Episcopal School of Baton Rouge Middle School Newsletters

Middle School Parent Newsletter |July 1, 2026

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Dear Middle School Families,

We hope this letter finds you well and that you are enjoying your summer break. As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we would like to share some important information and reminders with you.

I am happy to share a few staffing updates for the year ahead.

Mr. Patrick Doring will support Middle School as we launch our Middle School Honor Council. As we prepare students for Upper School and continue helping them understand what integrity looks like in academics, we believe this will be an important addition to our division. Mr. Doring will work closely with the MS Dean of Student Life to create meaningful leadership opportunities for students.

Mr. Robby Hernandez will continue teaching 8th grade Computer Science. We are grateful our students will continue to learn from him.

Ms. Hannah Knoff will join Episcopal as our dance teacher. She brings experience in dance performance, choreography, and education, along with work teaching students ages 3 through 18. A graduate of Northwestern State University with a BFA in Dance, she performed with Of Moving Colors and later served as Associate Director. Most recently, she taught physical education and coached at BASIS Materra. We are excited for her to bring her creativity, energy, and love of movement to Episcopal.

Mr. Miles Landry will join our division and Episcopal as our World Geography teacher. He brings extensive teaching experience in American history, civics, and U.S. History, including 13 years at the Lab School. He is engaging, collaborative, and eager to be part of Middle School. In addition to teaching, he will coach football.

Ms. Jessica O'Neal will move from Life Science into Physical Science, where she will teach both 8th and 9th graders. We are grateful for her willingness to step into this role and excited for our students to learn from her in this new way.

Mr. Tommy Rhea will return to a familiar classroom and subject as our Life Science teacher. We cannot wait for students to see science through his eyes.

Dr. Taylor Wharton will serve as our Interim Middle School Dean of Student Life as Mr. Stephen Anderson transitions to his new role. Dr. Wharton is an Episcopal alumna and has served our community as Head Girls Basketball Coach and PE teacher. She has a deep love for Episcopal and a heart for student leadership. We are grateful for the way she will help our Middle School students grow as leaders.

We are excited about the year ahead, whether your family is new to Middle School, new to Episcopal, or finishing the journey with your last child after many years in Middle School. Welcome.

Each child, each day, each year, and each class brings something different, and that is part of what makes this work so meaningful and exciting.

As a reminder, your student will receive a weekly email from Dr. Wharton to help them prepare for the week ahead. You will also receive a weekly email from me with important highlights and updates.

Summer To Do Tasks:

*Complete Magnus Health Forms

Before school in August, all families must complete a host of forms and questionnaires via the Magnus Health Portal. This information helps us maintain a safe and healthy environment for all students. Without completion of these forms, students may not be eligible for athletics or participation in other school activities, including field trips, etc.

Familiarity with Magnus is important. When your student visits the nurse during the day, the visit will be recorded in Magnus. If the visit is for a minor concern, but the nurse has information to share with you, such as an OTC medication given, you will receive an email from Magnus asking you to log in and view a shared treatment note.

You will not receive a treatment note for minor visits when no follow-up information needs to be shared, such as bug bites, small cuts, or minor bumps and bruises. If the visit is more urgent, the nurse will call you.

If you have questions, please reach out to the Middle & Upper School nurse, Amy Johns (johnsa@ehsbr.org).

*Purchase School Supplies

You are welcome to purchase supplies on your own, and you can find the supply lists here. You may also purchase supplies through LA Office Solutions.

If you purchase through LA Office Solutions, please note that "S" is the code for Spanish and "F" is the code for French. You will select the package based on your child's language selection.

If your student is taking any middle school visual arts class, please also purchase the additional, appropriate, art package. Please note: These elective requests have been added to PowerSchool. You can see course requests/recommendations by going to the Parent Portal in PowerSchool. After logging in, select "Class Registration" from the menu on the left.

The arts courses, while we try to honor all requests, will not be finalized until the end of July. Students do not need art supplies on the first day of school. If you would prefer to wait until the schedule is released to pick up the arts course supplies, that would be fine.

*Complete Summer Reading

Please remember that summer reading is a required activity. The reading guidelines and assignments can be found here. We encourage all students to complete their reading to ensure a smooth start to the academic year.

*Purchase School Uniform

Episcopal Middle School students are expected to dress in accordance with the same Dress & Uniform Standards as Upper School students.

Uniform apparel can be purchased from the online School Store as well as from several vendors online or in-store locally, including School Time, Inka's, and Young Fashions. They can also be purchased from Land's End online. Additionally, there are several planned used uniform sales that the Parents' Guild manages throughout the year.

All Middle School students take PE and will need a PE uniform, which is available for purchase in the School Store.

If there are questions about the Dress & Uniform Standards, please reach out to the Interim Middle School Dean of Student Life, Dr. Taylor Wharton (whartont@ehsbr.org).

*Purchase Optional Pizza & Cane's Lunches

Designated Fridays through the year, students who have pre-purchased either or both Pizza & Cane's will enjoy those lunches (regular lunch will still be served).

*Order School Photos

School photos, for Middle & Upper School, will be taken on orientation day. Students should be in uniform. Please refer to the order form here for ordering details. The deadline to place orders is Friday, August 23rd.

Back To School

*Orientation Day, Thursday, August 6th

Orientation Day: Middle School Orientation Day for all students is scheduled for Thursday, August 6th. Please click the link for full details including if supplies are needed for Orientation Day.

Students should arrive by 7:50 a.m. and report directly to the VPAC, our Visual & Performing Arts Center. Orientation begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 10:15 a.m. Students will be dismissed to the front lawn.

Students will take their school picture. Please make sure your student is in school uniform.

*E-Shop

Our on-campus store in Perkins Hall will be open from 8:00 a.m. to noon on Orientation Day. Available items include PE uniforms (mandatory for all middle school students), t-shirts, sweatshirts, and various accessories. (Payment via checks or credit cards only.)

