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Upcoming Events

Feb5

Middle School Musical Dinner and Rehearsal

Feb5

Middle School Musical "The Lightning Thief"

The Lightning ThiefBook by Joe TraczMusic & Lyrics by Rob RokickiAdapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanWhen 16 year old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek God, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly have imagined. The future of the world hangs in the balance as Percy and his friends embark on an epic adventure and must learn what it means to be heroes.  Adapted from Rick Riordan’s best-selling novel by Joe Tracz, and with an electrifying rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is the perfect adventure for gods and mortals alike.Contact is Tina Farrell at tfarrell@bcdschool.org

Feb6

PA (virtual) Community Meeting

Contact is Katie Shore

Feb6

Middle School Musical Dinner and Rehearsal

Feb6

Middle School Musical "The Lightning Thief"

The Lightning ThiefBook by Joe TraczMusic & Lyrics by Rob RokickiAdapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanWhen 16 year old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek God, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly have imagined. The future of the world hangs in the balance as Percy and his friends embark on an epic adventure and must learn what it means to be heroes.  Adapted from Rick Riordan’s best-selling novel by Joe Tracz, and with an electrifying rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is the perfect adventure for gods and mortals alike.Contact is Tina Farrell at tfarrell@bcdschool.org

Feb8

US: ACT Prep Class for Juniors

Feb8

US: SAT Prep Course for Juniors

Feb9

US Advanced Theater Rehearsal

Feb10

US Advanced Theater Rehearsal

Feb10

US Sound Check for the Choral Concert

Feb10

US Choral Coffeehouse

US Choral CoffeehouseThe Winter Choral Coffeehouse will feature Select Singers and B-Side A Cappella, as well as auditioned soloists and small ensembles. A highlight of this concert includes premieres of original A Cappella arrangements written over the course of the term.  Contact is Tina Farrell at tfarrell@bcdschool.org

Feb11

US Advanced Theater Rehearsal

Feb12

US Advanced Theater Rehearsal

Feb12

US Sound Check for the Instrumental Concert

Feb12

US Instrumental Music Concert

US Instrumental Music ConcertFrom Ensemble I to the Chroma, students will share repertoire covering a variety of composers and styles.  Join us for an evening of music and enjoy the sounds of our Upper School ensembles. A highlight of this concert includes our 8th grade musicians joining Ensemble I to get a taste of performing in an US concert.Contact is Tina Farrell at tfarrell@bcdschool.org

Feb13

No MS Classes Due to Winter Parent/Caregiver Teacher Conferences

Parents will receive an email with information on how to sign up for conferences. For more information regarding sign up, please email registrar@bcdschool.org.As a reminder, there are no classes for MS students.

Feb13

Snowdate for US Concerts

Feb13

US Advanced Theater Rehearsal

Feb14

US Advanced Theater Tech Rehearsal

Feb15

Snow Date for US Advanced Play Rehearsal

Feb15

US: SAT Prep Course for Juniors

Feb15

US: ACT Prep Class for Juniors

Feb16

School and NuVu Closed in Observance of Presidents' Day

Feb17

Ramadan Begins This Evening (through March 19)

Feb17

US Late Advanced Play Rehearsal

Feb18

US Late Advanced Play Rehearsal (2:30-9:00)

Feb19

US Advanced Play Rehearsal and Dinner

Upper School Advanced Play Rehearsal and Dinner 3:40-7:00

Feb19

NuVu Winter Term Parents Invited to the End-of-Term Student Exhibit

Feb19

US Advanced Theater Play "Exit, Pursued by a Bear"

Exit, Pursued by a Bearby Lauren GundersonNan has decided to teach her abusive husband Kyle a lesson. With the help of her friend Simone (acting as her emotional — and actual — cheerleader) and an aspiring actress named Sweetheart, she forces him to watch as they reenact scenes from their painful past. Through this night of emotional trials and ridiculous theatrics, Nan and Kyle are both freed from their past in this smart, dark revenge comedy.Contact is Tina Farrell at tfarrell@bcdschool.org

Feb20

No MS Classes Due to Winter Parent/Caregiver Teacher Conferences

Parents will receive an email with information on how to sign up for conferences. For more information regarding sign up, please email registrar@bcdschool.org.As a reminder, there are no classes for MS students.

