Upper School Newsletter – May 27, 2026

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May 27, 2026

Letter From the Division Director

Good afternoon,

We are so close to the end of the year, and this will be the last newsletter until the Midsummer Newsletter in July. Although we still have much to do, I find myself reflecting daily on this incredible year. It has been amazing watching your kids grow and thrive from day one through our final year-end events. Together, we’ve nurtured their curiosity, helped them forge lasting friendships, and woven a truly connected community. I hope that all of you have come to recognize that’s what makes Flint Hill such a special place.

As we wrap up the year, here’s a quick checklist for you and your student(s):

End-of-Year Events — Details about all of our year-end events can be found below in our Announcements and Reminders sections.
Athletics — Athletes must turn in all of their uniforms and equipment.

Community Service — All students need to upload their community service hours to the x2Vol portal by Saturday, June 13.
Summer Email Check — Students should check their email occasionally during the summer because we may reach out with scheduling conflicts or questions about course requests.
Resources — The Preparing for the 2026-2027 School Year tile is a tremendous resource for you!

We wish our 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students the best of luck as they prepare for their final exams or final projects. We know they will work hard and do their best. We also hope that everyone has a fantastic and safe summer vacation, and we look forward to having everyone back on campus in August, ready to take advantage of everything that Flint Hill will continue to offer. If you are not returning to Flint Hill, then we wish you all the best beyond this campus, and we hope you will be back to visit whenever you are in the area.

Finally, as we close out a fantastic school year, let’s offer a special congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Good luck to all of our Huskies!

All the best,

Chris Tennyson
Director of the Upper School

Announcements

Upper School Dance Team Tryouts — Monday, June 15 - Tuesday, June 16

Upper School Dance Team Tryouts for students in rising grades 9-12 will be held Monday, June 15, and Tuesday, June 16, 4:00-6:00 p.m., in the Upper School Gym. Interested students should register here to receive updates and tryout information. Contact Head Coach Olivia Landrum with questions.

Seniors: Final Transcripts Submitted the Week of June 15

Final transcripts for seniors will be submitted to the college where they will enroll the week of June 15. The College Advising Office automatically submits final transcripts after graduation. Nothing further is required by senior families for the transcript to be sent.

Final Grade Reports — Open Wednesday, June 17

Your child’s Upper School Second Semester Report will be available on Husky Hub on Wednesday, June 17, at 4:00 p.m. The grade report will post second-semester grades for each subject. Please note that we do not issue year-long grades, only semester-based grades. Report cards do not contain exam scores, but those grades can be found on Husky Hub after the teacher finishes grading the assessments. If you would like to see what a Flint Hill transcript looks like once those grades are entered, you can see a sample transcript in the Upper School Academic Handbook. Families that would like to receive a copy of that transcript for summer programs or for college applications should reach out to Upper School Registrar Maha Morse.

2026 Summer Tutors List

Some Flint Hill faculty and staff will be available for tutoring this summer. Please note that Flint Hill employees may only tutor Flint Hill students between Monday, June 15, and Friday, August 28. All arrangements for times, rates, and payments are solely between the faculty member and the family, and tutoring sessions may not take place on campus.

Required and Recommended Summer Learning

We've added information to the Required and Recommended Summer Learning Resource Board tile on the Husky Hub. While you're there, also check the Preparing for the 2026-27 School Year tile for other helpful resources and a handy parent action item list.

Athletics: End-of-Year, Summer & Fall Information

Spring Uniform Return
The spring season has come to an end. Please have students return their uniforms to Mr. Alex Walker. Make sure the uniforms are washed, dried, and placed in a plastic bag with their name on it. Place the bagged uniform in the bin outside the athletic closet.

Summer Athletic Training Room Information
The athletic training room will be open during the summer, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., when the school is open. If you need treatment and would like to schedule a specific day and time, email Head Athletic Trainer Derek Ross or call 703.584.2393. Note: The athletic training room will be closed June 15-19 and June 29 - July 3.

Summer Training Information
Join Coach Keith Trumps this summer on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., for Open Gym in the Upper School Weight Room through Friday, August 8. Note: There will be no Open Gym from June 26 to July 5.

Fall Tryout Information
Fall tryout information is now available on Husky Hub. Visit the athletics tile.

Listen to the Podcast! AI: Hype Vs. Reality

If you missed the inaugural live-audience episode of Flint Hill’s Imagine What’s Possible podcast, you can now catch the full conversation online. Host Meredith VanDuyne sat down with alum Arjun Gupta ’08, founder and chief technologist of MokshAi, to cut through the mainstream hype and explore AI’s true realities, rapid acceleration, and impact on white-collar productivity.

