The 30th Annual Ashley Hall Oyster Roast
Friday, January 30, 2026 | 7–9:00 p.m.
Help us celebrate 30 years of coming together as the Ashley Hall community at one of the year’s most fun events. This evening is for adults only and open to the Charleston community, so bring your friends. We look forward to seeing you there!
- Tickets are $65 when purchased online by Thursday, January 29.
- Tickets are $50 for young Ashley Hall alumnae, Classes 2011–2021, when purchased online by Thursday, January 29.
- Tickets are $70 when purchased the evening of the event.
The Christmas Play
New Performance Schedule*:
Friday, December 12 at 5 p.m. (Doors open at 4:30 p.m.)
Friday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.)
Cathedral Church of St. Luke & St. Paul
126 Coming Street
(*As of December 4)
Join us for one of Ashley Hall’s most beloved traditions—The Christmas Play. For more than a century, this cherished production has filled the holiday season with magic, music, and the joyful spirit of our students.
Due to unprecedented demand, two performances are now offered with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. All tickets procured on or after December 1 will be canceled and refunded.
Cathedral Accessibility: Please note that the Cathedral’s accessibility lift is currently out of service. Entry to the sanctuary requires navigating multiple steps.
Ashley Hall is thrilled to host Dream Day Charleston on Saturday, January 10, 2026, a fun and inspiring STEM workshop presented by DreamGirls Initiative. Designed to spark curiosity and empower the next generation of thinkers and makers, this free one-day event invites girls in 5th through 8th grade to explore the exciting world of science and engineering.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: Ashley Hall
Who: Girls in 5th–8th grade
Cost: Free (registration is required)
Registration opens December 1, 2025. Click here to register!
Participants will spend the day engaging in hands-on activities led by women engineers and scientists from a wide range of fields. From creative problem-solving to real-world experiments, students will experience what STEM professionals do every day—while meeting role models who show just how many paths are possible for women in STEM fields.
Event Highlights:
-Interactive STEM workshops led by industry professionals
-Opportunities to connect with inspiring women in engineering and science
-Free giveaways
-A fun, welcoming environment designed to celebrate curiosity
We look forward to welcoming young scientists and engineers to campus for a day of exploration, inspiration, and discovery!
Join Us for the Ashley Hall Halloween Carnival
The countdown is on to one of Ashley Hall’s favorite fall traditions—the Annual Halloween Carnival! On Friday, October 31, from 12:00–2:30 p.m., the campus transforms into a frightfully fun fairground. Your parent-led Carnival Committee is excited to announce that students in grades 7–12 will run 15 lively booths, four inflatables will bring the bounce to the Sports Court, the Goblin Café will serve delicious snacks, and a mysterious carnival act awaits in the Bear Cave!
Register Now!
Here’s what you need to know in the meantime:
SCHOOL-DAY SCHEDULE & ATTENDANCE
Lunch will be provided to all students before the Carnival begins. No Extended Day will be offered for any grade level on Carnival day.
Early School – Grade 2
Students in Early School through Grade 2 must:
- Be signed out by an adult from their classroom before the Carnival between 12 and 12:10 p.m.
- Be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire duration of the event.
- There will be no carpool or Extended Day available for Early School or Lower School (K–2) students.
Please note: Parents/guardians should not arrive before noon.
All Other Grades
Students in grades three and above may attend the Carnival independently. Carpool will run from 2:45–3:15 p.m.
MORE DETAILS
- Parent volunteers are needed before and on the day of the event. Please sign up to volunteer HERE.
- Mystery Treats are a Carnival favorite! Each year, parents put together festival treat bags to be distributed during the event. Donations are encouraged but voluntary. (More information is to come for new families.) We are asking families to sign up for donations to keep waste to a minimum and ensure we have enough age-appropriate bags for each division. Please sign up HERE
🎃 Everyone is encouraged to wear a costume to the carnival! As you begin to plan costumes, please review our School Halloween costume guidelines here. Thank you in advance for your consideration in selecting costumes for you and your child.
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.)
APRIL 16 | 6 – 7:00 P.M.
Unfortunately, this event has been canceled.
Ashley Hall is pleased to welcome author John Copenhaver to campus for a lively public discussion.