Upper School Back-to-School Guide

Welcome to the 2025-2026 academic year at The Hun School!

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 Middle School Back-to-School Resources. 

New Parent Coffee Chat - Aug. 12th

We understand this might feel like a lot of information!  We will continue to send emails throughout the summer, and we invite all new, local parents to join us for a New Parent Coffee Chat at 9:30 a.m. in Russell Hall, where you can connect with other parents and and ask any questions you have. We will send an email invitation soon! Contact Jeannette Maddalon with any questions.

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, simply click on the icon or the title.

Calendar and Important Dates

Click here to see important dates and calendar information:

Aug. 18 - Pre-Season Begins
Sept. 1-2 - Student Orientation
Sept. 3 - Convocation and Opening Day
Sept. 4 - First Full Day of Classes
Sept. 12-13 - Ninth Grade Retreat

Required Forms

Click here to see and complete all required forms, including the Day Student Parking Form, Health Forms, and Transportation Forms.

Upper School Information

Click here to see the handbook and dress code, and daily schedule. Learn more about RaiderNet and the Business Office.

Questions and 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. 

Pre-Season Theatre and Athletics

 

Theatre

Click here to find information about Theatre pre-season training.

  • Theatre Pre-Season for any Upper School student interested in joining the Janus Players begins Monday, August 25th.
  • Pre-Season will run through Friday, August 29th.
  • Students should meet in the Breen Performing Arts Center and plan to attend from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily.
Athletics

Click here to find information about athletics pre-season training.

  • Pre-Season for Upper School returning and aspiring varsity athletes begins August 18th.
  • Pre-Season for Upper School junior varsity athletes begins August 25th.
  • 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 Students

 

New Resident Student Summer Zoom Meetings

We can't wait to welcome you to campus this fall! Please plan to attend a Zoom meeting this summer to meet the Resident Life team. We'll answer any questions you might have before you arrive:

  • Monday, July 28th at 8:00 a.m. - Students who live in the Asian Time Zones.
  • Monday, July 28th at 1:00 p.m. - Students who live in the European/Middle East Time Zones.
  • Monday, July 28th at 8:00 p.m. - Students who live in the US/Canada/Central America Time Zones.
  • Tuesday, July 29th at 8:00 p.m. - Any new resident students who could not attend one of the previous Zoom meetings.

Melissa Poole, director of Resident Life

email ms. poole

Boarding Information

Click on each of the icons below to see more information:

Boarding Dates to Know

Click here to see important boarding dates to know, including arrival dates:

  • Monday, August 18th: Dorms open for fall athletes trying out for varsity teams. 
  • Monday, August 25th: Dorm open for fall athletes trying out for junior varsity teams. 
  • Friday, August 29th: New International Students arrive.
  • Monday, September 1st: New boarding students arrive.
  • Tuesday, September 2nd: Returning boarding students arrive.
Boarding Information

Click here to see more information about:

  • Suggested dorm supplies
  • How to travel to campus
  • Laundry service
  • Orah boarding app
Boarding Forms

Click here to find important forms that need to be completed prior to your arrival, including:

  • Transportation Form
  • Guardian Form
  • Roommate Questionnaire
  • Health Forms and Health Insurance
  • Arrival Time Registration

QUESTIONS/ Contact us

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