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A GUIDE FOR EPISCOPAL FAMILIES

2026-27

Welcome TO EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL

2 Major Dates 6 Daily + Weekly Schedule 8 Key Athletics Dates 10 Transportation Information 12 Vacation Travel Policies + Reminders 15 Extracurricular Review Committee + Weekend Activities 16 Health Services 18 Spiritual Life 19 Community + Equity 20 Giving to Episcopal 22 Community Events + Parent Partnerships + Volunteer 24 Food Delivery, Packages + Portals + Student Handbook 26 Quick Contacts 28 Campus Map

DEAR EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES, We are excited to welcome you to campus for the beginning of the 2026-27 school year. We hope this back-to-school booklet is a helpful resource. Here you will find information about the upcoming school year, major calendar dates, vacation travel policies, key contacts here on campus, and more. All this information is also posted on the Parent Portal.

I hope that you will find this publication an effective way for us to share this important information with you and that it helps enhance your ability to guide and advise your sons and daughters as a link to the Student Handbook is also included. Our partnership with you in helping our students be their best selves is critical. I also encourage you to read the EHS Weekly, the electronic parent bulletin that serves as a primary all-School communication vehicle, and our monthly e-newsletter From the Hill, which is filled with stories about wonderful things happening here at The High School. If we can be of help in other ways, please let us know. You can always reach out to your son’s or daughter’s advisor, to Director of Communications Irfan Latimer, or to me. Thanks again for all that you do in supporting your sons’ and daughters’ experiences here. We appreciate greatly that you share this educational journey with us. Best wishes for a wonderful school year ahead. Sincerely,

Charles M. Stillwell HEAD OF SCHOOL

Major Dates 2026-27 AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

AUGUST 15

SEPTEMBER 4 - 6

OCTOBER 9 - 12

Invited preseason football athletes arrive

Community Weekend (No overnight or day leaves)

AUGUST 17-21

SEPTEMBER 7

New Faculty and Staff Orientation and Opening Meetings

Labor Day; classes in session

Fall Long Weekend (No afternoon options on Friday; students return by 8:00 p.m. on Monday)

SEPTEMBER 12 - 15 AUGUST 23

Invited preseason athletes arrive AUGUST 27

Invited student leaders arrive AUGUST 28

STEP cohort arrives

Burch Outdoor Leadership Program (9th grade)

OCTOBER 16

Community Night (No overnight or day leaves) OCTOBER 17

18th Seminary Hill Cup @ SSASA (No leaves until after SHC) OCTOBER 23

Community Night (No overnight or day leaves) OCTOBER 23-24

Senior class and returning international students arrive, and orientation for new international students

Fall Family Weekend & Friday Night Lights (No classes on Friday; No overnight or day leaves on Friday)

AUGUST 30

OCTOBER 30

All new and returning students arrive

First marking period ends

AUGUST 29

OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 1 AUGUST 31

First Day of School; first day of fall afternoon options for all students

Community Weekend (No overnight of day leaves)

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

JANUARY

NOVEMBER 13

DECEMBER 11 - 13

JANUARY 3

Community Night (No overnight or day leaves)

Community Weekend (No overnight or day leaves)

Athletics early return for BVBB, GVBB, and BVW

NOVEMBER 13 - 14

DECEMBER 13

JANUARY 4

EHS/WFS Spirit Weekend (No overnight or day leaves on Friday)

All-School Seated Dinner & Lessons and Carols Service

Winter Break ends (All students return by 8:00 p.m.)

DECEMBER 14 NOVEMBER 14

The 125th Game at Episcopal, 1:00 p.m. NOVEMBER 20

All-School Seated Dinner & Thanksgiving Vespers Service NOVEMBER 21 - 30

Thanksgiving Break (Saturday is a travel day; all students depart campus by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday; all students return by 8:00 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30) NOVEMBER 28

Review Day DECEMBER 15 - 18

Winter assessments/exams; students may depart after their final exam DECEMBER 19 - JANUARY 4

Winter Break (Saturday, is a travel day; students must depart campus by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday; all students return by 8:00 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 4. BVBB, GVBB, BVW will compete the weekend of December 18-20)

JANUARY 15 - 17

Community Weekend (No overnight or day leaves) JANUARY 18

11th Annual MLK Jr. Symposium JANUARY 29

First semester ends JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 1

Mid-Winter Long Weekend (No afternoon options on Friday, Students return by 8:00 p.m. on Monday; BVBB will compete on Friday, January 29)

Athletics early return for select varsity teams NOVEMBER 30

Thanksgiving Break ends (All students return to campus by 8:00 p.m.)

Major Dates 2026-27

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

FEBRUARY 1

MARCH 12

APRIL 2

Early return for select varsity teams

On-campus training for select varsity teams

Third marking period ends

FEBRUARY 2

MARCH 15

Second semester begins

Spring Break ends (All students return by 8:00 p.m.)

