1. Thursday, May 2, 2024

    1. This Week in Hitchcock House

      With the end of the year quickly approaching, it’s time to reflect and express our appreciation to those who’ve held a meaningful place in our lives this year. Hitchcock House carries thank you cards, notecard sets and stationery for writing thank you notes to faculty, staff and others to whom you are grateful for the […]
    2. 2024–25 OICL Ambassador Applications!

      The Office of Inclusion and Community Life is delighted to announce that applications for the 2024-25 OICL Ambassadors cohort are now OPEN! Join the dignified flock!
    3. ISA Songkran Celebration on May 3

      The ISA will celebrate the Thai New Year, known as Songkran, with a water fight this Friday at the lower fields from 5:45 to 6:45 pm. We will provide water guns, buckets, and Thai snacks, so come down to the river to have lots of fun and experience an international culture!
  2. Wednesday, May 1, 2024

    1. Care About What the Dining Hall Serves? Join the Food Committee

      Interested in what the Dining Hall serves our community? Passionate about food and nutrition? Students on the Food Committee meet with representatives of the Dining Hall to discuss the Dining Hall’s upcoming menu. The Food Committee is open to applications.
    2. Poetry Madness 2024 Winners!

      Poetry Madness has come to an end! Thank you all for an exciting match-up of words. Leila Chatti won it all with her poem, "I Went Out to Hear." We had some excellent brackets entered, but only one *perfect* bracket--congratulations to Lyla '26 for predicting the outcome of each match-up and winning the Poetry Madness 2024 Grand Prize!
  3. Tuesday, April 30, 2024

    1. May 4th SAT (Digital)

      On Saturday, May 4, Deerfield Academy will be hosting an SAT Administration. If you are sitting for this test, please read for further information.
    2. Fall Cocurricular Selection Closes May 3

      Please be sure to log into DAinfo and sign up for your fall co-curricular selection by Friday, May 3.
    3. Sign up for FGML Meeting on Suturing

      If you are interested in learning the significance of suturing in the medical setting and why certain sutures/suture threads are used on specific body parts, sign up for this meeting! We have four suture kits for participants to practice their suturing skills. We hope to have 3-4 people per suture kit. During this meeting with […]
    4. Athletic Store Closed Today

      Due to unexpected circumstances, the Athletic Store will be closed today but will reopen tomorrow at noon. Hitchcock House is open today from 8 am to 5:30 pm. Our apologies for the inconvenience.
  4. Monday, April 29, 2024

    1. Canoe Trip!

      There will be a canoe trip on Sunday, May 5. It will be super fun, and everyone should come out! We will probably leave around 1 pm, and it will be a 3-4 hour commitment. Please email Edie with any questions or concerns!
    2. Active Minds Board Application

      Join Active Minds to create a fun and comfortable space to discuss mental health at DA!
    3. Last Chance for Tuxedo Fittings Tonight in the Greer!

      Mr. Hamdi will be in the Greer tonight from 6-8 pm. This will be your final opportunity to have a tuxedo fitted for prom.
    4. Head of School Day on April 29 / Classes on April 30

      Monday, April 29, is a Head of School Day, and no classes will meet on this day. The Dining Hall will be open for walk-through lunch on April 29 from 11:30 am – 1 pm. On Tuesday, April 30, we will resume the published alternating day schedule, and Periods 1, 2, and 3 will meet. […]
    5. Masterclass and Panel Discussion with Champlain Trio is still on

      Happy Head of School Day! The Masterclass and Panel Discussion with the Champlain Trio is still happening today as planned. Feel free to join us for some unique enrichment with these fantastic musicians! Click for more details
    6. AP Exam Details

      AP exams begin on Monday, May 6th. Click here for more information
    7. Kids’ Swim Canceled

      In light of the Head of School Day tomorrow, we will not offer Kids' Swim this week. The girls will welcome the young swimmers and water lovers again next Monday (May 6th).
  5. Friday, April 26, 2024