*First Day of School, Friday, August 7th

Students should report to VPAC. They may drop their bags outside the MS Building or VPAC. Students will not report to homeroom first. Special First Day of School Schedule.

*After-School Club Offerings

The 2026-2027 Club Offerings brochure will be emailed to families by Ms. Crochet on July 15.

Be Involved

*Parent Organizations

There are several ways for parents to remain engaged and supportive of their child's success at Episcopal. But one of the most impactful ways is to join and participate in the work of our parent organizations. Each is dedicated to supporting the work of the school through volunteer and fundraising efforts, which start even before the school year begins.

Parents' Guild

The largest parent organization, Parents' Guild, supports the work of the school throughout every division, contributing volunteer hours, resources, and spirit to the life of the school. Every parent is automatically a member of the Parents' Guild.

PG volunteers are a vital presence at many school events, helping with Parents' Knights, Teacher Appreciation Week, and more. There are also many fundraising opportunities over the summer, all accessible through the School Store. There, you can purchase Pizza & Cane's lunches for your child on designated Fridays throughout the year. (They will also still have access to the cafeteria's options on this day of course.) Also at the School Store, you can find E-Gear items that students can wear, including hoodies and sweatshirts, which are uniform-approved.

You can always reach out to the Parents' Guild presidents (episcopalpgpresidents@gmail.com) at any time for questions, ideas, or other ways to get involved.

Squires Club

The Squires Club is a service organization that supports the school's athletic program and individual teams. It aims to make participation in Knights athletics an even more rewarding and proud experience for all student athletes.

Squires volunteers often help out selling fan gear at sporting events or help run ticket booths, and the opportunities are shared with members throughout the year. On top of that, Squires Fan Gear sold through the School Store as well as the Squires Club Game Day Pass help Squires fulfill its mission of cheering the Knights. Please email the Squires presidents (Squires@ehsbr.org) to get involved!

Arts Krewe

Arts Krewe members provide volunteer support including backstage assistance, concession staffing, coordinating events and fundraisers, providing snacks, and more. Every parent with a child engaged in an Episcopal arts program is automatically members of the Arts Krewe. But each parent has the opportunity to become a Supporting Member who receives additional perks because of their enhanced support of the arts.

Get involved today by visiting Arts Krewe online or emailing us (artskrewe@gmail.com).

Looking Ahead

*Upcoming Dates

Thursday, August 20th: Middle School Parents' Knight, 6:00 p.m.
Monday, September 7th: Labor Day. No School.
Wednesday, October 7th: End of 1st Quarter.
Thursday, October 8th & Friday, October 9th: Fall Holiday. No School.
Wednesday, October 14th: Middle School Teacher-Student-Parent Conferences. No classes on this day. Sign-ups will be forthcoming. These conferences are not mandatory but your student is required to attend, should you desire a conference.
Tuesday, October 20th - Friday, October 23rd: 8th Grade Camp Cho-Yeh.
Friday, October 23rd: Faculty & Staff Development. No School for Students.
Monday, October 26th: No school for 8th graders who attended Camp Cho-Yeh.

*Parent Coffees

We will host parent coffees throughout the year on a variety of topics, including math, ERB testing, meeting the 6th-grade team, and more. Please be on the lookout for those dates. As always, they will be included in the weekly newsletter, which will be emailed each Friday morning during the school year and linked here.

*Camp Cho-Yeh

This trip is a fantastic opportunity for students to bond, learn, and create lasting memories. Eighth-grade parents will receive a letter on July 15 with initial details about the Camp Cho-Yeh trip. Please be on the lookout!

Policies

*Absences

Parents should complete the Report New Absence form found through PowerSchool for each absence, including checking in late or checking out early. Completing the form as soon as an absence is anticipated is most helpful. Please note that email or telephone calls are no longer accepted as a form of reporting attendance. Here is a quick tutorial.

*Early Pick-Up/Checkout

If a parent is picking up their child and has sent in the PowerSchool form, please call the Middle School office at 225-755-2725 when you have arrived. Your student will then be called out of class to sign out in the office and then dismiss them to where you are parked on campus. Parents do not need to come into the Middle School office. There are no student check outs after 2:30 p.m. The PowerSchool form MUST be completed before a student will be released.

*Carpool

Middle School carpool drop off and pick up is on the Front Lawn. Afternoon Carpool begins at 3:15 p.m. and ends at 3:45 p.m. For morning drop-off only, Middle School students with Lower School siblings are welcome to use the Lower School drop-off area with their sibling.

*Parking & Visitor Check-in

If you are visiting campus for any reason, you must check in at the Alumni House and receive a visitor badge. A driver's license or state ID is required for check in. When leaving campus please check out at the Alumni House. Visitor parking is available in the lot in front of the Alumni House. Parking on Woodland Ridge Boulevard is available only between 8:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.

Additional Resources

*Resources

This webpage contains many additional downloads and links that can help students and families stay informed and connected to policies, procedures, and support services.

Calendar

This calendar shares all events that are happening on campus throughout the year.

Academic Calendar

In addition to the calendar above, this provides students and families a quick reference of key dates, including school breaks and quarter & semester ends.

Curriculum Guide

This resource is key to understanding our overall academic program. Please refer to it for information about courses and graduation requirements.

New Family Resources

For further information that is helpful to those new to our community, this website is a strong resource.

Upcoming Dates
Thursday, August 6th: Orientation.
Friday, August 7th: First Day of School.
Thursday, August 20th: Middle School Parents’ Knight, 6:00 p.m.
Monday, September 7th: Labor Day. No School.
Wednesday, October 7th: End of 1st Quarter.
Thursday, October 8th & Friday, October 9th: Fall Holiday. No School.
Wednesday, October 14th: Middle School Teacher-Student-Parent Conferences. No classes on this day. Sign-ups will be forthcoming. These conferences are not mandatory but your student is required to attend, should you desire a conference.
Friday, October 23rd: Faculty & Staff Development. No School for Students.

