Family Weekend 2026
We are excited to welcome families to Farmington from Thursday, October 22 to Saturday, October 24 for Miss Porter’s School’s 2026 Family Weekend. Explore campus and get a feel for your student’s experience as you attend classes, cheer them on at a sports game or celebrate an arts performance.
Registration will open in late September.
Schedule of Events
Schedule is subject to change, check back often for updates.
| 4:00 p.m. | International Families Tea Reception Hosted by Chief Advancement Officer Christine Pina, Senior Leadership Gift Officer, Global Resources Shiang Sobieski and members of the Institute for Global Education. Sponsored by the Parent Leadership Committee |
Greene House, Office of Admission, 2nd floor |
| 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Registration | Nona Evans Room (Noni) |
| 8:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Class Visits (45 min classes)
8:45 – 9:30 a.m. Block B 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Block C 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. Block A Please check your student’s schedule on MyPorters for class start time. |
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| 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Family Conferences (In-person & on Zoom)
10 minute slots arranged in advance through pickAtime. Please note that conference scheduling will open October 8 and close on October 21. |
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| 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Jostens MPS Ring Sale | Main Parlors |
| 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Library Book Fundraiser
Make a donation to the Ford Library in honor of your student, or an Ancient you hold dear to your heart. |
Main Parlors |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Buffet Lunch Enjoy a special family lunch with your student! |
Main Dining Hall |
| Families of Color Luncheon Hosted by the Parent Leadership Committee, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Susan Martell Jenkin, and Chief Advancement Officer Christine Pina. Sponsored by the Parent Leadership Committee |
Dr. Glenda Newell-Harris ’71 Student Center | |
| 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Head of School Address Join Dr. Katherine G. Windsor for an update on Miss Porter’s School. |
Barbara Lang Hacker ’29 Theater |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | College Office Programming | Location TBD |
| 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | College Office Programming | Location TBD |
| 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Bowl-A-Thon Workshops You must pre-register to attend.Families are invited to a one-hour bowl making workshop, with two sessions beginning at 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. All levels are welcome, and all creative contributions will support our annual Bowl-A-Thon Sit-Down Dinner and Sale.Space is limited! Pre-registration will be required. Every member of your family that will participate (including Porter’s students) should be counted, unless your student is a head of Bowl-A-Thon. |
Olin, Room 216 |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Watch Athletic Practices | Various athletic spaces on campus |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Parent Receptions Please join families by class year for cocktails and mocktails. |
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| 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Dinner for all families | Main Dining Room |
| 6:30 p.m. | Dance Showcase (live streamed) | Gaines Dance Barn |
| 7:30 p.m. | Music Showcase (live streamed) | Barbara Lang Hacker ’29 Theater |
| 8:45 p.m. | Athletic Spirit Bonfire (s’mores and hot cocoa, and spirit!) Enjoy watching fall athletic teams compete in a dance competition while you roast s’mores and sip on hot cocoa! All families and students are invited to attend and share in the fun! |
Weyerhaeuser Amphitheater |
| 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Parent Conferences 10 minute slots arranged in advance through pickAtime. Please note that conference scheduling will open on October 8. |
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| 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast | Main Dining Hall |
| 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Brunch/Lunch | Main Dining Hall |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Parent Leadership Committee Meeting The Parent Leadership Committee (PLC) will hold its annual fall meeting. |
Periodicals Room, Ford Library |
| Athletic Events and Home Game Spirit Booth sponsored by the PLC | ||
| 11:00 a.m. | Athletic Spirit-Swag Booth Families are invited to grab a cup of cocoa, Porter’s SWAG to cheer your athletes on and meet members of the PLC Committee! Sponsored by the Parent Leadership Committee. |
Main Dining Hall |
| 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Various Athletic Contests | |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Dinner served in Main Dining Hall. Families that remain on campus are welcome to join! |
Main Dining Hall |
Accessibility
Over the past several years, we have made many improvements to make campus more accessible for those with various needs. Main now has permanent ramps in the front, as well as lifts; paths have been made wider and smoother; and Sarah Lane is a campus throughway reserved mainly for pedestrians.
During Family Weekend, there will be accessible parking reserved in all of our parking areas. The Alumnae & Development Office parking lot will be specifically dedicated to accessible parking.
If you have any questions or specific accessibility issues that you would like to discuss prior to your visit, please feel free to contact Parent Relations or call 860-409-3634.
Parking
Families are encouraged to park in the following areas:
| Tennis Court Parking Lot 69 Garden Street Accessible parking available |
Pool & Squash Building Parking Lot 88 Garden Street |
| Office of Admission at the Greene House 44 Mill Lane |
Alumnae & Development Parking Lot 66 Main Street Accessible parking only |
Accommodations
There are many wonderful accommodations located in the Farmington Valley if you’re planning to spend the evening near Miss Porter’s School. Here are a few options to get you started in your search.
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