The Red & White

The Hilltop was filled with excitement as St. George’s welcomed families back for Family Weekend on October 3 and 4. From teacher conferences and performances to sports games, food trucks, and photo booths, the two special days on the Hilltop were brimming with laughter and SG spirits. 

Friday afternoon kicked off as students wrapped up classes early and families began arriving on campus for registration in the Main Common Room. Parents stopped by to meet teachers, visit athletic practices, and sit in on rehearsals. Fifth-Form families gathered in Madeira Hall for a College Process presentation, while Sixth-Form students and their parents enjoyed a pizza truck reception at Merrick House. Later in the evening, everyone came together for the Fall Festival buffet dinner and photo booth on the Hamblet Campus Center Terrace. The highlight of the night was the girls’ varsity soccer game against Lawrence Academy, with dessert trucks and cheering from the sidelines.

Saturday began with a chapel service and a warm welcome from Head of School Michael Wirtz, followed by classroom visits where families experienced their students’ daily routines. Throughout the morning and afternoon, parents met with teachers and celebrated the reopening of Arden, Diman, and Eccles Halls on the Quad. Lunchtime offered a chance for families to gather over a buffet in King Hall, while families of students of color joined a special lunch in the Main Common Room. 

In the afternoon, families joined a variety of programs and panels. “Building Bridges” with Mr. Wirtz and Dwayne Pina, as well as the student and faculty wellness panel in the Brown Center, truly brought the whole community together as one. Unique arts displays filled the Drury/Grosvenor Center for the Arts, and the energy carried into the afternoon athletic contests. Whether it was football, cross country, volleyball, or field hockey, the Dragons brought their usual enthusiasm and team spirit to every match. 

Rachel Horn, the Associate Dean of Student Life, views Parents Weekend 2025 as a great opportunity for parents to glimpse into students’ daily lives and strengthen the community. “I feel that the parents’ weekend events reflect a ‘day in the life’ of their students. Parents go from class to class and get a feel for each teacher and space. Slices of programming outside of the classroom are also available through watching sports games, listening to music, and hearing about clubs, campus opportunities, and college counseling. At the end of the day, I feel that if a family can get an idea of what and who their student encounters daily, we have created a meaningful experience. There is also room for making connections with other families, which deepens our community on and off campus.” 

As the weekend drew to a close, the campus was filled with warmth and gratitude.

For many, it was a special reminder of what makes St. George’s such a close and supportive community. From engaging with teachers to cheering from the sidelines, Parents Weekend 2025 truly celebrated the best of St. George’s: its people, traditions, and spirit.