Feb20

NuVu Winter Final Portfolio Day (Internal)

Feb20

NuVu 12:00 Dismissal Following Portfolio Day

Feb20

US Advanced Play Rehearsal and Dinner

Upper School Advanced Play Rehearsal and Dinner 3:40-7:00

Feb20

US Advanced Theater Play "Exit, Pursued by a Bear"

Exit, Pursued by a Bearby Lauren GundersonNan has decided to teach her abusive husband Kyle a lesson. With the help of her friend Simone (acting as her emotional — and actual — cheerleader) and an aspiring actress named Sweetheart, she forces him to watch as they reenact scenes from their painful past. Through this night of emotional trials and ridiculous theatrics, Nan and Kyle are both freed from their past in this smart, dark revenge comedy.Contact is Tina Farrell at tfarrell@bcdschool.org

Feb21

Snow Date for US Advanced Theater Play "Exit, Pursued by a Bear"

Exit, Pursued by a Bearby Lauren GundersonNan has decided to teach her abusive husband Kyle a lesson. With the help of her friend Simone (acting as her emotional — and actual — cheerleader) and an aspiring actress named Sweetheart, she forces him to watch as they reenact scenes from their painful past. Through this night of emotional trials and ridiculous theatrics, Nan and Kyle are both freed from their past in this smart, dark revenge comedy.Contact is Tina Farrell at tfarrell@bcdschool.org

Feb21

US Student of Color Mixer

Contact is Delonte

Feb22

US: ACT Prep Class for Juniors

Practice Test #2

Feb22

US: SAT Prep Course for Juniors

Feb23

MS Hiatt Leadership Institute

Link to Hiatt Information

Feb24

US Athletics Award Night

Feb25

MS 6th Grade Parent/Caregiver Potluck

Contact is Katie Shore.

Feb26

US Term II and Winter NuVu end

Feb26

MS – 7th Grade Parent/Caregiver Potluck

Contact Katie Shore (kshore@bcdschool.org) with questions

Feb27

End of NuVu Winter Term

Feb27

No US Classes: US Faculty Work Day

Feb27

No US Classes: US Faculty Work Day

Feb27

No MS Classes Due to Winter Parent/Caregiver Teacher Conferences

Parents will receive an email with information on how to sign up for conferences. For more information regarding sign up, please email registrar@bcdschool.org.

Mar1

Hyannis Half Marathon

Contact is Alison Livingston at alivingston@bcdschool.org

Mar1

US: ACT Prep Class for Juniors

Mar1

US: SAT Prep Course for Juniors

Practice Test #2

Mar2

US Term III and Spring NuVu begin

Mar2

Middle School Spring Afternoon Activities Begin

Mar3

Building Your Beaver Narrative

Stay tuned for additional information!

Mar4

US 9th and 10th Grade Families: Navigating the New System of College Pricing and Financial Aid

Recommended for 9th-grade and 10th-grade families.This workshop starts you off with an in-depth overview of the new and evolving ways that colleges price their education and provide financial assistance. You’ll be able to evaluate which financial aid policies – need-based and merit-based aid – best match your goals and start to build your college financial plan. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_26tTZ7mhRXGvNjvEt4ywVQContact is Cara Hanig at chanig@bcdschool.org

Mar5

Iftar Night Celebration

Come to learn more about the month of Ramadan and its significance, in addition to enjoying a night filled with delicious food, henna, and other activities. This inclusive community event is open to all faiths anRSVP Here! (link to come)

Mar6

NuVu Dismissal

Mar6

Spring Break Begins After Classes End

Mar6

T Bus and All Neighborhood Buses Depart Campus

Mar19

Ramadan Ends this Evening

Mar22

US: ACT Prep Class for Juniors

Mar23

NuVu Winter Term Orientation

Mar23

No Classes and NuVu Closed – Faculty and Staff Professional Development Day

Mar24

Classes Resume after Spring Break

Mar26

US 12th Grade Families: Evaluating Financial Aid Offers and Strategies to Appeal

Recommended for 12th-grade families.This workshop provides a framework to evaluate aid offers and understand your four-year commitment to each college. Guidance on when to appeal and how to do so successfully helps ensure your awards fairly meet your needs.https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GrZu9Oq_RfGucP7igZg_mQContact is Cara Hanig at chanig@bcdschool.org

Mar27

BVR Film Festival

Luke James is the contact.

Mar29

US: ACT Prep Class for Juniors

Mar30

MS Hiatt Leadership Institute

Link to Hiatt Information

Mar30

US – 11th Grade Parent/Caregiver Potluck

Contact is Katie Shore at kshore@bcdschool.org

Apr1

Passover Begins at Sundown (through 4/9)

Apr3

School and NuVu Closed in Observance of Good Friday

Apr4

US Musical Rehearsal

Apr4

US: Optional Drop-in for ACT Prep Class for Juniors

Apr5

Easter

Apr7

Private Lessons Recital

Apr9

Passover Ends at Sundown

Apr10

BVR Community Event: Casino Night 2026

Contact Katie Shore with any questions.

