Gould Academy
Bethel, ME
Gould Academy Fall Family Weekend 2025
October 17- 18, 2025
Date and time
Friday, October 17th, 2025 –
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
Organizer
Schedule
Friday, October 17th, 2025
7:00 am
– 8:00 am
Breakfast
Ordway Hall
Breakfast is available for students and families.
7:45 am
– October 18th, 12:00 pm
Registration and Welcome Area
Hanscom Lobby
Please let us know you’re on campus and pick up information that will guide you through the weekend.
8:00 am
– 3:00 pm
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Various Locations
Instructions for signing up for conferences will be shared via email by the end of September.
11:30 am
– 1:00 pm
Lunch
Clough Dining Room, Ordway Hall
3:45 pm
– 5:45 pm
Athletic Practices- Students and Coaches
Various
4:30 pm
– 6:30 pm
Sip and Shop at Sunday River Sports
15 South Ridge Road, Newry, ME
Welcome to Sunday River! Please head up to the South Ridge Base Lodge to check out the view of the mountain and enjoy a reception at Sunday River Sports. This is a great time to see Gould’s winter home and shop for any items winter needed for your upcoming season at Gould.
*A shuttle will be provided to bring students who do not have parents on campus to Sunday River Sports to purchase equipment for the upcoming season.
7:00 pm
– 8:30 pm
Family Reception
The Elizabeth, 32 Main Street Bethel
Start the weekend by connecting with other parents and Gould faculty members for hearty apps, delicious desserts, and drinks at The Elizabeth.
Meet your student’s teachers and coaches, and enter to win Gould gear as door prizes! Adults only.
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
7:00 am
– 8:00 am
Breakfast
Ordway Hall
Breakfast is available for students and families.
8:30 am
– 11:00 am
Registration/Information Table
Bingham Courtyard/Auditorium
If you didn’t register on Friday, please let us know you’re on campus and pick up information that will guide you through the weekend.
9:00 am
– October 19th, 9:30 am
Four Point Information Session
Student Center
Join Chris Hayward, Director of Experiential Learning, to learn more about the trips and experiences included with Four Point programming this year. There will be a presentation, along with time for questions.
9:30 am
– 10:00 am
Strategic Plan Coffee Break
Student Center
Enjoy coffee and pastries while chatting with Gould administrators in an interactive session about the Gould Academy Strategic Plan. Enjoy your morning cup of joe and learn about the exciting steps Gould is taking looking towards the future.
10:15 am
– October 19th, 11:00 am
Family Assembly- Welcome to Campus!
Bingham Auditorium
Don’t be late to assembly! Join us to hear from student musicians, student speakers and see photos from the first part of the year. It will be a celebration of all things Gould you won’t want to miss!
💻 Unable to join us on campus? A recording will be made available
11:15 am
– 12:15 pm
College Counseling Information Session
2nd Floor, Hanscom Hall
Choose your own adventure in the exploration of the college process! Choose a session depending on the needs of your family and your student.
Session details TBD
11:30 am
– 1:30 pm
Lunch
Clough Dining Room, Ordway Hall
1:00 pm
Boys Varsity Soccer at Home vs. Hebron
Lower Fields
1:00 pm
Girls Varsity Soccer at Home vs. Hebron
Lower Fields
2:00 pm
Cross Country Running Home Meet
Upper Fields
2:00 pm
Golf Match vs Kents Hill & North Yarmouth Academy
Bethel Inn
2:00 pm
Goodbye Snack Station
Ordway Patio
Grab some snacks before you hit the road!
2:00 pm
Mountain Biking Home Race
Pine Hill
3:00 pm
Field Hockey at Home vs. Kents Hill
Turf Field