APRIL 18, 2024
Saturday marked Grandparents and Special Friends Day. See a few photos from the day in this photo gallery and check back in the coming week or two to see all the photos from the day.
Sixth-Form Commencement Updates
White Water Rafting Trip and Community Service
As the class of 2024 approaches Prize Day, there will be several opportunities for the class to enjoy time together and finish out their time at Brooks giving back to the larger community and having fun. May 22 and May 23 are required sixth-form event days. May 22 will be a service day followed by afternoon activities, while May 23 will be the class trip. 

The sixth-formers are going white water rafting on the Deerfield River in western Massachusetts. This beautiful ten-mile trip through mild whitewater is the perfect outing for the soon-to-be graduates. No experience is necessary. 

  • Parents, please complete the rafting waiver available through the Magnus link in onBrooks.

Specific details and times for these days will be available at a later date.
Final Week of School Schedule for the Class of 2024
While details for the final week for the class of 2024 will be available at a later date, we hope the information below will be helpful in your planning:

  • All boarding, sixth-form students will be packing and cleaning their rooms during the final week before graduation. This process must begin before graduation weekend and dorm faculty will need to sign off on progress for those students before they will be allowed to leave campus.

  • Sixth formers who have completed school obligations may choose to take an overnight away from campus on May 24 after 11 a.m. and return by May 26 before the 2 p.m. Lawn Ceremony or before 10 a.m. for those participating in Donning of the Stoles. Please note that some sixth-form students will have school obligations on Friday and Saturday, including the May 25 NEIRA crew races. 
Sixth-Form Parents and Guardians
Have you reviewed the Commencement Weekend page? There is helpful information for families on this page including:

  • the weekend timeline
  • registration information for some events
  • and a Frequently Asked Questions section!
Student Life
Boarding Students and Cars
A reminder to all boarding families regarding Brooks School’s boarding student car policy, which is available in the student/parent handbook:

Boarding Students are not permitted to have cars, motorcycles, or mopeds on campus for any reason. At no time while under the school’s jurisdiction (other than when all boarders are on an approved weekend leave) may a boarder drive other students or may a student ride in a car driven by a boarder. Additionally, boarders may not return to campus with a car while on a weekend. Boarders will not be granted permission to have a car on campus.

If you have questions regarding this policy, please be in touch with Director of Student Affairs Ingrid Knowles or Associate Director of Student Affairs Cora MacKenzie. 
Dorm Room Movers
The time is now to begin signing up for packing services! Students are not permitted to store items on campus during the summer months, so be sure to reserve your spot for full-service summer storage from Dorm Room Movers.

Dorm Room Movers also provides a 'store & ship' option for graduating seniors, as well as a general shipping option if your student would like boxes shipped anywhere domestically. To learn more, text (856) 369-3676 or call (888) 769-3676.
Weekend Activities
A student vs. faculty kickball game, Open House at Mr. Packard's and Holi: check out this week’s Weekend Bulletin to read about this weekend’s many outings and opportunities for community engagement.
Academics
On Wednesday, we celebrated 17 fantastic students for their academic excellence at the Brooks School Cum Laude Induction Ceremony. Associate Head for Academic Affairs Susanna Waters delivered a memorable talk in Chapel. See a few photos from the day in this photo gallery or watch a recording of the ceremony here.
Deadline to register for the May 4 SAT at Brooks is THIS Friday, April 19
The SAT will be offered at Brooks on May 4 and on June 1. The regular registration deadline for May is April 19 and for June is May 16. After those dates, there is a late registration fee. Go to The College Board site and enter the TEST CENTER CODE - 22584.
Course Requests Process
On Tuesday, third-, fourth-, and fifth-form students met with their advisors and members of the academic affairs team to officially kick off the course request process for 2024-2025. Students will work with their advisors to determine the best course of study to meet their goals next year and beyond. The process wraps up on May 7 so we can begin the process of getting courses scheduled. Please be in touch with your student’s advisor with any questions!
Athletics
Kippy Liddle Day speakers Margaret Klein '10 and Emilie Klein '13 urged Brooks students to apply athletics lessons to life and be a true teammate during their joint speech on April 15. To learn more about the Klein sisters and the annual Chapel event, as well as to watch a recording of their complete address, please go here.
Family Programs
Prom Reception for Parents and Families
We are looking forward to a wonderful afternoon for our students and families on April 28 as we celebrate the students and the prom. We will gather by the flagpole at 5 p.m. for photos, the students will then depart for the prom from buses in front of the Center for the Arts at 6:15 p.m. Parents and families are invited to stay following their departure for refreshments in the admission building's reception room from 6 to 7 p.m.
Community Appreciation Luncheon and Raffle Sign-Up Is In Full Swing!
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to donate an item to our employee Community Appreciation Raffle! There are still suggested items at various price points available to purchase or donate in our sign up genius. We are still looking for gift cards to Dave and Busters, Autograph Tavern in Andover, Barrio in Haverhill and many stores (Nike, Dicks Sporting Goods, and - of course! - Target.)
Zooms with China and Korea
Join Head of School John Packard for our spring online meetings with our families in China and Korea.  


Upcoming Events
  • April 28: Prom for the classes of 2024 and 2025



  • May 16-18: Spring musical, SIX: Teen Edition (tickets available in early May)




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