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- Please note: The updated dates for Spring Break are March 10 to 29, 2027.
| | Students had a great time at Saturday's Block Party. Check out the album to see scenes from the fall festival. You can see a video recap on our Campus Highlights page, too! |
School Break Transportation Options
Brooks will offer shuttles to several locations at the start of each break. Families should plan their travel from these locations. View a comprehensive list of offerings, including dates and departure times in our School Break Transportation Shuttle Information. In that document, you can also access sign-up links. The sign-up link for Thanksgiving Break is currently live and accepting responses.
Please be in touch with Associate Dean of Student and Residential Life Brendon Barrios with any questions, and review the school calendar to help you make plans.
International families: Need plans for Thanksgiving Break? Please connect with International Student Support and Global Initiatives Coordinator Amy Wang for offerings outside of Brooks School programming.
- All students may depart after their last commitment on Nov. 20.
- Dormitories close for the break at noon on Nov. 21.
- All boarders must return by Nov. 30 at 9 p.m.
REACH requests for Thanksgiving Break will be due no later than Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. Please work with your student to confirm and finalize your travel plans for the school break.
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A Long Talk
On Oct. 30, A Long Talk will be back on campus working with students and faculty during community time. This will be a continuation of the work Brooks began with the organization last spring. During their visit, we will practice as a community continuing how to engage and lead with curiosity when participating in more challenging conversations.
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Weekend Activities
Open House weekend! There will also be a Target / Loop trip, a screening of The Ring in Room X with snacks and sodas. There will also be a Mario Kart party in the Whitney Common room. On Sunday, there will be a coffee loop, Rockingham Mall trip, SoBol trip and more. See the full schedule in the Weekend Bulletin.
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School Photo
There's still time to order the all-school photo and/or photos of each Brooks School class. Visit Panfoto to place your order.
| | Brooks was well represented at the AISNE 2026 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Conference this week in Waltham, Mass. Associate Dean of Community and Belonging Laila McCain (on left) reports, "The highlight was gaining more insight into strategies and practical applications of DEIB that we can take back to Brooks!" | |
Semester 1 Midterm Progress Reports
Semester 1 Midterm Progress Reports will be available in the Progress > Performance area of OnBrooks for parents and guardians today after 3:15 p.m. These progress reports include a snapshot of current class averages, as well as comments for classes, afternoon programs and residential life. If you need help signing into OnBrooks, please contact Registrar Lisa Saunders. For questions about progress reports, please contact your student’s advisor or Dean of Academic Affairs Currie Joya Huntington.
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Reserve Your Tickets for Les Misérables
Firetrail Theatre brings one of the world's most beloved musicals to the Brooks stage this fall with "Les Misérables: School Edition," an unforgettable story of love, sacrifice, revolution and the enduring power of hope.
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, "Les Misérables" follows Jean Valjean, a man seeking redemption, whose journey becomes intertwined with the lives of those fighting for justice, freedom and a better future. Featuring a soaring score and powerful storytelling, this epic musical explores the courage to stand against injustice, the transformative power of compassion and the extraordinary impact of ordinary people fighting for change.
We hope you'll join us in the Center for the Arts theater on Nov. 5, 6, and 7 at 7:30 p.m. to celebrate the students and community members whose collaboration, creativity and dedication have brought this ambitious production to life for the Brooks community. We will also have a closing performance reception on Nov. 7.
Reserve your free ticket now!
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"Warhol at Brooks: Why Here, Why Now?"
Please join Brooks faculty on Nov. 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for an evening exploring Andy Warhol, pop art and the culture he shaped.
Director of the Arts and Arts Department Chair Babs Wheelden, Chair of the History Department Michele Musto and History Teacher Susan Ludi will host "Warhol at Brooks: Why Here, Why Now?" a community conversation in the Robert Lehman Art Center gallery.
The trio will share insights into Warhol, the pop art movement and his impact on art history and today's visual culture in relation to the themes of the exhibition. All are invited. Please let us know if you'll join the event through our Warhol at Brooks event page.
| | Girls crew made program history on Sunday at the 2026 Head of the Charles Regatta, where they finished seventh in the Women’s Youth Coxed Quads! Know any prospective rowers? Brooks is hosting an "Introduction to Competitive Scholastic Rowing" event on Nov. 7 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on campus. Please help us spread the word! | |
ISL Changemakers Conference
A group of seven fifth-form student-athletes traveled to Thayer Academy on Friday with Director of Athletics Andrea Heinze and Associate Dean of Community and Belonging Laila McCain to participate in the annual ISL Changemakers Conference. The event provided a chance to connect with other ISL student-athletes with a focus on equity, inclusion and belonging in athletics and sport culture. It included workshops for students with pertinent issues for student-athletes: wellness, balance, access issues with recruitment, creating inclusive team cultures and interrupting bias. The students got a lot out of the conference and look forward to taking back what they learned to Brooks and their various teams.
| The cross-country team turned in a strong performance on Saturday, with personal records across the roster and a close girls' victory over St. Mark's School. Read about it in the new article, "Cross-Country Team Finds Its Stride." | |
International Families: Talk with John Packard
Head of School John Packard invites our Chinese and Korean families to join him for our fall international Zoom calls on Nov. 3:
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Consider Sending Candy for Ghostly Goodies
On Oct. 29, the Brooks community will celebrate Halloween a few days early with our annual Ghostly Goodies event. Always a highlight of the Halloween season at Brooks, we would like to have a few more candy and treat options for our students and employees.
There are still several opportunities to help:
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Purchase candy or other Halloween treats for the day from our Amazon Wishlist. (Please check the delivery date, as we need delivery by Oct. 28.) Send items from the wishlist to: Brooks School, Attn: Mary Merrill, 1160 Great Pond Road, North Andover, MA 01845.
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Visit our SignUp Genius for volunteer opportunities, as well as to sign up to bring items to campus on Oct. 29.
- Venmo a contribution to Jen Pagliuca (@Jennifer-Pagliuca) to help underwrite the purchase of donuts for the students and employees.
Thank you to co-chairs Elena Foster P'26, P'27, Adrienne Principe P'26, P'27, P'28, Jen Pagliuca P'25, P'29, P'29 and Lisa Small P'30 for coordinating this event! Any questions? Please contact one of the co-chairs or Director of Family Engagement and Giving Mary Merrill.
| | New York Reception is One Week Away!
The greater Brooks community is invited to join us on Oct. 28 for our Centennial Reception: New York. You can find all the event details and register on our New York Reception page. Thank you to Catharine and Alan Osborne P'26 for hosting. | | Veterans Day Chapel and Luncheon on Nov. 9
Former Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer '72 will address students in a special Chapel service recognizing the annual holiday honoring all military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Following Chapel, a luncheon for alumni, parents and faculty- and-staff veterans will be held on campus. Please contact Assistant Director of Alumni Programs & Communications Molly Kueter if you plan to attend. | | |
Be Sure to Sign Up for the Parent and Guardian Dinner Series
We're so excited that so many families have signed up for this year's dinner series with Head of School John Packard. Gather your friends or come with the intention of meeting fellow Brooks parents. These community-building dinners are truly an opportunity for both new and renewed connection. Be sure to reserve your seats at one of our upcoming dinners on Nov. 19 or Dec. 10. Questions? Contact Director of Family Engagement and Giving Mary Merrill.
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