Early & Lower School grandparents and special friends are invited to campus to share an Ashley Hall experience. We ask that you RSVP for your child’s guests below, or share this message on and ask them to register.
Grandfriends’ Day Schedule
Early School (pre-primary through pre-K) 9:30-11:30 a.m. (arrivals may begin at 9:00 a.m.) Lower School (grades K-4) 8:30-11:30 a.m. (arrivals may begin at 8:00 a.m.)
Programs start promptly. Please arrive in time to park and sign in via Smith Street gate.
October 10 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Ashley Hall Campus
All Ashley Hall parents are invited to attend a festive fall gathering hosted by Head of School Anne T. Weston, PhD ’73. This special event is the perfect opportunity to get to know fellow Ashley Hall community members and spend time on our beautiful campus.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 | 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. RECEPTION AND BOOK SIGNING TO FOLLOW
Intergenerational writing team Marshall Highet and Bird Jones will be discussing of their co-authored book Blue-Eyed Slave, a carefully researched historical young adult novel set in Charleston.
We’re looking forward to having our students back on campus for a great 2023-24 school year. Please find important back-to-school event information below.
August 14 and 15 | Welcome Days
Welcome Days, formerly Orientation, will be offered by each division and provide families with the information necessary to begin the school year successfully. Each event will also feature designated time for families to mingle in order to get to know each other. Here is the schedule:
Lower School Welcome Day | Monday, August 14 by appointment time. Parents should contact their division assistant to schedule their appointment.
Early School Welcome Day | Tuesday, August 15 by appointment time. Parents should contact their division assistant to schedule their appointment.
Welcome Day for Grades 5-8 | Tuesday, August 15 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m.
Welcome Day for Grades 9-12 | Tuesday, August 15 from 2 to 3:15 p.m.
August 24 to September 14 | An Evening at Ashley Hall
Formerly Back-to-School Night, these adult-only events will include classroom visits in which we invite families to experience our curriculum. Here is the schedule by division:
An Evening in the Early School | Wednesday, September 13 from 6 to 7 p.m.
An Evening in the Lower School | Thursday, August 24 from 6 to 7 p.m.
An Evening in the Intermediate Program | Monday, September 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
An Evening with the Nautilus Program | Thursday, September 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
An Evening in the Upper School | Thursday, September 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The Wizard of Oz: An Ashley Hall Musical
Friday, March 3, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 4, 2023 | 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
You’re invited to attend Ashley Hall’s upcoming musical production of The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, with music and lyrics of the MGM Motion Picture score by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg. Don’t miss this uniquely Ashley Hall retelling of the classic featuring Dorothy as the ultimate girl with the will.
The performance will take place in Davies Auditorium and parking will be available in the parking lot on Smith Street. Run time is approximately 80 minutes.
Annual Oyster Roast
Friday, January 27, 2023 | 7:00pm–9:00pm
Ashley Hall Sports Court
(Please enter event via the Smith Street Gate.)
This adult-only event is open to the entire Charleston community, so bring your friends to one of the most fun campus events of the year! We look forward to seeing you there!
Tickets are $45 when purchased online by Wednesday, January 25.
Tickets are $35 for young alumnae, classes 2008-2018, when purchased online by Wednesday, January 25.
Tickets are $50 when purchased the evening of the event.
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.