6:30 pm – 8:00 pmParent Information Session - 2025-2026 International Travel
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Parent Information Session - 2025-2026 International Travel
Learning Commons - Library - Library
Open at all Upper School families (grade 9-12)
TuesdaySeptember1616
8:00 am – 3:00 pmSchool Picture Day
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
School Picture Day
Barn - Theater - Theater
To place an order for picture packages, please visit bjkphotos.com. Paper order forms will go home with students the first week of school. Pre-Order store will expire on September 23.
WednesdaySeptember1717
ThursdaySeptember1818
6:00 pm – 7:30 pmLower School K-5 Program Night
FridaySeptember1919
8:30 am – 9:30 amPreK Program Morning
8:30 am – 9:30 am
PreK Program Morning
CEL - Great Room - Great Room
SaturdaySeptember2020
SundaySeptember2121
2:00 pm – 5:00 pmVortex Open House
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Vortex Open House
Gymnasium - Gymnasium - Gymnasium
MondaySeptember2222
TuesdaySeptember2323
All DayRosh Hashanah - No Classes (Campus Closed)
WednesdaySeptember2424
ThursdaySeptember2525
FridaySeptember2626
1:00 pm – 3:00 pmLower School Grandparents Day
SaturdaySeptember2727
9:30 am – 11:00 amAdmissions Open House
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Admissions Open House
For Lower School Families
10:00 am – 4:00 pmHomecoming
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Homecoming
MPH Campus - Lower Field
7:30 pm – 10:00 pmHomecoming Dance
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Homecoming Dance
Phoenix Student Center - Phoenix Student Center - StudentCtr
Upper School (9-12 grade) only $5 per ticket
SundaySeptember2828
MondaySeptember2929
TuesdaySeptember3030
12:00 pm – 5:00 pmFlu and COVID Vaccine Clinic
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic
MPH Campus
October 2025
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
WednesdayOctober11
8:15 am – 9:15 amParents Association Meeting
8:15 am – 9:15 am
Parents Association Meeting
Knox Farmhouse - Conference Room - Conf. Rm
Join us for our Parents’ Association meeting on Wednesday, October 1, from 8:15–9:15 a.m. in the Farmhouse Conference Room, where we’ll share important school updates, fall fundraisers, and community news. The agenda will be as follows: 1. Welcome – Theresa Heath & Jim Foley, Head of School 2. Treasurer’s Report & Fall Fundraisers – Maria Besaw Spooktacular Stroll – Runs throughout October (Thursday–Sunday) spooktacularstroll.com, use promo code MPHPA25 Polkatot Consignment Sale – Collecting items now through November 7 Wreath & Poinsettia Sale – Orders open November 3–26, pickup December 3 3. Annual Fund – Portia McGee 4. Booster Club – Kelly Patrick 5. Friends of the Arts – Aneta Zafonte 6. School Update – Sarah Chhablani, Dean of Students Dress Code Parent-Student Handbook updates Can’t join in person? Click here for the Zoom link to join the meeting!
ThursdayOctober22
All DayYom Kippur - No Classes (Campus Closed)
FridayOctober33
All DayFaculty In Service Day - No Classes
SaturdayOctober44
SundayOctober55
MondayOctober66
All DayLower School Fire & Safety Week
MondayOctober6 – FridayOctober10
Lower School Fire & Safety Week
TuesdayOctober77
All DayLower School Fire & Safety Week
MondayOctober6 – FridayOctober10
Lower School Fire & Safety Week
WednesdayOctober88
All DayLower School Fire & Safety Week
MondayOctober6 – FridayOctober10
Lower School Fire & Safety Week
8:00 am – 9:30 amNew Parent Breakfast
8:00 am – 9:30 am
New Parent Breakfast
Knox Farmhouse - Conference Room - Conf. Rm
On behalf of MPH, the Advancement Team would like to welcome our new families to the School with a complimentary breakfast in the Farmhouse. Come meet your fellow new parents as we all dive into this school year!