All School Calendar

Keep track of school holidays, major events, and important dates across all divisions—updated year-round for your planning needs.

MS Resources

Find supply lists, summer reading logs, orientation info, required forms, club sign-ups, and more—all in one place.

Lunch Menu

See what’s being served in Webster's Refectory. Updated every Friday with daily options

Middle School Parent Newsletter |May 14th, 2026

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000

As we come to the end of the year, with finals almost behind us and summer ahead, I want to take a moment to say how grateful we are for your children and for the year we have shared with them.

To our 8th-grade families, as your children depart Middle School, please know they will always have a home here. We have been their advocates, and we will continue to be their advocates. They will always have a place to land, to check in, to be known, and to be loved.

This is what I shared with our 8th graders at the end of our awards ceremony on Tuesday:

So, 8th grade, as you move on from Middle School, I hope you remember this:

Keep your joy.
Keep your curiosity.
Keep your kindness.
Keep asking good questions.
Keep making room at the table.
Keep trying hard things.
Keep laughing with your whole self.
And please, for the love of all things holy, keep your ID around your neck.

We are proud of you.
We love you.
And we cannot wait to see who you become.

To our 7th-grade families, we are excited to watch your children step into their role as the leaders of Middle School. They have brought tremendous spirit this year, and we cannot wait to see how they lead, encourage, and set the tone next year.

To our 6th-grade families, your children are now in the middle of Middle School. The new 6th graders will look to them to show the way, and it is a big responsibility. We know they are ready.

Thank you for sharing your children with us this year. I hope your family has a summer filled with rest, joy, and time together. We are proud of your children, grateful for them, and already looking forward to welcoming them back.
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SEMESTER EXAMS:

As a reminder, we will not dismiss students from classes during exam blocks, so please plan accordingly and avoid appointments during this time.

Seventh and eighth grade students:
If your student has an anticipated absence and will miss an exam, have your student email Ms. Dalton and the appropriate teachers immediately, if this has not already happened, and record the absence in PowerSchool. Please note, these absences will count towards the "no more than four." Ms. Dalton will coordinate make-up arrangements, including taking an exam before departure when possible. In some cases, your student will need to take the exam after Memorial Day. Please help your student begin a study and work plan now so they stay ahead.

Sixth-grade students:
This week still includes important academic work. Many classes schedule culminating tests, projects, and presentations. Encourage your student to begin a study and work plan now so they stay ahead.

If your student has an anticipated absence and will miss an exam, have your student email Ms. Dalton and the appropriate teachers immediately, if this has not already happened, and record the absence in PowerSchool. Please note, these absences will count towards the "no more than four." Ms. Dalton will coordinate make-up arrangements, including taking a test before departure when possible. In some cases, your student will need to take the exam after Memorial Day. Please help your student begin a study and work plan now so they stay ahead.
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SUMMER SMASH CAMP:

The last day for Extended Care is Monday, May 18, 2026. We are excited to offer Summer Smash Camp for the early dismissal days. Summer Smash Camp will be offered from 11:30-3:30 Tuesday, May 19th - Thursday, May 21st, 2026. You may purchase camp at a daily rate or for all three days. Please make sure to complete all steps of the registration process so that your child is registered for camp.

Please register for camp here.

Make sure to complete your camp purchase after completing the registration form. Your child will not be registered for camp if you do not complete this step.

We look forward to kicking off summer with your child!

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8th-GRADERS:

Summer Weight Training Opportunity & Summer Typing Knights Camp
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7TH-GRADE PARENTS:

As we look ahead to next year, I wanted to share an exciting update about the 8th-grade retreat.

Next year (2026-2027), our 8th-grade class will travel to a new location, Camp Cho-Yeh in Livingston, Texas. We are excited about this change. Camp Cho-Yeh is a newer site and much closer to Baton Rouge, which means we will save a travel day and have more time together as a class. Camp Cho-Yeh's purpose is to host schools and facilitate student summer camps. This is who they are!

The trip will take place October 20th through 23rd, 2026. Students will also have Monday, October 26th, 2026, off from school.

Our hope is to keep all of the meaningful and memorable parts of this special 8th-grade experience while building on them in new ways. Students will enjoy many of the activities and traditions that have made this trip so special in past years, along with new opportunities for prayer, reflection, and time together in community. As they move into the final stretch of middle school, this retreat will offer space to deepen friendships, strengthen class bonds, and mark this important season in their lives.

We are truly excited about what this new setting will offer our students, and we look forward to sharing more details, later this spring and in August, with you as the trip gets closer. Please know, we want your students to attend the trip. If they do not attend, they will be expected to attend school.
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SUMMER CAMPS:

Episcopal is pleased to host a wide range of activities, we hope your children will have a fun-filled summer with us. Learn more.

Upcoming Dates

*Tuesday, May 19th - Thursday, May 21st. Exams. Noon dismissal.
*Friday, May 22nd. Exam. 10:15 am dismissal.

*Summer Camps at Episcopal

All School Calendar

Keep track of school holidays, major events, and important dates across all divisions—updated year-round for your planning needs.

MS Resources

Find supply lists, summer reading logs, orientation info, required forms, club sign-ups, and more—all in one place.

Lunch Menu

See what’s being served in Webster's Refectory. Updated every Friday with daily options

Middle School Parent Newsletter |May 8th, 2026

Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000

As we head into Mother’s Day weekend, I want to offer my appreciation to all the mothers, mother figures, and fathers who have stepped into that role. Every one of our students has someone who mothers, nurtures, guides, or stands in the gap for them, and we are grateful for you.

I also want to hold space, love, and prayer for those of you and your children for whom this weekend feels hard or bittersweet. For those facing firsts. For those who wish things were different. For those carrying both love and loss.

Terri St. Cloud wrote, “She could never go back and make some of the details pretty. All she could do was move forward and make the whole beautiful.” That feels especially true on weekends like this one.

As I often remind your students, you have never been more loved than you are right now. Be kind and gentle with yourself, and honor those in your life who are mothers, or who stand in that sacred space.

