Family Events

Important Dates

Please view the Main Calendar for the official and most up-to-date list of events, vacation start/end times, future year events, and more. You can view details for all Deerfield events here.

Note: For vacations and long weekends, students may not leave prior to their last regularly scheduled class, assessments, or cocurricular assignment; schedule changes should not be requested to accommodate travel plans. Dormitories close the day after school vacations begin, and all students should arrange to be off campus by that time. The only exception is Long Winter Weekend when all students must be off campus beginning on Thursday.

At the conclusion of vacations and long weekends, students must return to campus by 7:45 pm on:

October 8, 2024
December 2, 2024
January 5, 2025
February 10, 2025
March 23, 2025

Regional Events

Chicago Reception
October 17, 2024 — 5–7 pm

Hong Kong Community Dinner
November 12, 2024 — 6:45 pm

Singapore Reception
November 15, 2024 — 6:30 pm

Beijing Community Dinner
November 18, 2024

Seoul Community Dinner
November 20, 2024

Boston Reception
November 21, 2024 — 6:30–8:30 pm

Attire: Smart casual.
We hope to see you there!

New York Parent Reception

November 7, 2024 — 6–8 pm

Join us at the DC Moore Gallery to discover Wild Meadow, the latest exhibit by acclaimed artist and fellow Deerfield parent Eric Aho P’27, who has been called “one of the leading painters of landscape and the environment of his generation.”

Aho and Deerfield environmental science teacher Rich Calhoun P’27 will explore the intersection of art and science, offering their perspectives on the relationship between creativity and the natural world. It’s always fun to share the classroom experience with parents, so pull up a seat and enjoy this inspirational and “wild” conversation.

Fall Family Weekend

Thank you for making this year’s event a terrific success!

Spring Family Weekend

Spring Family Weekend will take place on April 11-13, 2025.

Commencement

Sunday, May 25, 2025

A look back at Commencement 2024: Deerfield’s 225^th Commencement was held on May 26, a beautiful spring day that saw the Class of 2024 recognized for their many accomplishments. Senior families were also recognized for their extraordinary generosity, and Dr. Austin was pleased to announce that the Main Dining Room in the new Dining Hall will be named in honor of “the Great Class of 2024!” We wish our new Deerfield alumni success and happiness in all their future endeavors.

For those who couldn’t attend in person or for those who want to relive the remarkable moments, Commencement 2024 is available for viewing online.

Welcome Families!

The Parent Engagement Team welcomes you to Deerfield.

Come visit and explore the Parent Lounge in the Ephraim Williams house.

Relax and Recharge

The Parent Lounge is a place on campus where you can relax, meet fellow parents, have a cup of coffee to-go (or stay!).

All you need

It has an accessible restroom, a hydration station to refill your water bottle, access to a computer, the local newspaper, a place to recharge your phones, and is generally a quite respite for parents.

When is it open?

The Parent Lounge is open to parents throughout the school year

whenever our office is open

(Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm)

and over special weekends (Family Weekends, Choate Day etc.)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact my student's teachers?

All faculty are listed in the employee directory.

How can I make a gift?

Visit https://deerfield.edu/alumni/give/

What are the important dates I should know?

Important student dates can be found on the students bulletin calendar.

Contact the Director of Parent Engagement

Julia Flannery, P’21
jflannery@deerfield.edu
413-774-1593