Calendar
Key Dates & Daily Schedule
Upcoming Events
September 2025
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New Boarding Student Orientation
All boarding students will engage in a four-day program orienting them to life on campus and equipping them with knowledge and information for a successful start to the new school year. -
New Boarding Student Orientation
All boarding students will engage in a four-day program orienting them to life on campus and equipping them with knowledge and information for a successful start to the new school year. -
Orientation for All New Students
All new students will engage in full-day program during which they will meet with Peer Mentors and Community Groups, take ID photos, learn about CSW's academic program, and walk through their daily class schedules for Mod 1. Please arrive between 8:30 and 9:00. The student program and a concurrent session for parents begins at 9:00. -
Fall All Boarders Weekend
All Boarders Weekend offers an opportunity to build community and allow time to be together as a residential community for some fun and programming. All boarding students will be required to stay on campus for the events of the weekend. -
Parent/Guardian Community Kick-off
Join fellow parents and guardians for a morning of connection and conversation over coffee and tea. You’ll hear a brief welcome from Head of School Lise Charlier and have the opportunity to meet Chris Seeley, our new Associate Head of School for Advancement. It’s a great chance to build community and set the tone for the year ahead. Whether you’re new to the community or returning, we’re excited to start the year together!
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Fall All Boarders Weekend
All Boarders Weekend offers an opportunity to build community and allow time to be together as a residential community for some fun and programming. All boarding students will be required to stay on campus for the events of the weekend. -
Fall All Boarders Weekend
All Boarders Weekend offers an opportunity to build community and allow time to be together as a residential community for some fun and programming. All boarding students will be required to stay on campus for the events of the weekend. -
Senior Parent College Night
Join CSW's College Counseling team for Senior Parent Night on Monday, September 8, at 7:30 p.m in the Community Gallery or on Zoom. Macalester College President and CSW alum, Dr. Suzanne Rivera, will be here to discuss the landscape of selective admission and provide insight and guidance for navigating the college search process. -
Affinity, Alliance and Interest Group Fair
CSW offers a rich variety of opportunities for students to join clubs and organizations, serve on boards or committees, and to participate in a wide variety of activities. Underscoring the core values of the school, this kind of student engagement fosters greater communication and understanding, offers a chance to form strong connections between CSW and the greater world, and allows students to assume leadership roles. On Wednesday, September 10 CSW will be hosting a Student Club Fair on The Quad (if it rains the event will be moved to The Fit) from 10:30-11:15 AM. During this time, students will be able to learn about the different Alliance, Affinity & Interest Groups offered at CSW! -
An Afternoon with Lise: A New Parent & Guardian Welcome Gathering
New parents and guardians are invited to a welcome reception in the home of Head of School Lise Charlier. Mingle with fellow new parents and join Lise for a discussion about the school's future and the role families play as members of the CSW community.
RSVP by September 10.
This is the first of three welcome receptions on September 12, 14, and 20 (following Fall Fest). Please register for the one reception you would like to attend. -
An Afternoon with Lise: A New Parent & Guardian Welcome Gathering
New parents and guardians are invited to a welcome reception in the home of Head of School Lise Charlier. Mingle with fellow new parents and join Lise for a discussion about the school's future and the role families play as members of the CSW community.
Register by September 10.
This is the second of three welcome receptions on September 12, 14, and 20 (following Fall Fest). Please register for the one reception you would like to attend. -
Board of Trustees Meeting
Garthwaite Center for Science and Art - Community Gallery - CG -
Fall Fest
Join us for Fall Fest and get the chance to sit in on classes, meet faculty, get to know other families, and cheer on our student athletes!
View the schedule and register online here! -
Fall Fest
Join us for Fall Fest and get the chance to sit in on classes, meet faculty, get to know other families, and cheer on our student athletes!
View the schedule and register online here! -
An Afternoon with Lise: A New Parent & Guardian Welcome Gathering
New parents and guardians are invited to a welcome reception in the home of Head of School Lise Charlier. Mingle with fellow new parents and join Lise for a discussion about the school's future and the role families play as members of the CSW community.
Register by September 10.
This is the third of three welcome receptions on September 12, 14, and 20 (following Fall Fest). Please register for the one reception you would like to attend. -
Flu Shot Clinic
Health and Fitness Center - FIT Dance - 122Please join us on Thursday, September 25 to receive your flu shot. The clinic will run from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the Dance Studio of the FIT.
CSW—a gender-inclusive day and boarding school for grades 9-12—is a national leader in progressive education. We live out our values of inquiry-based learning, student agency, and embracing diverse perspectives in every aspect of our student experience. Young people come to CSW to learn how to learn and then put what they learn into action—essential skills they carry into their futures as doers, makers, innovators, leaders, and exceptional humans who do meaningful work in the world.