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Information & Resources
Welcome to the 2026–2027 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.
To Dos
Fall Athletics Sign Up
If you would like to sign your child up for fall athletics (Soccer, Cross Country, Golf, and Volleyball), please fill out the form linked below as soon as possible. Questions? Contact Director of Landmark School Athletics, Brook Sumner, [email protected].
Summer Reading
All High School students will be responsible for completing their Summer Reading project by Sept. 10 and 11, when they will engage in lively discussions and presentations.
2026 Start-of-School Dates
- Wednesday, August 19
- 6:30–8:00 p.m. New Boarding Parents/Guardians House Meet-and-Greet, , Virtual (link coming in August)
- Sunday, August 30
- 9:00–11:00 a.m. - Boarding soccer players arrive and move-in for pre-season
- 11:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. - Soccer Preseason Training for Girls and Boys (includes team dinner) - Day students that are part of soccer pre-season should be picked up at 8:30 p.m.
- 1:00–4:00 p.m. - Ambassadors arrive and move-in
- Monday, August 31
- 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. - Soccer Preseason Training
- 11:00 a.m.–2:30 pm. - New and Returning Boarding Students Move In
- 3:00–5:10 p.m. - New boarding parent welcome sessions
- 5:15–6:30 p.m. - ALL Parent/Guardian Reception (registration coming soon)
- Tuesday, September 1
- 7:30–8:00 a.m. - Student drop off and day student registration
- 8:00 a.m.–3:20 p.m. - Orientation for ALL High School students
- 8:15–10:00 a.m. - New Day Parent/Guardian meeting
- 3:30–5:30 p.m. - Performing Arts and other fall Athletics begin
- Wednesday, September 2 – Friday, September 4
- 8:00 a.m.–3:20 p.m. - Full day of school
- Monday, September 7
- No School for Labor Day
Highlighted Events for Parents
New Boarding Parents/Guardians
House Meet-and-Greet
Virtual
6:30–8:00 p.m.
New Boarding Parents and Guardians—join us for a virtual meet-and-greet with your student’s House Parent and Dean of Students! You’ll also connect with other new families in your student’s house and get the inside scoop on what to expect for Move-In Day and the first few days on campus.
Each house will host its own virtual session—link coming the week of August 6.
New Boarding Parents/Guardians Orientation
Monday, August 31
3:00– 5:00 p.m.
New Boarding Parents/Guardians are encouraged to attend these orientation meetings to hear from Advisory leaders, House Parents, Dean of Students, and the Head of High School.
ALL High School Parent/Guardian Welcome Reception
Monday, August 31
5:15–6:30 p.m.
All High School parents are invited to get to know others in the community.
Registration coming soon.
New DAY Parent/Guardian Meeting
Tuesday, September 1
7:30–10:00 a.m.
- 7:30–8:00 a.m. - Drop off and registration at Ansara Athletic Center
- 8:15–10:00 a.m. - New DAY Parent/Guardian Meeting
*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.
No Registration Needed
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.
Resource Links
Below are links to some key resources we want to highlight for you.
What to Wear
Family Portal
For Campus News
All High School Resources
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, daily schedule, calendar, registration forms, and more!
High School Resources and Policies
A Few More Things
Transportation
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 2026-2027. The High School van stops in Newton and Lexington. Please contact the parent coordinators for more information and availability.
For the HS van please email:
Margo Guernsey ([email protected]) or
Hannah Rockwell Schuwarz ([email protected])
Landmark Phone Numbers at a Glance
Attendance
High School Main Number
978-236-3300
Student Life
Day Students
978-236-3367
Boarding 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)
Registrar
Beverly Carpenter, HS Registrar
978-236-3235