APRIL 4 - 5

FEBRUARY 5 - 7

Community Weekend (No overnight or day leaves) FEBRUARY 12

Community Night (No overnight or day leaves) FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 15

Spring Break (Saturday is a travel day; all students depart campus by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday; all students return by 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 15)

Admissions Revisit Days APRIL 9

Community Night (No overnight or day leaves)

MARCH 19 - 21

Community Weekend (No overnight or day leaves) MARCH 24

Blessing of the Bricks MARCH 26 - 29

Easter Long Weekend (No afternoon options on Friday; all students return by 8:00 p.m. on Monday; Varsity athletic practices 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. for select varsity teams)

APRIL 9 - 10

Spring Family Weekend (No classes on Friday; no overnight or day leaves on Friday; athletic competitions will be held on Friday and Saturday) APRIL 13

EHS 24/7 Challenge (Giving Day) APRIL 23 - 25

Community Weekend (No overnight or day leaves)

MAY

JUNE

MAY 3

JUNE 1 - 4

Senior Externship Program begins

Spring assessments/exams for 9th - 11th grades (Students may depart after final exam)

MAY 28

Baccalaureate & Awards Ceremony MAY 28 - 30

Community Weekend (No overnight or day leaves)

JUNE 5

Campus closes for the year at 5:00 p.m.

MAY 29

Commencement with luncheon for seniors and their families MAY 31

Memorial Day; exam review day

Daily AND Weekly SCHEDULE EPISCOPAL’S WEEKLY SCHEDULE With our schedule for the 2026-27 school year, every class meets three times each week, and the mid-day flex block creates unique learning opportunities for classes to authentically incorporate the resources of Washington, D.C. With all-school gatherings at two seated meals, three Chapel services, and Community Gathering, as well as advisory and class meetings throughout the week, we foster the sense of community and the close relationships that are at the core of the Episcopal experience. Formal office hours are also held three times each week to ensure students have access to one-on-one and small group support from each of their teachers.

E MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

C | 8:15 - 9:30

E| 8:15 - 9:30

B | 8:15 - 9:30

G | 8:15 - 9:30

9:50 - 10:05

9:35 - 10:00

9:40 - 9:55

chapel

advisory

office hours

community gathering

chapel

B | 10:05 - 11:20

F | 10:05 - 11:20

11:20 - 12:35 lunch / flex

A | 12:35 - 1:50

G | 12:35 - 1:50

C | 12:35 - 1:50

E | 12:35 - 1:50

A | 8:15 - 8:55

B | 9:00 - 9:40

C | 10:15 - 10:55 D | 11:00 - 11:40 11:45 - 12:25 seated lunch

A | 10:05 - 11:20 D | 10:05 - 11:20

12:30 - 1:00 faculty meeting

E | 1:05 - 1:45 F | 1:50 - 2:30

1:50 - 2:45

G | 2:35 - 3:15

2:45 - 3:15 small group mtgs

3:15 - 4:00

break

office hours

1:50 - 2:45

D | 2:00 - 3:15

office hours

2:45 - 3:15

F | 2:00 - 3:15

class meetings

4:00 - 6:00

afternoon option + athletics

5:45 - 7:45

buffet dinner

optional flex block

optional mccain ravenel block

7:45 - 9:15

academic

6:30 - 7:30 seated dinner + chapel / vespers optional flex block

community + extracurricular

7:45 - 9:15

optional mccain ravenel block

7:45 - 10:30 student activities

unscheduled

Key Athletics Dates As we prepare for the 2026-27 academic year, please keep in mind the following important dates for Athletics. All student-athletes will be expected to meet their commitments to their teams on the important dates listed below. Throughout the year, students with personal conflicts with athletic obligations are expected to discuss the conflict with the Dean of Students as far in advance as possible. The Deans’ Office, not individual coaches, is charged with the responsibility of addressing potential conflicts.

FALL SEASON AUGUST 15

Early Return Football (boys) AUGUST 23

Early Return Cross Country (boys & girls), Field Hockey (girls), Soccer (boys & girls), Tennis (girls), Volleyball (girls) AUGUST 31

Fall afternoon options begin for all students.

OCTOBER 9 - 12

NOVEMBER 13 - 14

Fall Long Weekend (No afternoon options Friday) Boys’ Varsity Soccer and Varsity Football will practice from 4:00 6:00 p.m. on Monday)

Spirit Weekend (No overnight or day leaves on Friday, November 13)

OCTOBER 17

18th Seminary Hill Cup hosted by St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes

125th Episcopal v Woodberry Forest Football Game at Episcopal 1:00 p.m.