SUMMER SMASH CAMP:

The last day for Extended Care is Monday, May 18, 2026. We are excited to offer Summer Smash Camp for the early dismissal days. Summer Smash Camp will be offered from 11:30-3:30 Tuesday, May 19th - Thursday, May 21st, 2026. You may purchase camp at a daily rate or for all three days. Please make sure to complete all steps of the registration process so that your child is registered for camp.

Please register for camp here.

Make sure to complete your camp purchase after completing the registration form. Your child will not be registered for camp if you do not complete this step.

We look forward to kicking off summer with your child!

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SEMESTER EXAMS:

As a reminder, we will not dismiss students from classes during exam blocks, so please plan accordingly and avoid appointments during this time.

8th-GRADE PARENTS:

You are invited to attend our first annual Faculty vs. 8th Grade Students Volleyball Game!

Please join us for a little friendly competition as we celebrate and say goodbye to our 8th graders.

Thursday, May 14th
1:55 to 3:15 p.m.
Phillips Gym

Come cheer, laugh, and see whether wisdom and experience can triumph over youth and energy. Bring your school spirit, your loudest applause, and possibly a few ice packs. A stretcher might not be a bad idea either. (Check-in at the Alumni House.)
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8th-GRADERS:

Summer Weight Training Opportunity & Summer Typing Knights Camp
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7TH-GRADE PARENTS:

As we look ahead to next year, I wanted to share an exciting update about the 8th-grade retreat.

The trip will take place October 20th through 23rd, 2026. Students will also have Monday, October 26th, 2026, off from school.

END OF YEAR AWARDS CEREMONY:

Tuesday, May 12th. All Middle School Awards Ceremony. 8:15 am. VPAC. Parents, please check-in to receive your visitor sticker at the Alumni House.

Parents of 6th & 7th-grade students receiving awards will be emailed about their child’s achievement so that you can make plans to attend.

While all parents are welcome, we highly encourage 8th-grade parents to attend as able.
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SUMMER CAMPS:

Episcopal is pleased to host a wide range of activities, we hope your children will have a fun-filled summer with us. Learn more.
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ATTENDANCE UPDATE:

Please note that, whenever a student is absent and the “Report New Attendance” form is not submitted in PowerSchool, the absence is marked as an Unreported Absence (UA). Parents have three school days to either submit a doctor’s note to the division office or complete the form in PowerSchool. This does not necessarily exempt the absence from the “more than four” rules.

Any unresolved UAs after the three-day window will result in late penalties and disciplinary consequences for affected student work. Please help us support your child’s learning by reporting all absences promptly.
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Upcoming Dates

*Friday, May 8th. 7:00 - 9:00 pm. VPAC LOBBY. 8th-Grade Luau Dance. Hawaiian Dress for ALL Middle School.
*Tuesday, May 12th. 8:15 am. VPAC. MS End of Year Awards Ceremony. More information in newsletter. *8th-Graders are to wear their 8th-Grade shirt which they will be given on Monday.*
*Thursday, May 14th. 1:55 pm. Phillips Gym. 8th-Grade vs. Faculty Volleyball Game. More information in newsletter.
*Tuesday, May 19th - Thursday, May 21st. Exams. Noon dismissal.
*Friday, May 22nd. Exam. 10:15 am dismissal.

*Summer Camps at Episcopal

All School Calendar

Keep track of school holidays, major events, and important dates across all divisions—updated year-round for your planning needs.

MS Resources

Find supply lists, summer reading logs, orientation info, required forms, club sign-ups, and more—all in one place.

Lunch Menu

See what’s being served in Webster's Refectory. Updated every Friday with daily options

Middle School Parent Newsletter |April 30th, 2026

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000

SUMMER SMASH CAMP:

Make sure to complete your camp purchase after completing the registration form. Your child will not be registered for camp if you do not complete this step.

We look forward to kicking off summer with your child!

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SEMESTER EXAMS:

As a reminder, we will not dismiss students from classes during exam blocks, so please plan accordingly and avoid appointments during this time.

8th-GRADE PARENTS:

You are invited to attend our first annual Faculty vs. 8th Grade Students Volleyball Game!

Please join us for a little friendly competition as we celebrate and say goodbye to our 8th graders.

Thursday, May 14th
1:55 to 3:15 p.m.
Phillips Gym

8th-GRADERS:

Summer Weight Training Opportunity & Summer Typing Knights Camp
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7TH-GRADE PARENTS:

As we look ahead to next year, I wanted to share an exciting update about the 8th-grade retreat.

The trip will take place October 20th through 23rd, 2026. Students will also have Monday, October 26th, 2026, off from school.

END OF YEAR AWARDS CEREMONY:

Tuesday, May 12th. All Middle School Awards Ceremony. 8:15 am. VPAC. Parents, please check-in to receive your visitor sticker at the Alumni House.

Parents of 6th & 7th-grade students receiving awards will be emailed about their child’s achievement so that you can make plans to attend.

While all parents are welcome, we highly encourage 8th-grade parents to attend as able.
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SUMMER CAMPS:

Episcopal is pleased to host a wide range of activities, we hope your children will have a fun-filled summer with us. Learn more.
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ATTENDANCE UPDATE:

Upcoming Dates

*Friday, May 8th. 7:00 - 9:00 pm. VPAC LOBBY. 8th-Grade Luau Dance.
*Tuesday, May 12th. 8:15 am. VPAC. MS End of Year Awards Ceremony. More information in newsletter. *8th-Graders are to wear their 8th-Grade shirt which they will be given on Monday.*
*Thursday, May 14th. 1:55 pm. Phillips Gym. 8th-Grade vs. Faculty Volleyball Game. More information in newsletter.
*Tuesday, May 19th - Thursday, May 21st. Exams. Noon dismissal.
*Friday, May 22nd. Exam. 10:15 am dismissal.

*Summer Camps at Episcopal

All School Calendar

Keep track of school holidays, major events, and important dates across all divisions—updated year-round for your planning needs.

