7:00–9:00 a.m. Breakfast—Dining Hall
7:30–11:30 a.m. Registration—Schoolhouse, Sackett Forum
Families pick up registration packets, schedules, and nametags and have an opportunity to meet fellow parents. Refreshments available all day.
8:00–9:30 a.m. Parent Fund Volunteer Meeting—Schoolhouse, Multipurpose Room
Parent Fund volunteers and parents interested in learning more about Groton School’s Parent Fund are welcome to attend.
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Parent/Teacher Conferences—Schoolhouse
Parents meet with teachers in ten-minute intervals, as scheduled. Please see your specific schedule for details, times, and exact locations.
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch—Dining Hall
1:30–2:15 p.m. Headmaster’s Address—Schoolhouse, Sackett Forum
Please join us to hear Headmaster Temba Maqubela’s Parents Weekend address.
2:15 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Global Education Opportunities (GEOs)—
Schoolhouse, Room 128Join Dean of Globalism and Experiential Learning, Nishad Das, to learn more about Groton's Global Education Opportunities (GEOs). Our GEOs help students understand cultural, socioeconomic, and political disparities throughout the world.
2:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Art Exhibition—
Dillion Art Center, The de Menil GalleryJoin visual art faculty members to hear more about visual art at Groton and view the current exhibition, 200 Women.
3:00 p.m. Athletic Contests—Athletic Fields
Details may be found on the
website athletic calendar.
5:00–7:30 p.m. Dinner—Dining Hall
5:30–7:30 p.m. Second and Third Form Parents Reception—Sunset Farm, 154 Farmers Row, Groton
Stop by to enjoy the company of other parents at Sunset Farm. This reception is for adults only, as alcohol will be served. Continuous shuttles will depart from the Marion D. Campbell Performing Arts Center lobby. You may also drive to Sunset Farm (one mile from campus), but parking is limited.
5:30–7:30 p.m. Fourth Form Parents Reception—Hundred House, Upper School Study
Enjoy the company of fellow parents and wind down after the day. This reception is for adults only, as alcohol will be served.
5:30–7:30 p.m. Fifth Form Parents Reception—Hundred House, Reading Room
Enjoy the company of fellow parents and wind down after the day. Director of College Counseling Peter Newcomb will offer remarks at 6:15 p.m. This reception is for adults only, as alcohol will be served.
8:00–9:30 p.m. Parents Weekend Performance—Marion D. Campbell Performing Arts Center
Families welcome. Students who are performing should arrive at 7:00 p.m.