OCTOBER 23 - 24

Fall Family Weekend: Athletics competitions will be held on Friday and Saturday (Friday Night Lights at EHS Friday, October 23: Girls’ Varsity Soccer vs Flint Hill followed by Boys’ Varsity Soccer vs St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes)

WINTER SEASON NOVEMBER 28

Thanksgiving Break Early Return for select varsity teams: Basketball (boys & girls), Wrestling must return by 2:00 p.m. All team members (except for team managers) are expected for team managers) are to attend expected to attend

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14

DECEMBER 19

JANUARY 3

Campus closes at 5:00 p.m. for Winter Break Boys’ varsity basketball, girls’ varsity basketball, and wrestling will compete the weekend of December 18 - 20. Please check with the head coach for individual teams regarding plans for each program.

Winter Break Early Return for select varsity teams: Basketball (boys & girls), Wrestling return by 2:00 p.m. All team members (except for team managers) are expected to attend. Boys’ varsity basketball will compete on January 3, time TBD.

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SPRING SEASON

MARCH 26

SPRING BREAK

MARCH 29

Good Friday: No afternoon athletic commitments

Various departures for off-campus Spring Break training trips for spring teams as early as March 7. Followed by on-campus training through traditional student return beginning as early as March 12.

Mandatory varsity team practices for select teams 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. No lower level team practices.

APRIL 9 - 10

Spring Family Weekend: Athletics competitions will be held on Friday and Saturday

Please contact Director of Athletics Jen Fitzpatrick at JSF@episcopalhighschool.org with any questions or concerns.

JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 1

FEBRUARY 1

FEBRUARY 27

Mid-Winter Long Weekend (No afternoon practices or games on Friday, with the following exceptions: Varsity boys’ basketball will compete on Friday, January 29)

Mandatory varsity team practices from 4:00 6:00 p.m. for boys’ and girls’ basketball, wrestling, and select members of the indoor track & field team. No lower level team practices. All team members (except for team managers) are expected to attend.

Campus closes at 5:00 p.m. for Spring Break VISAA Finals for boys’ basketball and girls’ basketball (times and locations TBD)

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Transportation SCHOOL-SPONSORED SHUTTLES For the three major vacations during the year — Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and Spring Break — Episcopal High School provides group transportation for students to local airports and train stations via school-sponsored, faculty-driven shuttles. The School’s transportation service is designed to support as many students as possible rather than individual needs. Episcopal High School does not provide individual rides to or from the airport or train station, either for the three major breaks or on any weekend during the school year. Information on the schoolsponsored shuttles and other suggested modes of transportation can be found below. If you have questions regarding vacation transportation shuttles, please email Jeannie White, director of activities, transportation, and signature program logistics, at jbw@episcopalhighschool.org.

DEPARTING SHUTTLES

RETURNING SHUTTLES

Episcopal High School runs group shuttles for students, free of charge, to DCA Reagan Airport, IAD Dulles Airport, and Washington Union Station on the day that each break begins. The exact shuttle schedules will be communicated to all students and posted in the EHS Weekly about three weeks prior to the start of each major school break. Students will receive a sign-up form for these shuttles and must sign up to secure their spot. If there are no students signed up for a certain shuttle through the form, the shuttle will not run.

Episcopal High School runs group shuttles for students free of charge from DCA Reagan Airport, IAD Dulles Airport, and Washington Union Station at 6:00 p.m. on the required day of return from each break. Students who wish to utilize this service must sign up through the form sent out before the break. If there are no students signed up for a certain shuttle through the form, it will not run. A few days before the return, the students will be connected with the faculty shuttle driver to confirm an exact meeting location and exchange contact information. Important: All students must arrive on campus before their 8:00 p.m. sign-in on dorm, unless required to return earlier for their afternoon option.

View vacation travel protocols and reminders.

OTHER TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS Episcopal does not accommodate individual (non unaccompanied minor) transportation requests. However, given our proximity to Washington, D.C., there are many private transportation options that parents and students may consider using in addition to the school-sponsored shuttles, including Alto, Uber/Lyft, and the below cab services.

CAB SERVICES Estimated rates, excluding gratuity ———————————————————————————————————— Alexandria Yellow Cab | +1-703-549-2500 www.alexandriayellowcab.com/#/booking/ • Reagan National — $14 - $16 • Dulles — $62 - $66 • Union Station — $24 - $26 ———————————————————————————————————— Red Top Cab | +1-703-522-3333 www.redtopcab.com/#/booking/ • Reagan National — $14 - $16 • Dulles — $62 - $66 • Union Station — $24 - $26 ————————————————————————————————————

Vacation Travel POLICIE DATES AND POLICIES REGARDING MAJOR SCHOOL BREAKS Students should NOT plan to leave campus before their last academic or after-school commitment per Handbook expectations (travel should be booked accordingly). Infractions will result in receipt of levels. Travel arrangements should be made to return to campus by 8:00 p.m., not later on return days.

