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Resources and updates for the 2024-2025 school year are available here

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WELCOME WEEK

Opening of School Information, Arrival, and Orientation

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Dear students and families,

We are excited that you have chosen to become a part of the Cheshire Academy community. An institution that has been instrumental in educating students for 230 years, Cheshire Academy is rich in history and tradition. We are proud of our academic excellence, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and our focus on individual pathways to student success.

We believe that all students can learn and achieve at high levels and are committed to providing a rigorous and challenging curriculum that will prepare our students for college and beyond. We also believe that it is important for students to be engaged in their learning and to feel a sense of belonging within their community. It is our hope that when you are here, you are home.

At the Academy, we maintain that learning is best accomplished through collaboration and teamwork. We encourage our students to work together to solve problems, generate ideas, and build relationships. We also recognize that growth is a lifelong process and are committed to providing our students with the resources and support they need to grow as learners, leaders, and global citizens.

Your decision to join our community was made with great care and consideration, and we want to assure you that we are here to guide and support you every step of the way. To that end, within this webpage, you will find information to help you successfully begin your journey at Cheshire Academy, including details about your expected arrival window, transportation and lodging information, and orientation activities.

We are excited to get to know you and look forward to a year of engagement, growth, and collaboration. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns and once again, welcome to Cheshire Academy.

Sincerely,

Colleen Altenburger | Dean of Students

Opening of School Guide

This document will provide all details regarding arrivals, schedules, preseason athletes, contact information, international student information, and more!

The arrival calendar below is only for general dates and times. You can find more information in the guide. 

Arrival Overview Calendar

For more information, schedules and arrival times, please see the Opening of School Guide. 

August 2024

Fri

23

August 23 @ 5 p.m. 

Student Leaders Arrival

Student leaders to arrive and check in on campus. Training schedule to come. 

Mon

26

August 26 @ 9-11:30 a.m.

Preseason Athlete Arrival

Specific athletic schedule and programming to come.

August 26 @ 9-5 p.m.

New International Student Arrival

Please see Opening of School Guide for specific information.

No arrivals allowed August 27-30

Sat

31

August 31 @ 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

New Boarding Student Arrival

August 31 @ 12-1 p.m.

New Day Student Arrival

September 2024

Sun

1

September 1 @ 5 p.m.

2024 Convocation

Simosa Field & Track

Mon

2

September 2

First Day of School

Half Day of Classes

September 2

Orientation and Community Programming

including Field Day

Tue

3

September 3

Half Day of Classes

September 3

Orientation and Community Programming

including block party (ice cream, lawn games and more)

Wed

4

September 4

Half Day of Classes

September 4

Orientation and Community Programming

Thu

5

September 5

Regular Class Schedule

Friday

6

September 6

Regular Class Schedule

Formal Friday, Community Dinner, Community Weekend

Sat-Sun

7-8

September 7-8

Welcome Home All Community Weekend

Designed to set the tone for the 2024-2025 school year by fostering a sense of belonging, connection, and acceptance within our diverse school community. Mandatory programming on Friday and Saturday. 

School Contact Information

If you have any questions, contact the following faculty or staff member for additional help!

Transportation for International Students

International students may arrange their own transportation to campus during the allowed arrival windows listed in this guide. For students opting to arrange their own transport or for those arriving outside of the scheduled shuttle departure times listed below, some private car services include: 

J&R CT Limousine services

888-605-0313

Morales Transportation

860-365-9314

Gateway limousine

203-753-5466

For international students with a Standard or Reduced fee package, please see the Opening of School Guide for more information on shuttle times, locations, and guidelines.

Lodging Information

There are several hotel accommodations within a short driving distance of the Cheshire Academy campus. Some recommendations include:

Courtyard Marriott Wallingford/New Haven

 (7.4 mi) Use code “S4132” for a discount  

Holiday Inn Cheshire - Southington

 (9.7 mi.)

CA has blocked a limited amount of rooms to ensure that you can be with or near other reunion and commencement attendees, all at a special rate!

Omni Hotel

(16 mi.) Downtown New Haven

The Blake Hotel

(17 mi.) Downtown New Haven

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