The Williston Northampton School’s Coordinator of Student Services, oversees student travel arrangements for the three vacation periods and the three long weekends during the school year.  We request that families schedule flight and travel plans well in advance, referencing the dates and times printed below.  Please recognize that the dormitories remain open the night after the final day of classes to accommodate boarding students who may have early morning international flights.  We ask that families do not plan for departure until after all school commitments are met.  Any exceptions to travel dates are to be communicated to, and approved by, the Academic Dean and Dean of Students prior to the student’s departure.  Approximately two weeks prior to departure, students are required to complete and submit travel forms, which include their itinerary and destination during their time off-campus.

For vacation breaks, Williston arranges vehicles to Northampton (Amtrak or Bus), Springfield (Amtrak or Bus), Bradley Airport (Hartford), Logan Airport (Boston), JFK Airport (New York), and Newark Airport (New Jersey). The cost of the vehicle is split amongst students at the time of travel, where applicable.

All travel expenses will be charged to the student’s FACTS incidental account.  Failure to communicate a change in one’s itinerary directly to the Coordinator of Student Services 48 hours prior to the schedule of service may result in being charged for such services.  In addition, if unaccompanied minor escort services are necessary, please notify the Dean’s Office via email at least two weeks in advance. There is an hourly charge for such service.

All students must leave the school during the breaks for November, December, and March. The school generally does not provide housing or meals, nor does it assume responsibility for students during these vacation periods. If a student isn’t returning home, families must make arrangements for students to be under the supervision of an adult during these breaks, and students may not stay in hotels, rental houses, or other accommodations without adult chaperones. A student must not return before the published arrival dates on the calendar. Each term also has a long weekend. Dorms will remain open and students will be permitted to remain in their own rooms. A required one-day trip will be planned for those students who remain on campus for the October and February long weekends.

Useful links:

• School calendar
• Travel Dates 2026-2027

Saturday, October 10
Long weekend begins after last school commitment has been met.

Tuesday, October 13
Varsity Athletes should plan to return by 2:00 pm. Boarding students return by 7:30 pm.

Monday–Friday, November 16–20 
Trimester 1 Exams: Students are not permitted to depart until their last exam block has ended.

Friday, November 20
November break begins at 11:00 am. Boarding students may stay overnight on November 20 for international flights on November 21. Dorms close at 12:00 pm on Saturday, November 21.

Monday, November 30
Dorms open at 9:00 am. Boarding students return by 7:30 pm.

Friday, December 18
December break begins. Boarding students may stay overnight on December 18 for international flights on December 19. Dorms close at 12:00 pm on Saturday, December 19.

Monday, January 4
Dorms open at 9:00 am. Boarding students return by 7:30 pm.

Thursday, February 4
Winter Long Weekend begins at 1:00 pm.

Monday, February 8
Varsity Athletes should plan to return by 2:00 pm. Boarding students return by 7:30 pm.

Monday–Friday, March 1–5
Trimester 2 Exams: Students are not permitted to depart until their last exam block has ended.

Friday, March 5
March break begins at 11:00 am. Students may stay overnight on March 5 for international flights on March 6. Dorms close Saturday, March 6 at 12:00 pm.

Monday, March 22
Dorms open at 9:00 am. Boarding students return by 7:30 pm.

Saturday, April 17
Spring Long Weekend begins after last school commitment has been met.

Tuesday, April 20
Varsity Athletes should plan to return by 2:00 pm. Boarding students return by 7:30 pm.

Saturday, May 29
Commencement at 9:30 am. Seniors are expected to leave campus by 4:00 pm.

Monday, May 31–Thursday, June 3
Grades 9-11 Trimester 3 Exams: Students are not permitted to depart until their last exam block has ended.

Thursday, June 3
Assessments conclude. Students may stay overnight on Thursday for international flights on June 4. All students must leave campus for summer break by 4:00 pm on Friday, June 4.