MS Resources

Find supply lists, summer reading logs, orientation info, required forms, club sign-ups, and more—all in one place.

Lunch Menu

See what’s being served in Webster's Refectory. Updated every Friday with daily options

Middle School Parent Newsletter |April 23rd, 2026

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000

8th-GRADERS:

Summer Weight Training Opportunity & Summer Typing Knights Camp
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7TH-GRADE PARENTS:

As we look ahead to next year, I wanted to share an exciting update about the 8th-grade retreat.

The trip will take place October 20th through 23rd, 2026. Students will also have Monday, October 26th, 2026, off from school.

Tuesday, May 12th. All Middle School Awards Ceremony. 8:15 am. VPAC. Parents, please check-in to receive your visitor sticker at the Alumni House.

Parents of 6th & 7th-grade students receiving awards will be emailed about their child’s achievement so that you can make plans to attend.

While all parents are welcome, we highly encourage 8th-grade parents to attend as able.
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SUMMER CAMPS:

Episcopal is pleased to host a wide range of activities, we hope your children will have a fun-filled summer with us. Learn more.
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ATTENDANCE UPDATE:

Upcoming Dates

*Wednesday, April 29th. 7:00 pm. VPAC. Spring Sing!
*Thursday, April 30th. 7:00 pm. VPAC. Band Concert.
*Friday, May 8th. 7:00 - 9:00 pm. VPAC LOBBY. 8th-Grade Luau Dance.
*Tuesday, May 12th. 8:15 am. VPAC. MS End of Year Awards Ceremony. More information in newsletter.
*Tuesday, May 19th - Thursday, May 21st. Exams. Noon dismissal.
*Friday, May 22nd. Exam. 10:15 am dismissal.

*Summer Camps at Episcopal

All School Calendar

Keep track of school holidays, major events, and important dates across all divisions—updated year-round for your planning needs.

MS Resources

Find supply lists, summer reading logs, orientation info, required forms, club sign-ups, and more—all in one place.

Lunch Menu

See what’s being served in Webster's Refectory. Updated every Friday with daily options

Middle School Parent Newsletter |April 17th, 2026

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000

We had an amazing Field Day. A huge thank you to all of our parent volunteers and contributors who made the afternoon so special for our students.

As we head toward the end of the year, emotions and anxiety often start to run high, both for our children and for us. Some of you are probably beginning to see those early signs of the teenage years creeping in. Take a deep breath and choose your battles.

So much of what they are experiencing feels new to them too. If you dare to remember your own middle school years, you know they are often feeling big things without fully understanding why. They are working through it in real time.

A smile, a Gatorade, or their favorite stuffy still goes a long way.

Hang in there. Summer is coming, and you and your children are so very loved.
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7TH-GRADE ONLY FREE DRESS:

Thanks to Ben Sengelmann's very generous parents for winning "Free Dress for a Grade" KUTS auction item, 7th-grade will have free dress all next week.

Please follow the minimum dress standards that always apply. All dress, no matter the circumstances, must be in good physical condition, free of inappropriate words, images, & symbols, safe & comfortable for all school activities, and covering all undergarments throughout range of motion in the school day.

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7TH-GRADE PARENTS:

As we look ahead to next year, I wanted to share an exciting update about the 8th-grade retreat.

The trip will take place October 20th through 23rd, 2026. Students will also have Monday, October 26th, 2026, off from school.

Students in grades 7 and 8 are invited to join LSU for Our Earth, Our Laboratory, a day of hands-on earth science fun led by LSU geologists. Discover how scientists study our planet through interactive geology activities, learn to identify rock and mineral samples, and enjoy lunch while chatting with LSU scientists and students about careers in science.

More information.
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END OF YEAR AWARDS CEREMONY:

Tuesday, May 12th. All Middle School Awards Ceremony. 8:15 am. VPAC.

Parents of 6th & 7th-grade students receiving awards will be emailed about their child’s achievement so that you can make plans to attend.

While all parents are welcome, we highly encourage 8th-grade parents to attend as able.
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SUMMER CAMPS:

Episcopal is pleased to host a wide range of activities, we hope your children will have a fun-filled summer with us. Learn more.
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ATTENDANCE UPDATE:

ASH helps students build habits they need for high school. It also adds structure and accountability around homework and missing work. Many of us have heard, “I don’t have any homework.” Sometimes that is true. Sometimes students forget. Sometimes they avoid it. Then work piles up fast. ASH interrupts that cycle early.

ASH is a quiet, focused work time for students who are missing multiple assignments, especially when work is more than a few days late. Faculty assign ASH. It meets every Thursday from 3:20 to 4:00 p.m. ASH overrides any school practice, rehearsal, or activity.

ASH assignments will begin the week of January 20th. The first ASH session will be Thursday, January 27th.

Teachers will assign ASH by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday so families can plan for the Thursday dismissal change. When a student is assigned ASH, the teacher will email both the student and parent with a list of missing assignments for that class and the order of priority.

Sometimes the ASH notice prompts a student to submit work quickly. We love that. Still, once ASH is assigned, the student must attend that session even if the work is turned in before Thursday.

If a student is assigned ASH by more than one teacher for the same week, the student will attend multiple Thursdays to account for each class.

ASH is not a last-minute consequence at the end of a quarter. It is a steady support we use throughout the quarter to help students stay on track.
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CAMPUS STORE:

Campus School Store Hours (when students are on campus):

Wednesday 7:30 - 8:30 am
Thursday 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Payment types: Cash, Credit Cards, and Checks

Items for sale: All sizes of white and navy crewneck sweatshirts and hoodies, navy sweatshirts, PE uniforms, everyday tee shirts, and other miscellaneous items.
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Upcoming Dates

*April 20th - 24th. Free Dress for 7th-Grade only. More information in newsletter.
*Friday, May 8th. 7:00 - 9:00 pm. VPAC LOBBY. 8th-Grade Luau Dance.
*Tuesday, May 12th. 8:15 am. VPAC. MS End of Year Awards Ceremony. More information in newsletter.
*Tuesday, May 19th - Thursday, May 21st. Exams. Noon dismissal.
*Friday, May 22nd. Exam. 10:15 am dismissal.

