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  • September 2023

  • Tue 5
    September 5, 2023

    First Day of Classes

  • Fri 8
    September 8, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Opening Chapel and Banquet

    Required for all students and faculty

  • Mon 18
    September 18, 2023

    Picture Day

  • Fri 22
    September 22, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Fall Pep Rally (R/All)

  • Mon 25
    September 25, 2023

    Yom Kippur – No Classes

  • October 2023

  • Tue 3
    October 3, 2023

    Founder’s Day

  • Tue 3
    October 3, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Founder’s Day Tea

  • Sat 7
    October 7, 2023

    SATs

  • Mon 9
    Featured October 9, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

    October On-Campus Open House

    The Ethel Walker School 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, United States

    Please join us for an Admission Open House. You will have the opportunity to meet students, faculty, and the Head of School, tour our campus, and see the School in…

  • Wed 11
    October 11, 2023

    PSATs

  • Fri 13
    October 13, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Old Girl Show (R/All)

  • Wed 18
    October 18, 2023 @ 11:50 am - 12:20 pm

    Walker’s History Assembly (R/All)

    Ferguson Theatre 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, Connecticut, United States
  • Wed 25
    October 25, 2023

    Classes Resume

  • November 2023

  • Thu 2
    November 2, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Drama Club Production

  • Tue 7
    November 7, 2023 - November 10, 2023

    Visiting Writer Ibi Zoboi

  • Wed 8
    November 8, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

    New England Prep School Dance Festival

    Ferguson Theatre 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, Connecticut, United States
  • Thu 16
    November 16, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Thanksgiving Vespers and Banquet (R/All)

  • Sat 18
    November 18, 2023 - November 27, 2023

    Thanksgiving Break

  • Tue 28
    November 28, 2023

    Classes Resume

  • December 2023

  • Sat 2
    December 2, 2023

    SATs

  • Thu 7
    December 7, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Holiday Vespers and Banquet (R/All)

  • Mon 11
    December 11, 2023 - December 15, 2023

    Review Days and Mid-Year Assessments

  • Sat 16
    December 16, 2023 - January 2, 2024

    Winter Break

  • January 2024

  • Wed 3
    January 3, 2024

    Classes Resume

  • Sun 14
    January 14, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

    SAT Prep Class

    The Ethel Walker School 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, United States

    This class is for juniors

  • Sun 21
    January 21, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    SAT Prep Class

    The Ethel Walker School 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, United States

    This class is for juniors

  • Fri 26
    January 26, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

    Spirit Week Polar Plunge (R/All)

  • Sun 28
    January 28, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    SAT Prep Class

    The Ethel Walker School 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, United States

    This class is for juniors

  • February 2024

  • Fri 2
    February 2, 2024 - February 5, 2024

    Winter Long Weekend – No Classes

  • Tue 6
    February 6, 2024 - February 9, 2024

    Lacuna

  • Thu 8
    February 8, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Dance Concert (R/11 & 12)

    Ferguson Theatre 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, Connecticut, United States
  • Fri 9
    February 9, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Dance Concert (R/9 & 10)

    Ferguson Theatre 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, Connecticut, United States
  • Sun 11
    February 11, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    SAT Prep Class

    The Ethel Walker School 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, United States

    This class is for juniors

  • Fri 16
    February 16, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    New Girl Show (R/All)

  • Sun 18
    February 18, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    SAT Prep Class

    The Ethel Walker School 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, United States

    This class is for juniors

  • Thu 22
    February 22, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Winter Play (R/11 & 12)

    Ferguson Theatre 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, Connecticut, United States
  • Fri 23
    February 23, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Winter Play (R/9 & 10)

    Ferguson Theatre 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, Connecticut, United States
  • Sun 25
    February 25, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    SAT Prep Class

    The Ethel Walker School 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, United States

    This class is for juniors

  • March 2024

  • Sat 2
    March 2, 2024 - March 18, 2024

    Spring Break

  • Fri 8
    March 8, 2024 @ 8:00 am - March 15, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

    Habitat For Humanity Trip

  • Tue 19
    March 19, 2024

    Classes Resume

  • Sun 24
    March 24, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    SAT Prep Class

    The Ethel Walker School 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, United States

    This class is for juniors

  • April 2024

  • Fri 5
    April 5, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Spring Music Concert (R/US & MSB)

  • Sun 7
    April 7, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

    SAT Prep Class

    The Ethel Walker School 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, United States

    This class is for juniors

  • Sun 14
    April 14, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    SAT Prep Class

    The Ethel Walker School 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, United States

    This class is for juniors

  • Tue 16
    April 16, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

    10th Grade College Trip (R/10)

  • Tue 16
    April 16, 2024 @ 6:15 pm - 8:30 pm

    Hartford Area Independent Secondary School College Counselors Association College Fair (R/11)

    This event is required for juniors.

