Gould Academy in Maine | Spring Family Weekend

Gould Family Weekend - Spring 2022

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April 21-23, 2023

See for yourself what makes Gould great. Family Weekend is an annual tradition with time for connection and celebration on the athletic fields, in the classrooms, and outdoors in scenic Bethel, Maine. Many families use this time to meet with advisors and college counselors. We're so excited to spend the weekend with you.

This spring, the weekend also features a Parent Reception at Modern Barn on Friday night and family casino games on Saturday night, both featuring live and silent auctions.

Friday, April 21

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11:30 - 1:00 pm | Registration and Lunch

Ordway Hall
Please let us know you're on campus and pick up information that will guide you through the weekend. Join everyone in the dining hall for lunch. Check out the display of silent auction items.
1:00 - 3:20 pm | Attend a class with your student: DOT 6 & 7

Classrooms
Staff will be available to direct adults to class locations.
1:00 - 3:20 | College Counseling Presentation

Intended for families of 11th graders. All families are welcome.
More information coming soon
4:00 - 5:30 pm | Girls JV Tennis

Girls JV Tennis vs. Hebron | Gould Tennis Court
The game begins at 4 pm

💻 Unable to join us on campus? Watch online:
(coming soon)
The recordings will be published here after the events
5:30 - 7:00 | Dinner

Clough Dining Room, Ordway Hall
7:00 - 9:00 pm | Parents Reception at Modern Barn

Join us for drinks and desserts. A few select items will be offered in a live auction. A preview will also be offered of the items that will be auctioned on Saturday night.
RSVP will be requested (coming soon).
Modern Barn
19 Summer Street
Bethel, Maine
7:00 - 10:00 pm | Student Activities

More details coming soon

Saturday, April 22

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8:30 - 9:30 am | Registration, Breakfast Snacks, Coffee and Tea

Student Center
If you didn't check in previously, please let us know you're on campus and pick up information that will guide you through the weekend.
9:00 - 10:00 am | College Panel

Bingham Auditorium

💻 Unable to join us on campus? Join this session via Zoom (coming soon). The same link will be used for the college counseling panel, this assembly, and the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
🔗 The recording and slideshows will be posted here when they're available
10:15 - 11:15 am | Family Assembly

Bingham Auditorium
Welcome to campus! During this assembly for families, Head of School Tao Smith will speak, student musicians will perform, a slideshow with photos taken throughout the year will be shown, and selected students will present their Four Point projects. All families are invited, and mandatory for students.

💻 Unable to join us on campus? Join this session via Zoom (coming soon). The same link will be used for the college counseling panel, this assembly, and the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
🔗 The recording and slideshows will be posted here when they're available
11:30 - 12:00 pm | Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Reception

Lieblein Performance Center
Join Tao Smith, Head of School, Karen Burns, Director of Development, and Ben Kamilewicz, Athletic Director in celebrating Gould's Lieblein Performance Center, an ideal space to support our student-athletes.

💻 Unable to join us on campus? Join this session via Zoom (coming soon). The same link will be used for the college counseling panel, this assembly, and the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
🔗 The recording and slideshows will be posted here when they're available
11:30 - 1:00 pm | Lunch

Clough Dining Room, Ordway Hall
12:30 - 5:00 pm | Student Athletic Games and Competitions

Softball at 1:00 pm vs. Hebron
Girls Lacrosse at 2:00 pm vs. Hebron
Girls Tennis at 2:00 pm vs. Hebron
Baseball at 3:30 pm vs. Hebron
Boys Tennis at 3:30 pm vs. Hebron
Boys Lacrosse at 4:00 pm vs. Hebron
Track - Away @ Hyde

💻 Unable to join us on campus? Watch online:
(coming soon)
The recordings will be published here after the events
2:00 pm | Snack pickup available in Ordway
6:00 - 10:30 pm | Dinner, Casino Night, Silent and Live Auction, Patio Games

A professional casino party company will transform Ordway into a family-friendly casino night!
Parents, students, and family members are invited! Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Dinner 6-8 pm. Silent auction. Live auction. Dessert will be served from 8:30-10:00. Games will also be hosted on the field after dinner.

Sunday, April 23

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9:00 - 10:30 am | Grandparents Brunch

Grandparents Brunch in Clough Dining Room, Ordway Hall
Cap the weekend with a special meal. Tao Smith will speak about what's happening at Gould, a slide show with photos from the school year will be shown, and there will be an opportunity for family portraits. Designed for grandparents, but everyone is invited. Regular brunch will open to the rest of the community at the usual time (10:30 - 12:00).

Will you be able to join us? Let us know, RSVP here! (coming soon)

Family Weekend Overnights

Boarding Students Leaving With Families
If boarding students leave campus with their families for the day or overnight, they must notify the AOD and complete the required off-campus request forms.

Boarding Student Check-Out Instructions:

If your student(s) will be staying with you while participating in family weekend, first have them check out with the AOD before leaving campus.
If your student(s) are staying in the dorm during family weekend, they need to check out with the AOD anytime they are leaving campus with you, and check back in with AOD upon return.