    1. Champlain Trio Panel Discussion and Masterclass Monday Afternoon

      On Monday afternoon, DA students will host a panel discussion on women in music with the members of the Champlain Trio, preceded by a chamber music masterclass. Click here for more details.
    2. Rally for the River – Volunteer Sign-up

      https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYIAQHkHKOxJCp28w73jC1do8kNpOAu6YCFdFwq1p0LRtePA/viewform?usp=sf_link
    3. Outdoor Weekend Activities: Sign-up Today

      This Saturday and Sunday, celebrate Earth Week by joining Adventure East on three local adventures. There will be archery on campus, a waterfall hike and picnic, and a kayaking trip. There are a few spots left, and we’ve opened a waitlist. To reserve your spot, sign up here.
    4. Mountainfilm 2024!

      On Saturday night at 8:30 pm at the indoor turf, Deerfield is hosting our ninth annual Mountainfilm! Mountainfilm is a collection of the best short outdoor/adventure/environmental films of the past year. Everyone is welcome to join for the entire event or come in/out for any of the short films. Bring pillows, chairs, etc., for an […]
    5. Spring Dance Concert

      The Spring Dance Concert will be performed this Thursday, April 25, and Friday, April 26, at 7:00 pm in the Hess Auditorium. The dress rehearsal on Wednesday night at 7:00 pm is also open to the public. The show includes 17 new dances from various styles and runs just over an hour. We hope to […]
    6. DA at the Penn Relays

      11:51 am Thursday girls 4×100 4:10 pm Thursday girls 4×400 12:25 pm Friday boys 4×100 11:10 am Saturday boys 4×400 To watch online, you need a FloTrack account, or you can watch live in the Greer!
    7. CSGC Ice-cream and Ideas (Service Initiative Highlight)

      This Sunday after sit-down, the CSGC is hosting a Service Initiative Highlight event. Come and enjoy some ice cream and listen to Tessa Bracken and Isabelle Schwartz share the process of starting and running their long-term service project and nonprofit organization.
    8. Drop-in Grief Support Group

      All students who have experienced the loss of a loved one are welcome to attend and talk about how to cope with grief, especially at boarding school.
  6. Thursday, April 25, 2024

    1. Poetry Madness Championship!! — Leila Chatti v. Robert Hayden

      ODE on to your seats, this Poetry Madness Championship is going to be EPIC!! For our final of seven matches on the theme of Gratitude, we have Leila Chatti's "I Went Out to Hear" versus Robert Hayden's "Those Winter Sundays."

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Dining Hall Menu

Breakfast/Brunch

Breakfast Monday – Friday 7 am – 8:30 am

Breakfast Saturday – 7 am – 11 am

Sunday Continental Breakfast available from 7:30 am – 10:15 am

Sunday Brunch 10:30 am –12:15 pm

Lunch

Sit-down Lunches – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 12:40 pm – 1:15 pm

Parker Room Lunch opens at 11:45 am – 12:30 pm for employees Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

Lunch Wednesday- walk-through 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Saturday Lunch – 11:30 am – 1 pm

Dinner

Walk-through Dinners – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday (Winter Term Tuesdays and Thursdays) 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm

Sit-down Dinners Tuesday and Thursday 6:15 pm –6:45 pm, Sundays 6 pm –6:30 pm

Parker Room Sit-down Dinners – Tuesday and Thursday 6 pm – 6:30 pm, Sundays 5:45 pm – 6:15 pm

Snacks

Morning Snack – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10 am – 10:50 am – Main Dining Room

Afternoon Snack- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 3 pm – 4 pm – Main Dining Room

Koch Café Hours

Monday – Friday 7:30am-11:30am

Greer Store Hours

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays – 1:30pm-5:30pm / 6:45pm-8:45pm

Wednesdays – 12:30pm-5:30pm / 6:45pm-8:45pm

Fridays – 1:30pm-5:30pm /6:45pm-10:45pm

Saturdays – 9:30am-5:30pm /6:45pm-11:30pm

Sundays – 12:30pm-5:30pm / 6:45pm-8:45pm

Hitchcock House

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Saturday 10:30 am – 3:00 pm

Athletic Store

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Wednesdays  – Noon – 5:30 pm

Saturdays – 10:30 am – 5:30 pm