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High School Start-of-School
Information & Resources

Welcome to the 2025-2026 Academic Year!

This page is a one-stop resource for important details about what you and your student need to know about the start of the school year. This page will be updated throughout the summer to include more information.

2025 Start-of-School Dates

Orientation Week Schedule 2025

  • Monday, August 18
    • New Boarding Parents/Guardians House Meet-and-Greet, 5:00–5:30 p.m., Virtual via Zoom (link coming in August)
  • Monday, August 25
    • 10:00 a.m.–12:00 pm. - Returning Boarding Students Move In
    • 12:00– 3:00 p.m. - New Boarding Students Move In
    • 3:00–5:00 p.m. - New boarding parent welcome sessions with House Parent, Advisory Leader, and Orientation with Academic Dean, Dean of Students, and Head of High School
    • 5:15–6:45 p.m. - New Parent/Guardian Reception (for ALL new parents/guardians, including boarding and day student parents and parents of students coming from the EMS) REGISTER
  • Tuesday, August 26
    • 7:30–8:00 a.m. - Student drop off and day student registration at Ansara Athletic Center
    • 8:00 a.m. to Noon - Orientation for ALL High School students
    • 7:30–8:00 a.m. - Coffee reception for parents in Alexander Pavilion
    • 8:15–10:00 a.m. - Informational meeting with High School administrators and Advisory Leaders in the Performing Arts Center*
    • *This meeting is designed for parents/guardians whose day student is new to Landmark’s High School. Our goal is to provide you with the opportunity to become more familiar with the program, meet administrators and advisory leaders, and ask questions. 

  • Wednesday, August 27
    • 8:00 a.m. to Noon - Orientation for ALL High School students
  • Thursday, August 28
    • 8:00 a.m. to Noon - First day of classes (Blue day)
  • Friday, August 29
    • 8:00 a.m. to Noon - Classes (Gold day)
  • Monday, September 1
    • No School for Labor Day
  • Tuesday, September 2
    • Full day of classes begin (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

Where to Go

High School Campus - Hill Campus including Alexander Building
412 Hale Street
Prides Crossing, Mass.

Ansara Athletic Center
447 Hale Street
Prides Crossing, Mass.

High School Campus Map and Directions

 

Other Information

What to Bring to Orientation

For student orientation on Tuesday, August 26 & Wednesday, August 27, students should:

  • Wear clothing they are comfortable being active in. While students should dress appropriately, no dress code is enforced until classes begin on Thursday, August 28.
  • Students do not need school supplies or backpacks until classes begin on Thursday, August 28.
Carpooling and Transportation

To find information about how to access or opt-in to the Carpool list, please use these directions. To learn more about transportation, go here.

Metro West Van
A parent-coordinated van service coming from MetroWest has spots available for fall 2025. The High School van stops in Newton and Lexington. Please contact the High Schoolparent coordinators for more information and availability:
Margo Guernsey ([email protected]) or
Hannah Rockwell Schuwarz ([email protected]

School Store

Check out Landmark's online school store for Landmark apparel.

Advisory Program
Landmark’s Advisory Program is a central part of how we support students both academically and personally throughout their high school journey. Find a more thorough description of what to expect of the Advisory Program in this letter.

 

Resource Links

Below are links to a few resources we want to highlight for you.

Family Portal

Family Portal Link

Boarder's Packing List

What to Bring

School Supplies

What to Get

Dress Code

What to Wear

Looking for the entire listing of resources or policies? Click the button below to find a listing of all our most important items such as the handbook, dress code, calendar, registration forms, and more!

HS Resources and Policies

Landmark Phone Numbers
High School

Attendance Line

High School Main Number
978-236-3300

Student Life

Day Students
978-236-3367

Residential Students
978-236-3261

High School Student Life Office (after 3 p.m.) 
978-236-3255

Medical

HS Health Center​
978-236-3264
978-232-9546 (fax)

Office of the Registrar

Beverly Carpenter, HS Registrar
978-236-3235