FALL LONG WEEKEND

SPRING BREAK

OCTOBER 9 - 12

FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 15

No afternoon options on Friday October 9; all students return by 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 12

Students may depart campus following Vespers (8:30 p.m.) Friday, February 26. Saturday, February 27, is a travel day; all students depart campus by 5:00 p.m. when campus closes; all students return by 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 15. International students can contact Tran Kim-Senior to return on March 14.

THANKSGIVING BREAK NOVEMBER 21 - 30

Students may depart campus following Vespers (8:30 p.m.) Friday, November 20. Saturday, November 21, is a travel day; all students must depart campus by 5:00 p.m. when campus closes; all students return by 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 30. International students can contact Tran Kim-Senior to return on November 29.

WINTER BREAK DECEMBER 19* - JANUARY 4

*Students should depart after their final assessment/exam. Saturday, December 19, is a travel day; all students must depart campus by 5:00 p.m. when campus closes; all students return by 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 4. International students can contact Tran Kim-Senior to return on January 3.

MID-WINTER LONG WEEKEND JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 1

No afternoon options on Friday, January 29; all students return by 8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1.

EASTER LONG WEEKEND MARCH 26 - 29

No afternoon options on Friday, March 26; all students return by 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 29.

SUMMER BREAK

12th grade students must depart campus by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 29 after the Commencement festivities. 9th - 11th grade students should depart after their final exam; campus closes at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 5.

IES + REMINDERS COMMUNITY WEEKENDS Community Weekends provide opportunities for students to strengthen relationships, build school spirit, and create shared experiences on campus. Because these weekends are designed to bring the entire community together, students may not take overnight or day leaves during designated Community Weekends or nights.

FALL

September 4 - 6 October 16 (Seminary Hill Cup) October 23 (Fall Family Weekend) October 30 - November 1

SPRING

WINTER

November 13 (Spirit Weekend) December 11 - 13 January 15 - 17 February 5 - 7 February 12 (Musical) March 19 - 21 April 9 (Spring Family Weekend) April 23 - 25 May 28 - 30

REQUESTS TO MISS SCHOOL COMMITMENTS We ask that students and families plan all vacation and weekend departures to ensure that all School commitments are met. In special circumstances — such as family weddings, graduations, and similar occasions — the School will excuse a student from commitments. Students requesting to be excused for early departures, late returns, or missed commitments should see Dean of Students Wendy Kridel at least two weeks prior to the anticipated absence and prior to purchasing airline or train tickets. If you are aware of special circumstances now, please feel free to contact her at wkridel@episcopalhighschool.org.

OVERNIGHT LEAVE LIMITS As a 100% residential school, we strive to find the balance between students spending weekends on and off campus; we believe that a healthy balance sets our students up to both feel connected to our community and to their lives outside of school. Based upon students’ age, they can request to take the following number of leaves during OPEN weekends only. FRESHMAN

1st & 2nd Semester

2 weekends

Max of 2 Guests/Overnight No Regular weekend leaves until after Thanksgiving SOPHOMORE

1st Semester

2 weekends

2nd Semester

3 weekends

Max of 2 Guests/Overnight No Regular weekend leaves until October JUNIOR

1st & 2nd Semester

4 weekends

Max of 4 Guests/Overnight SENIOR

1st & 2nd Semester

4 weekends

Max of 4 Guests/Overnight

The leave limits above do not include the following School breaks: Fall Long Weekend, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Mid-Winter Long Weekend, Spring Break, Easter Long Weekend. On “special weekends,” students can leave on Saturdays only: Seminary Hill Cup (10/16) Fall Family Weekend (10/24), Spirit Weekend (11/14), Musical (2/15) and Spring Family Weekend (4/10). Additionally, these numbers do not include college leaves for our seniors and second-semester juniors.

Vacation Travel POLICIES + REMINDERS

TRAVEL FOR UNACCOMPANIED MINORS When booking travel arrangements for younger students, please be aware that students traveling alone by train or plane may need to travel as an “unaccompanied minor.” This policy stipulates that if your student is under a specific age — 16 for Amtrak and 15 for most major airlines — they must be taken to and/or picked up from the train station or airport by a pre-specified adult. If your student must travel as an unaccompanied minor and you require chaperoning assistance from an EHS faculty member, Episcopal asks that you review Amtrak’s or the airline’s policy, share your student’s itinerary with the School, and request the chaperone at least two weeks prior to the anticipated departure or arrival. You can direct requests and questions to Jeannie White, director of activities, transportation, and signature program logistics, at jbw@episcopalhighschool.org. The School may be able to accommodate requests for unaccompanied minor chaperones, but our ability to meet requests depends on the timeliness of the request, the volume of demand, and chaperone/driver availability. If an unaccompanied minor chaperone is confirmed and scheduled, please note that this service includes a fee*, which will be added to the parent/guardian monthly statement from the Business Office. Occasionally additional fees apply for late requests or odd travel hours but, in general, the fees for unaccompanied minor requests are as follows: • $125 one-way to/from Reagan National Airport (DCA) • $150 one-way to/from Dulles Airport (IAD) • $150 one-way to/from Union Station • $70 one-way transit to/from Alexandria Station * In the event that a trip is particularly demanding, additional fees may apply. Financial Aid is available.

