UPPER SCHOOL BACK-TO-SCHOOL GUIDE

WELCOME TO THE 2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR!

Back-to-School resources and action items for students and parents are available here. Families will receive email prompts throughout the summer as items come due. This information is for Upper School students; click here to view the Middle School Back-to-School Guide.

NEW PARENT COFFEE CHAT

More information coming soon!

CALENDAR & IMPORTANT DATES

  • August 17th: Pre-Season Athletics Begin

  • September 1st: New Student Orientation

  • September 2nd: Ninth Grade Retreat

  • September 3rd: Convocation and Opening Day

  • September 4th: Special Schedule

  • September 8th: First Full Day of Classes

Upper School Resources

We compiled the Upper School Back-to-School Resources into categories to help you quickly find the information you need. To open a section, click on the icon or title.

Required Forms
Required Forms

Complete all required forms, including the Day Student Parking Form, Health Forms, and Transportation Forms.

Upper School Information
Upper School Information

View the daily schedule, co-curricular requirements, dress code and more. Learn more about RaiderNet and the Business Office.

Questions & Contacts

In partnership with your advisor, the grade level deans advise students on their academic and co-curricular progress throughout the year. By working with various constituencies across campus, we ensure a comprehensive system of support for your student. In addition, the faculty and staff directory is available here.

Pre-Season Theatre & Athletics

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Pre-Season Theatre
Theatre

Find information about pre-season theatre training.

  • August 24th: Theatre Pre-Season (Through August 28th)
Pre-Season Athletics
Athletics

Find information about pre-season athletics training.

  • August 17th: Pre-season campus check-in for varsity tryouts.
  • August 24th: Pre-season campus check-in for junior varsity tryouts.
  • Student-athletes may self-select which date to begin. However, please note that varsity athletes should arrive pre-conditioned and ready to compete at a high level.

Boarding

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Boarding Important Dates To Know
Boarding Dates to Know

View important boarding dates to know, including arrival dates.

  • August 16th: Dorms open for student-athletes trying out for fall varsity teams.
  • August 24th: Dorms open for student-athletes trying out for fall junior varsity teams and pre-season theatre.
  • August 28th: Proctors and New International Students arrive.
  • August 31st: New Boarding Students arrve.
  • September 2nd: Returning Boarding Students arrive. 
Boarding Forms
Boarding Forms

Find important forms that need to be completed prior to your arrival, including:

  • Arrival Time Registration
  • Guardian Form
  • Health Insurance
  • Roommate Questionnaire
  • Transportation Form  
Boarding Information
Boarding Information

View more information about:

  • Dorm Supplies
  • Laundry Service
  • Orah App
  • Traveling to Campus 

New BOARDING Student SUMMER Zoom Meetings

We can't wait to welcome you to campus this fall! Before you arrive, we are happy to meet you and answer any questions you have. Please plan to attend a Zoom meeting this summer to meet the Residential Life team:

Questions & Contacts

The Residential Life Office is staffed Monday through Friday. During those hours, you can call the Residential Life Office at (609) 921-7600, extension 2111 or email reslife@hunschool.org.