Grandparents & Special Friends Day

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Friday, April 17, 2026

On this day, grandparents and special friends will immerse themselves in a day in the life of a Williston Northampton student—featuring classroom visits, family photo sessions, and lunch with their favorite Wildcat(s)!

Registration and more information will be available closer to the event date.

  • 2026 Upper School Schedule (schedule is subject to change)

    8:30 a.m.
    Check–in and light refreshments
    Birch Dining Commons

    9 a.m.
    Performance by Williston Northampton’s Honors Chamber Singers
    Birch Dining Commons

    9:15 a.m.
    Welcome from Head of School Robert W. Hill III
    Birch Dining Commons

    9:30–10:15 a.m.
    The Williston Student Experience:
    A panel discussion with our students facilitated by the Dean of Students Office
    Birch Dining Commons

    10:25–10:35 a.m.
    Students meet their grandparents/special friends
    Birch Dining Commons

    10:35–11:20 a.m.
    Classroom visits with grandchild(ren)/students

    11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
    Lounge/rest area exclusively for grandparents to utilize and enjoy
    Clapp Library

    11:30 a.m.–12:55 p.m.
    Lunch or classroom visits with grandchild(ren)/students
    Lunch provided in the Dodge Room, Reed Campus Center

    11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
    Family Photos: grandparents/special friends and their Wildcat(s) pose for family portraits
    Grubbs Gallery, Reed Campus Center

    1:05–1:50 p.m.
    Classroom visits with grandchild(ren)/students

    2-3:15 p.m.
    College Fair for grades 9, 10, & 11 (Grandparents & special friends are welcome to attend the college fair with their students)
    2 p.m. College Fair is required for all 11th graders to attend
    2:30 p.m. College Fair is encouraged for all 9th & 10th graders to attend 

    3:30 p.m.
    Athletic Practices, Dance Rehearsals, and Afternoon Programs


    8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
    Campus Store Open
    Reed Campus Center
    The Campus Store will be offering a gift with a $75 purchase, while supplies last.

  • 2026 Middle School Schedule (schedule is subject to change)

    8:30 a.m.
    Check–in and light refreshments
    Birch Dining Commons

    9 a.m.
    Performance by Williston Northampton’s Honors Chamber Singers
    Birch Dining Commons

    9:15 a.m.
    Welcome from Head of School Robert W. Hill III
    Birch Dining Commons

    9:30–10:15 a.m.
    The Williston Student Experience:
    A panel Discussion with our students facilitated by the Dean of Students Office
    Birch Dining Commons

    10:25–10:35 a.m.
    Students meet their grandparents/special friends
    Birch Dining Commons

    10:35–11:20 a.m.
    Classroom visits with grandchild(ren)/students

    10:35 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
    Lounge/rest area exclusively for grandparents to utilize and enjoy
    Clapp Library

    11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
    Classroom visits with grandchild(ren)/students

    12:15–12:55 p.m.
    Lunch for grandparents/special friends and students
    Assembly Room, Middle School

    12:15–12:55 p.m.
    Family Photos: grandparents/special friends and their Wildcat(s) pose for family portraits
    Assembly Room, Middle School

    1:05–1:50 p.m.
    Classroom visits with grandchild(ren)/students

    2 p.m.
    Early release for Middle School students.
    There will be an option for students to have study hall if they need to stay late. 

    3:30 p.m.
    Athletic Practices, Dance Rehearsals, and Afternoon Programs


    8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
    Campus Store Open
    Reed Campus Center
    The Campus Store will be offering a gift with a $75 purchase, while supplies last.


Got Questions?

If you have any questions regarding Grandparents and Special Friends Day, please call 413-529-3300 or email us.

How do I include my child's grandparents/special friends in their Williston education?

To have grandparents/special friends receive information from the school, please fill out our Grandparents + Special Friends Information Form. You have two options for doing so:

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