*Summer Camps at Episcopal

All School Calendar

Keep track of school holidays, major events, and important dates across all divisions—updated year-round for your planning needs.

MS Resources

Find supply lists, summer reading logs, orientation info, required forms, club sign-ups, and more—all in one place.

Lunch Menu

See what’s being served in Webster's Refectory. Updated every Friday with daily options

Middle School Parent Newsletter |April 2nd, 2026

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000

EXTENDED CARE:
Thursday, April 2nd. No afterschool clubs nor Extended Care.
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STANDARDIZED TESTING:

Middle school standardized testing will take place April 15th & 16th (6th & 7th-graders, ERB on both days & 8th-graders, PSAT on the 16th). Please avoid scheduling appointments or early releases before noon on these days (ET will continue into afternoon), as students arriving late will miss portions of the test and will not be permitted to join tests that have already begun.

To learn more about the ERBs, join us for an informational coffee on March 19th. More information in the calendar section.

To ensure your child performs their best, please make sure they get a good night's sleep, eat a nutritious breakfast, and arrive on time.

Standardized testing matters, but one test never defines your child. It is one helpful snapshot of how students are progressing and how we are doing as a school. We use the results to celebrate growth, notice patterns, and adjust support and instruction where needed.Thank you for supporting your students and the school!
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TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES:

*Stacy Levy, from Dynamic Therapy Specialists will be offering, exclusively for Episcopal students, a "Boost Before the Test!" She will share test-taking strategies and tips the day before standardized testing begins. Sometimes it is easiest for our students to hear tips from another adult rather than the parent and Stacy will do just that. Tuesday, April 14th. 3:15 - 4:30 PM. QUEST Lab. $25/student. Venmo:@stacylevy77. For more information, email Stacy at stacylevy@dtsbr.com.
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7TH-GRADE PARENTS:

As we look ahead to next year, I wanted to share an exciting update about the 8th-grade retreat.

The trip will take place October 20th through 23rd, 2026. Students will also have Monday, October 26th, 2026, off from school.

7TH & 8TH-GRADE SCIENCE OPPORTUNITY:

More information.
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END OF YEAR AWARDS CEREMONY:

Tuesday, May 12th. All Middle School Awards Ceremony. 8:15 am. VPAC.

Parents of 6th & 7th-grade students receiving awards will be emailed about their child’s achievement so that you can make plans to attend.

While all parents are welcome, we highly encourage 8th-grade parents to attend as able.
__________________________________

SUMMER CAMPS:

Episcopal is pleased to host a wide range of activities, we hope your children will have a fun-filled summer with us. Learn more.
__________________________________

ATTENDANCE UPDATE:

MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMIC STUDY HALL (ASH):

ASH assignments will begin the week of January 20th. The first ASH session will be Thursday, January 27th.

Sometimes the ASH notice prompts a student to submit work quickly. We love that. Still, once ASH is assigned, the student must attend that session even if the work is turned in before Thursday.

If a student is assigned ASH by more than one teacher for the same week, the student will attend multiple Thursdays to account for each class.

ASH is not a last-minute consequence at the end of a quarter. It is a steady support we use throughout the quarter to help students stay on track.
_________________________________

CAMPUS STORE:

Campus School Store Hours (when students are on campus):

Wednesday 7:30 - 8:30 am
Thursday 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Payment types: Cash, Credit Cards, and Checks

Items for sale: All sizes of white and navy crewneck sweatshirts and hoodies, navy sweatshirts, PE uniforms, everyday tee shirts, and other miscellaneous items.
__________________________________

Upcoming Dates

*Thursday, April 2nd. No extended care nor afterschool clubs.
*April 3rd - 12th. Easter Holidays.
*Monday, April 13th. 6:00 pm.VPAC. New to Middle School (rising 5th-grade families currently at Episcopal are welcome) Night!
*Tuesday, April 14th. Test-taking tips and tricks. More information in newsletter.
*Wednesday, April 15th & Thursday, April 16th. Standardized testing. More information in newsletter.
*Thursday, April 16th. Afternoon. MS Field Day. More information from Katie Carpenter coming via email on April 2nd.
*Friday, May 8th. 7:00 - 9:00 pm. VPAC LOBBY. 8th-Grade Luau Dance.
*Tuesday, May 12th. 8:15 am. VPAC. MS End of Year Awards Ceremony. More information in newsletter.

*Summer Camps at Episcopal

All School Calendar

Keep track of school holidays, major events, and important dates across all divisions—updated year-round for your planning needs.

MS Resources

Find supply lists, summer reading logs, orientation info, required forms, club sign-ups, and more—all in one place.

Lunch Menu

See what’s being served in Webster's Refectory. Updated every Friday with daily options

Middle School Parent Newsletter |March 26th, 2026

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

EXTENDED CARE:
Tuesday, March 31st. Afterschool clubs will not be held on Tuesday
Thursday, April 2nd. No afterschool clubs nor Extended Care.
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VISITING CAMPUS:

A reminder to always check in at the Alumni House upon your arrival on campus.

Remember to check out at the Alumni House upon leaving and turn in the badge and lanyard given to you. If you should have one or two you forgot to turn in, please do so at your convenience.

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QUARTER 3 GRADES:

Please take a moment to review Quarter 3 grades, which are now posted in PowerSchool. With one quarter left in the 2025-2026 school year, encourage your students to finish strong. If they need help or support, they have many adults here ready to help them succeed.
__________________________________

TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES:

*Stacy Levy, from Dynamic Therapy Solutions will be offering, exclusively for Episcopal students, a "Boost Before the Test!" She will share test-taking strategies and tips the day before standardized testing begins. Sometimes it is easiest for our students to hear tips from another adult rather than the parent and Stacy will do just that. Tuesday, April 14th. 3:15 - 4:30 PM. QUEST Lab. $25/student. Venmo:@stacylevy77. For more information, email Stacy at stacylevy@dtsbr.org.
__________________________________

7TH-GRADE PARENTS:

As we look ahead to next year, I wanted to share an exciting update about the 8th-grade retreat.

