Ethel Walker SchoolPlease note that due to developments related to the coronavirus (COVID-19), dates and events may be canceled, rescheduled or postponed. Please be sure to check the all-school calendar for the most up-to-date information. Thank you!
Breaks and long weekends are indicated in bold. Reminder that early departures for vacations are strongly discouraged and should be avoided except for the most urgent of situations. Transportation to and from Bradley Airport and Union Station in Hartford on the days before and at the end of break is provided for those who sign up in advance with the Dean of Students Office. For information on transportation, please contact the Dean of Students Office at 860-408-4237.
Dates are subject to change. Last updated June 2022.
A more detailed breakdown of the calendar and schedule for Preseason, Move-in, and Opening Days will be available during summer 2022.
| Wednesday, August 31 | Student Leaders Arrive to Campus |
| Thursday, September 1 | Preseason Athletes Arrive and Preseason Practices Begin |
| Saturday, September 3 | Move-In Day and Registration for All New and Returning Students |
| Tuesday, September 6 | First Day of Classes |
| Monday, September 26 | Rosh Hashanah – No Classes |
| Saturday, October 1 | SATs |
| Wednesday, October 5 | Yom Kippur |
| Wednesday, October 12 | PSATs |
| Monday, October 24 | Diwali |
| Friday, October 28- Saturday, October 29 | Family Weekend |
| Sunday, October 30- Tuesday, November 1 | Long Fall Weekend – No Classes |
| Friday, November 18 | Thanksgiving Break Begins After Lasts Commitment |
| Monday, November 28 | Boarders Return 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, November 29 | Classes Resume |
| Saturday, December 3 | SATs |
| Monday, December 12- Friday, December 16 | Mid-year Assessments (Including Review Days) |
| Friday, December 16 | Winter Break Begins After Last Commitment |
| Tuesday, January 3 | Boarders Return 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, January 4 | Classes Resume |
| Monday, January 16 | MLK Day – Regular Class Day |
| Sunday, January 22 | Lunar New Year |
| Friday, February 3- Monday, February 6 | Winter Long Weekend – No Classes |
| Friday, March 3 | March Break Begins After Last Commitment |
| Monday, March 20 | Boarders Return 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, March 21 | Classes Resume |
| Wednesday, March 22 | Ramadan Begins |
| Wednesday, April 5 | First Day of Passover |
| Friday, April 7 | Good Friday |
| Sunday, April 9 | Easter |
| Monday, April 24 | Spring Term Holiday – No Classes |
| Monday, May 1-Friday, May 5 and Monday, May 8-Friday, May 12 | AP Exams |
| Saturday, May 6 | SATs |
| Friday, May 26 | Review Day |
| Friday, May 26 | Middle School Promotion |
| Sunday, May 28 | Commencement |
| Monday, May 29 | Memorial Day – No Classes |
| Tuesday, May 30- Friday, June 2 | Final Review Assessments |