Extracurricular EXTRACURRICULAR REVIEW COMMITTEE (ECRC) As a 100% residential school, we are excited about and committed to all of our students participating in our robust academic and co-curricular programs here on campus. At the same time, we recognize that many of our students are interested in pursuing their passions beyond the gates of our campus, and we are eager to support them in doing so in ways that align with our mission and core values. The Extracurricular Review Committee (ECRC) is a group of administrators who reviews these requests from students. If you are interested in learning more about the guidelines for these types of requests, please contact the Dean of Students Wendy Kridel at wkridel@episcopalhighschool.org.

Weekend ACTIVITIES FUN ON + OFF THE HILL Weekends at EHS are never dull! Students have options galore that may include trips to the Kennedy Center, the National Theatre, the Smithsonian, the National Zoo, Georgetown shopping district, Washington Nationals and Capitals games, Pentagon City and Tysons Corner shopping malls, Kings Dominion amusement park, movies, restaurants, and outdoor activities and excursions, such as skiing and ice skating. In addition, many oncampus activities organized by student groups as well as the activities faculty provide time to kick back and relax, learn about new cultures, make ice cream sundaes, and so much more! (Note: while the majority are provided by EHS, a few off-campus activities require a fee.)

Health SERVICES deBUTTS HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER The deButts Health & Wellness Center includes a medical clinic, medication dispensary, and overnight infirmary where students are assessed and treated by our team of registered nurses who work under the direction of our Medical Director and Director of Health Services, and staff the facility 24 hours a day, seven days a week when school is in session. The Health & Wellness Center functions much like an urgent care clinic and no appointment is necessary to be seen by a nurse. A few important reminders about using the EHS Health & Wellness Center: • The Health & Wellness Center staff will care for students’ health needs while here on campus, but all students are encouraged to maintain primary health care through a home provider for annual care and management of ongoing or chronic health issues. • Parents and students are encouraged to alert the Health & Wellness Center at first sign of illness or health concern in a student. • Students who are ill or injured while home on weekends or breaks should not return to campus until communication with a school nurse has taken place. • To excuse your child from school due to sickness or for medical appointment, notification should be made to the Health & Wellness Center. • Off-campus health appointments can be coordinated through the Health & Wellness Center or should

be communicated to the Health & Wellness Center if coordinated by the parent/guardian. • EHS has an extensive and strict medication policy that, in part, requires most prescription medications to be procured by and dispensed from the Center. Full information including procedures for how to submit prescriptions is found in your child’s Magnus Health Record through the Parent Portal of the School website. • Students requiring daily medications will have the dispensing procedure reviewed with them. Students are strongly encouraged to assume responsibility for taking daily medications. An ongoing report of student compliance is available for parents upon request. Note: medications will not be dispensed to students for use while home or off campus during non-School-sponsored activities such as weekends and breaks; families should make arrangements to maintain a medication supply at home.

J.W. COUCH COUNSELING CENTER Located in the deButts Health & Wellness Center, the J.W. Couch Counseling Center is home to Episcopal’s counseling department. Counselors are available during the school day for short-term, solutionfocused sessions that explore obstacles to personal and academic growth in a proactive way. School counselors Kristin Hosmer, Joey Halm, and Natasha Kollaros encourage new students to seek support as they make their transition to boarding school life. Conversations often revolve around being away from home, making new friends, living with a roommate, and

navigating new academic expectations. There is also a counselor on call who can be reached through the Health & Wellness Center for students in need of emergency care after hours. Families can contact Director of Counseling Kristin Hosmer at kmh@ episcopalhighschool.org to discuss concerns, schedule an appointment for their student, or make arrangements for referral to local off-campus providers if a student is in need of ongoing therapy beyond four to six sessions.

ATHLETIC TRAINING The Athletic Training Room at EHS gives students access to two full-time, certified athletic trainers who are on staff and present for all home sporting events and practices, in addition to their availability for assessments and treatments before and after afternoon athletic periods. Episcopal’s Athletic Trainers work in collaboration with both the Athletics Department and Health Services staff to evaluate all athletic injuries and make determinations regarding a student’s return to play and participation in athletic activity. They have a relationship with a

local orthopedist, who holds appointments each week for EHS students who require orthopedic evaluation of injuries. All concussions sustained by EHS students are evaluated and managed by the Athletic Trainers, who follow up-to-date concussion care recommendations and follow current best practices for concussion assessment and management. They work in close collaboration with the Health & Wellness Center and Academic Support Team to determine an appropriate course to both concussion recovery and return to full academic participation and school commitments.