ThursdayOctober99
All DayLower School Fire & Safety Week
MondayOctober6 – FridayOctober10
Lower School Fire & Safety Week
6:00 pm – 8:15 pmMS & US Program Night
6:00 pm – 8:15 pm
MS & US Program Night
MPH Campus
Parents will have the opportunity to spend 10 minutes in each of their child’s classes learning about the curriculum for the year. There will be a 5-minute passing time in between classes. 6:00 – 6:10 pm – Meet and Greet Division Heads in Phoenix / Schedule Pick Up 6:15 – 6:25 pm – Block 1 6:30 – 6:40 pm – Block 2 6:45 – 6:55 pm – Block 3 7:00 – 7:10 pm – Block 4 7:15 – 7:25 pm – Block 5 7:30 – 7:40 pm – Block 6 7:45 – 7:55 pm – Block 7 8:00 – 8:10 pm – Block 8
FridayOctober1010
All DayLower School Fire & Safety Week
MondayOctober6 – FridayOctober10
Lower School Fire & Safety Week
SaturdayOctober1111
8:30 am – 12:30 pmPSAT
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
PSAT
Phoenix Student Center - Falcone Dining Hall - Dining
SundayOctober1212
MondayOctober1313
All DayIndigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day - No Classes (Campus Closed)
For Middle and Upper School Families Highlights: MUN Conference – panel with students (Sarah Chhablani)Scholarship Day – information session (Lisa Raney)College Counseling – information session (Patrick Lutz)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pmMiddle School Dance
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Middle School Dance
Phoenix Student Center - Phoenix Student Center - StudentCtr
8th graders receive a bonus 30-minutes and can stay until 10:00 p.m.
We are excited to share that MPH families now have complimentary access to The Parent Series, a special online educational program presented in partnership with the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS) and NYSAIS. This year-long series features six outstanding webinars designed for independent school parents and caregivers at all stages of their children’s growth. Each session brings leading experts in education, parenting, and child development directly to you, offering fresh insights and practical strategies to support your child’s journey. Why This Matters for Our Community:The Parent Series is more than just webinars—it’s an opportunity to strengthen the essential partnership between school and home. Parents and caregivers will gain research-based strategies and inspiration to support their children, while also joining a larger community of independent school families engaged in learning together. This Week: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Impacted Everything + What We Can Do About It | Jonathan Haidt, Author & Social Psychologist How to Participate:All MPH parents and caregivers are welcome to join the live sessions or access recordings afterward. The most current link can be accessed here.
WednesdayOctober2929
ThursdayOctober3030
6:30 pm – 8:00 pmLiterary Coffee House
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Literary Coffee House
Learning Commons - Library - Library
Upper school students are invited to read and/or listen to original poetry or micro fiction or non-fiction.
FridayOctober3131
1:30 pm – 3:00 pmHalloween Celebration
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Halloween Celebration
All School Halloween: Friday, October 31 We’re taking advantage of Halloween falling on a Friday and are planning a fun, festive day for all students! Attire – Themed PJ DAY!All students (PreK–12) may wear Halloween- or fall-themed pajamas, or simply their comfiest clothes. K–5 students may bring a labeled costume to change into for a Trunk-or-Treat activity. PreK students will not change into costumes but will join in other festivities. Middle and Upper School students may wear costumes to school that follow the costume guidelines below.Costume GuidelinesNo masks, weapons, makeup, or small accessories. Costumes should follow dress code. Lower School students should bring costumes that fit comfortably over clothing. If your child’s main costume is delicate, consider sending a simpler one for school. K–5 students are welcome to stay in pajamas if preferred.ActivitiesIn the afternoon, K–5 students will join their Middle and Upper School buddies for:An All School Halloween Assembly in the Gym Trunk-or-Treat candy collection hosted by Upper School Student Council and MPH Parents An optional Haunted House walk through sponsored by our Parents Association Parent Volunteers Welcome!Donate goodies via our Amazon Wishlist!Thank you for helping make this celebration special. We look forward to a spirited Halloween on Friday, October 31!
November 2025
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SaturdayNovember11
SundayNovember22
MondayNovember33
All DayQuarter 1 Ends
TuesdayNovember44
All DayQuarter 2 Begins
WednesdayNovember55
8:00 am – 9:00 amParents Association Coffee Hour
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Parents Association Coffee Hour
Knox Farmhouse - Conference Room - Conf. Rm
ThursdayNovember66
FridayNovember77
SaturdayNovember88
SundayNovember99
MondayNovember1010
All DayFaculty In Service Day - No Classes
TuesdayNovember1111
All DayVeterans Day - No Classes (Campus Closed)
WednesdayNovember1212
ThursdayNovember1313
FridayNovember1414
7:00 pm – 9:00 pmUpper School Play
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Upper School Play
Barn - Theater - Theater
SaturdayNovember1515
2:00 pm – 4:00 pmUpper School Play
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Upper School Play
Barn - Theater - Theater
7:00 pm – 9:00 pmUpper School Play
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Upper School Play
Barn - Theater - Theater
SundayNovember1616
MondayNovember1717
TuesdayNovember1818
WednesdayNovember1919
ThursdayNovember2020
FridayNovember2121
SaturdayNovember2222
SundayNovember2323
MondayNovember2424
All DayParent Teacher Conferences - No Classes
MondayNovember24 – TuesdayNovember25
Parent Teacher Conferences - No Classes
8:30 am – 9:30 amEarly Learning Playdate
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Early Learning Playdate
CEL - Great Room - Great Room
9:00 am – 10:00 amUS College Info. Session
9:00 am – 10:00 am
US College Info. Session
Barn - Theater - Theater
For Upper School Families Interested in Learning About the College ProcessPatrick Lutz, Director of College Counseling, will be hosting an Upper School College Info. Session. During the session, Patrick will go over the college counseling process and philosophy, provide some concrete action items for you and your student(s), and some insights into the larger higher education landscape.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pmUS College Info. Session
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
US College Info. Session
Barn - Theater - Theater
For Upper School Families Interested in Learning About the College ProcessPatrick Lutz, Director of College Counseling, will be hosting an Upper School College Info. Session. During the session, Patrick will go over the college counseling process and philosophy, provide some concrete action items for you and your student(s), and some insights into the larger higher education landscape.
