Important Dates
Click here to view the 2025-26 academic year calendar.
Below you will find the important dates for the 2025-26 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 1
New Cadet Registration and New Parent Orientation – August 8
Returning Cadet Registration – August 11
New Cadet Resolution Ceremony – August 18
Homecoming/Alumni Weekend – September 26-28*
Crucible – October 1 (alternate date, in case of inclement weather, is October 8)
Fall Family Weekend & Parent-Teacher-CLA Conferences – October 17-19*
Veteran's Day Review – November 11*
Fall Sports Awards Assembly – November 19*
Thanksgiving Furlough – November 26 - 30. Cadets may sign out after classes on Nov. 25. Transportation to the airport will be on Nov. 26. This is not a mandatory leave.
84th Evensong & Holiday Parties – December 13*
Winter Furlough – December 20 - January 4. Cadets may sign out after classes on Dec. 19. Transportation to the airport will be on Dec. 20. This furlough is a mandatory leave.
Midyear New Cadet Registration – January 5
New Cadet Resolution Ceremony –January 11
Valentine Weekend & Parent-Teacher-CLA Conferences – February 13-15*
Midyear New Cadet Crucible – February 20 (alternate date, in case of inclement weather, is February 27)
Spring Furlough – March 7 - March 15. Cadets may sign out after classes on March 6. Transportation to the airport will be on March 7. This is also a mandatory leave.
Winter Sports Awards Assembly – March 18*
Easter Open Weekend – April 3-6 (Cadets may be picked up after classes conclude on April 2. Please note that no transportation is provided for open weekends.)
Spring Family Weekend & Parent-Teacher-CLA Conferences – April 16-19*
Maroon & Gold Gala – April 18*
Fine Arts Award Assembly – April 28*
Spring Sports Awards Assembly – April 29*
Mother's Day Review – May 10*
Corps Annual Field Trip – May 13
Final Assembly and 8th Grade Promotion – May 15*
Senior Baccalaureate & Banquet — May 15 (open to seniors and their families only)
137th Commencement & Final Formation — May 16*