COMMUNITY WEEKENDS

Fostering Our Core Values Beyond Academics

Cheshire Academy hosts special Community Weekends that transcend the traditional academic experience and contribute to the development of a stronger, more inclusive school environment. Required for both faculty and students, these enriching events bolster the core values that define us: a sense of belonging, active engagement, collaborative spirit, and personal and collective growth. 

Our opening Community Weekend is mandatory for all students and faculty, and is considered a “closed” weekend in order to foster a sense of connection, collaboration, and collective growth.

Participation

Community Weekends serve to cultivate a cohesive campus community through shared experiences, including special programming aligned with the Academy’s mission and core values. These weekends also provide opportunities for organized large-scale activities and events.

In order to foster connection and belonging, our first Community Weekend is a closed weekend. For the entire duration of a closed weekend, boarding students are required to remain on campus. No off-campus leave requests will be approved during closed Community Weekends.
 
Day students are required to participate in all mandatory programming during the Saturdays of Community Weekends and are strongly encouraged to engage fully in each weekend’s activities. Arrangements may be made for day students to reside on campus during this time.

2026-27 Community Weekends

Sep.

18-20

Welcome Home Weekend

Closed weekend full of fun activities to help students transition into life at CA!

Required session: Saturday, September 19

Oct.

23-25

Community Weekend

Required session: Saturday, October 24

Feb.

12-14

Community Weekend

Required session: Saturday, February 13

April

16-18

Community Weekend

Required session: Saturday, April 17

2025-26 Community Weekends

Sep.

12-14

Welcome Home Weekend

Closed weekend full of fun activities to help students transition into life at CA!

Required session: Saturday, September 13

Oct.

24-26

Health & Wellness Weekend

Required session: Saturday, October 25

Feb.

13-15

Community & Belonging Weekend

Required session: Saturday, February 14

Apr.

17-19

Service & Sustainability Weekend

Required session: Saturday, April 18

APPLICATION DEADLINES

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