Advisor/Parent Meetings (as scheduled by Advisors)
Individual, 10-minute meetings for parents with advisors based on a time that fits both your schedules. Your child’s advisor will contact you prior to the weekend to schedule your appointment.
Emerging Artists Show and The Community Art Show
9 a.m.–5 p.m
Barnes and Wilde Galleries, Richmond Art Center (RAC)
The Emerging Artists Show features students’ summer artwork and The Community Art Show showcases the creative talents of the entire Loomis Chaffee community.
Sophie Gibson: Aerial Reverie
9 a.m.–5 p.m
Sue and Eugene Mercy Jr. Gallery, Richmond Art Center (RAC)
View the latest Mercy Gallery exhibition in conjunction with the Community Art Show and The Emerging Artists Show.
Bookstore Open
9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Alexander Bookstore, Scanlan Campus Center
Registration
1–4 p.m.
Tent, Rockefeller Quadrangle
Alvord Center for Global & Environmental Studies Fall Expo
1–2 p.m.
Rockefeller Quadrangle
Visit with the Alvord Center faculty to learn more about Loomis Chaffee’s March and June 2026 International Education Programs, which will feature amazing destinations in the United States and abroad! Or connect with student Environmental Proctors to learn about the school’s exciting global and environmental place-based programming, see the LC bees in action, and sample some great LC-produced treats!
Learning Access & Student Achievement (LASA) Office Open House
1–2 p.m.
2nd Floor, Katharine Brush Library
The LASA office staff are available to work with students on strategies to develop academic independence and confidence, such as time management for work completion, memory, assessment prep, and planning and organizing a Loomis schedule. Stop by to learn more! LASA resources are open to any Loomis student.
Pearse Hub for Innovation (PHI) Open House
1–2 p.m.
Pearse Hub for Innovation (PHI), Lower Level, Scanlan Campus Center
Visit the Pearse Hub for Innovation, known as the PHI, to experience this center’s innovation, collaboration, and state-of-the-art technology, and take home an LC memento created in the PHI.
SOAR Open House
1–2 p.m.
Norton Center, Founders Hall
Families of students who participate in SOAR meet the adults leading the Support, Opportunity, Access, and Resilience (aka SOAR) program and learn more about how this program is supporting your student and their adjustment to Loomis Chaffee.
International Families Open House
1–2 p.m.
The Commons, Room 126, Chaffee Hall
Hosted by the Director of International Student Support, this open house offers opportunities to learn more about how Loomis Chaffee supports its international students and to be in fellowship with others who have joined us on the Island from abroad.
Yearbook Sales — Don’t Miss Out!
1–2 p.m.
Welcome Tent, Rockefeller Quadrangle
Did your student miss out on last year's yearbook? No worries! Stop by the yearbook table in the registration tent to purchase a copy of Confluence 2025 and pre-order Confluence 2026. Yearbooks aren't just for seniors — students from all classes are represented. Grab a copy today and keep the memories alive!
Stay Connected! to LC
1–2:30 p.m.
Rockefeller Quadrangle
Would you like to receive the Daily Bulletin and Loomis Chaffee news alerts? Stop by our table to find how to get these resources sent to you!
Class Rings | Balfour Ring Representative
1–4 p.m.
Scanlan Campus Center
View and order class rings with a Balfour ring representative throughout the weekend.
Give A Book to the Library
1–6 p.m.
Terrace, Katharine Brush Library
The LCPA will assist the Katharine Brush Library in sponsoring the “Give A Book to the Library” program during Family Weekend. The program offers all parents an opportunity to donate a selected book or eBook collection to the library in honor of a student, friend, alumnus, or faculty member.
Head of School Welcome Assembly
2 p.m.
Performance Hall, Hubbard Music Center
Refreshments
2–4:30 p.m.
Wilbur Food Court, Scanlan Campus Center
Get Me to the College Starting Line
2:30–3:15 p.m.
Gilchrist Auditorium, Clark Center for Science & Mathematics
This program is intended for those whose children who will be the first in their families to attend college, and/or those who are unfamiliar with the process of applying to U.S. colleges and universities. The presentation will cover the basics of applying to four-year colleges. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend.
Presented by the College Guidance Office
Performing Arts Sampler
2:30–3:15
Performance Hall, Hubbard Music Center
Admission Interviews for Siblings
Have another child interested in applying to Loomis Chaffee for the Fall of 2026? Appointments are required and are available on Friday for an interview only (no tour) at 3 p.m. for siblings of current families. Please call the Office of Admission (860.687.6400) to schedule.
Please note: Campus Tours and Interviews will also be offered on Friday morning. These can be booked online and are available to any prospective student. We recommend scheduling early as these will fill up quickly!
A Conversation with a College Admission Dean
3:30–4:15 p.m.
Performance Hall, Hubbard Music Center
Co-presented by David Rion, Director of College Guidance, and Jaime Robitaille, Dean of Undergraduate Admission, Babson College
Learning Access & Student Achievement (LASA) Office Open House
3:30–4:30 p.m.
2nd Floor, Katharine Brush Library
The LASA office staff is available to work with students on strategies to develop academic independence and confidence, such as time management for work completion, memory, assessment prep, and planning and organizing a Loomis schedule. Stop by to learn more! LASA resources are open to any Loomis student.
Norris Ely Orchard Theater Rehearsal Observation of the Fall Play: Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing
3:45–5:30 p.m.
NEO Theater, Nichols Center for Theater and Dance
Black Box Theater Stage II Rehearsal Observation of the Fall Play: Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
3:45–5:30 p.m.
Black Box Theater, Nichols Center for Theater and Dance
Dance Class Observation
3:45–4:30 p.m.
Dance Studio, Nichols Center for Theater and Dance
Parent Annual Fund Kick Off Reception
4:15–4:45 p.m.
2nd Floor, Katharine Brush Library
Connect with fellow parents, hear from Head of School Jody Reilly Soja, and learn how the Parent Annual Fund makes a difference — and how you can get involved.
College Admission Testing: A Road Map for Test Planning
4:15–5 p.m.
Performance Hall, Hubbard Music Center
Co-Presented by David Rion, Director of College Guidance, and Whitney Longworth, Senior Director of Partnerships, Summit Educational Group
Dance Class Observation
4:30–5:15 p.m.
Dance Studio, Nichols Center for Theater and Dance
Loomis Chaffee Parents Association (LCPA) Meeting
4:45–5:30 p.m.
Gilchrist Auditorium, Clark Center for Science and Mathematics
Learn about the LCPA, its programs and activities, and discover ways parents can be involved throughout the year. Enjoy conversation and camaraderie with fellow Pelican parents.
Dinner
5–7:15 p.m.
Wilbur Food Court, Scanlan Campus Center
Parent Receptions by Class Year
5:15–6:15 p.m.
Tents, Rockefeller Quadrangle
Hosted by the Loomis Chaffee Parents Association (LCPA)
