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- May 21: Spring concert (at 7 p.m.)
- New: There will be no classes on Saturday, May 23, for a Heads' Holiday.
- May 25: No classes for Memorial Day.
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Third-, fourth- and fifth-form boarders need to return on May 25 by 9 p.m.
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Sixth-form students need to return to campus on May 26 by 5:30 p.m., for the first event of “Senior Week.”
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Field Trips!
On May 18, Chinese II and III classes drove to see Yin Yu Tang at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Mass. The Animal Behavior and Zoology class also headed off campus recently to a zoo to study zoo enclosure architecture in preparation for their final project, in which they must design a zoo enclosure.
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Watch Marjan Kamali's Author Talk
Author Marjan Kamali visited Brooks on Tuesday to speak with fourth-form students who have been studying current events in Iran as part of Modern World History and her book "Persepolis" in English classes. Watch a video of her talk to hear what she shared.
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Sixth-Form Boarders: Move-Out Details
Sixth-form boarding students have been encouraged to begin moving some of their belongings home, if possible, beginning this upcoming weekend. All sixth-form students will be required to have their room completely cleaned and signed-off, on May 31 for final move-out.
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Student Activities This Weekend
Trips, games, movies, shopping and more: This long weekend is full of fun activities. See the full schedule of opportunities for students.
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Weekend Leave Requests
We will not have classes on Saturday, May 23, nor Monday, May 25.
Any boarding student who wishes to depart for the weekend must have an approved May Weekend REACH to so. They may depart after their last commitment on Friday, May 22.
Third-, fourth- and fifth-form students are expected to return to campus on May 25 by 9 p.m.
Sixth formers do not need to return to campus until May 26 by 5:30 p.m., ahead of their first "Senior Week" event that evening.
Details of third-, fourth- and fifth-form students'
May 30 - June 1 Commencement Weekend expectations
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Movers Signups Due
The time is now to begin signing up for packing services! Students are not permitted to store items on campus during the summer months, so be sure to reserve your spot for full-service summer storage from Dorm Room Movers.
Dorm Room Movers also provides a "Store & Ship" option for graduating students, as well as a general shipping option if your student would like boxes shipped anywhere domestically. To learn more, text (856) 369-3676 or call (888) 769-3676.
Sixth-formers should be sure to sign up by May 22, in order to have their shipping boxes issued by dorm room movers in time for move-out. Third-, fourth- and fifth-formers should be sure to sign up no later than May 27, in order to have their shipping boxes issued by dorm room movers in time for move out.
| Thank you to all the generous parents and guardians who supported and gave of their time for Tuesday's Sundae Summer Send-Off! |
End-of-Year Attendance
All attendance policies remain in effect through the last day of school programming, regardless of form. Students who hit an attendance threshold will be issued the appropriate accountability measure. For sixth formers, that may mean bounds extending until graduation. For students in the other forms, that may mean extending into the following academic year. Students on bounds nearing the end of the year may have an opportunity to work off their bounds via service to the community.
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Housing Process for Next Year
All returning boarding students will soon engage in the housing selection process. This phase of the process (submitting their housing preference forms) is supervised by your student's advisor. Housing decisions will be communicated to students in August. Any questions regarding the process should be directed to the advisor.
| | Congratulations to Director of Student Health Stephanie Savarese, who received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell last week. |
Wrapping Up the Spring Season
End of spring season clean up and equipment return will happen for most spring teams today. Locker rooms will also be cleaned out.
All equipment must be removed from the locker rooms and the rink by May 27. Large equipment including hockey bags, golf clubs, etc., can be stored in the wrestling room until a student departs (it will be locked). All equipment needs to be taken home. There is no storage during the summer, even in the hockey cages.
Other important dates:
- Laundry loops: The last day for athletic laundry is May 26.
- Large equipment must be moved out of locker rooms and the rink by May 27
- Locker rooms will be closed and unavailable for use after May 28.
| Five students represented Brooks at last Monday’s ISL Golf championship - The Kingman. Congratulations to: (from left), Jack Vaill ’28, Niamh O’Brien ’26, Scarlett Jenkins ’27, David Sasunov ’27 and Hayden Harris ’29. | |
Brooks School Chorus at Pike School
The Brooks School Chorus took a trip to the Pike School in Andover, Mass., on Tuesday to perform their Spring Concert repertoire and sing with the Pike School Chorus. Brooks student musicians took on a mentorship role to help teach the Pike students a song and then did a Q&A with the students. Vocal and Orchestral Programs Director Emily DiAngelo said, "They had a wonderful time collaborating and making music together."
