Arrival Days 2022

It's going to be amazing!

The 2022–2023 school year is almost here, and we cannot wait to see you! This year, we will repopulate campus over two days. Prefects, preseason athletes, BIPOC students, and international students are invited to arrive on Monday, September 5. All remaining students are invited to arrive on Wednesday, September 7. Oh, and if you are new to the Hilltop, this interactive campus map will help you get around.

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The deadline to RSVP is Monday, August 15.

Monday, September 5

Monday is an early arrival day for prefects, preseason athletes, BIPOC students, and International students. BIPOC and international students may elect to arrive on September 7.

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Prefect Arrival

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Preseason Athletes, BIPOC Students, International Students Arrival

11:30 AM – 1:25 PM
Lunch
Dining Commons, Main House

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Head of School Welcome and Reception
Clark Memorial Chapel and ’64 Terrace

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Varsity Athletics Practice

3:00 PM
Parent Departure

4:30 – 5:30 PM
New Students Orientation

4:30 – 6:45 PM
International Students Orientation
Includes Dinner with advisors

4:30 – 6:45 PM
BIPOC Students Orientation
Includes Dinner

5:45 PM
Summer Program Participants Arrival
Vermont and Hurricane Island

6:00 PM
All-School Dinner
du Pont Library Courtyard

7:00 – 8:45 PM
Residential Life Leadership Training for Prefects and Dorm Heads
Centennial Auditorium

8:30 – 9:30 PM
Smoothie Bar, Music, Outdoor Games
The Quad

9:45 PM
Day Student Departure
Dorm Meetings

Wednesday, September 7

Wednesday is a regular arrival day. This is when the bulk of students should plan to arrive on campus.

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast
Dining Commons, Main House

8:30 – 10:15 AM
Varsity Athletics Practice

9:00 AM – Noon
Student Arrival

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
Dining Commons, Main House

1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
Dorm Meetings
Returning Students and Families

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Head of School Welcome and Reception
Clark Chapel and ’64 Terrace

3:00 PM
Parent Departure

3:15 PM – 5:00 PM
Afternoon Programming
All Sports and Activities

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Student Photos
’64 Terrace

6:30 PM
Sundial Ceremony
Proctor Sundial

6:40 PM – 7:25 PM
All-School Dinner
Dining Commons, Main House

7:30 PM – 8:15 PM
Opening School Chapel
Clark Memorial Chapel

8:30 PM
Dorm Check-In

8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Boarding and Day Students meet in dorm groups

10:00 PM
Day Student Departure

10:30 PM
Lights out for 3rd and 4th Forms

11:00 PM
In Rooms for 5th and 6th Forms

FAQ

Do we need to provide a negative Covid test before arriving?

Yes. Pomfret School remains committed to the health and safety of our community. For this reason, all students must submit documentation of a negative Covid-19 PCR test prior to arrival. Molecular testing requires a scheduled appointment at a pharmacy, doctor’s office, or clinic; antigen (at home) tests will not be accepted. Tests must be sampled within 5 days of arrival, and ideally within 72-hours. All test results must contain the following information (see below) and be sent to covidtestresults@pomfret.org:

Student’s Name
Date of birth
Type of test performed (antigen tests will not be accepted)
Date of Sample
Result

What should I do when we arrive?

How does the move-in process work?

When you arrive at the Welcome Center, a member of our faculty will be there to greet you. At this time, we may direct you to visit one or more offices on campus to resolve an outstanding issue. The most common issue we encounter on arrival days is missing paperwork. Once everything is resolved, you can return to the Welcome Tent. Here, a member of our Dean's Office team will issue you a dorm key. Once you have your key, you can go back to your car, move to the appropriate staging area, and start moving in. Throughout the morning, student leaders will be around to lend a helping hand.

As a parent, how long am I expected to stay?

What about day students?

What's happening with lunch?

Is there a limit to the number of family members who can help with move in?

Is there a packing list?

What about preseason athletics?

When is dorm, roomate, and advisory information released?

What is the difference between Arrival Days and Opening Days?

When is Family Weekend?

Restaurants

There are two good restaurants within walking distance of Pomfret. Downtown Putnam also has a number of great options. For lunch, we suggest the Vanilla Bean in Pomfret. For dinner, we suggest 85 Main in Putnam.

Lodging

The Quiet Corner is home to a number of small bed and breakfasts, and a smattering of larger hotels. The Inn at Woodstock Hill, about 10 minutes away, is a wonderful choice. Comfort Inn and Suites, in nearby Dayville, is another popular (less expensive) option.

Arrival Days

Monday, Sept. 5

Prefects
Preseason Athletes
BIPOC Students
International Students

Wednesday, Sept. 7

Everyone Else

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Tell us when you are coming and how many people you are bringing. We can't wait to see you!

Questions?

Contact Katie Watkins, senior administrative assistant, at 860-963-6100. She is the running the show this year, and is happy to answer your questions and address your concerns.