Ashley Hall Academic Calendar | Private School in Charleston, SC

About

Ashley Hall is a jewel in the heart of downtown Charleston. But it’s not our historic buildings and oak-canopied grounds that make our campus so special. It’s our students. And our exceptional program and faculty. And the vibrant learning community that together they create. Ashley Hall is a community that challenges, celebrates and supports young women at every stage of their education. Explore this section to learn more about our mission, our history, and our vision for the girls of the 21st century and beyond.

Programs

An Ashley Hall education reflects a thoughtful and developmentally appropriate approach to the teaching and learning process. Our program is designed to meet the needs of the individual student, recognizing and honoring how she learns best. We call it a Learning Spiral— a continuum of concepts and interwoven, spiraling progression of academic mastery. Take a look and explore our spiral to learn more.

Admission

An Ashley Hall girl is her own person. She brings with her unique talents, needs, dreams and hopes. And just like our students, our admission process is also unique. We want to get to know every applicant to ensure Ashley Hall is the perfect fit. All the details are here.

Alumnae

The Ashley Hall Alumnae Association is one of the ongoing gifts of an Ashley Hall education. Our graduates become part of a network of dynamic women across the globe who are doing incredible things. We want to keep in touch, and this section of our website is your invitation to connect.

2024-2025 Academic Calendar

Ashley Hall's Academic Calendar | Charleston, South Carolina

Half-day dismissal times vary per division as follows:

Pre-Primary | 11 to 11:15 a.m. (Rutledge Avenue)

Primary | 11:15 to 11:30 a.m. (Rutledge Avenue)

Pre-Kindergarten | 11:30 to 11:45 a.m. (Smith Street)

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.

Please note that Extended Day is unavailable on School-Wide Half Days. On Faculty Professional Development Half Days scheduled for September 17, November 13, February 25, and April 23, the Extended Day program will be available only for students signed up for the semester. Drop-in is not available on those dates.

2024-2025 Academic Calendar

Friday, August 16 | Upper School Parent Welcome Coffee (grades 9–12) | 8:30–10 a.m.

Monday, August 19 | Welcome & Orientation Day
Early, Lower, and Middle Schools (Individual student & parent conferences throughout day)
Upper School Student Orientation | Half-Day dismissal*
Specific details, including conference scheduling, will be shared by Division Directors mid-July.

Tuesday, August 20 | Early School half-day dismissal* | Full day for all other grades

Tuesday, September 17 | K–Grade 8 International Baccalaureate (IB) Faculty Professional Development | Half-day dismissal* for kindergarten through grade 8 only

Wednesday, September 18 | An Evening in Grades 7–12 | 5:30 –8 p.m. (parent event)

Thursday, September 19 | An Evening in Early School | 6 – 7:30 p.m. (parent event)

Friday, October 11 | Grandfriends’ Day for Early & Lower Schools | Half-day dismissal* for all grades

Monday, October 14 – Tuesday, October 15 | Fall Break | No classes

Friday, November 1 | Conference Day | No classes

Wednesday, November 13 | K – Grade 8 IB Faculty Professional Development | Half-day dismissal* for kindergarten through grade 8 only

Monday, November 25 – Friday, November 29 | Thanksgiving Break | No classes

Friday, December 20 | Holiday Break begins | Half-day dismissal* for all grades

Tuesday, January 7 | Classes Resume

Monday, January 20 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | No classes

Monday, March 24 | Conference Day | No classes

Friday, March 28 | Fathers’ & Friends’ Morning | Half-day dismissal* for all grades

Monday, March 31 – Friday, April 4 | Spring Break | No classes

Wednesday, April 23 | K – Grade 8 IB Faculty Professional Development | Half-day dismissal* for kindergarten through grade 8 only

Friday, May 9 | Last day of classes for grades 11 & 12

Monday, May 12 | Grades 11& 12 begin exams (end May 16)

Wednesday, May 21 | Grades 7–10 last day of classes

Thursday, May 22 | Grades 7 –10 begin exams (end May 30)

Friday, May 23 | Upper School Awards Ceremony (grades 9 –12) | 2 –3:30 p.m.

Friday, May 23 | Baccalaureate | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Grades 9 –11 students required to attend

Sunday, May 25 | Commencement | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Grades 9 –11 students required to attend

Monday, May 26 | Memorial Day | No classes

Thursday, May 29 | Lower School Closing Ceremony & Grade 4 Celebration | 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Grades K–4 students are expected to attend and grade 4 parents are invited)

Thursday, May 29 | Early School Closing Ceremony & Pre-Kindergarten Celebration | 10:30 –11:30 a.m. | Pre-kindergarten students and parents are invited to attend)

Thursday, May 29 | Early School, Lower School, and Grades 5 & 6 half-day dismissal*

Thursday, May 29 | Closing Ceremony for Grade 8 | 2 –3 p.m. |Grade 8 students are expected to attend and grade 8 parents are invited

Friday, May 30 |Make-up Exam Day for grades 7-10 and Junior Internship Completion (all grade 11 students expected on campus)

* Half-day dismissal times vary per division and may be found on the Divisional Fast Facts Board in the Learning Commons. The 2024-2025 Ashley Hall Academic Calendar is subject to change during the year due to inclement weather, evolving circumstances, and/or governmental recommendations or requirements. (June 18, 2024)

2025–2026 Calendar (For Early Planning Purposes)

(Please be aware the final Ashley Hall 2025-2026 academic calendar will be released in early Spring.)

July 28 | Fall Athletic Practices Begin | (JV/Varsity Volleyball, Cross Country, Swim, and Varsity Tennis ) All other JV teams begin the week of August 4. Middle School grades 7 & 8 will begin fall practices on August 11 and grades 5 & 6 begin on August 18.

August 18 | First Day of Classes

September 1 | Labor Day | School Closed

October 13 & 14 | Fall Break | No classes

November 24– 28 | Thanksgiving Break | No Classes

December 1 | Classes Resume

December 19 | Holiday Break begins | Half-day dismissal for all grades

December 22 – January 6 | Holiday Break

January 6 | Classes Resume

January 19 | MLK Jr. Day | No Classes

February 16 & 17 | Winter Break | No Classes

March 13 | Faculty Professional Development Day | No Classes

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 | Memorial Day | No Classes

May 29 | Last Day of Classes

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Ashley Hall is a K-12 independent school for girls, with a co-ed preschool, committed to a talented and diverse student population. We consider for admission students of any race, color, religion, and national or ethnic origin.