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Spring Concert Tonight
This year’s Spring Concert will be held tonight at 7 p.m. on the main stage in the Center for the Arts. Four Brooks music ensembles (Chorus, Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Band, Advanced Jazz Band) will give their final performances of the term. Come hear the groups play their full setlists for the last time! This event is open to all members of the Brooks community and their off-campus family and friends.
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Join Us at Brookstock!
Brookstock is the grand culmination of a semester's worth of work for our rock ensemble classes. During this year’s festival — which will be held on May 27 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on the Class of 2020 Quad — the Rock Band and the Advanced Rock Band will perform their entire spring term setlists live for the first and only time. An adult rock band composed exclusively of Brooks employees will open the proceedings with a set of their own. The event includes food, carnival games and much more. Everyone is welcome!
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"Newsies" Sparks New Attitude
One first-time actor shares why he wanted to be a part of Brooks' spring musical, "Newsies," and how taking that risk gave him more confidence, in our latest news story: "At Brooks, You Can 'Try Something Completely New!'"
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Congratulations, Babs Wheelden
Recently, Chair of the Arts Department Babs Wheelden was appointed President of AANEPS (Art Association of New England Prep Schools). When asked about her appointment, Wheelden shared, "I'm thrilled to collaborate with leaders in the arts of New England Prep Schools. The Art Association of New England Prep Schools is strong and continues to make meaningful connections for art educators and students in New England independent schools. Brooks School’s Robert Lehman Art Center will be the host for a collaborative student art exhibition in the fall."
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Community Appreciation Sign-Up
Thank you to all of the families who have supported this year's Community Appreciation Luncheon to be celebrated on June 9. We're still looking for a few final items to be donated. Thank you for your consideration:
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gift cards to Wrap City, Stachey’s Pizza, Pita Thyme and other local restaurants
- gift cards to Dave and Busters, MatchPlay Golf and Sport Lounge, or Haffner’s Car Wash and Gas
- theater or sporting event tickets
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Brooks Sweater: Orders Due May 31
The school store is excited to share that they have collected almost enough sweater pre-orders for the Brooks School cotton-knit sweaters to meet the vendor’s minimum purchase quantity. They only need to receive five additional pre-orders to make the order official, so submit your pre-order before the deadline to secure your sweater. Purchased sweaters will be available for pickup at the school store in the fall of 2026.
To place your pre-order, complete this order form and submit it to Store Manager Joey Bova. Order forms must be submitted by May 31.
Please note: The official order with the vendor will only be placed if the school store collects enough pre-orders to meet the vendor's minimum purchase quantity. Questions? Feel free to contact Bova or Director of Alumni and Family Programs Sara Bird.
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Student Debit Account Balances
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Sixth-form parents: Students' debit account funds should be utilized (purchases in the store or snack bar) or withdrawn (in the Business Office) on or prior to May 29. The Business Office will not be open on Commencement Weekend, May 30-31 and students will be unable to withdraw funds on those dates. Do you have a balance in excess of $200? Contact Director of Financial Operations / Controller Jo-Ann Bevis P'26, P'27 to provide explicit permission for the balance to be withdrawn by your student or to coordinate an alternate method of refund. Balances remaining after May 31 will be converted to a Brooks Fund gift.
Third-, fourth- and fifth-form parents: Debit account funds are only available for use or withdrawal during the academic year and must be used or withdrawn on or prior to June 5 if you wish to zero-out the account. Debit account funds that are not utilized or withdrawn by June 5 will be carried over to the following school year for use. If your student is not returning, funds must be used or withdrawn prior to June 5. Funds cannot be transferred to another school/account. Non-returning student balances remaining after June 5 will be converted to a Brooks Fund gift.
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June/July Billed Charges in Blackbaud Tuition Management
Certain charges are billed in arrears and may appear in your Blackbaud Tuition Management (BBTM) account after the school year has ended. This includes graduating student accounts.
Please be aware that these amounts are due and payable through BBTM when they are billed.
Some of the charges that are billed in arrears include AP exam fees, dry cleaning, music lessons, dorm damage, lost/damaged spring uniforms/equipment, pharmacy charges, etc.
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