We are excited to share that MPH families now have complimentary access to The Parent Series, a special online educational program presented in partnership with the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS) and NYSAIS. This year-long series features six outstanding webinars designed for independent school parents and caregivers at all stages of their children’s growth. Each session brings leading experts in education, parenting, and child development directly to you, offering fresh insights and practical strategies to support your child’s journey. Why This Matters for Our Community:The Parent Series is more than just webinars—it’s an opportunity to strengthen the essential partnership between school and home. Parents and caregivers will gain research-based strategies and inspiration to support their children, while also joining a larger community of independent school families engaged in learning together. This Week: Elevating Discipline with the Brain in Mind | Tina Payne Bryson, Author & Pediatric Psychotherapist How to Participate:All MPH parents and caregivers are welcome to join the live sessions or access recordings afterward. The most current link can be accessed here.
WednesdayJanuary1414
ThursdayJanuary1515
8:30 am – 9:30 amLower School Performing Arts Winter Showcase
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Lower School Performing Arts Winter Showcase
Barn - Theater - Theater
FridayJanuary1616
SaturdayJanuary1717
SundayJanuary1818
MondayJanuary1919
All DayMLK Jr. Day - No Classes (Campus Closed)
TuesdayJanuary2020
6:00 pm – 7:00 pmMiddle School Performing Arts Winter Showcase
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Middle School Performing Arts Winter Showcase
Barn - Theater - Theater
7:30 pm – 8:30 pmUpper School Performing Arts Winter Showcase
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Upper School Performing Arts Winter Showcase
Barn - Theater - Theater
WednesdayJanuary2121
ThursdayJanuary2222
All DayQuarter 2 Ends
FridayJanuary2323
All DayQuarter 3 Begins
SaturdayJanuary2424
SundayJanuary2525
5:30 pm – 7:30 pmParents Association Tubing @ Four Seasons
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Parents Association Tubing @ Four Seasons
Four Seasons Golf & Ski Center
MondayJanuary2626
All DayFaculty In Service Day - No Classes
Parents Association Stock the Lounge Event
TuesdayJanuary2727
WednesdayJanuary2828
ThursdayJanuary2929
FridayJanuary3030
7:00 pm – 9:00 pmMiddle School Musical
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Middle School Musical
Barn - Theater - Theater
SaturdayJanuary3131
7:00 pm – 9:00 pmMiddle School Musical
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Middle School Musical
Barn - Theater - Theater
February 2026
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SundayFebruary11
MondayFebruary22
TuesdayFebruary33
7:00 pm – 8:00 pmJunior College Night (Tentatively)
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Junior College Night (Tentatively)
Phoenix Student Center - Falcone Dining Hall - Dining
Date subject to change based on sports’ sectionals schedule
We are excited to share that MPH families now have complimentary access to The Parent Series, a special online educational program presented in partnership with the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS) and NYSAIS. This year-long series features six outstanding webinars designed for independent school parents and caregivers at all stages of their children’s growth. Each session brings leading experts in education, parenting, and child development directly to you, offering fresh insights and practical strategies to support your child’s journey. Why This Matters for Our Community:The Parent Series is more than just webinars—it’s an opportunity to strengthen the essential partnership between school and home. Parents and caregivers will gain research-based strategies and inspiration to support their children, while also joining a larger community of independent school families engaged in learning together. This Week: 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People | David Yeager, University of Texas at Austin How to Participate:All MPH parents and caregivers are welcome to join the live sessions or access recordings afterward. The most current link can be accessed here.
