New Husky Updates – March 25, 2026

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MARCH 25, 2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Complete Brief Survey

We value your feedback, and we’d like to ask a favor. We request that you complete this brief anonymous survey (if you haven’t already) about your experience so far, including the moment you knew you’d be enrolling at Flint Hill.

Register for New Parent Night — Wednesday, April 8

We look forward to seeing you at New Parent Night on Wednesday, April 8, 6:00-8:00 p.m., at the Upper School. The conversations with administrators and parents about what to expect next year will be a great way to connect with the Flint Hill community and prepare for the transition. If you haven’t already, please register now!

Husky Hub Resources

You can access our Resource Board in Husky Hub. On Monday, May 4, a tile titled Preparing for the 2026-27 School Year will be added to the Resource Board. It will include detailed information to help you prepare for the year ahead.

While in Husky Hub, you can also click “Child’s Name” or “Children” to access information about your student(s) and click “Directories” to access the School’s Online Directory.

Also in Husky Hub: The 2026-27 Calendar Highlights are available for your planning.

Save These Dates: School Year Previews and Upcoming Socials

Registration will be shared for these New Husky Welcome Events in the coming weeks:

Lower School Playground Party (Grades JK-3), Sunday, April 26, 3:00 p.m.
Lower School Mini Golf (Grades 4-6), Sunday, April 26, 4:00 p.m.
Middle School Mini Golf, Thursday, April 23, 4:30 p.m.
Upper School Mini Golf, Tuesday, April 28, 6:00 p.m.

We'll hold 'Preparing for the Year Ahead' virtual events for each division in early May. These events aim to help you transition to Flint Hill easily! Save the date:

Lower School, Tuesday, May 5, 12:00 p.m.
Middle School, Wednesday, May 6, 12:00 p.m.
Upper School, Thursday, May 7, 12:00 p.m.

Course Placement and Registration

Course registration looks different for each division. Information about this was included in your welcome email after submitting your enrollment contract. A quick summary for each division is below.

Lower School

There is no course registration for Junior Kindergarten through 4th grade.

Grades 5-6 Math Placement and Course Schedules: Course schedules for incoming 5th and 6th grade students are created by the Lower School Office. Transcripts, teacher recommendations, and the math placement survey are used to determine the most appropriate course placement for each student.

The math placement survey will take place on Friday, April 10, 8:00-9:00 a.m. While students are completing the survey, Carolyn Pitches, Lower School Math Department Chair, and Riki Weeks, Middle and Upper School Math Department Chair, will talk with parents about Flint Hill's math program. Register now.

If you are unable to attend on this date, please schedule a make-up time with Rico Reed. In June, the Lower School will send information about your child's math placement.

Performing Arts Selection: In mid-June, new 4th, 5th, and 6th grade families will receive information about the performing arts selection process.

Middle School

All new students are required to complete the math placement survey on either Friday, April 10, or Saturday, April 11. Please register here for one of those two dates.

New students may also complete a language placement survey if they wish to place beyond the introductory level. Additional details are provided in the registration link.

If a student is unable to attend on the scheduled dates, please contact Director of the Middle School Brian Lamont to arrange an alternative time during school hours.

We will email complete information about course selection on Monday, April 13. Results of placement surveys will be emailed to families on Monday, April 27.

Upper School

Course Placement
Please register to take placement surveys at Flint Hill on Saturday, April 11, at 8:00 a.m.

Placement surveys are required in the following instances:

Math: If your child is currently taking Algebra I or a higher-level math course.
Language: If your child wishes to place into Level II or above.
English: If your child wishes to place into an Honors or an AP-level course.
History: If your child wishes to place into an Honors or an AP-level course.
Science: None required, though incoming 10th-12th grade students may wish to talk with Assistant Director of the Upper School and Academic Dean Howard Chang to determine if placement into an Honors or AP-level course is appropriate.

Course Recommendations and Selection
Course recommendations will be available to families on Monday, April 27. Incoming student course registration will also open that day, and families will receive a communication with next steps. The registration deadline is Friday, May 8.

To learn more about the course selection process, please consult the 2026 Course Placement and Selection Guide for New Upper School Families and our recent podcast episode, Understanding Upper School Placement.

Planning for Health Forms — All Forms Must Be Dated After May 1

Required health forms for the 2026-27 school year will be available to print on Friday, May 1, in Husky Hub. Families will be able to upload completed forms on or after Saturday, June 13. All health forms must be uploaded by Saturday, August 1. Please note that all forms must be dated after May 1 to be valid for the upcoming school year. We encourage families to schedule medical appointments after May 1. Students will not be permitted to participate in preseason athletics or other school activities until all required health documentation has been received and approved.

Additional reminders and guidance will be shared this summer from Athletics and Health Services to help you stay on track. For additional questions, please contact the Director of Health Services, Mary Hart.

Summer on the Hill: Spaces Available

Spaces are still available for Summer on the Hill! Summer on the Hill offers enrichment, academic, and athletic camps, as well as other options via our partner camps.

A Confident Start at FH Begins with Headfirst Summer Camps!

Headfirst Summer Camps is excited to return to Flint Hill for our 11th summer on campus, offering newly admitted students a fun, supportive way to get acclimated in their new school community and make friends before the year begins.

Hosted right on the Flint Hill campus, Headfirst Summer Camps offers a wide range of programs for PK3–Rising 8th graders, including day & Jr. day camp, art & STEM, and multi-sport — plus the official Washington Nationals Baseball & Softball Camps and D.C. United Soccer Camps. There truly is something for each and every camper to explore! View available programs and enroll today. Questions? Reach us anytime at customercare@headfirstcamps.com.

Arts Jam: Experience Our Performing Arts Program

We invite you to join us for Flint Hill’s annual Arts Jam concert on Wednesday, April 15, 7:00-9:30 p.m. at the Center for the Arts on the Fairfax Campus of George Mason University. The concert reflects the heart of our Performing Arts program — creativity, collaboration, and the shared joy of making music together. It will be a wonderful night of entertainment that spotlights our talented percussion, choir, band, and musical theater ensembles.

The performance is family-friendly and appropriate for all ages. Admission is free, and no reservations are necessary. Get more information about the venue, including a map and parking instructions.

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