• Upper School Schedule

  Schedule Subject to Change

  FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20

  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).

  12–12:30 p.m.
  UPPER SCHOOL ASSEMBLY–ALL FAMILIES WELCOME
  Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center
  Required for all Upper School Students

  12:30–1:30 p.m.
  COMMUNITY LUNCH
  Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center and Sawyer Field Tent

  1:40–5 p.m.
  FAMILY/FACULTY CONVERSATIONS
  Upper School parents wishing to meet with teachers should have received a link to sign up for conferences in Veracross prior to Family Weekend. If you have questions about your time slots or where you are meeting, please ask when you check in at registration.

  2–3 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 ’25, ’26, and ’27. Come get an overview of what to expect from the college search process from Williston’s Director of College Advising Emily McDowell.

  3:15–4 p.m.
  MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS AT WILLISTON
  Phillips Stevens Chapel
  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.

  3:30–5 p.m.
  ATHLETIC PRACTICES AND AFTERNOON PROGRAMS (FOR STUDENTS)

  4:30–6 p.m.
  CLASS SPECIFIC PARENT RECEPTIONS
  Meet, mingle, and enjoy light bites with other families from your student(s) class.

  CLASS OF 2024 PARENT RECEPTION
  Head of School’s Home, 37 Park Street

  CLASS OF 2025 PARENT RECEPTION
  Homestead / Zachs Admission Center Lobby, 28 Park Street 

  CLASS OF 2026 PARENT RECEPTION
  Dodge Room, Reed Campus Center

  CLASS OF 2027 PARENT RECEPTION
  Stu-Bop, Reed Campus Center

  5:30–7:30 p.m.
  FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS AND FOOD TRUCK
  Sawyer Field
  Cheer on our Wildcats and enjoy a fried dough food truck!

  5:30–7 p.m.
  DINNER IN BIRCH DINING COMMONS WITH STUDENTS OR ON YOUR OWN
  Birch Dining Commons

  ATHLETIC CONTESTS
  • 6 p.m. Boys Varsity Water Polo – Babcock Pool in Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center
  • 6 p.m. Girls Varsity and JV Volleyball – Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center
  • 6 p.m. Girls Varsity Soccer – Berube Stadium at Sawyer Field
  • 7:30 p.m. Boys JV Water Polo – Babcock Pool in Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center

  WIFI ACCESS
  Please choose the network named WILLISTONGUESTS, and follow the instructions when prompted.

  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 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
  …

  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

  7–9 a.m.
  BREAKFAST
  Birch Dining Commons

  8 a.m.–12 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 have received a link to sign up for conferences in Veracross prior to 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 Dianne King at 413-529-3224 or dking@williston.com.

  10–11 a.m.
  COLLEGE ATHLETIC RECRUITMENT 101: WHAT STUDENT ATHLETES NEED TO KNOW
  Phillips Stevens Chapel
  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, and Spanish Faculty Member/Advisor to BSU Darle Kokoszka. 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
  • 2 p.m. Boys Varsity Football – Berube Stadium at Sawyer Field
  • 3 p.m. Girls Cross Country – Galbraith Fields
  • 3 p.m. Girls JV Field Hockey – Galbraith Fields
  • 3 p.m. Boys Varsity Soccer – Galbraith Fields
  • 3 p.m. Boys JVA Soccer – Galbraith Fields
  • 3 p.m. Girls JV Soccer – Galbraith Fields
  • 3:30 p.m. Boys Cross Country – Galbraith Fields
  • 4:30 p.m. Girls Varsity Field Hockey – Galbraith Fields

  WIFI ACCESS
  Please choose the network named WILLISTONGUESTS, and follow the instructions when prompted.

  THE CAMPUS STORE
  Downstairs in the Reed Campus Center
  Friday from 8am–4 pm
  Saturday from 9am–2 pm

  HEALTH SERVICES
  15 Payson Avenue
  Friday 7:30a.m.–4:30 p.m., 6-8:30 p.m.
  Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

• Middle School Schedule

  Schedule Subject to Change

  No Middle School classes on Friday, October 20. The daytime programming on Friday is intended for parents only. The evening activities are for the whole family. Please note, schedules are subject to change.

  FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20

  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 have received a link to sign up for conferences in Veracross prior to 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.

  12:30–1:30 p.m.
  COMMUNITY LUNCH
  Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center & Sawyer Field Tent

  3:15–4 p.m.
  MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS AT WILLISTON
  Phillips Stevens Chapel
  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.

  5:30–7:30 p.m.
  FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS AND FOOD TRUCK
  Sawyer Field
  Cheer on our Wildcats and enjoy a fried dough food truck!

  ATHLETIC CONTESTS

  • 6 p.m. Boys Varsity Water Polo – Babcock Pool in Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center
  • 6 p.m. Girls Varsity and JV Volleyball – Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center
  • 6 p.m. Girls Varsity Soccer – Berube Stadium at Sawyer Field
  • 7:30 p.m. Boys JV Water Polo – Babcock Pool in Sabina Cain Family Athletic Center
  …

  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

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

  ATHLETIC CONTESTS
  • 2 p.m. Boys Varsity Football – Berube Stadium at Sawyer Field
  • 3 p.m. Girls Cross Country – Galbraith Fields
  • 3 p.m. Girls JV Field Hockey – Galbraith Fields
  • 3 p.m. Boys Varsity Soccer – Galbraith Fields
  • 3 p.m. Boys JVA Soccer – Galbraith Fields
  • 3 p.m. Girls JV Soccer – Galbraith Fields
  • 3:30 p.m. Boys Cross Country – Galbraith Fields
  • 4:30 p.m. Girls Varsity Field Hockey – Galbraith Fields

  WIFI ACCESS
  Please choose the network named WILLISTONGUESTS, and follow the instructions when prompted.

  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 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

FAQ

• How do I register for family weekend?

  Registration for Family Weekend 2023 is now open!

  Click here to register now!

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

  Registration for parent-teacher conferences is open!

  In advance of your visit, 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. Log into your Parent Portal. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it on the Parent Portal login page.

  2. Click on the green box that says “Parent-Teacher Conferences” on the upper right side of the page.

  3. Follow the directions for choosing conference times. Please remember to leave 10 minutes between each conference and to only sign up with your child’s current teachers and advisor. A campus map highlighting the locations of the parent/teacher conference locations may be viewed here. You can view the schedule for the weekend here. Please also print out your schedule and bring it with you so you know where you need to be and when.

  4. Once you’re 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.

  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.  There will be No Middle School classes on Friday, October 20.