Looking Ahead to August 2026
- We look forward to welcoming all of our students back to campus in August. Additional important dates can be found on the Major Dates 2026-27 Calendar, which is available on the Parent Portal under Key Resources and on the Information for New Students page.
Return to Campus Schedule
| Saturday, August 15 - Preseason Football Returns (by invitation only) |
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| Sunday, August 23 - Early Return Varsity Athletes (by invitation only) |
If you have questions, please contact Director of Athletics Jen Fitzpatrick. |
| Thursday, August 27 - Early Return for Student Leaders |
If you have questions, please contact the Dean’s Office. |
| Friday, August 28 - STEP Cohort Arrives |
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| Saturday, August 29 - Seniors Return & Returning International Students Arrive |
If you have questions, please contact the Dean’s Office |
| Saturday, August 29 - New International Student Orientation |
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| Sunday, August 30 - New Student and Returning Students Arrive by Noon |
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Before You Come Back
| All Health Forms must be complete before your return to campus |
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| Technology Requirements |
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| Dorm Room Set-Up |
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Here are some friendly reminders of FAQs for families as you plan the decorations and setup for your rooms in September:
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. |
| Summer Reading |
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The English, Social Studies, and College Counseling Departments have compiled an interesting array of summer assignments for all students. To access them:
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| Sending Packages to Campus |
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Back-to-School Packages During the School Year 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? |
| Support of Sustainability Initiatives |
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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:
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| Sign Up for Dry Cleaning Services |
| We will be working with Sterling Cleaners this year to provide dry cleaning services to students. If you are interested, sign up using this link. Once a family signs up through Sterling Cleaners, the student will receive a laundry bag with their name and dorm. Pick up from each dorm will be on Mondays and delivery of the completed items will be on Thursdays. This will be pay as you go service, so please do not select the monthly service or you will be charged a fee each month, whether you utilize the service or not. Returning students should log into their account and update their dorm information. New students please be sure to select YES to the Episcopal High School question during your initial signup process and indicate your dorm. Contact General Manager Marianne Wegner at 202-785-1444 with questions. |
| Limiting Student Charges |
| As you prepare for your child's to return to campus, the Business Office encourages you to have a conversation with them about your financial expectations regarding their charging to their student accounts. This includes charges for School Store items, food, and other incidentals. Discussing these matters beforehand can help ensure a smooth transition and prevent misunderstandings throughout the academic year. If you have any questions about student accounts, please contact Barbara Corry, 703-933-4016. |
| Household Contact Information Updates |
| he 2026-27 “Review Your Household Contact Information” form is live on your Parent Portal and due no later than Monday, September 1. Take a few moments to check the information we have on file for your family as we want to be certain the information displayed on both the parent/guardian and student contact cards is accurate in the online directory. Changes can be shared at the bottom of the form. We are also asking all families that drive to campus to share their vehicle information. Please be sure to double-check:
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| International Family Survey |
| We value the relationship that we have with our international families and want to know when you plan to be on campus visiting with your students. Please take a few minutes to fill out the 2025-26 International Family On Campus Survey before school starts to let us know your travel plans for the year. If you have questions, please contact Porcha Dodson. |
Mark Your Calendars
| 18th Annual Seminary Hill Cup - October 17 | |
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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! In 2026, Seminary Hill Cup will be hosted at SSSAS. |
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| Fall Family Weekend - October 23-24 | |
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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. |
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| Spirit Weekend - November 13-14 | The 125th Game - November 14 | |
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Celebrating one of the nation's oldest-running high school rivalries, Spirit Weekend is always held on the second weekend in November. The home field advantage changes between EHS and Woodberry Forest each year. The 125th Game will be held at Episcopal on Saturday, November 14! Kickoff is at 1:00 p.m. in Hummel Bowl. More information coming this fall. |
Check back for more information as the summer progresses.

