Our 2020-2021 School Calendar can be found here!

  • First Day of School: Tue., Sep 8; Fall Term Begins
  • Thanksgiving Break: Mon., Nov. 23 - Fri., Nov. 27
  • Advent Begins: Mon., Nov. 30
  • *Term 1 Examinations Week: Mon., Dec. 7 - Thu. Dec. 10
  • "Christmas School:" Mon. Dec. 7 - Thu. Dec. 17 (Christmas-themed literature, art, poetry, handicrafts, caroling, baking, serving, and celebrating for the two weeks before Christmas break!)
  • St. Nicholas Day Celebration: Mon., Dec. 7
  • Christmas Family Feast
  • Last Day of Fall Term Classes: Thu., Dec. 17.
  • Christmas Break: Mon., Dec 21 to Fri., Jan. 1
..................................................................................................................
  • Classes Resume: Mon., Jan 4; Winter Term Begins
  • Twelfth Night Celebration: Tue., Jan 5 (A festival that takes place on the last night of the Twelve Days of Christmas marking the coming of the Epiphany.)
  • No School: Mon., Jan. 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • No School: Mon., Feb. 15: Presidents' Day
  • Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Tuesday): Tue., Feb. 16
  • St. Patrick's Day Cèilidh: Wed., Mar. 17
  • Speech Meet Week: Mon., Mar. 22 - Thu. Mar. 25
  • **Term 2 Examinations Week: Mon., Mar. 22 - Thu. Mar. 25
  • Formal Spring Luncheon & Talent Show: Wed., Mar. 24
  • Last Day of Winter Term Classes: Thu., Mar. 25
  • Holy Week Break: Mon., Mar. 29 - Thu., Apr. 1
..................................................................................................................
  • Classes Resume: Mon., Apr. 5; Spring Term Begins
  • School-wide Late Night Party / Sleepover: Fri., Apr. 23
  • Talent Show: Wed., Apr. 28

🍃FOREST SCHOOL WEEK  Monday, May 17 through Thursday, May 20. Students will enjoy a wonder-filled week packed with special nature-themed activities. We will be outside as much as possible. Dress your child(ren) accordingly. Forest School week will end with a camp-out Friday, May 21 to Saturday, May 22. This is weather-permitting. If your family owns a tent and you’re willing to share it with our camp-out, please let Mrs. Courlas know (937 829 5446).

🥇OLYMPIC GAMES  Monday, May 24 through Wednesday, May 26. Students will compete by houses for medals and “world records” in our inaugural Olympic Games! More details to follow soon.

⭐MEMORIAL DAY  No classes on Monday, May 31. .

🎭 SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL WEEK  Tuesday, June 1 through Thursday, June 3. Focused on 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 performances of Romeo and Juliet on Friday, June 4 at 7PM and Saturday, June 5 at 7PM. Tickets will be available soon!

🏆 CERTAMEN COMPETITION  Monday, June 7 during chapel. This is a school-wide competition reviewing this past year’s Latin and classical studies. Parents are welcome to attend this special event, as well. The competition begins at 12:45pm. Winners of each Form will be awarded with the annual Laurel Wreath award.

🎉 NIGHT OF BLESSING  Wednesday, June 9. This is a school-wide evening of celebration and blessing before summer break.

🌻 SUMMER CAMPS  We have made the exciting decision to run three week-long summer enrichment camps! 8:30am to 4pm. $40 per child for 5 days. 
  • The American Journey West: June 28-July 2
  • Wind in the Willows: July 19-23
  • Medieval Legends & Lore: August 9-13
Our emphasis will be on history and folktales alongside period/literature-themed art, music, poetry, theatre, folksongs, games, and crafts … as well as generous nature exploration and outdoor activities. Spaces are limited so register soon!

Would your child thrive in our whole-hearted learning community?

NURTURING A LIFE-GIVING ATMOSPHERE
CULTIVATING HABITS OF WISDOM AND VIRTUE
FEEDING MINDS WITH A FEAST OF LIVING IDEAS
JOINING THE GREAT CONVERSATION THROUGH THE GREAT BOOKS, GREAT THINKERS, AND GREAT WORKS OF THE WESTERN TRADITION