The trip will take place October 20th through 23rd, 2026. Students will also have Monday, October 26th, 2026, off from school.

7TH & 8TH-GRADE SCIENCE OPPORTUNITY:

More information.
__________________________________

END OF YEAR AWARDS CEREMONY:

Tuesday, May 12th. All Middle School Awards Ceremony. 8:15 am. VPAC.

Parents of 6th & 7th-grade students receiving awards will be emailed about their child’s achievement so that you can make plans to attend.

While all parents are welcome, we highly encourage 8th-grade parents to attend as able.
_________________________________

STANDARDIZED TESTING:

Middle school standardized testing will take place April 15th & 16th (6th & 7th-graders, ERB on both days & 8th-graders, PSAT on the 16th). Please avoid scheduling appointments or early releases before noon on these days, as students arriving late will miss portions of the test and will not be permitted to join tests that have already begun.

To learn more about the ERBs, join us for an informational coffee on March 19th. More information in the calendar section.

To ensure your child performs their best, please make sure they get a good night's sleep, eat a nutritious breakfast, and arrive on time.

SUMMER CAMPS:

Episcopal is pleased to host a wide range of activities, we hope your children will have a fun-filled summer with us. Learn more.
__________________________________

ATTENDANCE UPDATE:

MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMIC STUDY HALL (ASH):

ASH assignments will begin the week of January 20th. The first ASH session will be Thursday, January 27th.

Sometimes the ASH notice prompts a student to submit work quickly. We love that. Still, once ASH is assigned, the student must attend that session even if the work is turned in before Thursday.

If a student is assigned ASH by more than one teacher for the same week, the student will attend multiple Thursdays to account for each class.

ASH is not a last-minute consequence at the end of a quarter. It is a steady support we use throughout the quarter to help students stay on track.
_________________________________

CAMPUS STORE:

Campus School Store Hours (when students are on campus):

Wednesday 7:30 - 8:30 am
Thursday 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Payment types: Cash, Credit Cards, and Checks

Items for sale: All sizes of white and navy crewneck sweatshirts and hoodies, navy sweatshirts, PE uniforms, everyday tee shirts, and other miscellaneous items.
__________________________________

Upcoming Dates

*Tuesday, March 31st. No afterschool clubs.

*Thursday, April 2nd. No extended care nor afterschool clubs.

*April 3rd - 12th. Easter Holidays.

*Monday, April 13th. 6:00 pm.VPAC. New to Middle School (rising 5th-grade families currently at Episcopal are welcome) Night!

*Tuesday, April 14th. Test-taking tips and tricks. More information in newsletter.

*Friday, May 8th. 7:00 - 9:00 PM. VPAC LOBBY. 8th-Grade Luau Dance.

*Tuesday, May 12th. 8:15 am. VPAC. MS End of Year Awards Ceremony. More information in newsletter.

*Summer Camps at Episcopal

All School Calendar

Keep track of school holidays, major events, and important dates across all divisions—updated year-round for your planning needs.

MS Resources

Find supply lists, summer reading logs, orientation info, required forms, club sign-ups, and more—all in one place.

Lunch Menu

See what’s being served in Webster's Refectory. Updated every Friday with daily options

Middle School Parent Newsletter |March 20th, 2026

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

QUARTER 3 GRADES:

TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES:

7TH-GRADE PARENTS:

As we look ahead to next year, I wanted to share an exciting update about the 8th-grade retreat.

The trip will take place October 20th through 23rd, 2026. Students will also have Monday, October 26th, 2026, off from school.

6th-GRADE SOCIAL:

The annual 6th-Grade social will be held on March 20th from 3:30 - 5:00 pm in the Alumni House Dining Hall. Tickets are $10 at the door. Students may wear, to school, uniform OR jeans and spring top.
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NHS FUN RUN/WALK:

Join upper school NHS as EHS supports the American Cancer Society. NHS will be hosting a 2 mile run, 1 mile walk on March 22nd at Forest Community Park. For more information and to register, click here.
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McCALL DEMPSEY: RAISING CONFIDENT KIDS IN A COMPARISON CULTURE:

This session will help parents understand how body image develops, how media, school, and sports impact self-worth, ways to model a healthy relationship with food, body, and exercise, and how to have conversations about body and appearance without shame or stress. Parents only. Monday, March 23rd. 11:00 - noon. Alumni House Dining Hall. The deadline to register has expired. If you would still like to come, please email any questions to counselors@ehsbr.org.

7TH & 8TH-GRADE SCIENCE OPPORTUNITY:

More information.
__________________________________

END OF YEAR AWARDS CEREMONY:

Tuesday, May 12th. All Middle School Awards Ceremony. 8:15 am. VPAC.

Parents of 6th & 7th-grade students receiving awards will be emailed about their child’s achievement so that you can make plans to attend.

While all parents are welcome, we highly encourage 8th-grade parents to attend as able.
_________________________________

STANDARDIZED TESTING:

Middle school standardized testing will take place April 15th & 16th (6th & 7th-graders, ERB on both days & 8th-graders, PSAT on the 16th). Please avoid scheduling appointments or early releases before noon on these days, as students arriving late will miss portions of the test and will not be permitted to join tests that have already begun.

To learn more about the ERBs, join us for an informational coffee on March 19th. More information in the calendar section.

To ensure your child performs their best, please make sure they get a good night's sleep, eat a nutritious breakfast, and arrive on time.

SUMMER CAMPS:

Episcopal is pleased to host a wide range of activities, we hope your children will have a fun-filled summer with us. Learn more.
__________________________________

ATTENDANCE UPDATE:

MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMIC STUDY HALL (ASH):

ASH assignments will begin the week of January 20th. The first ASH session will be Thursday, January 27th.

