campus after their last commitment/Boar’s Head. | |
| 15 | Wednesday |
Winter Vacation 8 a.m. SCHOOL IS CLOSED FOR THIS VACATION |
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| January | 3 | Monday | Boarding Students Return By 9 p.m. |