Important Dates
Click here to view the 2024-25 academic year calendar.
Below you will find the important dates for the 2024-25 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.
Cadre Leadership Camp and Pre-Season Sports Camp – August 2
New Cadet Registration and New Parent Orientation – August 9
Returning Cadet Registration – August 12
New Cadet Resolution Ceremony – August 19
Homecoming/Alumni Weekend – September 27-29*
Crucible – October 2 (alternate date, in case of inclement weather, is October 9)
Fall Family Weekend & Parent-Teacher-CLA Conferences – October 17-20*
Veteran's Day Review – November 11*
Fall Sports Awards Assembly – November 20*
Thanksgiving Furlough – November 26 - December 1. Cadets may sign out after classes on Nov. 26. Transportation to airport will be on Nov. 27. This is not a mandatory leave.
83rd Evensong & Holiday Parties – December 14*
Winter Furlough – December 20 - January 5. Cadets may sign out after classes on Dec. 20. Transportation to the airport will be on Dec. 21. This furlough is a mandatory leave.
Midyear New Cadet Registration – January 6
New Cadet Resolution Ceremony –January 15
Valentine Weekend & Parent-Teacher-CLA Conferences – February 7-9*
President’s Day Open Weekend – February 15-17
Midyear New Cadet Crucible – March 12 (alternate date, in case of inclement weather, is March 19)
Spring Furlough – February 28 - March 9. Cadets may sign out after classes on Feb. 28. Transportation to the airport will be on March 1. This is also a mandatory leave.
Winter Sports Awards Assembly – March 19*
Spring Family Weekend & Parent-Teacher-CLA Conferences – April 3-6*
Maroon & Gold Gala – April 5*
Easter Open Weekend – April 18-21
Fine Arts Award Assembly – April 29*
Spring Sports Awards Assembly – April 30*
Mother's Day Review – May 11*
Corps Annual Field Trip – May 14
Final Assembly and 8th Grade Promotion – May 16*
Senior Baccalaureate & Banquet — May 16 (open to seniors and their families only)
136th Commencement & Final Formation — May 17*