Spiritual LIFE Our chaplaincy offers a unique support within Episcopal for both students and their families. We are committed to students being able to enrich the spiritual part of their lives while away at school. Students attend, and our student Vestry organizes, three chapel services per week and a monthly Vespers service, where we often welcome outside speakers to campus. Chapel offers a time to gather together, to pray for community needs and sing, and to wrestle with some of the big questions of our lives like who are we becoming and why are we here. Episcopal, as the name would imply, is an Episcopal school, but what does that mean? For us, it means we embrace God as a loving, lifegiving, and liberating presence in our world. It means the liturgy of the Episcopal Church is present in our services, and we offer a weekly optional service with communion. It means we offer baptism and confirmation to community members who are seeking that deeper relationship with Christianity and the Episcopal Church, specifically. It also means we draw the circle wide to mirror the diversity of our community, including all faith traditions, cultures, races, gender and sexual identities, and community members who choose not to participate in organized religion. You will see this reflected in our Chapel Talks by chaplains and students, as well as in our programming on campus. Being near Washington, D.C., we are fortunate to be close to many houses of worship, where students can seek off-campus experiences and we offer a worship shuttle on the weekends. We also have different on-campus fellowship and affinity spaces for students, including Christian and Muslim fellowships and a Jewish affinity group. Please reach out to Head Chaplain Reverend Betsy Carmody at bcarmody@episcopalhighschool.org with any questions.

Community + EQUITY The work of the Office of Community & Equity starts with the School’s mission: Guided by its founding principles of honor, academic distinction, spiritual growth, and community, Episcopal High School prepares young people with the intellectual and moral courage to pursue lives of ethical leadership and service as citizens of an increasingly connected world. When we talk about community at EHS, we are talking about a community that builds its strength dynamically: students affirm, understand, and appreciate who they are as individuals; they forge bonds with one another through common values; they temper those bonds via their range of vantage points and backgrounds. Along this path, Episcopal students learn from experience — missteps and successes alike — growing to become poised for courageous action suited to who they are. The Office of Community & Equity supports the dynamic growth of strong community by nurturing a vibrant, diverse learning environment characterized by a sense of belonging. Students’ sense of belonging comes from dignity and respect for every person, appreciation for and practice of our common values, celebration of our wide range of cultures, and steady growth. We achieve it with programming that encourages curiosity, understanding, affirmation, and collaboration, with individual support for students, and with professional development that enables our adults to model the qualities we seek to grow in our students.

STUDENT CLUBS

AFFINITY GATHERINGS

The following student-run organizations celebrate, explore, and share culture with the entire EHS community: • O.C.E. Student Liaisons (a.k.a. “Club O.C.E.”) • Alliance of Asian Cultures & Experiences • Black Student Alliance • Gender and Sexuality Alliance • Mi Gente (Latin American and Hispanic Cultures) • Jewish Student Alliance

Distinct from student organizations or clubs, affinity gatherings provide adult-facilitated opportunities for students to reflect on and discuss how their own social identity or life experience might shape their perspectives and perceptions, influence how others perceive them, and have an impact in strengthening the community. Recent years have seen gatherings organized around the following identities, and we readily offer support to any student of any identity who seeks it: • Bi- and Multi-racial • Black and African American • International • Jewish • Latin American and Hispanic • LGBTQ+ • Pan-Asian (Asian/Pacific Islander/ South Asian)

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Director of Community & Equity Louis Smith at lgs@episcopalhighschool.org.

Giving TO EPISCOPAL PHILANTHROPY’S ROLE IN THE EPISCOPAL EXPERIENCE At Episcopal, we are committed to preparing students for lives of purpose, leadership, and service. That work takes more than a rigorous curriculum and dedicated faculty — it takes a whole community coming together to support the student experience in ways tuition alone can’t. The Episcopal experience is made possible by four key revenue sources: • Tuition • Endowment income • Gifts to the Roll Call — our annual fund • Leadership gifts to capital projects and endowment funds

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THE ROLL CALL

CAPITAL AND ENDOWMENT

The Roll Call directly supports every student, providing around $8,000 per student each year. These funds are put to use right away to enrich daily life on campus.

In addition to annual giving, many families choose to make long-term investments through capital and endowment gifts. These gifts – often larger in size and made as multi-year pledges or estate commitments – provide vital support for financial aid, faculty, student wellness, facilities, and more. They help ensure Episcopal’s continued excellence.

