School Traditions

Beyond the traditions that emerge from the academic program, the community enjoys many other school customs, including the lower school Halloween parade; lower school holiday lights ceremony; fourth grade closing ceremony; eighth grade closing ceremony; Math Day, which includes a Pi competition to see who can recite the most digits; summer reading program; annual Mary Margaret Longacre '27 playwriting contest; Drop Everything and Read; Drop Everything and Write; Brown and Gold Days; Baccalaureate: International Day; Yearbook Dedication; Academic Awards Ceremony; Grandparents and Grand Friends Day; and the Welcome Back to School Party.

Other anticipated events include the 9th grade rafting trip, annual upper school hall holiday decorating contest, Soph Hop and senior Prom. All these events contribute to the strong sense of community found at the school.