Important Dates

Below you will find the important dates for the 2021-22 academic year. You can also check the calendar to view more events and the special events page for event descriptions and detailed schedules.

Look for events and dates marked with an asterisk (*) to identify those that are open for families to attend.

Cadet Leadership Camp and Pre-Season Sports Camp – July 28

New Cadet Registration – August 6
New Cadet Resolution Ceremony will be held on August 8 at 10:30 AM. (livestream) 

Returning Cadet Registration – August 9

First Day of Class – August 10

Homecoming Weekend – September 17-19*

Crucible – October 2
Alternate date, in case of inclement weather, is October 9. 

Fall Family Weekend & Parent Teacher Conferences – October 15-18*

Veteran's Day Review – November 11*

Fall Sports Banquet – November 17*

Thanksgiving Furlough – November 24-28
This is not a mandatory leave. 

80th Evensong – December 11*
 
Winter Furlough – December 17 – January 2
This is a mandatory leave. 

Midterm New Cadet Registration – January 4
New Cadet Resolution Ceremony will be held on January 7. (livestream) 

Midyear Crucible – February 5
Alternate date, in case of inclement weather, is February 19.

Valentine Weekend & Parent Teacher Conferences – February 11-13*

President’s Day Open Weekend – February 18-21

Spring Furlough – March 5-13
This is a mandatory leave.
 
Winter Sports Banquet – March 16*

Easter Open Weekend – April 15-17

Spring Family Weekend & Parent Teacher Conferences – April 22-24*

Maroon & Gold Gala – April 23*

Wallace Fry Speech Competition — May 5*
 
Mother's Day and Senior Review – May 8*

Corps Annual Field Trip – May 17

Spring Sports Banquet – May 18*

Final Assembly – May 20*

Senior Baccalaureate & Banquet — May 20 (open to seniors and their families only)

133rd Commencement & Final Formation— May 21*

*Families welcome