Please 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: January 18, 2022
2021-2022
January 2022
Monday, January 3 Dorms Open at 3:00 p.m.; Boarders Return to Campus; Varsity Practice Monday, January 17 MLK Day (Regular School Day)
February 2022
Thursday, February 3 Dorms Close at 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 4-Monday, February 7 Winter Long Weekend, No School Monday Monday, February 7 Dorms Open at 3:00 p.m.; Boarders Return to Campus; Varsity Practice Friday, February 11-Saturday, February 12 Annual Dance Concert Thursday, February 24-Friday, February 25 Winter Play
March 2022
Saturday, March 5-Monday, March 21 Spring Break (Dorms Close at 5:00 p.m. on March 4) Monday, March 21 Dorms Open at 3:00 p.m.; Boarders Return to Campus; Varsity Practice
April 2022
Tuesday, April 5 Revisit Day Friday, April 8 Spring Music Concert Thursday, April 14 Dorms Close at 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 15-Monday, April 18 Long Spring Weekend, No School Monday Monday, April 18 Dorms Open at 3:00 p.m.; Boarders Return to Campus; Varsity Practice Tuesday, April 26 Middle School Night of Excellence Wednesday, April 27 Grandparents’ and Friends’ Day Thursday, April 28-Friday, April 29 7th Grade Overnight Trip
May-June 2022
Monday, May 2 Cum Laude Society Induction and Dinner Monday, May 2 6th Grade Day Trip Wednesday, May 4-Friday, May 6 8th Grade Trip to Washington, DC Saturday, May 7 SATs at Walker’s Friday, May 20-Saturday, May 21 Spring Musical Friday, May 20 Middle School Fun Night Friday, May 27 Middle School Promotion Saturday, May 28 Music Concert, Baccalaureate, Senior Dinner, and Prize Night Sunday, May 29 Commencement Tuesday, May 31-Thursday, June 2 Underclasswomen Exams Thursday, June 2 Dismissal After Last Exam; Dorms Close at 5:00 p.m.
2022-2023
A more detailed breakdown of the calendar and schedule for Preseason, Move-in, and Opening Days will be available by early summer 2022.
August 2022
Wednesday, August 31 Student Leaders Arrive to Campus
September 2022
Thursday, September 1 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
October 2022
Saturday, October 1 SATs Wednesday, October 5 Yom Kippur Wednesday, October 12 PSATs Monday, October 24 Diwali Friday, October 28- Family Weekend Sunday, October 30- Long Fall Weekend – No Classes
November 2022
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
December 2022
Saturday, December 3 SATs Monday, December 12- Mid-year Assessments (Including Review Days) Friday, December 16 Winter Break Begins After Last Commitment
January 2023
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
February 2023
Friday, February 3- Winter Long Weekend – No Classes
March 2023
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
April 2023
Wednesday, April 5 First Day of Passover Friday, April 7 Good Friday Sunday, April 9 Easter Monday, April 24 Spring Term Holiday – No Classes
May 2023
Monday, May 1-Friday, May 5 and 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- Final Review Assessments
Ethel Walker School