Cushing Academy
Ashburnham, MA
Fall Family Weekend 2024 October 25+26
Welcome to Cushing 2024 Fall Family Weekend Friday, October 25 + Saturday, October 26
Date and time
Friday, October 25th, 2024 –
Saturday, October 26th, 2024
Organizer
Do I have to register to attend Fall Family Weekend?
Yes. If you are planning to attend Fall Family Weekend please register all family members that will attend so that we can provide name tags and plan for meals.
Can grandparents and siblings attend?
Absolutely! All family members are welcome.
How do I make appointments with teachers and advisors?
You can schedule individual meetings with teachers and advisors. The system is called Pick-a-Time. To access Pick-a-Time please login to MyCushing and go to the RESOURCE board. When the Pick-a-Time is available (a few weeks before Fall Family Weekend), you will see a yellow post-it note icon. If you are unable to attend or fit an appointment into your schedule you may email a teacher for a phone call or Zoom appointment after the weekend.
Can I take my student off campus?
Yes. A student can leave campus (after checking out properly using the REACH system) after their last commitment for the weekend. Students will not be excused from an athletic game. It is a long weekend. Boarding students should return by Tuesday, October 29 by 7:30 pm. (Varsity practices begin at 2:00 pm on October 29, so varsity athletes should plan to be on campus earlier on the 29th.)
Can students stay on campus all weekend?
Yes. Not all students have family attending and will be on campus. Dorms are open and supervised and meals and activities are planned.
What is the dress code for Fall Family Weekend?
Fall Family Weekend is all about comfort and showing your Penguin spirit by wearing Cushing garb or purple and white if you have it!! The dress code is casual, even for the reception. You will do a lot of walking around campus so please wear comfortable footwear.