Plant With a Purpose Festival Feed the World. Heal the World. Be the World. Tuesday, April 22
Ashley Hall is proud to present our Plant With a Purpose Festival on the perfect day of the year—Earth Day! This outdoor event will feature an amazing lineup of environmentally based businesses (many of which are female-owned!) in a farmer’s market setup. (Please see the list below to view our partner list and learn more about their business.) Students and guests are invited to visit each booth for a hands-on education experience and the opportunity to shop for unique eco-friendly items. One of Charleston’s popular food trucks will also be on site Bangin’ Vegan Eats!
EARLY SCHOOL | April 22 is a half-day for Early School Students. Students will be served lunch as normal and must be picked up from classrooms from 11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There is no Extended Day or Carpool for Early School. Please join us for activities, games, and Plant With A Purpose festivities, which will continue
until 2:30 p.m.
LOWER SCHOOL | Guests are invited to join their child at Plant With a Purpose between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Students may leave with their guests after the Festival or return to class. Carpool and Extended Day will be available.
MIDDLE SCHOOL | Guests are invited to join their child for lunch, followed by a visit to the Festival. For grades 5 and 6, lunch begins at 12 p.m.; for grades 7 and 8, it begins at 12:30 p.m. Students may leave with their guests or return to class. Carpool will be held, and Extended Day is available. RSVP here if you plan to join your child for lunch. Thank you.
Plant With a Purpose Partner List | Thank you to all!
(Click on the business to learn more. This list is subject to change.)
Ashley Hall is pleased to welcome author John Copenhaver to campus for a lively public discussion.
Ashley Hall’s annual Book Festival is a spring tradition that brings our entire campus together to celebrate our shared love of reading. This year, we’re thrilled to host a week of exciting events from Monday, March 24, through Friday, March 28.
The 2025 Book Festival theme is Be Well: Be Well-Read, inspired by Ashley Hall’s work with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #3, focused on good health and well-being. Here’s a closer look at what’s in store!
Book Fair Location + Hours
There will be two book fair locations on campus: the LoDome for Early School through sixth-grade readers (Scholastic) and Jenkins Hall Atrium for grades 7-12 (hosted by Buxton Books). Shopping hours are as follows:
Monday, March 24 | 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Only Lower School Scholastic Sale (Conference Day, No Classes) Tuesday, March 25 | 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 | 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Extended Hours) Thursday, March 27 | 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Dress as your favorite book character day for grades K – 6) Friday, March 28 | 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Fathers’ & Friends’ Morning, Half-Day Dismissal)
How to Shop
Checks sent to school should be made out to Ashley Hall. Cash and credit cards are also accepted. Another option is to use eWallet, a simple digital payment system hosted by Scholastic that can be used online or in person. Babas on Canon will also host a pop-up morning coffee bar daily with drinks and snacks for sale.
Can’t make it to campus?
Online shopping will also be available starting Friday, March 21, through Monday, March 31!
Questions? Contact Director of Library Services Emily Davis at[email protected]
The Annual Ashley Hall Oyster Roast
Friday, January 31, 2025 | 7–9:00 p.m.
Ashley Hall Sports Court
(Please enter the event via the Smith Street Gate.)
This adult-only event is open to the Charleston community, so bring your friends. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tickets are $60 when purchased online by Thursday, January 30.
Tickets are $45 for young Ashley Hall alumnae, Classes 2010–2020, when purchased online by Thursday, January 30.
Tickets are $65 when purchased the evening of the event.
Don’t miss this Ashley Hall tradition!
OCTOBER 31 | 12:00 – 2:30 p.m.
The links below give you all the information needed to prepare your student for the exciting day. All parents and siblings are welcome!
Join us for a special evening with Dr. Weston! OCTOBER 17 | 6 – 7:30 P.M.
Davies Auditorium
Social gathering following remarks
All Ashley Hall parents are invited to this event hosted by Head of School Anne T. Weston, PhD ’73. Dr. Weston will share remarks on the importance of community at Ashley Hall and beyond. This special evening is the perfect opportunity to get to know fellow Ashley Hall families and spend time on our beautiful campus. This is an adult-only event.
Parking is available in the Smith Street parking lot.
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.
Plant With a Purpose Partner List | Thank you to all!
Unfortunately, this event has been canceled.