Hill School Families

Critical Dates Calendar

The Hill School considers class attendance an integral part of the learning process, both for the individual and the class as a whole. Therefore, students must attend their last class, take their last examination, participate in co-curricular activities, and meet every other required commitment as scheduled before departing for a weekend, Long Weekend, or Recess. Students will not be excused to miss classes and/or commitments.

Families are to adhere to the following departure dates and times on the Critical Dates Calendar when planning travel, either by Hill Transportation or commercial. Please also keep the following travel times (from Hill) in mind as public transit is booked, including air travel:

  • Philadelphia Airport (PHL)/30th Street Amtrak Station: Three hours
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): Five hours
  • John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK): Six hours

If assistance is needed, families should contact Hill Transportation at transportation@thehill.org prior to making arrangements.

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Important Notes for 2024-25 Academic Year

Long Weekend Leaves

Saturday, October 5, 2024 | Fall Family Long Weekend: Students have required classes in the morning and co-curricular activities in the afternoon. Hill transportation departs at 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (for students who have afternoon commitments). Dorms close at 4 p.m. Students return Tuesday, October 8 by 7:15 p.m.

Friday, February 7, 2025 | Winter Long Weekend: Students may depart after their last commitment. Hill transportation departs at 1 p.m. Dorms close at 4 p.m. Students return Tuesday, February 11.

Friday, April 18, 2025 | Spring Holiday Long Weekend: Students may depart after their last commitment. Hill transportation departs at 1 p.m. Dorms close at 4 p.m. Students return Tuesday, April 22.

School Recesses

For the Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Recesses students may depart campus following their last commitment (but not before 4 p.m.) on the scheduled date. However, it is important to note that dorms will remain open and Hill transportation will not depart until the next day as noted below:

Thursday, November 21, 2024 | Thanksgiving Recess: Students may not depart before 4 p.m. and until after their last commitment. Hill Transportation departs at 10 a.m. and dorms close at Noon on Friday, November 22. Students return Tuesday, December 3.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | Winter Recess: Students may not depart before 2 p.m. and until their last commitment. (Note: there are many required co-curricular commitments on this day.) Hill Transportation departs at 10 a.m. and dorms close at Noon on Thursday, December 19. Students return Tuesday, January 7.

Friday, March 6, 2025 | Spring Recess: Students may not depart before 4 p.m. and until after their last commitment. Hill Transportation departs at 10 a.m. and dorms close at Noon on Friday, March 7. Students return Tuesday, March 25.

Summer Departure

Thursday, May 29, 2025: Students may not depart until after their last class period. Hill transportation departs at Noon. Dorms close at 4 p.m.