Apr11

US Musical Rehearsal

Apr12

TEDxBeaverCountryDaySchool

Apr12

US: SAT Prep Course for Juniors

Apr13

No US Classes Due to Spring Parent/Caregiver & Teacher Conferences

Parents will receive an email with information on how to sign up for conferences. For more information regarding sign up, please email registrar@bcdschool.org.As a reminder, there are no classes for US students.

Apr14

No US Classes Due to Spring Parent/Caregiver & Teacher Conferences

Parents will receive an email with information on how to sign up for conferences. For more information regarding sign up, please email registrar@bcdschool.org.As a reminder, there are no classes for US students.

Apr15

US 9th and 10th Grade Families: Understanding How Colleges Assess Your Ability to Pay and Aid Eligibility

Recommended for 9th-grade and 10th-grade families.This workshop details the financial factors colleges use to determine your ability to pay with an inside look at their calculations and decision-making process. These insights provide you with early strategies to maximize your eligibility for need-based financial aid well before senior year.https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2pqRSnZaRair4iY6ohyukwContact is Cara Hanig at chanig@bcdschool.org

Apr16

US – 10th Grade Parent/Caregiver Potluck

Contact is Katie Shore

Apr18

US Musical Rehearsal

Apr20

School and NuVu Closed in Observance of Patriots' Day

Apr21

US 11th Grade Families: Building Aid Generosity and Affordability into Your School List

Recommended for 11th-grade families.This workshop gives you tools and resources to evaluate how generous colleges will be with their need-based and merit-based aid to calculate your expected awards and costs. You’ll have an understanding of your financial commitments to the colleges on your list before you apply.https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZcTNP8c5Sii8c3UqtkamEQContact is Cara Hanig at chanig@bcdschool.org

Apr22

Tentative NuVu All Winter Term Parents' Night

Apr23

US Senior Art Show

Contact is David Ingenthron at dingenthron@bcdschool.org

Apr25

US Musical Rehearsal

Apr25

US Junior-Senior Prom

Apr26

MS 8th Grade Parent/Caregiver Potluck

Contact Katie Shore with any questions.

Apr26

US: SAT Prep Course for Juniors

Apr27

MS Hiatt Leadership Institute

Link to Hiatt Information

Apr28

One Beaver Cultural Heritage Celebration

Delonte is the contact

Apr29

Middle School New Family Welcome

Contact is Ann Bevan Hollos at ahollos@bcdschool.org6:00 to 7:45 p.m.Registration begins at 5:45 p.m. New Middle School students and parents/caregivers will connect with other new families and members of the BVR community while engaging in fun, hands-on activities.Plus! Refreshments will be served and there will also be a Beaver swag pop-up shop.More information and rsvp to come

May1

US / Seniors Last Day of Classes

May1

Reunion

May2

Upper School Musical Rehearsal

May3

Upper School Instrumental + Choral Sound Check and Rehearsal

May3

Upper School Choral + Instrumental Music Concert

In the spring, the Upper School choral and instrumental ensembles will come together for a joint concert.  Students from the upper school ensembles will collaborate to perform pieces from a range of genres and hone their performance skills.  It’s a must-see!

May4

US / Senior Experience Begins

May4

US Musical Rehearsal 3:40pm – 6:30pm

May5

8th grade United Nations Immersive Experience

Departure: May 5 at 7:30am.  Return: May 6 at ~ 5:30pm.

May5

US Musical Rehearsal 3:40pm – 6:30pm

May5

Parents/Caregivers of Students of Color Spring Reception

May6

US Musical Rehearsal 3:40pm – 6:30pm

May6

8th grade United Nations Immersive Experience

Departure: May 5 at 7:30am.  Return: May 6 at ~ 5:30pm.

May7

US Musical Rehearsal 3:40pm – 6:30pm

May8

US Musical Rehearsal 3:40pm – 6:30pm

May9

Upper School Musical Rehearsal

May11

MS Hiatt Leadership Institute

Link to Hiatt Information

May11

US Late Spring Musical Rehearsal

May12

US Late Spring Musical Rehearsal

May13

US Late Spring Musical Rehearsal

May14

PA Community Meeting

Contact is Katie Shore (kshore@bcdschool.org)

May14

US Spring Musical Rehearsal

May14

US New Family Welcome

More details coming soon!6:00 to 7:00 p.m.Registration begins at 5:45 p.m. New Upper School students and parents/caregivers will connect with other new families and members of the BVR community while engaging in fun, hands-on activities.Plus! Refreshments will be served and there will also be a Beaver swag pop-up shop.More information and rsvp to come.

