The Writing Center is located in The McGoun Room, upstairs in the library, where students may drop in or make appointments for assistance with their writing. The center is open during most of the class day and again during evening study hall. The McGoun Room is also available for group projects and tutoring.
Student Services The Birch Dining Commons at Ford Hall has many personal choices for dining. Attendance at all buffet-style meals is recommended but optional. Dress in the dining hall is either academic day dress during weekdays or casual at other times, but students may not wear hats, pajamas, or other attire that does not conform to dress standards.
The Birch Dining Commons menu is available on WillyNet under Quicklinks and is updated weekly. allergens
Student Center The Student Center, located in the lower level of the Reed Campus Center, contains the StuBop snack bar, student
Incoming Mail: Mail is posted for all Upper School students in their assigned campus boxes at the Reed Campus Center. Delivery is at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Note: The City of Easthampton’s post office has designated the location for student mail. Do not use “The Williston Northampton School” or student’s dorm name in the address. Mail or packages should be addressed as follows: Student Name 40 Park Street # ___ (Fill in student’s box #) Easthampton, MA 01027 Outgoing Mail: Leaves from the switchboard at 9:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. Check Cashing Students may cash personal checks at the Business Office or the Campus Store up to a limit of $50.00. Checks can be cashed during normal Business Office hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to noon on class Saturdays). In addition, students may wish to establish an account at one of the banks with offices located in Easthampton just a short walk from the school: Bank of America, www.bankofamerica.com; Easthampton Savings Bank, www.bankesb.com; or Florence Savings Bank, www.florencesavings.com.
Rules
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Student Programs
Dining Services is aware of the concerns and seriousness of individuals with food allergies. Food items that contain nuts or nut products are always clearly labeled. Gluten-free items, lactose-free milk, and soymilk are available at each mealtime. Any student, faculty, or staff member who has a specific food allergy or dietary concern should contact Director of Dining Services Kevin Martin at (413) 529-3235.
Campus Mailboxes
Facilities/services
On several occasions during the year, special, formal dress dinners are served at which attendance is required for all boarders. During Family Weekends, Grandparents’ Day, Convocation, and other events, academic day dress code is required at all meals.
mailboxes, a television lounge, a game room, and day student lockers.
community Life
Birch Dining Hall
Residential Life
• Beverages in covered containers and light snacks are acceptable, with the understanding that recyclables and trash will be disposed of in the containers provided.
The Writing Center
Academics
time. All students sign in when they arrive, sign out at departure, and may not come and go in between.