Upper School Fall Parents' Day – Schedule of Events

Whether you're a boarding or day family, we can't wait to welcome you to campus for an opportunity to engage with faculty, observe your child's academic and extracurricular experience, enjoy performances by the school chorus and orchestra, and gain a deeper understanding of life at Rumsey. We look forward to sharing this meaningful day with you.

Friday, October 18, 2024

3:00  – 4:30 p.m. Upper School Parent Conferences (for Boarding Families)
Note: Day Parents will have Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 10.
Conferences will be ten (10) minutes long. Parents will schedule their conferences in advance using the Pick-a-Time App located in the Blue Dog Portal, and you will receive an email notification with a link when the Pick-a-Time App goes live.

6:00 p.m. Auction & Celebration – Founder’s Weekend
Please join us for our 36th auction gathering in Farmen Hall at the Campus Center, celebrating the 125th year of Rumsey Hall! The event will include a live and silent auction, passed bites and stations, and live music by Four Track. Adults only and cocktail attire. Purchase tickets here.

Saturday, October 19, 2024

7:45 a.m. Welcome Table Opens on School Street
Welcome and Check-In at the Sanford House Study Hall. Continental breakfast available. Pick up a Program, Teacher Classroom Locations, a Campus Map, and your Conference Schedule.

8:00 – 11:30 a.m. Upper School Parent Conferences (for Boarding Families)
Note: Day Parents will have Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 10.
Conferences will be ten (10) minutes long. Parents will schedule their conferences in advance using the Pick-a-Time App located in the Blue Dog Portal, and you will receive an email notification with a link when the Pick-a-Time App goes live.

11:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. All School Assembly in the Magnoli Gymnasium

• Welcome - Ian Craig, Head of School
• School Updates
• Student Recognitions
• Musical Selections

12:30 p.m.  VII Form Parents’ Secondary School Counseling Meeting in The Maxwell A. Sarofim ’05 Performing Arts Center with Clayton Ketchum P’14, ’17, Director of Secondary School Counseling

12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Buffet Luncheon in Farmen Hall at the Campus Center

2:30 p.m. Athletic Events Begin

• Girls’ Varsity Soccer vs. The Frederick Gunn School
• Boys’ Varsity Soccer vs. Wooster School
• Varsity Field Hockey vs. The Frederick Gunn School
• Varsity Volleyball vs. Taft School III’s

More Parents' Day Happenings

• Student Artwork: Visit the Allen Finkelson Gallery in the Maxwell A. Sarofim ’05 Performing Arts Center to view Lower and Upper School Student Artwork.
• School Store: Get new Rumsey “gear” at the School Store! Open from 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Located on the Lower Level of the Campus Center.
• Business Office: Located on the lower level of the Garassino Building. Open from 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
• Lost and Found: Upper School Lost and Found items are located in the Sanford Study Hall. Please check to see if there is anything that belongs to your child.