Vermont Academy
Saxtons River, VT
Family Weekend / Vermont Academy 150th Celebration
Date and time
Thursday, October 1st, 2026 –
Sunday, October 4th, 2026
Organizer
Schedule
Thursday, October 1st, 2026
6:30 pm
– 8:30 pm
Virtual Conferences
Zoom
Schedule sessions for you and your Wildcat to meet with each of their faculty members, Advisor, and Coach for brief progress conversations. Conference scheduling will happen toward the end of September. Keep an eye out for the link in a future Family Newsletter.
Friday, October 2nd, 2026
8:15 am
– 11:15 am
Class Visits
Families are invited to attend classes with their Wildcat for Class Blocks C, D, F, G.
11:00 am
– 1:00 pm
Lunch ($)
Alumni Field Celebration Tent
11:30 am
– 12:00 pm
Meeting time - Spring Break Trips and more.
Various Locations
This time is reserved for various meetings including informational sessions for upcoming Spring Break Trips, the Vermont Academy at Mount Snow program, and team meetings. Exact locations will be confirmed prior to the weekend.
1:00 pm
– 4:00 pm
In-Person Conferences
Various Locations
Schedule sessions for you and your Wildcat to meet with each of their faculty members, Advisor, and Coach for brief progress conversations. Conference scheduling will happen toward the end of September. Keep an eye out for the link in a future Family Newsletter.
1:00 pm
– 1:30 pm
Senior Leadership Team Panel
Nita Choukas Theater / Horowitz Performing Arts Hall
Join us for this informative session as the members of our Senior Leadership Team share updates about the fall happenings to date.
1:30 pm
– 2:00 pm
Class of 2028 Wildcats and Families College Counseling Panel
Nita Choukas Theater / Horowitz Performing Arts Hall
Families and Wildcat members of the Class of 2028 are invited to join our College Counseling department for a brief informational session about what they will experience as they embark on their college decision journey.
2:00 pm
– 2:30 pm
Class of 2027 Wildcats and Families College Counseling Panel
Nita Choukas Theater / Horowitz Performing Arts Hall
Families and Wildcat members of the Class of 2027 are invited to join our College Counseling department for a brief informational session about what they will experience as they embark on their college decision journey.
4:30 pm
Boys' JV Soccer vs. Kimball Union Academy
5:00 pm
– 7:00 pm
Dinner ($)
Alumni Field Celebration Tent
7:30 pm
– 8:30 pm
Cabaret / Fall Performing Arts Night
Nita Choukas Theater / Horowitz Performing Arts Hall
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
8:00 am
– 11:00 am
In-Person Family / Faculty Conferences
Various locations
Schedule sessions for you and your Wildcat to meet with each of their faculty members, Advisor, and Coach for brief progress conversations. Conference scheduling will happen toward the end of September. Keep an eye out for the link in a future Family Newsletter.
8:00 am
– 8:45 am
Ride the Trails with Mountain Bike Coach Eli Sobel
Warren Chivers Ski and Outdoor Education Center
Experience our amazing trail network yourself on this ride led by Assistant Director of Vermont Academy Mountain Sports and Head Mountain Bike Coach Eli Sobel.
8:00 am
– 8:45 am
Hike with Director of Place-Based Learning and Environmental Studies Christine Armiger
Meet at Shepardson Dining Center
Join Director of Place-Based Learning and Environmental Studies Christine Armiger on a light morning hike exploring Vermont Academy’s amazing trail network.
9:00 am
– 9:45 am
Coffee and Conversation with Head of School Mike Peller
Leavitt House
Stop by Leavitt House for coffee and conversation with Head of School Mike Peller and fellow Vermont Academy familes and alumni.
10:30 am
– 11:15 am
Alumni Mentor Panel
Nita Choukas Theater / Horowitz Performing Arts Hall
Join the members of the Classes of 2027 and 2028 as they participate in an alumni mentor panel to hear alumni share about their career paths since graduating from Vermont Academy.
11:30 am
– 12:30 pm
Campus Tours
Meet at Leavitt House
Enjoy this walking tour of campus with a current Wildcat. Learn about life on the hilltop for today’s students and share experiences from your time at VA.
11:30 am
– 12:15 pm
Film: Vermont Academy - 150 Years of Learning and Leadership by Rick Moulton '67 Productions
Nita Choukas Theater / Horowitz Performing Arts Hall
Created in honor of our 150th anniversary, this 25 minute film shares moments in Vermont Academy history along with insights from members of our community.
11:30 am
– 1:30 pm
BBQ Lunch ($)
Celebration Tent Alumni Field
1:00 pm
– 1:45 pm
State of the School with Head of School Mike Peller
Nita Choukas Theater / Horowitz Performing Arts Hall
3:00 pm
Girls' Varsity Soccer vs. The Darrow School
E. K. Hall Field
3:00 pm
Boys' JV Soccer vs. The Putney School
Hays-Naramore Field
3:00 pm
Girls' JV Soccer vs. The Putney School
Fuller Field
3:30 pm
Boys' Varsity Soccer vs. The Williston Northampton School
Lucy Athletic Field
5:30 pm
– 10:00 pm
Reception and 150th Celebration Dinner ($)
Alumni Field Celebration Tent
Celebrate Vermont Academy’s 150th founding during this culminating event. Dine on Vermont farm to table fare, partake in a specially brewed 150th IPA, support the anniversary auction, and enjoy the company of fellow Vermont Academy community members.
Enjoy the sounds of local band Swing Low.
7:00 pm
– 10:00 pm
Saturday Dinner - Farm to Table 150th Celebration
Sunday, October 4th, 2026
10:00 am
– 12:00 pm
Farewell Brunch ($)
Shepardson Dining Center