JANUARY 4, 2024
Winter Term is here! Today, The Great Outdoors class summited New Hampshire's Mount Major, which boasts spectacular views of Lake Winnipesaukee.
Student Life
Long Weekend Following Winter Term
Winter Term ends on Jan. 20 with the Winter Term Symposium, held the morning of Jan. 20 and followed by afternoon activities and games. There is no school on Jan. 22 or Jan. 23. 

  • Boarding students may leave campus overnight after their school commitments on Jan. 20 and return on Jan. 23 by 8 p.m. 

  • Boarding students may leave campus for all or part of this weekend by completing a REACH “WT Weekend” request. 

  • Athletics note: There will likely be some 1st team practices held the afternoon of Jan. 20. 
Prior to Winter Break, the Brooks community came together for our annual Lessons and Carols service and holiday celebration. See photos from the Chapel and Wilder Dining Hall.
Inclement Weather Policy
Brooks School does not normally suspend classes during snow storms or other extreme weather conditions. Day student families are asked to make their own decision about the safety of travel and to notify the school in cases of absence due to weather conditions. A student who is unable to travel to school due to weather conditions will be able to join class virtually in these circumstances. Likewise, a teacher who is unable to travel to campus for class will also be able to hold a virtual class and will communicate this decision directly to the students. Additionally, if the commute home is dangerous, we will partner with day students on staying on campus with a boarding student.
Weekend Activities
We might finally see some snow at Brooks this weekend! Check out the Weekend Bulletin for a list of activities for our Welcome Back Weekend.
Academics
ACT Registration Deadline
The regular registration deadline for the February ACT is Jan. 5. After that date, there is a late registration fee. Go to ACT and enter the TEST CENTER CODE - 224020. Students who qualify for accommodations at Brooks should be in contact with Director of the Learning Center and Test Coordinator Karina Moltz about accommodations for standardized testing.
Celebrating our Faculty Accomplishments
Congratulations to Science teacher Peter Moccia who received his M.Ed in STEM Teaching and Learning from Clemson in December.
Brooksians in the News!
Recently two Brooks students were featured in the local news: The Eagle Tribune featured Lughano Nyondo ’24 and her journey from Malawi to Brooks. The Newburyport Daily News featured Tessa Darke ’24 and her community service project coordinated with Youth for Tennis Liberia.
Arts
Join Us at Our Reception for Renowned Artist Robert Freeman!
You're invited to celebrate the powerful “Struggle” exhibition, up now in our gallery and meet the painter, Winter Term visiting artist Robert Freeman. His artist reception will be in the Robert Lehman Art Center tomorrow, Jan. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Athletics
Congratulations to boys 1st hockey on winning the annual Brooks/Pingree Winter Holiday Tournament with a 4-1 victory over Tilton School in the finals.
Family Information
Winter Term
Winter Term is off and running this week! Looking forward, we invite you to attend the concluding Winter Term Symposium on Jan. 20 from 9 to 11 a.m. 

9 to 10:15 a.m. Classroom visits and presentations:

  • Learn about your student's Winter Term class and also take the opportunity to visit other classes to see about the many various and diverse offerings.

10:30 to 11 a.m. Program overview and arts presentations in the theater:

  • In addition to an overview and reflection on Winter Term, you will see a few of our arts-based classes share their performances and projects.
The Brooks Mindful Student class visited Lotus Yoga and Mindfulness in Georgetown, MA for a morning yoga class.
Brooks' 2024-2025 Calendar of Important Dates is Now Available
Planning ahead to the 2024-2025 school year, our calendar of important dates has been finalized. Please review it, as some of our traditional dates have changed for next year -- including our opening day and Commencement Weekend.
Upcoming Events
College Kick-Off for the Class of 2025:

  • Jan. 16: Zoom session with Brooks’ College Counseling Office from 7 to 8 p.m. 
  • Jan. 25: Zoom panel with college admissions representatives from 7 to 8 p.m. 

Winter Term Symposium, Jan. 20, from 9 to 11 a.m.
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