The Benefits of Boarding During the Middle School Years

Explore how junior boarding helps middle school students build confidence, independence, and readiness for high school.
About this Event

Discover the benefits of boarding school during the middle school years. Join representatives from 11 junior boarding schools and local educational consultants for an informative panel discussion designed to answer families’ common questions:

• What is junior boarding school?
• How can boarding during the middle school years support a student’s academic growth, independence, confidence, sense of belonging, and preparation for high school?
• What is daily life like, and how do schools help students adjust to living away from home?
• How can families determine whether junior boarding is the right fit for their student?

The program will explore academics, residential life, extracurricular opportunities, student support, the admissions process, and preparation for secondary school. Following the discussion, families will have time to meet representatives from participating schools, ask individual questions, and learn more about each school’s distinctive community and programs.

Light refreshments and snacks will be served.

Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with the program beginning at 6:15 p.m. Families are welcome to arrive later and join us as their schedules allow.

Advance registration is encouraged; walk-ins are also warmly welcomed.

Junior Boarding School Association Member Schools:

Applewild School — Fitchburg, Massachusetts

The Bement School — Deerfield, Massachusetts

Cardigan Mountain School — Canaan, New Hampshire

Eaglebrook School — Deerfield, Massachusetts

Fay School — Southborough, Massachusetts

The Fessenden School — West Newton, Massachusetts

Hillside School — Marlborough, Massachusetts

Indian Mountain School — Lakeville, Connecticut

North Country School — Lake Placid, New York

Rectory School — Pomfret, Connecticut

Rumsey Hall School — Washington Depot, Connecticut

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