Name: Commencement Rehearsal
Start: 2027-06-04T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2027-06-04T10:30:00-04:00
Location: Rumsey Hall School

September 2026
NWEA Assessments

September 22 - September 25

Rumsey Hall School

Kindergarten—Grade 5: Tuesday, Sept. 22 — Friday, Sept. 25 Grade 6—Grade 9: Thursday, Sept. 24 and Friday, Sept. 25 Students in Kindergarten...
International Virtual Open Houses

September 29 @ 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM International Virtual Open Houses

Zoom

We invite international families to join an upcoming Virtual Open House and discover the unique opportunities that make Rumsey Hall a remarkable...
October 2026
Blue Dog Parade

October 1

Rumsey Hall School
Junior Boarding Schools Association – The Benefits of Boarding During the Middle School Years

October 1 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

123 S Broad St 5th floor (Duke & Duke Boardroom) Philadelphia, PA

Explore how junior boarding helps middle school students build confidence, independence, and readiness for high school. Discover the benefits of boarding school...
Webinar: The Capstone Year-Perspectives on the 9th Grade Experience

October 1 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Zoom

What makes the 9th grade year at Rumsey Hall so valuable? Join us for an inside look at how this capstone experience...
VIIth Form Senior Informal Pictures

October 2

Rumsey Hall School
Lower School Trip to Litchfield Historical Society

October 2 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ist–IIIrd Form (3rd–5th Grade)
RCPA Parents’ Night Out

October 2 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Solley House

Parents' Night Out is a relaxed, social evening created just for our parent community to unwind, connect, and enjoy each other’s company!...
International Virtual Open Houses

October 6 @ 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM International Virtual Open Houses

Zoom

We invite international families to join an upcoming Virtual Open House and discover the unique opportunities that make Rumsey Hall a remarkable...
Upper School Day Parent Conference Night

October 8 @ 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Rumsey Hall School
Lower School Photo Day

October 9

Rumsey Hall School
Lower School Day Parent Conferences

October 9 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Lower School Day Parent Conferences

Rumsey Hall School

Conferences will occur in person on October 9, 22, and 23 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. There are no AEP activities...
Lower School Coffee Hour and Tour

October 13 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Rumsey Hall School

Discover Rumsey Hall at our Lower School Coffee Hour and Tour (Grades Pre-K–5). Hear from school leadership, meet with members of our...
Upper School Coffee Hour and Tour

October 14 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Rumsey Hall School

Discover Rumsey Hall at our Upper School Coffee Hour and Tour (Grades 6–9). Hear from school leadership, meet with members of our...
Fall Family Weekend

October 16 - October 17

Rumsey Hall School

Join us for a newly imagined Rumsey tradition that brings our entire community together! Upper and Lower School families are invited to...
Annual Auction and Celebration

October 16 @ 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Farmen Hall

Details and Item Donation
School Holiday – No Classes

October 19

Rumsey Hall School

Offices will be open. Activities planned for students on campus for the Holiday. Boarders return to campus by 7:00 p.m.
VIIth Form (Senior) Secondary School Visitations & Interviews

October 19 - October 24

Seniors return by Sunday, Oct. 25 by 7:00 p.m.
Classes Resume

October 20 @ 8:00 AM

Rumsey Hall School
Lower School Day Parent Conferences

October 22 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Lower School Day Parent Conferences

Rumsey Hall School

Conferences will occur in person on October 9, 22, and 23 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. There are no AEP activities...
Lower School Day Parent Conferences

October 23 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Lower School Day Parent Conferences

Rumsey Hall School

Conferences will occur in person on October 9, 22, and 23 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. There are no AEP activities...
Halloween Celebration

October 30

Rumsey Hall School
November 2026
International Virtual Open Houses

November 10 @ 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM International Virtual Open Houses

Zoom

We invite international families to join an upcoming Virtual Open House and discover the unique opportunities that make Rumsey Hall a remarkable...
VIIth Form SSAT

November 14 @ 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Magnoli Gymnasium
Winter Athletics Begin

November 16

Rumsey Hall School
Upper School Fall Play

November 18 - November 19

The Max
Fall Athletic Awards

November 19 @ 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

The Max
Thanksgiving Recess Begins

November 20 @ 2:00 PM

Rumsey Hall School

Boarders traveling by private car may leave. Plane & public transportation should be arranged for Saturday, November 21.
Boarders Depart by Plane or Public Transportation

November 21
London Trip

November 22 - November 29

Rumsey is traveling to London with EF Tours! The trip is open to rising VIth and VIIth form students, with priority given...
Faculty Meetings

