Early Dismissal: 12:15pm
May 8, 2026
Dear Habersham Parents and Students,
Friday, May 8, is House Olympics, the final major House event of the year! The day includes many athletic competitions for all ages.
Please note that dismissal Friday will begin at 12:15 PM.
All students should wear their House shirts with PE shorts. It’s important that every student wear closed toed tennis shoes to protect their feet. Students should bring a snack with a water bottle. Please have your student apply sunscreen before arriving at school. It is also permissible to wear a school appropriate ball cap while outdoors.
Friday, May 8, is an early release day with 12:15 PM dismissal for all students. As usual all pick up will take place in carline or at the front door. Please note there is no aftercare available on May 8.
For House Olympics the Upper School students and Middle School students should arrive in the Patriot Athletics Center at 7:50 AM. They will turn in their phones to their homeroom teachers in the gym.
Thank you,
Clay Hining
Rock Ceremonies - PK -2nd Grade
May 12, 2026 8:15 am - 12:20 pm
Consult with your child's teacher for individual class times.
Rock Ceremonies - LS (3rd-5th)
May 14, 2026 8:15 am - 12:00 pm
Consult with your child's teacher for individual class times.
Upper School Exams
May 19, 2026 - May 21, 2026
Exam Schedule 9th-11th grades -- May 19th-21st
Tuesday Humanities: Literature and History 9th-11th release at 12:00
Wednesday Science and Latin 9th-11th release at 12:00
Thursday Math 9th-11th release at 9:50
*11th graders who have exempted exams may arrive/depart campus for exams as necessary
If your 9th-10th grade student needs to stay on campus until regular dismissal, please email
Mrs. Traut.
8th Grade Exams: May 19th-21st
Tuesday Math Exam regular dismissal
Wednesday Latin Exam regular dismissal
Thursday Geography Exam early release at 12:30
*8th Grade final essay due on May 21st
All Students - Arrival for Closing Ceremonies
May 22, 2026 8:30 am - 8:45 am
This is what occurred last year (2025).
8th-12th Award Ceremony (MS & US attend) in Auditorium
May 22, 2026 8:45 am - 9:45 am
Senior Walk
August 12, 2026 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Lane between Building B & C
All families are invited to stay and welcome our seniors on their last first day of school!
Senior Breakfast (Durham Hall) immediately following the Senior Walk for seniors and their families only.
Opening Ceremonies
August 14, 2026 8:20 am - 9:30 am
BBC Auditorium
All families are welcome to join us as we induct new students and leadership to the House System and ring in the start of a new year!
Upper School Exams and Early Dismissal - 12 noon
December 16, 2026 - December 18, 2026