Upper School Newsletter – May 13, 2026

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.

Online back-to-school forms, due by Monday, June 15, are now available on Husky Hub. These forms 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.

Last Day for Late Bus Service — Friday, May 15

Friday, May 15, will be the last day we offer the early evening bus service that leaves campus at 6:00 p.m. The morning and afternoon bus service will continue to run through the end of exams on Thursday, June 4. There will be no bus service available on Friday, June 5, for the afternoon Upper School Awards Ceremony.

Uniform and Spirit Wear Drop-Off

Parents can drop off gently used uniforms and spiritwear items outside the front entrance to the Lower School (Door 1) from Wednesday, May 27, to Friday, May 29. 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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 — a 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.

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 (EpiPens, 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. Read on for important 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. - 3:00 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 3:00 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 Head of School’s office.

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.

Gratitude for Our Upper School Departing Faculty and Staff

As we do each year, we have faculty and staff who are 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.

End-of-Year Athletics Notes

Spring Uniform Return
As the spring season comes 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 your name on it. Place your bagged uniform in the bin by the athletic closet.

Locker Room Cleanout
All locker rooms must be cleaned out by Wednesday, May 20. Any items left behind will be placed outside the Athletic Office and held until Wednesday, May 27. After that date, unclaimed items will be donated to Goodwill.

Spring Awards Ceremony — Wednesday, May 20
The Upper School Spring Athletic Awards Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 1:15-2:30 p.m., in the Upper School Gym. Please join us in celebrating our spring athletes. Coaches will award their athletes with MVP and Husky Awards. We look forward to seeing you there. For those who cannot attend, the ceremony will be streamed via our Hudl Fan account.

Photos from National Letter of Intent Spring Athletic Signing Ceremony
On April 22, Flint Hill Athletics proudly celebrated nine student-athletes during our Spring National Letter of Intent Signing Ceremony as they officially committed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. View photos from the ceremony.

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