• Registration is 9:00 -11:00 a.m. in Hershey Athletics Center
• Additional information will be shared by the Athletics Department

• Registration is 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. in Hershey Athletics Center
• Additional information will be shared by the Deans’ Office

If you have questions, please contact  Director of Athletics Jen Fitzpatrick (athlete questions) or the Dean’s Office (student leader questions).

• Registration for the senior class is from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the deButts Health & Wellness Center.
• The first commitment for the senior class will be at 2:00 p.m. that day.

If you have questions, please contact the Dean’s Office

• Registration for NEW international students is from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the deButts Health & Wellness Center.
• The orientation program for NEW international students will begin at 3:00 p.m.
• If you are a NEW international student and would like to unpack and start setting up your dorm early, you may check in at the deButts Health and Wellness Center from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. to gain access to your dorm and room.
• For the full New International Student Orientation Schedule, click here. 

• Registration for STEP students is from 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. in the deButts Health & Wellness Center.

• Registration is from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Hershey Athletics Center. 
• All new and returning students need to complete registration at Hershey.
• Additional programming details will posted on this webpage and shared in upcoming EHS Weekly bulletins.

• Please log into Magnus through the Parent Portal ASAP to review and update health forms. A full physical exam and immunization record must be completed by the student's primary care physician. Questions can be directed to the Health & Wellness Center.
• Students will not be permitted to remain on campus if medical forms have not been completed by the time of arrival, this includes Early Return Athletes and Student Leaders.
• If you have not previously scheduled an appointment with your child's medical provider you may already be out of time to obtain clearance to be on campus.
  • Students will not be permitted to remain on campus if medical forms have not been completed by the time of arrival.
  • Questions can be directed to the Health Center.

• Make sure to watch this video from Episcopal's IT Department. From computer requirements to using EHS Gmail, and from understanding Canvas, our learning management system, to accessing the Student Portal, the video succinctly explains important information you need to know before arriving on campus! Questions? Reach out the IT department.

Here are some friendly reminders of FAQs for families as you plan the decorations and setup for your rooms in September:

• You may bring curtains and artwork. You should not bring tapestries, flags or wallpaper.
• Video monitors must have screen diagonals of 32” or less.
• As no metal fasteners may be driven into walls, ceilings, doors, or desks, be sure you can add decorations, headboards, storage, TVs, etc. without mounting anything using screws and bolts.
• Juniors and seniors may bring one refrigerator per room with a height off 36 inches or less.
• We suggest all students bring a personal flashlight and alarm clock.
• Only Episcopal students, their families and Dorm Room Movers may be used to move students into their campus rooms.

More information will be shared in the Residential Life section of the Student Handbook shortly. For new families, additional packing list suggestions and reminders are available on the Information for New Students page.

The English, Social Studies, MRC, and College Counseling Departments have compiled an interesting array of summer assignments for all students. To access them:

• Log onto the Parent Portal or Student Portal;
• Select the “Resources” tab;
• Click on the “2025 Summer Reading Assignments” tile;
• Download your student’s assigned summer reading materials.

Our All-School Summer Read

This summer the EHS community will read, A Dream Worth Fighting For, a biography by alumnus Tim Hightower '04. 

Mr. Hightower is a proud family man, a former NFL football player, and current executive with the Washington Commanders.  His biography is a thoughtful, insightful, and measured reflection about his lived experiences.  Many of the questions he wrestles with (prioritization of sometimes conflicting goals, identity, working in a wide range of environments etc.) are questions raised by many students and faculty in the EHS community.  This is an accessible and inspirational read.

Mr. Hightower will be providing the keynote talk on our first MRC Day of the fall, Monday September 15. Other accomplished EHS graduates will join us on that Monday as we think about our prioritized 2025-26 Portrait of a Graduate Quality — Commits to Ambitious Goals. 

Back-to-School Packages
We will start accepting packages in the month of August for all students. Packages will be stored in the Goodman Squash Center and will be available for pickup beginning on registration day, Sunday, August 31, and throughout the week. Packages are not delivered to dorms.
 
All packages should be addressed to the student and include their class year. Please be sure to send all packages to: 1200 North Quaker Lane, Alexandria, Va. 22302.

During the School Year
All general mail and packages should be sent to 1200 North Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22302
 
Packages sent to alternate EHS street addresses will not be delivered to Episcopal.

Please be aware that all packages are processed by the School’s post office before being made available to students, so automated delivery confirmations families receive will not necessarily align with when packages become available for pick-up.

Planning a birthday surprise?
Parents who wish to coordinate a birthday treat or gift for their child should contact their student’s advisor or dorm head in advance of the day to ensure timely, proper delivery. This important communication will help avoid lost/misplaced/misdelivered birthday surprises.

We are excited to continue our efforts to make our community more sustainable. As you are preparing to return to campus, here are a few items that your student can bring in support of our sustainability initiatives:

• Reusable bags for trips to the store (Alexandria city charges a tax for using plastic bags at the grocery register.)
• Reusable water bottles (There are filtered water stations on each dorm and throughout campus — our hope is that we can avoid using single-use plastic water bottles as much as possible.)
• Microwave-safe mug, bowl, and silverware

Founded in 2008, the Seminary Hill Cup (SHC) is an annual match-up between rivals EHS and St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (SSSAS) girls’ athletics, with athletes on the varsity and junior varsity teams competing to claim the cup. Come enjoy this spirited weekend of contests and cheer on The Maroon!

Family Weekends are designed to give EHS parents and guardians chances to see their students compete and perform, meet with faculty members, hear from Grade Deans and outside speakers, and connect with fellow EHS families. Each fall we host Friday Night Lights with a spirited varsity girls’ and boys’ game played in Hummel Bowl.

Celebrating one of the nation's oldest-running high school rivalries, Spirit Weekend is always held on the second weekend in November with the home field changing between EHS and Woodberry Forest each year. This year, The 124th Game will be held at Woodberry in Orange, Va. More information coming this fall.

• Friday, November 7 | Spirit of The High School Reception at Potter's Craft Cider at 7:00 p.m.  It's never too early to make reservations, view hotel options near Orange, Va., here.
• Saturday, November 8 | Tailgates open at 10:00 a.m. with kick-off at 1:00 p.m.