WednesdayFebruary1111
ThursdayFebruary1212
FridayFebruary1313
All DayWinter Carnival
Winter Carnival
Date subject to change based on weather Other options: Wednesday, Feb. 11th or Thursday, Feb. 12th Hot Chocolate Bar w/ Parents Association
SaturdayFebruary1414
SundayFebruary1515
MondayFebruary1616
All DayFebruary Break - No Classes
MondayFebruary16 – FridayFebruary20
February Break - No Classes
Presidents' Day - No Classes (Campus Closed)
TuesdayFebruary1717
All DayFebruary Break - No Classes
MondayFebruary16 – FridayFebruary20
February Break - No Classes
WednesdayFebruary1818
All DayFebruary Break - No Classes
MondayFebruary16 – FridayFebruary20
February Break - No Classes
ThursdayFebruary1919
All DayFebruary Break - No Classes
MondayFebruary16 – FridayFebruary20
February Break - No Classes
FridayFebruary2020
All DayFebruary Break - No Classes
MondayFebruary16 – FridayFebruary20
February Break - No Classes
SaturdayFebruary2121
SundayFebruary2222
MondayFebruary2323
TuesdayFebruary2424
11:30 am – 5:30 pmAmerican Red Cross Blood Drive
11:30 am – 5:30 pm
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Gymnasium - Gymnasium - Gymnasium
WednesdayFebruary2525
ThursdayFebruary2626
5:30 pm – 6:30 pmNational Honor Society Induction Ceremony
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Barn - Theater - Theater
FridayFebruary2727
All DayMiddle School Dance (tentatively)
Middle School Dance (tentatively)
Phoenix Student Center - Phoenix Student Center - StudentCtr
SaturdayFebruary2828
All DayLunar New Year Hot Pot Dinner
March 2026
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SundayMarch11
MondayMarch22
TuesdayMarch33
WednesdayMarch44
8:00 am – 9:00 amParents Association Coffee Hour
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Parents Association Coffee Hour
Knox Farmhouse - Conference Room - Conf. Rm
ThursdayMarch55
FridayMarch66
SaturdayMarch77
8:30 am – 9:30 amEarly Learning Admissions Play Date
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Early Learning Admissions Play Date
CEL - Great Room - Great Room
SundayMarch88
MondayMarch99
TuesdayMarch1010
WednesdayMarch1111
ThursdayMarch1212
FridayMarch1313
SaturdayMarch1414
SundayMarch1515
1:30 pm – 3:30 pmLS Spring Fever Dance Party
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
LS Spring Fever Dance Party
The Palace Theater
Hosted by Parents Association
MondayMarch1616
TuesdayMarch1717
WednesdayMarch1818
ThursdayMarch1919
FridayMarch2020
SaturdayMarch2121
SundayMarch2222
MondayMarch2323
TuesdayMarch2424
WednesdayMarch2525
ThursdayMarch2626
6:30 pm – 7:30 pmSTEM Fair
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
STEM Fair
MPH Campus
FridayMarch2727
All DayQuarter 3 Ends
SaturdayMarch2828
SundayMarch2929
All DayCNYSEF
CNYSEF
The Museum of Science and Technology
Central New York Science & Engineering Fair hosted at The Museum of Science and Technology (The MOST).
MondayMarch3030
All DaySpring Break - No Classes
MondayMarch30 – FridayApril3
Spring Break - No Classes
TuesdayMarch3131
All DaySpring Break - No Classes
MondayMarch30 – FridayApril3
Spring Break - No Classes
April 2026
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
WednesdayApril11
All DaySpring Break - No Classes
MondayMarch30 – FridayApril3
Spring Break - No Classes
ThursdayApril22
All DaySpring Break - No Classes
MondayMarch30 – FridayApril3
Spring Break - No Classes
FridayApril33
All DaySpring Break - No Classes
MondayMarch30 – FridayApril3
Spring Break - No Classes
Good Friday - No Classes (Campus Closed)
SaturdayApril44
SundayApril55
MondayApril66
All DayQuarter 4 Begins
TuesdayApril77
WednesdayApril88
8:15 am – 9:15 amParents Association Meeting
8:15 am – 9:15 am
Parents Association Meeting
Knox Farmhouse - Conference Room - Conf. Rm
ThursdayApril99
FridayApril1010
All DayFaculty In Service Day - No Classes
Faculty In Service Day - No Classes
Parents Association – Employee Appreciation Luncheon
MUN Banquet
MUN Banquet
Phoenix Student Center - Falcone Dining Hall - Dining
We are excited to share that MPH families now have complimentary access to The Parent Series, a special online educational program presented in partnership with the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS) and NYSAIS. This year-long series features six outstanding webinars designed for independent school parents and caregivers at all stages of their children’s growth. Each session brings leading experts in education, parenting, and child development directly to you, offering fresh insights and practical strategies to support your child’s journey. Why This Matters for Our Community:The Parent Series is more than just webinars—it’s an opportunity to strengthen the essential partnership between school and home. Parents and caregivers will gain research-based strategies and inspiration to support their children, while also joining a larger community of independent school families engaged in learning together. This Week: Happier Parenting: Evidence-based Strategies for Improving Parent Happiness | Laurie Santos, Yale University How to Participate:All MPH parents and caregivers are welcome to join the live sessions or access recordings afterward. The most current link can be accessed here.