Sometimes the ASH notice prompts a student to submit work quickly. We love that. Still, once ASH is assigned, the student must attend that session even if the work is turned in before Thursday.

If a student is assigned ASH by more than one teacher for the same week, the student will attend multiple Thursdays to account for each class.

ASH is not a last-minute consequence at the end of a quarter. It is a steady support we use throughout the quarter to help students stay on track.
_________________________________

CAMPUS STORE:

Campus School Store Hours (when students are on campus):

Wednesday 7:30 - 8:30 am
Thursday 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Payment types: Cash, Credit Cards, and Checks

Items for sale: All sizes of white and navy crewneck sweatshirts and hoodies, navy sweatshirts, PE uniforms, everyday tee shirts, and other miscellaneous items.
__________________________________

Upcoming Dates

*Friday, March 20th. 3:30 - 5:00 pm. Alumni House Dining Hall. 6th-Grade Social. This is for students only. Faculty will chaperone. (More information in newsletter.)

*April 3rd - 12th. Easter Holidays.

*Monday, April 13th. 6:00 pm.VPAC. New to Middle School (rising 5th-grade families currently at Episcopal are welcome) Night!

*Tuesday, April 14th. Test-taking tips and tricks. More information in newsletter.

*Tuesday, May 12th. 8:15 am. VPAC. MS End of Year Awards Ceremony. More information in newsletter.

*Summer Camps at Episcopal

All School Calendar

Keep track of school holidays, major events, and important dates across all divisions—updated year-round for your planning needs.

MS Resources

Find supply lists, summer reading logs, orientation info, required forms, club sign-ups, and more—all in one place.

Lunch Menu

See what’s being served in Webster's Refectory. Updated every Friday with daily options

Middle School Parent Newsletter |March 13th, 2026

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

TUESDAY, MARCH 16TH & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17TH. SWEATPANTS ARE ALLOWED DUE TO COLD!

6th-GRADE SOCIAL:

NHS FUN RUN/WALK:

McCALL DEMPSEY: RAISING CONFIDENT KIDS IN A COMPARISON CULTURE:

This session will help parents understand how body image develops, how media, school, and sports impact self-worth, ways to model a healthy relationship with food, body, and exercise, and how to have conversations about body and appearance without shame or stress. Parents only. Monday, March 23rd. 11:00 - noon. Alumni House Dining Hall. Lunch will be provided. To Register. Please email any questions to counselors@ehsbr.org.

7TH & 8TH-GRADE SCIENCE OPPORTUNITY:

More information.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL OLYMPICS:

Middle School Olympics...the answer to the first question is: Carbon dioxide & the answer to the final question is: 12
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END OF YEAR AWARDS CEREMONY:

Tuesday, May 12th. All Middle School Awards Ceremony. 8:15 am. VPAC.

Parents of 6th & 7th-grade students receiving awards will be emailed about their child’s achievement so that you can make plans to attend.

While all parents are welcome, we highly encourage 8th-grade parents to attend as able.
_________________________________

STANDARDIZED TESTING:

Middle school standardized testing will take place April 15th & 16th (6th & 7th-graders, ERB on both days & 8th-graders, PSAT on the 16th). Please avoid scheduling appointments or early releases before noon on these days, as students arriving late will miss portions of the test and will not be permitted to join tests that have already begun.

To learn more about the ERBs, join us for an informational coffee on March 19th. More information in the calendar section.

To ensure your child performs their best, please make sure they get a good night's sleep, eat a nutritious breakfast, and arrive on time.

SUMMER CAMPS:

Episcopal is pleased to host a wide range of activities, we hope your children will have a fun-filled summer with us. Learn more.
__________________________________

ATTENDANCE UPDATE:

MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMIC STUDY HALL (ASH):

ASH assignments will begin the week of January 20th. The first ASH session will be Thursday, January 27th.

Sometimes the ASH notice prompts a student to submit work quickly. We love that. Still, once ASH is assigned, the student must attend that session even if the work is turned in before Thursday.

If a student is assigned ASH by more than one teacher for the same week, the student will attend multiple Thursdays to account for each class.

ASH is not a last-minute consequence at the end of a quarter. It is a steady support we use throughout the quarter to help students stay on track.
_________________________________

CAMPUS STORE:

Campus School Store Hours (when students are on campus):

Wednesday 7:30 - 8:30 am
Thursday 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Payment types: Cash, Credit Cards, and Checks

Items for sale: All sizes of white and navy crewneck sweatshirts and hoodies, navy sweatshirts, PE uniforms, everyday tee shirts, and other miscellaneous items.
__________________________________

Upcoming Dates

*Monday, March 16th. NO SCHOOL for students.

*Thursday, March 19th. 8:00 am. QUEST. Join us as we discuss the upcoming ERBs and hear from Stacy Levy, Dynamic Therapy Specialists, about how to best help prepare our students to take standardized tests.

*Friday, March 20th. All Middle School students may wear a spring top - pastels, polo, blouses - with either uniform bottoms or jeans. Welcome to spring!

*Friday, March 20th. 3:30 - 5:00 pm. Alumni House Dining Hall. 6th-Grade Social. This is for students only. Faculty will chaperone. (More information in newsletter.)

*April 3rd - 12th. Easter Holidays.

*Monday, April 13th. 6:00 pm.VPAC. New to Middle School (rising 5th-grade families currently at Episcopal are welcome) Night!

*Tuesday, May 12th. 8:15 am. VPAC. MS End of Year Awards Ceremony. More information in newsletter.

*Summer Camps at Episcopal

All School Calendar

Keep track of school holidays, major events, and important dates across all divisions—updated year-round for your planning needs.

MS Resources

Find supply lists, summer reading logs, orientation info, required forms, club sign-ups, and more—all in one place.

Lunch Menu

See what’s being served in Webster's Refectory. Updated every Friday with daily options