Gifts of any size truly matter. When families give to the Roll Call, they’re not just supporting their child — they’re investing in every student. You can even choose which area of Episcopal you might support, with designations such as: • Academic Excellence & Faculty Support • Arts or Athletics • Community & Equity • Financial Aid • Health & Wellness • Residential Life & Student Activities • The McCain-Ravenel Center • Spiritual Life • Technology & STEM

EHSRollCall.org

At the heart of Episcopal’s community engagement is the Advancement Office. Our mission is to build lasting relationships with parents, alumni, and friends who believe in going above and beyond for the School we love. Whether through philanthropy, volunteering, or showing up for special events like Spirit Weekend and regional receptions, there are so many ways to get involved. We’re thrilled to welcome your family into this vibrant community and look forward to partnering with you in the years ahead. Together, we make the Episcopal experience possible.

Community Events KEEPING UP WITH CAMPUS HAPPENINGS The Communications Office produces a weekly parent e-bulletin — EHS Weekly — designed to provide information about upcoming community events, weekly activities, and athletics contests, as well as links to recent Flickr albums. In addition to this weekly e-bulletin, you will receive the monthly e-newsletter From the Hill, which celebrates life at The High School and highlights stories about our incredible EHS community. We hope you will look forward to these communications as they are one of our primary vehicles for sharing important information. Feedback and suggestions for how we can improve our communication with you are always welcome and can be directed to communications@episcopalhighschool.org.

The Communications Office also oversees the publication of EHS: The Magazine of Episcopal High School, as well as other printed materials, and manages Episcopal’s website, all-school photography, and the School’s social media channels.

LIVE STREAMS Episcopal live streams athletic contests, Chapel services, and other special events throughout the year. Parents have access to these videos, broadcast live and available on demand, by registering with SportsEngine at no cost at sportsengineplay.com/Virginia/ Episcopal-High-School-VA. Sign up today to keep up with life at Episcopal! You can also access the SportsEngine streams from the parents page on Episcopal’s website: episcopalhighschool.org and on the Parent Portal. Families can also follow EHSLive on YouTube to tune into live student-produced broadcasts of select games by Episcopal Sports Media. You’ll get multiple camera angles, graphics, play-by-play calling, and thoughtful analysis from these dedicated students.

FOLLOW EHS

Instagram @episcopalhs

Instagram @ehsmaroon (athletics)

Facebook Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Va.

Twitter @EpiscopalHS

YouTube EpiscopalHSVa

Flickr Episcopal High School (Maroon and Black)

LinkedIn Episcopal High School

+ Parent PARTNERSHIPS Schedules and details for community events are posted on the parents page on Episcopal’s website: episcopalhighschool.org and on the Parent Portal.

A FEW EVENTS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS! 18TH SEMINARY HILL CUP OCTOBER 17, 2026

Founded in 2008, the Seminary Hill Cup (SHC) is an annual match-up between rivals EHS and St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (SSSAS) girls’ athletics, with athletes on the varsity and junior varsity teams competing to claim the cup. Come enjoy these spirited contests and cheer on The Maroon! This year’s SHC will be hosted by SSSAS.

FALL FAMILY WEEKEND & FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS OCTOBER 23 - 24, 2026

SPRING FAMILY WEEKEND APRIL 9 - 10, 2027

Family Weekends are designed to give EHS parents and guardians chances to see their students compete and perform, meet with faculty members, hear from Grade Deans and outside speakers, and connect with fellow EHS families.

SPIRIT WEEKEND

The home field advantage changes each year — The 125th Game will be played at Episcopal Class tailgates are coordinated through the Advancement Office with support from parent volunteers. Mark your calendars now for Spirit of The High School Friday evening, November 13, 2026, at Astro Beer Hall in Shirlington.

WINTER MUSICAL FEBRUARY 13 - 15, 2026

Enjoy theater on the Hill at the annual EHS Winter Musical. Students wow audiences in Pendleton Hall each year with recent performances including “The Addams Family,” “Les Misérables,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Hadestown.”

Volunteer

NOVEMBER 13 - 14, 2026

Join us to celebrate one of the nation’s longest-running high school rivalries. The tradition began at the turn of the 20th century, with Episcopal High School winning the first-ever game against Woodberry Forest School. More than a century later, their annual football game thrives, spirited with the rich tradition of competition. Alumni, parents, faculty, and students share in the fun of rooting our team to victory.

Looking to get involved in the Episcopal community? Volunteering is a fantastic way to support the EHS community, meet other parents, and contribute to your student’s experience. If you are interested in getting involved in the 2026-27 school year, from being part of the Spirit Weekend Parent Committee to joining the Parent Roll Call Committee, please contact Porcha Dodson, associate director of annual giving and parent programs, at pdodson@episcopalhighschool.org.