November 30

Rumsey Hall School
Boarders Return to Campus

November 30 @ 7:00 PM

Rumsey Hall School

Thanksgiving Recess ends at 7:00 p.m
December 2026
Classes Resume

December 1 @ 8:00 AM

Rumsey Hall School
Upper School Concert

December 10

The Max
Lower School Parent-Teacher Conferences

December 10 @ 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM Lower School Parent-Teacher Conferences
Lower School Celebration of Song & Art

December 11 @ 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Rumsey Hall School
Upper School End of Term Assessments

December 14 - December 16

Rumsey Hall School
Lower School Parent-Teacher Conferences

December 15 @ 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM Lower School Parent-Teacher Conferences
Lower School Parent-Teacher Conferences

December 16 @ 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM Lower School Parent-Teacher Conferences
Upper School Fall Term Awards

December 17 @ 2:00 PM

Rumsey Hall School
Winter Recess Begins

December 17 @ 3:00 PM

Winter Recess begins at 3:00. Boarders may depart after 3:00 p.m. or the following day, Friday, December 18.
Holiday Gathering – 2026

December 18 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Solley House

In the spirit of the season, we’re opening our doors and inviting our community to gather, reconnect, and celebrate. Come when you...
January 2027
Faculty Meetings

January 4, 2027

Rumsey Hall School
Winter Recess Ends

January 4, 2027 @ 7:00 PM

Rumsey Hall School

Boarders must return to campus by at 7:00 p.m
Classes Resume

January 5, 2027 @ 8:00 AM

Rumsey Hall School
Alumni Hockey Game

January 10, 2027

Lufkin Rink
February 2027
Lunar New Year Dinner

February 5, 2027 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Farmen Hall
Bromley Ski Weekend

February 7, 2027 - February 9, 2027

Bromley Ski Trip departure on Sunday, February 7 8:00 a.m. No Classes All Students not going to Bromley must be off campus...
Classes Resume

February 10, 2027 @ 9:00 AM

Rumsey Hall School

Classes resume at 9:00 a.m.
Upper School Conferences via Zoom

February 22, 2027 Upper School Conferences via Zoom

Zoom
Upper School Conferences via Zoom

February 23, 2027 Upper School Conferences via Zoom

Zoom
Upper School Conferences via Zoom

February 24, 2027 Upper School Conferences via Zoom

Zoom
Lower School Winter Wellness Celebration

February 26, 2027 @ 8:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Magnoli Gymnasium
March 2027
Winter Athletic Awards

March 2, 2027 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Max
Upper School Winter Academic Awards

March 3, 2027 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Magnoli Gymnasium
Spring Recess Begins

March 3, 2027 @ 3:00 PM

Boarders traveling by private car may leave at this time. Plane and public transportation for boarding students should be scheduled throughout the...
Faculty Meetings

March 22, 2027

Rumsey Hall School
Spring Recess Ends

March 22, 2027 @ 7:00 PM

Rumsey Hall School

Boarders must return to campus by 7:00 p.m.
Classes Resume

March 23, 2027 @ 8:00 AM

Rumsey Hall School
April 2027
Lower School Earth Day Celebration

April 21, 2027

Rumsey Hall School
Upper School Day Parents’ Night

April 22, 2027

Rumsey Hall School
70s Decade Reunion

April 23, 2027

Rumsey Hall School

Join us for a special on-campus reunion as we celebrate Rumsey alumni from the classes of 1970–1979! Step back onto the campus where your...
Upper School Musical

April 29, 2027 - April 30, 2027

The Max
Spring Parent Reception

April 30, 2027 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Solley House
May 2027
Upper School Spring Parents’ Day & Boarding Conferences

May 1, 2027

Rumsey Hall School
Grandfriends’ Day

May 7, 2027

Rumsey Hall School
VIIth Form (Senior) Class Trip to YMCA Camp Hi-Rock

May 13, 2027 - May 14, 2027
Track & Field Practices

May 25, 2027

Rumsey Hall School
Lower School Musical

May 27, 2027

The Max
Track & Field Events

May 27, 2027 - May 28, 2027

Rumsey Hall School
Upper School End of Term Assessments

May 28, 2027

Rumsey Hall School
Memorial Day – Classes will NOT be held

May 31, 2027
June 2027
Upper School End of Term Assessments

June 1, 2027 - June 2, 2027

Rumsey Hall School
Lower School & Upper School Carnival Day

June 2, 2027

Rumsey Hall School
Last Day of Classes

June 3, 2027

Rumsey Hall School
Senior BBQ

June 3, 2027

Rumsey Hall School
Commencement Rehearsal

June 4, 2027 @ 10:30 AM

Rumsey Hall School

Join us for a Coffee & Campus Tour on October 13 or 14, or attend an International Virtual Open House on September 29, October 6, or November 10.

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