Parents

Winter Carnival 2025

Join Us January 31 & February 1!

Eaglebrook School's Winter Carnival is the second-oldest of its kind in the country. Only Dartmouth College's Winter Carnival is older. On Friday, January 31, we invite parents and families to join their children for classes, Winter Carnival games in the afternoon, and an Evening of the Arts that will include a student concert and a student play. 

All students – Day & Boarding – will be on campus for Winter Carnival and may leave for a long weekend with their parents after their last obligation on Saturday, February 1. Boarding Students must return by 8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 3.

PLEASE NOTE: Students in the String Orchestra, Jazz Band, the Ad Libs, and the play should have dinner on campus on Friday night to be ready for the Evening of the Arts.

Tentative Schedule of Events

List of 5 items.

  • Monday, January 27

    Day Student Parent-Teacher Conferences in the Classroom Buildings from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Friday, January 31

    8:15–10:00 a.m.Parent registration upon arrival at the Fialkow Lounge in Evans Academic Center

    After 10:00 a.m., parents may register at the Main Office in the Learning Center.

    8:45 a.m.:  Sixth Form Assembly – Bartlett Assembly Area, Chase Learning Center

    9:00 a.m.–12:25 p.m.:  Academic Classes in Baines, Doubleday, Evans Academic Center, and Chase Learning Center

    12:00–1:00 p.m.:  Buffet Lunch – Gibbs Dining Hall
    12:00–12:30:  Lunch for Third & Sixth Formers (and families)
    12:30–1:00:  Lunch for Fourth & Fifth Formers (and families)

    1:15 p.m.:  Winter Carnival Concert – Presented by the Music Department in the Bartlett Assembly Area

    Classroom dress is required.

    2:30–4:30 p.m.:  Winter Carnival Events – Memorial Field and Easton Ski Area

    4:30–5:30 p.m.:  Parents' Reception – Failkow Lounge and Chorus Room in the Evans Center

    Gather with faculty, administrators, trustees, and fellow parents.

    5:00 p.m.:  Secondary School Advising Meeting for Fifth Form
    Students and Parents – Bartlett Assembly Area 

    A meeting with Jim Fay, Director of Secondary School Advising, and Jennifer Martyn, Associate Director of Secondary School Advising

    5:30 p.m.:  Buffet Dinner in Gibbs Dining Hall*

    Classroom dress required

    6:45 p.m.:  An Evening of the Arts – Bartlett Assembly Area, Chase Learning Center

    Includes musical performances and a play by the Theater
    Department 

    *
    Students may check out for dinner with their families on Thursday or Friday evening or stay overnight on Saturday after their obligations have been met. Students must return by Monday, February 3, at 8:00 p.m.


     
  • Saturday, February 1

    8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
    Refreshments for parents in the Library in the Chase Learning Center

    8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. In-person Parent Teacher Conferences in Baines, Doubleday, Evans Center, and the Chase Learning Center

    9:00 a.m. 
    Morning Athletic Games begin: check the Athletic Schedule for details**

    12:00 p.m.– 12:30 p.m.:  Buffet Lunch – Gibbs Dining Hall

    12:30 p.m.:  Parents' Association Meeting

    Remarks by Head of School, Andrew Chase, and Sixth Form
    Speakers in the Gibbs Dining Hall

    1:30–3:00 p.m.:  Ski Hill Open for Parents, Students, Guests & Alumni

    Afternoon Athletic Events

    Check the Athletic Schedule for details** 

    Our coaches and Athletics Department want to remind you that your child is required to remain on campus to participate in their team's game before leaving. We ask that you please help your child adhere to this requirement. Thank you. All our teams are working hard to prepare for an exciting fall season and will be thrilled to have you!

    4:00–6:00 p.m.:  In-Person Parent Teacher Conferences

    6:00 p.m.: 
    Buffet Dinner – Gibbs Dining Hall

    * STUDENTS MAY CHECK OUT for dinner or overnight on Saturday after their obligations have been met. All students must return by Monday, February 3, at 8:00 p.m.

    **Athletic games happen throughout the day on Saturday. Please check the Athletic Schedule for details.
  • Sunday, February 2

    Activities and meals for those on campus
  • Monday, February 3

    Activities and meals for those on campus

    8:00 p.m.
    All Boarding Students must return to campus.

General Information

REFRESHMENTS AND PARENT SOCIAL GATHERINGS:
Friday: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.:  Bonfire on Memorial Field
Friday: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.:  Chorus Room 236 in Evans Center
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.:  Library in the Chase Learning Center NOTE: Coffee is available in Gibbs Dining Hall throughout the weekend.

UPDATES TO WINTER CARNIVAL SCHEDULE: Please refer to the digital signage located in the Chase Learning Center, Sports Center, and Gibbs Dining Hall for schedule updates.

SCHOOL STORE: Limited items for sale on Saturday, February 1, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Library, Chase Learning Center.

Please visit our online store on SquadLocker: https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/eaglebrook-school-store.

EAGLEBROOK ARCHIVES (self-guided tour): Eaglebrook proudly opened the school’s archives during the centennial celebration weekend in June 2022. The archives are in the basement of the Evans building. A self-guided tour of the exhibition materials is on display in the foyer of the archives' main entrance. For inquiries, please contact our archivist, Tom Doyle, at thomas.doyle@eaglebrook.org, or contact Rachel Meier at rmeier@eaglebrook.org.

WELCOME TO THE LIBRARY: Parents are invited to stop by the library and learn from the library staff how they work with their children and how the library’s resources support the curriculum. Visit us Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to learn more about Wish Lists Books and Friends of the Library & Archives or to see our parent author’s books on display!

MAIN OFFICE HOURS: Friday: 8:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. and Saturday: 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

BUSINESS OFFICE: Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

ADVANCEMENT OFFICE HOURS: Stop by the Advancement Office in the Lodge on Friday or Saturday should you have any questions – or just to say hello.

TRANSPORTATION: If you would like assistance around campus, please contact our Director of Security, Phillip Snow, at 413-772-9026.

QUESTIONS: Please call the Administrator on Duty at 413-834-0296. *

STUDENTS MAY CHECK OUT for dinner on Thursday or Friday evening or overnight on Saturday after their obligations have been met. All students must return by Monday, 2/3 at 8:00 p.m.

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Alumni

Alumni – especially those in the area – are invited to join us for winter fun on Friday on the Easton Ski Area and Memorial Field. No registration is required.
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