FOOD

Deliveries, PACKAGES,

DINING OPTIONS + FOOD DELIVERY Laird Dining Hall is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day and students also have access to the Snack Nook, the School Store, and Stewart Snack Bar each day. Two-to-three nights per week the School facilitates 10:00 p.m. delivery of food from local restaurants and the snack bar to dorms. Families may send food and or groceries to students on the weekends; however, no student or family initiated food deliveries can occur Sunday 7:00 p.m. through Friday 5:00 p.m. (This includes groceries.) Weekend food deliveries should be sent to 3900 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria, Va. 22302

SENDING YOUR STUDENT A PACKAGE? MAKE SURE THEY RECEIVE IT BY USING THE PROPER MAILING ADDRESS! All general mail and packages should be sent to 1200 North Quaker Lane, Alexandria, Va. 22302 Packages sent to alternate Episcopal addresses may not be delivered. Please be aware that all packages are processed by the School’s post office before being made available to students, so automated delivery confirmations families receive will not necessarily align with when packages are available for pick-up.

PLANNING A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE? Parents who wish to coordinate a birthday treat or gift for their child should contact their student’s advisor or dorm head in advance of the day to ensure timely, proper delivery. This important communication will help avoid lost/misplaced/misdelivered birthday surprises.

+ PORTALS

MAKE SURE YOU ARE CONNECTED TO THE PARENT PORTAL Episcopal’s Parent Portal is a great resource for families that includes links to important information including: • the searchable school directory; • your student’s Magnus Health Portal; • a listing of key campus resources and contact information for dorm heads, advisors, and faculty members; • a dynamic school calendar and complete listing of upcoming events; • an archive of recent From the Hill parent newsletters and EHS Weekly bulletins; • access to SportsEngine; • and much, much more. If you have issues connecting to the Portal, email communications@episcopalhighschool.org.

STUDENT

Handbook 2026-27

To help us get off to a great start and enjoy success all year, we ask you to review the Student Handbook to ensure you are fully informed about the School’s schedule, policies, and regulations. The handbook is also available on the Parent Portal.

Quick Contacts @ EPIS OFFICE

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Student’s Advisor

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Academics

Nate Ebel, Assistant Head for Academics

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Student Life

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Advising

Lucy Goldstein, Dean of Faculty

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Christina Holt, Assistant Head for Advancement

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Porcha Dodson, Annual Giving and Parent Programs

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Irfan Latimer, Director of Communications

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Academic Support Center

Susan Bentley, Director of Academic Support

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Athletics

Jen Fitzpatrick, Director of Athletics

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Business Office

Andy Kean, Controller

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Chaplain’s Office

Betsy Carmody, Head Chaplain

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Counseling

Kristin Hosmer, LCSW, Director of Counseling

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Advancement

Wendy Kridel, Dean of Students Dean of Students

Chris Davies, Associate Dean of Students

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McKenna Doub, Assistant Dean of Students Financial Aid

Vincent Hodge, Director of Financial Aid Katie Humphries, DO, Medical Director

Health Center

Beth Blaum, BSN, RN, Director of Health Services

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Rachel Kelly, Head Athletic Trainer

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Office of Community + Equity

Louis Smith, Director of Community & Equity

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Hispanic Family Liaison

Sam Slack, Hispanic Family Liaison

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International Students

Tran Kim-Senior, International Student Coordinator

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Registrar’s Office

Stacey Williams, Registrar

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Residential Life

Amila Williams, Dean of Residential Life

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Student Activities

Jeannie White, Director of Activities

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Running late when returning your child from a leave? Last minute request to invite your student to dinner while you are in town on a weeknight? Call the Administrative Duty Officer (ADO) at 703-517-7745.

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1. Hoxton House and Laird Dining Hall 2. Penick Hall 3. Crosland Alumni Cottage 4. Blackford Hall 5. Dalrymple Dormitory 6. Henderson Hall (Hummel/McGuire Dormitories) 7. Patrick Henry Callaway Chapel 8. Baker Science Center

9. West Dormitory 10. North Dormitory 11. deButts Health & Wellness Center 12. Stewart Gymnasium 13. Hummel Learning Center and David H. March Library 14. Bryan Library and School Archives 15. Evans Dormitory 16. Robertson Hall (Anderson/Harrison Dormitories)

17. Hoxton Dormitory 18. Ainslie Arts Center and Pendleton Hall 19. Berkeley Dormitory 20. Faculty Housing 21. McAllister 22. Bocock Wrestling Cage 23. Centennial Gymnasium 24. Goodman Squash Center & Class of 1976 Golf Center 25. Flippin Field House 26. Hummel Bowl

27. Hershey Athletics Center 28. Townsend Hall 29. Greenway Field 30. Shuford Tennis Courts 31. Cooper Dawson Diamond 32. Bryant Field 33. Softball Field 34. Coxe Field 35. Track and Field 36. Burress House 37. Anderson Pond 38. Julian’s Garden

1200 NORTH QUAKER LANE ALEXANDRIA, VA 22302 703-933-3000 1-877-EHS-1839 EPISCOPALHIGHSCHOOL.ORG