Important Dates

Below are important dates for the 2024-2025 school year, along with links to printable PDFs of the academic calendars and school break travel information.

A 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 mpasquariello@ethelwalker.org or +1-860-408-4237.


Dates are subject to change. Last updated June 2024.

2024-2025

December 2024

Monday, December 16-Friday, December 20Review Days and Mid-Year Assessments
Students are dismissed for break after their last commitment
Saturday, December 21-Monday, January 6Winter Break

January 2025

Tuesday, January 7Classes Resume
Friday, January 31-Monday, February 3Winter Long Weekend – No Classes

February 2025

Tuesday, February 4-Friday, February 7Lacuna

March 2025

Saturday, March 8-Monday, March 24Spring Break
Tuesday, March 25Classes Resume

April 2025

Monday, April 21Spring Term Holiday – No Classes

May/June 2025

Saturday, May 3SATs
Monday, May 26- Thursday, May 29Review Days and Final Assessments
Friday, May 30Middle School Promotion
Saturday, May 31Baccalaureate and Prize Night
Sunday, June 1Commencement