APRIL 20, 2023
Nineteen students were inducted into the Cum Laude Society yesterday!
Schedule Alerts
Today is a Head's Holiday!
Commencement
Sixth-Form White Water Rafting Trip and Community Service
As the class of 2023 approaches Prize Day, there will be several opportunities for the class to enjoy time together and finish out their time at Brooks giving back to the larger community and having fun. May 24 and May 25 are required, sixth-form event days:

  • May 24 will be a service day followed by afternoon activities.
  • May 25 will be the class trip. 

The sixth-formers are going white water rafting on the Deerfield River in western Massachusetts. This beautiful ten-mile trip through mild white water is the perfect outing for the soon-to-be graduates. No experience is necessary! 

  • Parents, please complete the rafting waiver available through the health Magnus link in onBrooks.

Specific details and times for these days will be available at a later date.
Student Life
Prom Details
The prom will be held this year at The Grand in Boston on May 14. Having a fun and safe event requires attention to many details. Please review the Prom 2023 Weekend Information sheet for information about ticket sales, procedure and off-campus permissions.
Photo booth shots from the semi-formal on campus are in. View the album!
Weekend Bulletin
See the full schedule of activities, including a mini-golf trip and open house at Mr. Packard's home.
Summer Storage
Move-out day will be here before you know it. Please note that Brooks does not offer on-campus storage in the summer. All boarding students must move out of their dorm rooms completely by June 3, when school closes for summer. Our official storage provider, Dorm Room Movers is here to help:

  • They send you boxes and tape. You pack. That’s it.
  • They pick up your items, store them while you’re away and deliver everything back before you return.
  • Graduating or not returning to campus? Dorm Room Movers can also ship boxes home or to your new school.

Dorm Room Movers offers up to $100 coverage included per box or unboxed item, climate-protected storage and 24/7 security. (They are BBB A+ accredited).

Register now and leave storage and shipping to Dorm Room Movers! Have questions? Learn more, text (856) 369-3676 or call (888) 769-3676.
Ramadan Guest Speaker
All are invited to this month's DEIB Diversity Discussion with guest speaker Mouhamadou Diagne, associate vice president for justice, equity, diversity and inclusion at St. Joseph's College of Maine. We will learn about the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, followed by an Iftar meal. Everyone is welcome to join us, especially those students in classes studying Middle Eastern history and similar subjects. View the flyer for more information about the event.
Academics
2023-2024 Course Requests
In advisor meetings this week, students returning to Brooks next year kicked off the course request process! This is an exciting time in which students have an opportunity to consider their future both at Brooks and beyond. Students will work with their advisors to make decisions about their 2023-2024 course requests. The process will conclude on May 2. Please be in touch with your student's advisor if you have any questions.
Updated Course Catalog
Our course options for next year are now available to view in the 2023-2024 Course Catalog. You can also find it on our Academics Overview page.
New Deans' Den Blog
Associate Head of School for Academic Affairs Susanna Waters headed to science class for her latest Deans’ Den Blog, in which biology students are considering unique features from (un)attached earlobes and cleft chins to widow's peak hairlines as they study heredity and genetics through an "And Baby Makes Three" project.
College Counseling
Upcoming ACT and SAT Testing
Late registration for the May 6 SAT at Brooks is available until April 25. The registration deadline for the June 3 SAT is May 4. Brooks is an unlisted test center for the SAT on May 6 and June 3. Only Brooks students can register to take the test at Brooks. The test center code for Brooks is 22584.
 
Brooks is not a test center for the ACT on June 10, but students who wish to take the ACT should plan ahead and find a test center near home for the June 10 ACT.
 
Students and/or their families are responsible for registering for the SAT and/or the ACT. Any questions can be directed to your student's college counselor or to Brooks' testing coordinator, Interim Director of the Learning Center Karina Moltz.
College Fair at Brooks April 30
Colleges from all over the country will have admissions representatives ready to meet students on April 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Athletic Center at Brooks. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about a broad range of schools and perhaps even meet the person who will be reading their application. Please note: Due to the number of attendees expected, only students may enter the event. Parents are not allowed inside the fair. 
Summer Opportunity
Looking for an amazing cultural opportunity this summer? There are three spaces left for Gogi Abroad's trip to Tanzania July 31 to Aug. 14. Interested students should go see Wendy Brennan in the College Counseling Office to learn more about Gogi Abroad and this great experience.
Brooks’ alumni office hosted a workshop last week for all students to get tips on creating standout LinkedIn profiles and resumes. Alum volunteers with expertise in law, tech, marketing and more met with participants and offered networking best practices.
Family Information
Grandparents & Special Friends Day Schedule
Don't forget that our registration deadline for Grandparents and Special Friends Day is this Monday. We look forward to welcoming more than 75 guests for this special day: View the schedule. If you have any questions or would like to confirm that your guests have registered, please contact Director of the Brooks Fund and Family Engagement Mary Merrill.
School Calendar 2023-2024
Key dates in the 2023-2024 school year are included on our calendar card. This can also be found on the Parent Resources page.
Upcoming Events


  • May 14: Prom for the classes of 2023 and 2024



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