Grandparents & Special Friends Day

Friday, April 25, 2025
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)!
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UPPER SCHOOL SCHEDULE (subject to change)
9 a.m.
Check–in and light refreshments
Birch Dining Commons9:30 a.m.
Performance by Williston’s Honors Chamber Singers
Birch Dining Commons
9:45 a.m.
Welcome from Head of School Robert W. Hill III
Birch Dining Commons
10–10:45 a.m.
The Williston Student Experience—
Panel Discussion with our students facilitated by Dean of Students Office
Birch Dining Commons11–11:10 a.m.
Students meet their grandparents/special friends
Birch Dining Commons11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Lounge/rest area exclusively for grandparents to utilize and enjoy
Clapp Library
11:10 a.m.–12:40 p.m.
Lunch or classroom visits with grandchild(ren)/students
Lunch provided in the Dodge Room, Reed Campus Center11:10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Family Photos: grandparents/special friends and their Wildcats pose for family portraits
Grubbs Gallery, Reed Campus Center12:50–3 p.m.
Classroom visits with grandchild(ren)/students3:30 p.m.
Athletic Practices | Dance Rehearsals | Afternoon Programs8:00 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. -
MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHEDULE (subject to change)
9 a.m.
Check–in and light refreshments
Birch Dining Commons9:30 a.m.
Performance by Williston’s Honors Chamber Singers
Birch Dining Commons9:45 a.m.
Welcome from Head of School Robert W. Hill III
Birch Dining Commons
10–10:45 a.m.
The Williston Student Experience—
Panel Discussion with our students facilitated by Dean of Students Office
Birch Dining Commons
11–11:10 a.m.
Students meet their grandparents/special friends
Birch Dining Commons
11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Lounge/rest area exclusively for grandparents to utilize and enjoy
Clapp Library11:10 a.m.–12:10 p.m.
Classroom visits with grandchild(ren)/students12:10–12:50 p.m.
Lunch for grandparents/special friends and students
Assembly Room, Middle School
12:10–12:50 p.m.
Family Photos: grandparents/special friends and their Wildcats pose for family portraits
Assembly Room, Middle School
12:50–3 p.m.
Classroom visits with grandchild(ren)/students3:30 p.m.
Athletic Practices | Dance Rehearsals | Afternoon Programs8:00 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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