Grandparents & Special Friends Day
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.
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2026 Upper School Schedule (schedule is subject to change)
8:30 a.m.
Check–in and light refreshments
Birch Dining Commons9 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 Commons10:25–10:35 a.m.
Students meet their grandparents/special friends
Birch Dining Commons10:35–11:20 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 Center11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Family Photos: grandparents/special friends and their Wildcat(s) pose for family portraits
Grubbs Gallery, Reed Campus Center1:05–1:50 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 attend3:30 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 Commons9 a.m.
Performance by Williston Northampton’s Honors Chamber Singers
Birch Dining Commons9:15 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 Commons10:35–11:20 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 Library11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Classroom visits with grandchild(ren)/students12:15–12:55 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)/students2 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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