While you're at it, be sure to catch our other podcast episodes from this past year featuring Flint Hill experts Mia Burton, Howard Chang, Suzy Chiarolanzio, Jess Henry, Andrew Kane, Brian Lamont, Dewayne Robinson, Michele Scadron, Joelle Tam, and Chris Tennyson.

Last Call! Limited Edition FH Golf Hats

A few golf hats remain from the Golf Invitational and Skills Social! Get yours before they’re gone.

Host Families Needed for Exchange Students from Paris

We are excited to welcome high school students from Lycée Rocroy in Paris, France, this fall. They will be at Flint Hill October 14-24 (dates to be confirmed). We are seeking Upper School host families to provide lodging, meals, and transportation to school during this time.

This is a wonderful opportunity for Flint Hill students to meet new friends and practice their French, but host families do not have to speak French; the students already speak English and are here to refine it.

For our students who host and also plan to travel to Paris over spring break, you will have the added advantage of reconnecting with your French student in their home during our trip next spring.

Please fill out this form if you are interested in hosting, and contact Gigi Branch with any questions.

Reminders

Preparing for the 2026-27 School Year & School Forms

The Preparing for the 2026-27 School Year tile is now live on the Husky Hub Resource Board with important action items for parents in each division.

Upper School Reading Day — Thursday, May 28

Reading Day at Flint Hill is on Thursday, May 28, 8:25 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. (with Office Hours running until 3:30 p.m.). It is a required day for all 9th grade students, but it is optional for 10th and 11th grade students. The day is designed so students can prepare for their exams while teachers are available to answer questions. We schedule blocks for all seven classes to meet that day, so students have a dedicated time to see their teacher. Please note that 10th and 11th grade students may not come and go repeatedly during that day. Once they have left campus, they should not return to campus.

Uniform and Spirit Wear Drop-Off Still Going!

Parents can drop off gently used uniform and spiritwear items at the front entrance of the Lower School building through Friday, May 29. Enter through Door 1 and follow the signs to the drop-off location. Middle and Upper School parents are welcome to contribute, too! Please be sure items have been laundered. Reach out to Olivia Landrum with any questions.

Junior/Senior Prom — Tickets Available Until Wednesday, June 3

The Junior-Senior prom is on Tuesday, June 9, 8:30-11:00 p.m., at Brentsville Hall in Manassas, VA. Tickets will be available for purchase until Wednesday, June 3.
Click here for more details.

More Details

Tickets cost $65 for seniors and $70 for juniors and guests.
Students in Grades 9, 10, and any non-FH student may only attend as a guest of a Flint Hill junior or senior (limit of one guest per student).
All students must arrive no later than 9:00 p.m. and stay until 10:30 p.m. The event will be chaperoned by Flint Hill staff and security.
Prom Guest Forms are due to Mr. Jeremiah Shepherd by 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3. All guests must have a valid, completed form on file to attend the prom.
If a guest must leave the prom before 10:30 p.m., the guest’s parent/guardian must email Mr. Shepherd. To receive permission to leave early, the guest must also inform Mr. Shepherd of the individual transportation arrangements. Entire groups will not be excused to leave prom early because one person within the group has an early curfew. Please contact Mr. Jeremiah Shepherd with any questions.

Upper School Awards Ceremony — Friday, June 5

We will hold the Upper School Awards Ceremony on Friday, June 5, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Because the Grade 6 and Grade 8 Promotion Ceremonies are also taking place that day in the Upper School, we are asking students to wait until 12:00 p.m. before arriving on campus so we have ample parking and space. Here are some other key pieces of information about the ceremony.

More Details

If a student is winning an award that day, we will contact their family in advance so they can attend. Attendance for Upper School students is encouraged but not required.
Parents attending the event should park in the Upper School visitor parking or faculty parking areas and walk over to the Upper School Gym.
The Awards Ceremony program includes the presentation of a variety of Flint Hill endowed awards, community awards, membership in honors societies, and the announcement of the Flint Hill Medal award winners.
Recommended dress for students: Collared shirt or blouse with khaki-style or dress pants; skirt with a blouse; or sundress.
Students are dismissed from school immediately after the ceremony.
Please note that there is no bus service on this day.

Last Day of Bus Service — Thursday, June 4

It is hard to believe that we are entering the final weeks of school. For planning purposes, please mark your calendars — the last day of morning and afternoon bus service is Thursday, June 4.

Final Medication Pickup — By Monday, June 8

Any medication sent to the School Clinic for this school year must be picked up on or before Friday, June 5, between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., or Monday, June 8, between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Emergency medication (EpiPins, inhalers, diabetic supplies) must be picked up by Monday, June 8, between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Medications are not stored at the School over the summer. All medication not picked up by Monday, June 8, at 2:30 p.m., will be discarded. Please call the division clinic to schedule a time for you to pick up your child’s medication.

