Parents & Family Weekend
Weekend Schedule
Friday, February 20
Breakfast Available
7:30–8:45 a.m., Gund Dining Room, Armstrong Dining Hall
Registration for Parents
8:30 a.m., Armstrong Atrium, Armour Academic Center
School Store Open
School Store Open
9 a.m.– 4 p.m., Martlet’s Nest, Lower Level, Armour Academic Center
9–9:45 a.m., Block 1
9:55–10:40 a.m., Block 2
Chapel
10:50–11:20 a.m., Andrews Memorial Chapel
Buffet Lunch Available
11:20 a.m.–1:15 p.m., Gund Dining Room, Armstrong Dining Hall
Class Visits
11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m., Block 3
1:25–2:10 p.m., Block 4
Fifth Form Parents – College Counseling: Mock College Admissions Committee
Engage in an interactive session with our College Counseling team to gain a clear understanding of the many factors that shape the college admissions process and influence decision-making.
2:15-3:15 p.m., Adams Dining Room, Armstrong Dining Hall
Third and Fourth Form Parents– Moving Forward at Westminster: Learn how Westminster’s program helps students develop skills in and beyond the classroom. Faculty will share insights into course selection, advisory support, college counseling, and dorm and advisor placements.
3:15–4:15 p.m., Gund Reading Room, Armour Academic Center
3:15–4:15 p.m., Gund Reading Room, Armour Academic Center
Class of 2027 Parent Reception and Class Gift Kickoff
4-4:45 p.m., Pratt House
Home Athletic Contest
4:30 p.m., Third Boys' Basketball vs. Loomis Chaffee
Head of School Reception for Parents
4:45–6 p.m., Pratt House
Community Dinner
Join other Westminster parents and families for dinner before the winter musical performance.
Join other Westminster parents and families for dinner before the winter musical performance.
5:30–7:15 p.m., Gund Dining Room, Armstrong Dining Hall
Winter Musical: “Hadestown”
7:30 p.m., Werner Centennial Center.
Saturday, February 21
Breakfast Available
7–8:30 a.m., Gund Dining Room, Armstrong Dining Hall
Registration for Parents
8:30 a.m., Armstrong Atrium, Armour Academic Center
School Store Open
8:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Martlet’s Nest, Lower Level, Armour Academic Center
8:20–9:05 a.m., Block 5
9:15–10:00 a.m., Block 6
10:10–10:55 a.m., Block 7
Signature Programs and Opportunities
Learn about distinctive programs and opportunities in an open house format from faculty who help students develop new skills through programs including the Westminster Investment Initiative, the Bruyette Leadership Academy, Horizons, the STARS Initiative, Model UN, Architecture, the Chapel program, learning support, and the Westminster Interactive Summer Experience (WISE) program.
10:45 a.m–11:45 a.m., Armstrong Atrium, Armour Academic Center
Learn about distinctive programs and opportunities in an open house format from faculty who help students develop new skills through programs including the Westminster Investment Initiative, the Bruyette Leadership Academy, Horizons, the STARS Initiative, Model UN, Architecture, the Chapel program, learning support, and the Westminster Interactive Summer Experience (WISE) program.
10:45 a.m–11:45 a.m., Armstrong Atrium, Armour Academic Center
Buffet Lunch Available
11 a.m.–1 p.m., Gund Dining Room, Armstrong Dining Hall
S’mores & School Spirit
Join us between athletic contests for s’mores, hot chocolate, and even a friendly game of paddle or pickleball.
2:30-4:30 p.m., Class of 2026 Pavilion and Class of 2025 Deck and Outdoor Lounge
HOME Athletic Contests
Friday
4:30 p.m. Third Boys’ Basketball vs. Loomis Chaffee
Saturday
Saturday
2:00 p.m. Varsity Girls’ Hockey vs. Berkshire School
2:30 p.m. Varsity Girls’ Basketball vs. Suffield Academy
2:30 p.m. JV Girls’ Basketball vs. Suffield Academy
4:00 p.m. Varsity Boys’ Hockey vs. Berkshire School
4:30 p.m. Varsity Boys’ Basketball vs. Kent School
4:30 p.m. JV Boys’ Basketball vs. Kent School
AWAY Athletic Contests
Saturday
1:30 p.m. Varsity Boys’ Swim/Dive vs. AOF, Eaglebrook @ Miss Porter’s School
2:00 p.m. JV Girls’ Squash vs. Miss Porter’s School
2:30 p.m. JV Girls’ Hockey vs. Berkshire
2:30 p.m. Third Boys’ Hockey vs. Berkshire
2:30 p.m. Third Boys’ Squash vs. Salisbury School
2:30 p.m. Third Boys’ Hockey vs. Berkshire
2:30 p.m. Third Boys’ Squash vs. Salisbury School
3:00 p.m. Varsity Girls’ Swim/Dive vs. Miss Porter’s School
4:30 p.m. JV Boys’ Hockey vs. Berkshire
Accommodations
Area accommodations can be accessed on the Area Restaurants and Hotels link.Questions
Please visit the “Frequently Asked Questions” button. If you have additional questions about the weekend, please contact Thea Leach P’11, ’13, Director of Events, at (860) 408-3724.
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