FALL TERM (Term 1)
Tue, Sep 7 - Thu, Dec 9
13 weeks + 1 Midterm Reading Week = 14 weeks
Regular weeks: Monday - Thursday; 8:10AM to 3:30PM
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  • Tue, Sep 7: First Day of School; Fall Term begins.
  • Tue, Oct 11: Columbus Day; classes in session.
  • Mon, Oct 18 - Thu, Oct 21: Midterm Break/Reading Week; a week dedicated to reading list catch-up and family read-alouds.
  • Mon, Nov 1: All Saints Day Celebration; expressing thanks for our Christian heroes and examples of the past.
  • Thu, Nov 11: Veterans/Remembrance Day Services & Art Competition; special school-wide remembrance services alongside our annual poster competition honoring those who have served and given the ultimate sacrifice.​
  • Wed, Nov 24 - Thu, Nov 25: Thanksgiving Break: no classes in session.
  • Mon, Nov 29: Advent Begins; morning candle-lighting, singing, Scripture, and reflections in preparation for celebrating the coming of Christ in human form.​
  • Mon, Nov 29 - Thu, Dec 9: Christmas School; Christmas-themed literature, art, poetry, handicrafts, caroling, baking, serving, and celebrating for the last week before Christmas break.
  • Mon, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 9: Term 1 Examinations Week
  • Mon, Dec 6: Saint Nicholas Day Celebration; chocolate coins, surprises, treats, and shoes
  • Thu, Dec 9: Last Day of Fall Term Classes
  • Mon, Dec 13 - Mon, Jan 3: Christmas Break​
WINTER TERM (Term 2)
Tue, Jan 4 - Thu, Mar 31
12 weeks
Regular weeks: Monday - Thursday; 8:10AM to 3:30PM
  • Tue, Jan 4: Classes Resume; Winter Term begins.
  • Wed, Jan 5; Twelfth Night Celebration; an historic festival that takes place on the last night of the Twelve Days of Christmas marking the coming of the Epiphany ... featuring coins, cakes, and crowns!
  • Mon, Jan 17: Martin Luther King Jr Day; no classes in session.
  • Fri, Feb 4: Winter Party; snuggling in for an evening of hot chocolate and lovely winter activities.
  • Mon, Feb 14 - Mon, Feb 17: Midterm Break/Reading Week
  • Mon, Feb 21: Presidents' Day Celebration; classes in session; a special day to honor our American heritage and leaders.
  • Tue, Mar 1: Shrove Tuesday Celebration (Pancake Tuesday); ringing the bells, pancake flipping races and feasting.
  • Thu, Mar 17: Saint Patrick's Day Cèilidh: Irish stories, songs, food, and dancing along with biographies on Patrick himself.
  • Mon, Mar 21 - Thu, Mar 24: Speech Meet Week
  • Mon, Mar 28 - Thu, Mar 31: Term 2 Examinations Week​
SPRING TERM (Term 3)
Mon, April 4 - Wed, June 8
10 weeks total per term
Term 1: 14 weeks + Term 2: 14 weeks + Term 3: 8 weeks = 36 weeks total

  • Mon, Apr 4 - Thu, Apr 7: Holy Week School; Easter-themed literature, art, poetry, handicrafts, baking, serving, and celebrating for the last week before Holy Week break!
  • Mon, Apr 11 - Mon, Apr 18 Holy Week Break​
  • Tue, Apr 19: Classes Resume
  • Thu, Apr 28: Annual Talent Show
  • Thu, May 12: Certamen (Classics Competition); school-wide competition reviewing this past year’s Latin and classical studies; parents are welcome to attend; winners of each Form will be receive the annual BVCS Laurel Wreath award.
  • Mon, May 16 - Thu, May 19: Forest School Week; lovely nature-themed activities, handicrafts, and journaling all week in the out-of-doors.
  • Fri, May 20 - Sat, May 21: Forest School Camp-Out
  • Mon, May 30: Memorial Day; no classes in session.
  • Tue, May 31 - Thu, Jun 2: Shakespeare Festival Week; Shakespeare plays, characters, history of the Globe Theatre, as well as the life of the Bard himself, students will form a deepening relationship and fondness for this treasure of Western civilization. Our Festival week will be capped off by two performances.
  • Fri, Jun 3 - Sat, Jun 4: Shakespeare Theatre Performances; doors open at 6:30PM
  • Mon, Jun 6 - Wed, Jun 8: Olympic Games; House competitions alongside BVCS events and our memorable opening, medals, and closing ceremonies!
  • Mon, Jun 6 - Wed, Jun 8: Final Examinations
  • Thu, Jun 9: Night of Blessing & Banquet; a school-wide evening of celebration and blessing before summer break!​