Lower School Clinic: 703.584.2399
Middle School Clinic: 703.584.2397
Upper School Clinic: 703.584.2396

Important Information for Senior Families

We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 at Commencement. Visit the Commencement webpage for ceremony details and read on for important details and action items for both seniors and parents.

More Details

Senior Alumni Move-Up Day and Head of School Dinner — The Alumni Office presents a series of workshops for seniors on Monday, June 8, 2:30-7:00 p.m., at the Upper School Building to prepare for life beyond Upper School, followed by a seniors-only celebration dinner hosted by Head of School Patrick McHonett. Seniors will receive their cap, tassel, and gown at the Head of School Dinner. Seniors, if you haven’t already, RSVP now.
Senior Parent Celebration — Join fellow senior parents for dinner and cocktails on Wednesday, June 10, 6:00-9:00 p.m., at the Westwood Country Club in Vienna. RSVP by June 1, and contact Olivia Landrum with any questions.
Senior Mandatory Commencement Rehearsal — Seniors are required to attend Commencement Rehearsal on Thursday, June 11, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch will include pizza and salad at 11:30 a.m. This event will be immediately followed by the Commencement rehearsal, which will end at approximately 2:00 p.m. This practice will help you know exactly where to sit, how to process in, how your name will be read, and how you will be handed your diploma. The rehearsal is critical, so please be on time and ready to start.
Turn in Your Senior Time Capsule — Since 2006, Flint Hill seniors have celebrated the tradition of creating personal time capsules to be unsealed at their 10-year Reunion. After recently witnessing the Class of 2016 rediscover their memories, we encourage every member of the Class of 2026 to participate and give their "future selves" a highlight to look forward to in 2036! Seniors can drop off their capsules at the College Advising Office.

Tune In to Celebrate the Class of 2026!

We invite members of the entire Flint Hill community — whether near or far — to join us virtually via our Commencement Livestream on Friday, June 12. Tune in to cheer on our spectacular Class of 2026 grads, experience the ceremony in real-time, and hear from our distinguished alum Commencement speaker, Anjali Singh Code ’02, Chief Development Officer at the Malala Fund. Access the livestream at flinthill.org/commencement.

Back-to-School Husky Hub Forms — Due Monday, June 15

Online back-to-school forms, due by Monday, June 15, are now available on Husky Hub. These are required for students to attend school and any school activity prior to the start of school. Please contact Enrollment Services Manager Sarah Speight with any questions about student forms.

2026-27 Student Travel Opportunities

As we look ahead to the 2026-27 school year, we want to give you a comprehensive overview of the incredible student travel opportunities available to Flint Hill students. These travel opportunities are a wonderful way for students to build strong bonds with their peers and chaperones while also expanding their world through new experiences. To help you with your family's planning, you can now explore all of this year's options, dates, and financial commitments in one place: our Student Travel Opportunities webpage. Contact Director of After School and Summer Programs Matt McCoart with any questions.

Sibling Admission Interest Form

Current families with children who may be interested in enrolling at Flint Hill in the future are encouraged to submit our sibling interest form. Letting our team know of your interest well in advance means you’ll receive early updates and the opportunity for an earlier admission indication. Please reach out to the Admission Team with any questions.

Don't Miss the Memories: Flint Hill Flickr Galleries

Take a stroll down memory lane by exploring our Flickr page, packed with photo albums from throughout the school year.

Note for your calendars: We aren't done yet! Photos from the Lower School Spring Concerts, Field Day, and Middle School HuskyFest will be added later. We will also upload galleries for our June 5 divisional ceremonies, Prom, and Commencement, so keep an eye out!

Gratitude for Our Upper School Departing Faculty and Staff

As we do each year, we have faculty and staff departing due to retirement, relocation, new career, or educational opportunities.

Khalil Abdul-Malik, US English Teacher
Sonya Atkinson, US Learning Specialist
Cabell Doswell, US Learning Specialist
Patrick Goff, US English Teacher
Liam Kean, US Math and History Teacher
Jason Klem, Assistant Director of College Advising
Jay Park, US Math Teacher
Melissa Riley, Advancement Officer and Advancement Data Specialist
Doug Schoemer, US History Teacher

We are grateful for their service to Flint Hill and wish them well in their future endeavors. We also look forward to announcing and welcoming the new faculty and staff who will join us in August for the upcoming school year.

Upcoming Events

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Uniform and Spirit Wear Drop-Off
Wednesday, May 27 - Friday, May 29
Lower School (Door 1) Outside the Front Entrance