Ethel Walker SchoolA 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. For information on transportation, please contact Director of Residential Life and Student Activities Mallory Pasquariello at +1-860-408-4237.
Dates are subject to change. Last updated April 2023.
| Tuesday, May 2-Friday, May 5 and Monday, May 8-Thursday, May 11 | AP Exams |
| Saturday, May 6 | SATs |
| Wednesday, May 17 | Grandparents and Special Friends Day |
| 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 | Review Day and Final Assessments |
| Wednesday, August 30 | Student Leaders Arrive |
| Thursday, August 31 | Preseason Practices Begin |
| Sunday, September 3 | Registration and Move-In for New and Returning Students |
| Tuesday, September 5 | First Day of Classes |
| Monday, September 25 | Yom Kippur – No Classes |
| Saturday, October 7 | SATs |
| Wednesday, October 11 | PSATs |
| Friday, October 20-Saturday, October 21 | Family Weekend |
| Saturday, October 21 | Long Fall Weekend Begins After Last Commitment Dorms Close at 5:00 p.m. |
| October 24 | Dorms Open at 4:00 p.m. |
| October 25 | Classes Resume |
| Friday, November 17 | Thanksgiving Break Begins After Last Commitment Dorms Close at 5:00 p.m. |
| Monday, November 27 | Dorms Open at 4:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, November 28 | Classes Resume |
| Saturday, December 2 | SATs |
| Monday, December 11-Friday, December 15 | Review Days and Mid-Year Assessments |
| Friday, December 15 | Winter Break Begins After Last Commitment Dorms Close at 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, January 2 | Dorms Open at 4:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, January 3 | Classes Resume |
| Friday, February 2 | Winter Long Weekend Begins After Last Commitment Dorms Close at 5:00 p.m. |
| Monday, February 5 | Dorms Open at 4:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, February 6 | Classes Resume |
| Friday, March 1 | March Break Begins After Last Commitment Dorms Close at 5:00 p.m. |
| Monday, March 18 | Dorms Open at 4:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, March 19 | Classes Resume |
| Monday, April 22 | Spring Term Holiday – No Classes |
| Saturday, May 4 | SATs |
| Tuesday, May 28-Friday, May 31 | Final Assessments |
| Friday, May 31 | Middle School Promotion |
| Saturday, June 1 | Baccalaureate and Prize Night |
| Sunday, June 2 | Commencement |
| Monday, June 3 | School Closes |