Parents & Family Weekend
Weekend Schedule
Friday, February 21
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 2
9:55-10:40 a.m., Block 1
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 5
1:25–2:10 p.m., Block 6
Form-Specific Programs for Parents
2:45–3:45 p.m., Various locations
- Mapping Your Child’s Journey at Westminster — A panel discussion on how to set your child up for personal success in academics, athletics, and extracurriculars while pursuing their unique interests.
Third and Fourth Form Parents, Gund Reading Room, Armour Academic Center - Mock College Admissions Committee — An interactive exercise for parents to learn about the multitude of factors that go into the college admissions process and decision-making.
Fifth Form Parents, Adams Dining Room, Armstrong Dining Hall - Next Steps—Life Beyond Williams Hill — An introduction to how Westminster engages young alumni after graduation, from college visits to career networking.
Sixth Form Parents, Hinman Reading Room, Cushing Hall
Class of 2025 Parent Reception and Class Gift Kickoff
4:15–5 p.m., Pratt House
Head of School Reception for Parents
5–6 p.m., Pratt House
Community Dinner — 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: “Chicago”
7:30 p.m., Werner Centennial Center.
Saturday, February 22
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 4
9:15–10:00 a.m., Block 3
10:10–10:55 a.m., Block 7
Buffet Lunch Available
11 a.m.–1 p.m., Gund Dining Room, Armstrong Dining Hall
Coffee & Conversation with College Counseling — An overview of the Westminster College Counseling process and what to expect in the years ahead. Open to all parents but intended to be an informal information session for Third and Fourth Form parents and students.
12:00–1:00 p.m., Adams Dining Room, Armstrong Dining Hall
Home Athletic Contests
1:30 p.m., JV Girls' Squash vs. Hopkins School
1:30 p.m., Varsity Boys’ and Girls’ Swim/Dive vs. AOF, Eaglebrook, Miss Porter’s
2:30 p.m. JV Girls’ Hockey vs. Berkshire School
2:30 p.m. Third Boys’ Basketball vs. Rumsey Hall School
3:30 p.m. Third Boys’ Squash vs. Salisbury School
4:30 p.m. Third Boys’ Hockey vs. Berkshire School
6:30 p.m. JV Boys’ Hockey vs. Berkshire School
Away Athletic Contests
1:45 p.m., Varsity Girls' Hockey vs. Berkshire
2:30 p.m., Varsity Girls' Basketball vs. Suffield Academy
2:30 p.m., JV Girls' Basketball vs. Suffield Academy
3:35 p.m., Varsity Boys' Hockey vs. Berkshire
4:30 p.m., Varsity Boys' Basketball vs. Kent School
4:30 p.m., JV Boys' Basketball vs. Kent School
Accommodations
A block of rooms have been reserved at the Simsbury Inn. Please visit this link to make a reservation. The room block will expire on January 21, 2025. Additional 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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