  • Mon 22
    April 22, 2024

    Spring Term Holiday – No Classes

  • Sun 28
    April 28, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    SAT Prep Class

    The Ethel Walker School 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, United States

    This class is for juniors

  • Mon 29
    April 29, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    Cum Laude Society Ceremony and Dinner (R/US)

  • May 2024

  • Sat 4
    May 4, 2024

    SATs

  • Sat 11
    May 11, 2024

    Prom

  • Wed 15
    May 15, 2024

    Grandparents and Special Friends Day

  • Thu 16
    May 16, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Spring Musical (R/11 & 12)

    Ferguson Theatre 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, Connecticut, United States
  • Fri 17
    May 17, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Spring Musical (R/9 & 10)

    Ferguson Theatre 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, Connecticut, United States
  • Thu 23
    May 23, 2024 - May 24, 2024

    Final Assessments

  • Tue 28
    May 28, 2024 - May 29, 2024

    Final Assessments

  • Thu 30
    May 30, 2024

    Senior Trip

  • June 2024

  • Sat 1
    June 1, 2024 @ 11:00 am

    Senior Riding Exhibition

  • August 2024

  • Wed 21
    August 21, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

    New Family Pizza Party

    Centennial Center Soc and Lawn 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, Connecticut, United States
  • September 2024

  • Tue 3
    September 3, 2024

    Student Leader Registration and Move-In

  • Wed 4
    September 4, 2024

    Preseason Athlete Registration and Move-In

  • Sat 7
    September 7, 2024

    All-Student Registration and Move-In

  • Sun 8
    September 8, 2024

    Orientation

  • Mon 9
    September 9, 2024

    First Day of Classes

  • Mon 9
    September 9, 2024 @ 5:30 pm

    Opening Chapel and Banquet

  • Fri 13
    September 13, 2024 - September 15, 2024

    Closed Weekend for Boarders

  • Mon 16
    September 16, 2024

    Picture Day

  • October 2024

  • Fri 4
    October 4, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Fall Pep Rally (R/US)

  • Sat 5
    October 5, 2024

    SATs

  • Wed 9
    October 9, 2024

    PSATs

  • Fri 18
    October 18, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Old Girl Show (R/US)

  • Thu 24
    October 24, 2024 - October 26, 2024

    Family Weekend

    We hope you will join us on campus October 24-26 for Family Weekend 2024! Family Weekend is a beloved tradition that invites families to campus to attend classes, meet teachers,…

  • Fri 25
    October 25, 2024

    Quarter 1 Ends

  • Sat 26
    October 26, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

    Dorms Close at 5:00 p.m.

  • Sun 27
    October 27, 2024 - October 29, 2024

    Fall Long Weekend – No Classes

  • Tue 29
    October 29, 2024 @ 4:00 pm

    Dorms Open at 4:00 p.m.

  • Wed 30
    October 30, 2024

    Classes Resume

  • November 2024

  • Fri 1
    November 1, 2024 - November 3, 2024

    Closed Weekend for Boarders

  • Sun 3
    November 3, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Practice ACT

  • Wed 6
    November 6, 2024

    New England Prep School Dance Festival

  • Thu 21
    November 21, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Thanksgiving Vespers and Banquet (R/All)

  • Fri 22
    November 22, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

    Dorms Close at 5:00 p.m.

  • Sat 23
    November 23, 2024 - December 2, 2024

    Thanksgiving Break

  • December 2024

  • Mon 2
    December 2, 2024 @ 4:00 pm

    Dorms Open at 4:00 p.m.

  • Tue 3
    December 3, 2024

    Classes Resume

  • Fri 6
    December 6, 2024 - December 8, 2024

    Closed Weekend for Boarders

  • Sat 7
    December 7, 2024

    SATs

  • Thu 12
    December 12, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:15 pm

    Holiday Vespers and Banquet (R/All)

  • Thu 12
    December 12, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    Holiday Ride

  • Mon 16
    December 16, 2024 - December 20, 2024

    Review Days and Mid-Year Assessments

  • Fri 20
    December 20, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

    Dorms Close at 5:00 p.m.

  • Sat 21
    December 21, 2024 - January 6, 2025

    Winter Break

  • January 2025

  • Mon 6
    January 6, 2025 @ 4:00 pm

    Dorms Open at 4:00 p.m.

  • Tue 7
    January 7, 2025

    Classes Resume

  • Fri 10
    January 10, 2025 - January 12, 2025

    Closed Weekend for Boarders

  • Fri 17
    January 17, 2025

    Add/Drop Period Ends

  • Sun 19
    January 19, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Summit Test Prep Class

    Summit Test Prep Class

  • Fri 24
    January 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    New Girl Show (R/All)

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The Ethel Walker School is an independent, college preparatory, boarding and day school for girls in grades 7 through 12 and PG.

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