• Upper School Schedule

  • Schedule subject to change

  FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

  8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN
  Grubbs Gallery, Reed Campus Center

  8:30–11:40 a.m.
  CLASSES/SPECIAL SCHEDULE 
  Family members are encouraged to attend classes with their student(s).

  12–1 p.m.
  COMMUNITY LUNCH
  Academic Quad – (Rain Plan – Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center) 

  1:10–5 p.m.
  FAMILY/FACULTY CONVERSATIONS
  Upper School parents wishing to meet with teachers should sign up for conferences in Veracross after registering for Family Weekend. If you have questions about your time slots or where you are meeting, please ask when you check in at registration.

  1:30-2:30 p.m.
  INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE ADVISING FOR FAMILIES
  Phillips Stevens Chapel
  Students welcome if schedule permits. Open to parents and students from the classes of ’27, ’28, and ’29. Come get an overview of what to expect from the college search process from Williston’s Director of College Advising Emily McDowell P’27, ’30.
  
  2:45–3:30 p.m.
  MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS AT WILLISTON
  Dodge Room, Reed Campus Center
  Join Dean of Students David Koritkoski, Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Nikki Chambers, Director of Mental Health Counseling Meg Colenback P’27, Director of Health & Wellness Services Amber Mish P’23, ’26, ’29, and School Counselor Anne Zager to learn about Williston’s efforts to support student wellness and mental health.

  3:30–7 p.m.
  ATHLETIC PRACTICES AND AFTERNOON PROGRAMS
  Attend your student’s athletic practice, game, or open rehearsal.

  4:30–6 p.m.
  PARENT RECEPTION 
  Tent at Head of School’s Lawn, 37 Park Street
  Please join Head of School Robert W. Hill III and Kathryn Hill P’15, ’19 for a reception at their home. Meet, mingle, and enjoy light bites with other families and class deans.
  
  ATHLETIC CONTESTS
  5 p.m. Girls Varsity and JV Volleyball – Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center
  6 p.m. Varsity Football – Sawyer Field at Berube Stadium
  
  5:30–7 p.m.
  DINNER IN BIRCH DINING COMMONS WITH STUDENTS OR ON YOUR OWN
  Birch Dining Commons
  
  6–8 p.m.
  FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS FOOD TRUCK
  Sawyer Field at Berube Stadium
  Cheer on our Wildcats and enjoy a sweet and savory treat!

  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18

  7–9 a.m.
  BREAKFAST
  Birch Dining Commons

  7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
  REGISTRATION OPEN
  Grubbs Gallery, Reed Campus Center

  8 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
  FAMILY/FACULTY CONVERSATIONS
  Upper School parents wishing to meet with teachers should sign up for conferences in Veracross after registering for Family Weekend. If you have questions about your time slots or where you are meeting, please ask when you check in at registration.

  8:30–11 a.m.
  INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS FOR SENIOR FAMILIES WITH COLLEGE ADVISORS
  Plimpton Hall
  This is a great chance to meet one-on-one with your student’s college advisor. To make an appointment, please contact Ryan Martin at 413-529-3224 or rymartin@williston.com.

  10–11 a.m.
  COLLEGE ATHLETIC RECRUITMENT 101: WHAT STUDENT ATHLETES NEED TO KNOW
  Williston Theater
  Students welcome, if schedule permits. Listen to advice from college coaches on the recruitment process for student athletes! We strongly encourage both parents–and students considering playing at the DI, II, or III level–to attend.

  11:15 a.m.–12 p.m.
  BLACK STUDENT UNION MEET & GREET
  Dodge Room, Reed Campus Center
  Join BSU students, their families, and Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging Nikki Chambers, Assistant Dean of DEIB Jayson Leigh, Science Faculty Member/Advisor to BSU Tyla Taylor, Spanish Faculty Member/Advisor to BSU Darle Kokoszka, English Teacher Christian Brown, and Faculty Fellow Taylor Ross. Learn more about Williston’s commitment to the social, cultural, and academic needs of Black students attending Williston.

  12–2:30 p.m.
  TAILGATE LUNCH
  Sawyer Field Tent

  ATHLETIC CONTESTS
  12 p.m. Girls Varsity Soccer – Sawyer Field
  12 p.m. Girls JV Soccer – Galbraith Grass Field
  1 p.m. Boys Water Polo – Babcock Pool, Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center
  2 p.m. Girls Varsity Field Hockey – Galbraith Turf
  3 p.m. Girls Cross Country – Galbraith CC Course
  3:30 p.m. Boys JV Soccer – Galbraith Grass Field
  3:30 p.m. Boys Varsity Soccer – Sawyer Field
  3:30 p.m. Boys Cross Country – Galbraith CC Course
  3:30 p.m. Girls JV Field Hockey – Galbraith Turf

  WIFI ACCESS
  Connect to the open Wi-Fi network called WILLISTONGUESTS
  Click Sign-in

  THE CAMPUS STORE
  Downstairs in the Reed Campus Center
  Friday from 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
  Saturday from 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

  HEALTH SERVICES
  15 Payson Avenue
  Friday 7:30a.m.–4:30 p.m., 6-8:30 p.m.
  Saturday 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
  413-529-3911, Option 3

• Middle School Schedule

  • Schedule subject to change

  No Middle School classes on Friday, October 17. The daytime programming on Friday is intended for parents only. Please note, schedules are subject to change.

  FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

  7:45 a.m.–5 p.m.
  REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN
  Whitaker-Bement Center

  8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  FAMILY /TEACHER CONFERENCES
  Middle School parents wishing to meet with teachers should sign up for conferences in Veracross after registering for Family Weekend. If you have questions about your time slots or where you are meeting, please ask when you check in at registration.

  8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  REFRESHMENTS AND SNACKS
  Bottom floor of Whitaker-Bement Center
  Mingle with other Middle School families between family/teacher conferences.

  12–1 p.m.
  COMMUNITY LUNCH
  Ford Hall Lawn – (Rain Plan – Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center) 

  2:45–3:30 p.m.
  MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS AT WILLISTON
  Dodge Room, Reed Campus Center
  Join Dean of Students David Koritkoski, Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Nikki Chambers, Director of Mental Health Counseling Meg Colenback P’27, Director of Health & Wellness Services Amber Mish P’23, ’26, ’29, and School Counselor Anne Zager to learn about Williston’s efforts to support student wellness and mental health.

  4:30–6 p.m.
  PARENT RECEPTION 
  Tent at Head of School’s Lawn, 37 Park Street
  Please join Head of School Robert W. Hill III and Kathryn Hill P’15, ’19 for a reception at their home. Meet, mingle, and enjoy light bites with other families.

  ATHLETIC CONTESTS
  5 p.m. Girls Varsity and JV Volleyball – Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center
  6 p.m. Varsity Football – Sawyer Field at Berube Stadium

  6–8 p.m.
  FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS FOOD TRUCK
  Sawyer Field at Berube Stadium
  Cheer on our Wildcats and enjoy a sweet and savory treat!

  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18

  12–2:30 p.m.
  TAILGATE LUNCH
  Sawyer Field Tent
  
  ATHLETIC CONTESTS
  12 p.m. Girls Varsity Soccer – Sawyer Field
  12 p.m. Girls JV Soccer – Galbraith Grass Field
  1 p.m. Boys Water Polo – Babcock Pool, Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center
  2 p.m. Girls Varsity Field Hockey – Galbraith Turf
  3 p.m. Girls Cross Country – Galbraith CC Course
  3:30 p.m. Boys JV Soccer – Galbraith Grass Field
  3:30 p.m. Boys Varsity Soccer – Sawyer Field
  3:30 p.m. Boys Cross Country – Galbraith CC Course
  3:30 p.m. Girls JV Field Hockey – Galbraith Turf

  WIFI ACCESS
  Connect to the open Wi-Fi network called WILLISTONGUESTS
  Click Sign-in

  THE CAMPUS STORE
  Downstairs in the Reed Campus Center
  Friday from 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
  Saturday from 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

  HEALTH SERVICES
  15 Payson Avenue
  Friday 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m, 6-8:30 p.m.
  Saturday 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

FAQ

• How do I register for family weekend?

  Register here for Family Weekend 2025!

• How do I sign up for my parent/teacher conference?

  In advance of your visit, and after you register for Family Weekend, please be sure to set up conferences with your child’s current teachers and advisor following the directions below. When scheduling, please leave 10 minutes between each conference to allow enough time to get from building to building. Please also print out your schedule and bring it with you so you know where you need to be and when.

  Here’s how to set up your conferences.

  1. First, make sure you are registered for Family Weekend (see Step 1).
  2. Log into your Parent Portal (If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it if needed.
  3. Click the yellow “Parent-Teacher Conferences” box on the right  side of the page or scroll down if on a mobile device.
  4. Follow the directions for choosing conference times. Please remember to leave 10 minutes between each conference (you can see a campus map highlighting conference locations here). Please also only sign up with your child’s current teachers and advisor. (If a teacher has no available slots, please reach out to them directly to set up an alternate time after Family Weekend.)
  5. Once you are done setting up your appointments, click the blue printer button next to
     “My Schedule” to get a PDF of your schedule. Please bring it with you. The blue printer button will also allow you to view your conference schedule on your phone.

  If there are no available time slots for a teacher, please reach out to them directly to setup an alternate time after Family Weekend. If you have any technical issues with this process, please contact Tammy Neils-Walker by email or by phone at 413-529-3304. Thank you again, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

• Where do I park?

  Ample parking is available on the Williston Northampton School campus. When you arrive, please follow the signs regarding family parking or pull onto the Main Quad loop, and campus safety will direct you to parking. View the campus map here to find campus parking locations.

• What are some local hotels and restaurants?

  Easthampton and the surrounding Pioneer Valley are home to many hotels and restaurants, however, because of the five colleges in the area, reservations can fill up quickly. We highly recommend that you book your stay early. There’s a sampling of local hotels and other details on our Visitor Information page.

• When can my child leave campus for the long weekend?

  Students may leave for the long weekend once they have met all their commitments, including all athletic contests, arts intensives, or other required activities.

• How do I make my gift to the Williston Northampton Fund before Family Weekend?

  You can make your gift online, by Venmo, or by sending a check payable to Williston. When you make your contribution before Family Weekend, you will receive a Wildcat sticker on your name tag in recognition of your generosity. Find additional information on ways to give, including donor-advised funds, wire transfers, and gifts of securities on our Giving page. Thank you for your gift!

• Can I attend classes with my child on Family Weekend?

  Yes! We are planning on having Upper School parents visit classes in person.