Gould Academy Fall Family Weekend 2026

Instructions for signing up for conferences will be sent to parents on September 30th. Please reach out to your student’s advisor if you have not received sign up information.

Please let us know you’re on campus and pick up information that will guide you through the weekend.

Hand & Screen, An exhibit by Ms. Shifrin’s Literature of Social and Political Change Class. Drawing on Thoreau and Indigenous New England poetry, students explore nature and the lines we draw on the land through handmade art, digital captures, and an interactive weaving wall.The self-guided Owen Gallery is open all weekend, with a special station where siblings can explore and reflect as they roam the Gould campus.

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.

Sports Shop Specials Enjoy an extra 10% off sale items and 30% off current-year merchandise for Gould students. Purchase a 4-tune package for $179 (by 12/3), and explore custom footbeds and boot-fitting options with a boot-fit guarantee.

All purchases that evening include a custom reusable tote bag and a raffle entry!

*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.

Join the Gould Parent Association for a casual evening at Mayville Union House under the tent. Enjoy beer, wine, and light hors d’oeuvres while connecting with other Gould families, staff, and faculty. Hear from Head of School Tao Smith and enter to win door prizes. We look forward to seeing you!

This is an adults-only reception.

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.

Enjoy coffee and continential breakfast selections with the Senior Administrators at Gould Academy. Use this time to check in with the Head of School, Assistant Head of Schools and the Deans. We would love to connect about your experience as a Gould Family!

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.

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

Join us for a series of college counseling sessions designed to help families navigate the college planning and application process. This is a great opportunity to connect with Gould’s college counseling team.

Financial Aid – What You Need to Know!!
Designed for 9th through 12th-grade families this comprehensive session covers everything you need to know about funding college. Presented by Finance Authority of Maine (FAME Maine), we will unpack the end-to-end process, step-by-step guidance, essential timelines, and key paperwork. Gain practical clarity on navigating both the FAFSA and the CSS Profile, exploring grant and scholarship opportunities, and building a confident, proactive strategy to make higher education affordable. Presenter: Jessica Whittier from FAME Maine

Seniors!!
Designed for senior families, this session demystifies the final stretch of high school with Maggie Davis, Director of College Counseling. We will unpack application timelines, discuss college lists and admissions trends, anticipate how to help you make confident enrollment decisions, and navigate essential next steps before deadlines.

Gould College Counseling
Discover Gould’s personalized college counseling journey from 9th through 12th grade. Drew Goodwin, Associate Director of College Counseling, outlines our student-centered philosophy, step-by-step support, and strategic planning framework. We will also demo SCOIR—our comprehensive application platform—to show how families seamlessly research colleges and track application progress. Includes an open Q&A.

Grab some snacks before you watch some games and hit the road!