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High School Start-of-School
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.

2026 Start-of-School Dates

Orientation and Opening Week Schedule 2026

  • 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
    • 3:00–5:00 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
Wednesday, August 19
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.

High School Campus Map and Directions

 

Resource Links

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

Family Portal

Family Portal Link

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

Other Information

    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]

    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