Check In - Main Building
Please register by April 18 and stop by the check-in table to pick up your registration materials.
8:00 am - 2:55 pm
Class Visitation and All-School Assembly
Your student's class schedule will be available in your registration packet.
11:15 am – 1:30 pm
Lunch - Fisher-Watkins Dining Commons
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Campus Tours - Main Building
Whether this is your first time on campus or you are a regular visitor, you’re invited to join Cushing Reunion-year alumni for a tour of the latest facilities.
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Open Skate - Iorio Arena
Take a break from classes and enjoy Cushing’s state-of-the-art arena with your family. Skates will be provided.
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Headmaster’s Forum - Fisher-Watkins Library
Join parents, grandparents and alumni as Dr. James Tracy highlights Cushing news and programs.
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Graduation 101 - Fisher-Watkins Library
Learn all the details of your student's upcoming graduation in this casual class meeting.
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
College Counseling Seminar - Fisher-Watkins Library
Informational session with Cushing’s college counselors about the college search process.
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Grandparent and Alumni Tea - Main Building Admission Area
Grandparents are invited to join Reunion-year alumni and the Headmaster for informal afternoon tea. Students are welcome to have their pictures taken with their grandparents.
4:00 pm
Athletic Events - See Athletic Schedule
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Student Athlete College Admissions - Fisher-Watkins Library
A guest speaker from the Boston College athletic department will join Cushing’s athletic directors for this informational session about college admissions for the student athlete.
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Visual Arts Portfolio Preparation - Drawing and Painting Studio
Parents of students who are interested in the arts can learn about preparing the portfolio for application to art schools.
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Dinner - Fisher-Watkins Dining Commons
7:00 pm
Alumni Soccer Game - Quimby Field
Cushing alumni will challenge the Varsity Boys’ team in this ninth annual soccer exhibition.
8:00 pm
Student Performances - Joseph R. Curry Center Theatre Studio
Enjoy a sampling of student accomplishments in dance, drama and music.
Check In - Main Building
Please stop by the check-in table to pick up your registration materials if you haven’t already done so on Friday.
8:30 am – 11:30 am
Individual Advisor Meetings - By Appointment
If you would like to schedule an individual appointment with your child’s advisor, please call the Academic Office in advance at 978.827.7011.
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Watercolor Demonstration - Drawing and Painting Studio
Parents, grandparents and alumni are welcome to join Director of Visual Arts Bob Johnson for a watercolor painting demonstration.
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet the Headmaster - Main Building Admission Area
An opportunity for all to meet Cushing’s eleventh Headmaster, Dr. James Tracy.
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open Skate - Iorio Arena
Please enjoy Cushing’s state-of-the-art arena with your family. Skates will be provided.
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Barbecue Lunch - Drew Common
Featuring the music of “The Origin” including former faculty members Dave Walton and Jamie Wyeth.
12:00 pm
Athletic Events - See Athletic Schedule
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Visual Arts Reception - Emily Fisher Landau Center for the Arts
View pottery from local artists and enjoy light refreshments.
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Campus Tours - Main Building
Whether this is your first time here or you are a regular visitor, you’re invited to join Cushing alumni for a tour of campus.
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
“March of the Penguins” - Cowell Chapel
This touching documentary features the winter migration of the emperor penguin, Cushing’s beloved mascot. Enjoy it on the big screen with your family.
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Dinner - Fisher-Watkins Dining Commons
6:00 pm
Alumni Hockey Game - Iorio Arena
Cushing alumni will challenge the Varsity Boys’ team in this thirteenth annual hockey exhibition.
Lodging Information For your convenience, the following hotels have reserved rooms for Cushing families at a special rate. Please let them know that you are with Cushing Academy.
Parking Shuttle
Please take advantage of the parking shuttle. The shuttle will pick you up at the Iorio Arena parking lot and drop you off at either the Dining Hall or Main Building, and will bring you back to your car at the end of the day.
