2025-2026 Academic Calendar
Half-day dismissal times vary per division as follows:
Pre-Primary | 11 to 11:15 a.m.
Primary | 11:15 to 11:30 a.m.
Pre-Kindergarten | 11:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Kindergarten | 11:30 a.m.
Grades 1-2 | 11:45 a.m.
Grades 3-4 | 12 p.m.
Grades 5-12 | 12:15 p.m.
On school-wide half-day faculty professional development, Extended Day is available only to parents who register in advance. Drop-in is not available on those dates. Extended Day is not available on half days before a holiday break.
2025–2026 Calendar
July 28 | Fall Athletic Practices Begin | (JV/Varsity Volleyball, Cross Country, Golf, Swim, Varsity Tennis ) All other JV teams begin the week of August 4. Middle School grades 7 and 8 will begin fall practices on August 11, and grades 5 and 6 will begin on August 18.
August 18 | Welcome Day
- Early School & Lower School| This day will feature individual classroom visits with parents and children. During this time, students and families will meet and spend time with their teacher in the classroom. On Monday, August 11, an email will be shared that will allow you to register online for a specific meeting time.
- Middle School | This day will feature conference time for students and their families to meet with their advisors to review schedules and receive important information about the school year. On Monday, July 28, an email will be shared that will allow you to register online for a specific meeting time.
- Upper School | Required Student Orientation with half-day dismissal.
September 1 | School Closed | No Classes
September 26 | Half-day Dismissal | Faculty Professional Development
October 10 | Half-day Dismissal
October 13 & 14 | No Classes | Fall Break
November 3 | No Classes | Family Conference Day
November 24– 28 | No Classes | Thanksgiving Break
December 1 | Classes Resume
December 19 | Half-day Dismissal | Holiday Break Begins
December 22 – January 5 | Holiday Break
January 6 | Classes Resume
January 19 | No Classes | MLK Jr. Day
February 13 | Half-day Dismissal | Fathers’ & Friends’ Morning
February 16 & 17 | No Classes | Winter Break
March 13 | No Classes | Faculty Professional Development Day
March 25 | No Classes | Family Conference Day
April 3 | Half-day Dismissal | Spring Break Begins
April 6 – April 10 | Spring Break
April 13 | Classes Resume
May 22 | Baccalaureate | Grades 9 –11 students required to attend
May 24 | Commencement | Grades 9 –11 students required to attend
May 25 | No Classes | Memorial Day
May 28 | Half-day Dismissal for Early School – Grade 10 & Closing Ceremonies
May 29 | Junior Internship Presentation Day
The 2025-26 Ashley Hall Academic Calendar is subject to change throughout the year due to evolving circumstances, as well as governmental recommendations or requirements. (June 11, 2025)