ThursdayApril1616
FridayApril1717
All DaySave the Date: MPH Spring Gala (tentatively)
Save the Date: MPH Spring Gala (tentatively)
The Everson Museum of Art
SaturdayApril1818
SundayApril1919
MondayApril2020
TuesdayApril2121
WednesdayApril2222
6:00 pm – 8:00 pmMoving Up Night (5th-6th & 8th-9th)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Moving Up Night (5th-6th & 8th-9th)
Learning Commons - Library - Library
5th to 6th Grade (45 minutes) – 6:00-6:45 p.m. 8th to 9th Grade (45 minutes) – 7:00-7:45 p.m.
ThursdayApril2323
All DayParent Teacher Conference (LS)
Parent Teacher Conference (LS)
No classes for Lower School Classes for MS/US No evening conferences for LS/MS/US
We are excited to share that MPH families now have complimentary access to The Parent Series, a special online educational program presented in partnership with the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS) and NYSAIS. This year-long series features six outstanding webinars designed for independent school parents and caregivers at all stages of their children’s growth. Each session brings leading experts in education, parenting, and child development directly to you, offering fresh insights and practical strategies to support your child’s journey. Why This Matters for Our Community:The Parent Series is more than just webinars—it’s an opportunity to strengthen the essential partnership between school and home. Parents and caregivers will gain research-based strategies and inspiration to support their children, while also joining a larger community of independent school families engaged in learning together. This Week: Conscious Parenting: Raising Resilient, Self-aware & Connected Children | Dr. Shefali Tsabary, Clinical Psychologist & Author How to Participate:All MPH parents and caregivers are welcome to join the live sessions or access recordings afterward. The most current link can be accessed here.
Parents Association Snack Shack for MS & US students
SaturdayMay1616
6:00 pm – 10:00 pmJr./Sr. Prom
SundayMay1717
MondayMay1818
TuesdayMay1919
WednesdayMay2020
ThursdayMay2121
FridayMay2222
All DayMiddle School Dance (tentatively)
Middle School Dance (tentatively)
Phoenix Student Center - Phoenix Student Center - StudentCtr
SaturdayMay2323
SundayMay2424
MondayMay2525
All DayMemorial Day - No Classes (Campus Closed)
TuesdayMay2626
WednesdayMay2727
ThursdayMay2828
FridayMay2929
7:00 pm – 9:00 pmStudent Choreography Concert
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Student Choreography Concert
Barn - Theater - Theater
SaturdayMay3030
All DayFestival of the Arts
Festival of the Arts
Lower School Performing Arts Concert Middle School Performing Arts Concert Upper School Performing Arts Concert All School Art Show Student Choreography Concert Parents Association Ice Cream Social
SundayMay3131
June 2026
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
MondayJune11
TuesdayJune22
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm5th Grade Graduation
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
5th Grade Graduation
The Museum of Science and Technology
WednesdayJune33
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm8th Grade Graduation
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
8th Grade Graduation
Upper Field - Under the Tent
ThursdayJune44
All DayLast Day of School (LS/MS/US)
Quarter 4 Ends
FridayJune55
11:00 am – 12:15 pmSenior Brunch
11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Senior Brunch
Phoenix Student Center - Falcone Dining Hall - Dining
12:30 pm – 2:30 pmSenior Graduation Rehearsal
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Senior Graduation Rehearsal
Upper Field - Under the Tent
5:00 pm – 7:00 pmBaccalaureate
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Baccalaureate
Upper Field - Under the Tent
SaturdayJune66
SundayJune77
2:00 pm – 4:00 pmCommencement
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Commencement
Upper Field - Under the Tent
4:00 pm – 5:30 pmPost Commencement Reception
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Post Commencement Reception
Phoenix Student Center - Phoenix Student Center - StudentCtr