May14

US Spring Musical "Chicago"

ChicagoBook by Fred Ebb & Bob FosseMusic by John KanderLyrics by Fred EbbBroadway’s longest-running American musical, Chicago is a dazzling and satirical look at fame, justice, and the media machine.  Set in the 1920s and based on real-life murders and trials, Chicago follows Roxie Hart, a wannabe vaudevillian star who murders her lover and is arrested.  Convicted and sent to jail, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess,” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune, and acquittal.Contact is Tina Farrell at tfarrell@bcdschool.org

May15

US: Hiatt Summer Fellowship Applications Due

Contact:  Hiatt Center Liz Latour:  lllatour@bcdschool.org Barbie Garayúa Tudryn: bgarayuatudryn@bcdschool.org

May15

US Spring Musical Rehearsal

May15

US Spring Musical "Chicago"

ChicagoBook by Fred Ebb & Bob FosseMusic by John KanderLyrics by Fred EbbBroadway’s longest-running American musical, Chicago is a dazzling and satirical look at fame, justice, and the media machine.  Set in the 1920s and based on real-life murders and trials, Chicago follows Roxie Hart, a wannabe vaudevillian star who murders her lover and is arrested.  Convicted and sent to jail, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess,” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune, and acquittal.Contact is Tina Farrell at tfarrell@bcdschool.org

May16

US MUN: WeyMUN

WeyMUNChaperones/Contacts:Soumaya Ibourk: sibourk@bcdschool.orgDanielle Oliver: doliver@bcdschool.org

May16

US Spring Musical Rehearsal

May16

US Spring Musical "Chicago"

ChicagoBook by Fred Ebb & Bob FosseMusic by John KanderLyrics by Fred EbbBroadway’s longest-running American musical, Chicago is a dazzling and satirical look at fame, justice, and the media machine.  Set in the 1920s and based on real-life murders and trials, Chicago follows Roxie Hart, a wannabe vaudevillian star who murders her lover and is arrested.  Convicted and sent to jail, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess,” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune, and acquittal.Contact is Tina Farrell at tfarrell@bcdschool.org

May18

NuVu Family-Coach Conferences – Full Day

May18

No MS Classes Due to Faculty Professional Development

May18

No US Classes Due to Parent/Advisor/Advisee Conferences Followed by Professional Development

May18

US Parent/Advisee/Advisor Conferences

Look for an email from your student's advisor to set up an appointment for these student led conferences.

May19

Beaver Summer Camp New Staff Training

May22

Memorial Day Weekend Dismissal Begins After Classes End

May22

T Bus and All Neighborhood Buses Depart Campus

May25

School and NuVu Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

May28

MS Spring Music Exhibit Rehearsal

May28

MS Spring Music Exhibit

MS Spring Music ExhibitNot your typical concert, the MS Music Exhibits expose the process of learning how to play instruments, rehearsing, and performing.  In the last exhibit of the year, the ensembles come together in Bradley Hall for a public evening event.  Students will share warm-ups, skill-building activities, open rehearsals, and performance-ready pieces, all culminating in a full Middle School piece for the big finale!Contact is Tina Farrell at tfarrell@bcdschool.org

May29

US / Senior Experience Ends

May29

US Foundations of Theater

Putting into practice the script analysis tools, theater design, and production aspects that they have studied, the Foundations of Theater class produces and performs a series of 10-minute plays

May29

US: Grade 9 & 10 Spring Semi

Dan Borkowski is the contact.

Jun1

Middle School Dismissal

Jun2

Middle School Dismissal

Jun2

Tentative NuVu Spring Term Parents Invited to the End-of-Term Student Exhibit

Jun2

US Senior Red Sox Game

Contact: Amelia Walske

Jun2

Summer Camp: New Parent/Caregiver Reception

Jun3

NuVu Winter Final Portfolio Day (Internal)

Jun3

NuVu 12:00 Dismissal Following Portfolio Day

Jun3

Middle School Dismissal

Jun3

US / Senior Night 2026: A Reception for Seniors & Parents

Contact is Katie Shore at kshore@bcdschool.org Senior Night 2026 Information and RSVP

Jun4

US Term III Ends

Jun4

No MS Classes due to Parent/Advisee/Advisor Conferences

Jun4

US Dismissal

Jun5

MS Last Day of School

Jun5

MS / 8th Grade Promotion

Jun5

MS / 8th Grade Promotion and MS Student Reception

light refreshmentsyearbook distribution (if raining in the Black Box)Contact is Stephen Pyle at spyle@bcdschool.org

Jun5

Commencement 2026

Jun5

Commencement Reception Under the Tent

Jun16

Camp: Staff Training

Contact: Sue Leip

Jun19

School Closed in Observation of Juneteenth

Jun20

Camp: Staff Training/Camper Drop in

Contact: Sue Leip

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