Admissions Events Calendar

List of 38 events.

• Oct

  2

  Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) Test Prep for Prospective Students, Grades 7-12

  9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  Laurel School in conjunction with Rose-Marie Janesz, President of Test Preparation & Tutoring Services, will offer ISEE test preparation for students applying to grades 7-12. Hosted by Laurel, Rose-Marie Janesz will offer students the opportunity to learn how to prepare and score higher on the ISEE middle and upper-level exam. The test preparation class is $75 and is to be paid at the door. REGISTER TODAY!
• Oct

  6

  Grades K-12 Open House

  5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  Connect with current students and parents, engaging faculty and dynamic staff as you tour Laurel School. Laurel’s K-12 Open House includes a presentation by Head of School Ann V. Klotz and opportunities to learn more about our curriculum, special programming, the admissions process and financial assistance. Our 150-acre Butler Campus, including the 16,000-square-foot Alice Lehmann Butler Center for Fitness and Wellness and yurt classrooms for grades 3-5, will also be open for prospective families to explore.  REGISTER TODAY!

  Lyman & Butler Campuses
• Oct

  9

  Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) Testing for Applicants, Grades 5-12

  The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), is a highly regarded and widely accepted test for entrance into top-performing independent schools around the world. Laurel requires the ISEE for all applicants to Grades 5-12. For most information, please visit https://www.erblearn.org/families/isee-by-erb.

  Lyman Campus
• Oct

  16

  Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) Testing for Current Laurel Grade 8 Students

  The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), is a highly regarded and widely accepted test for entrance into top-performing independent schools around the world. Laurel requires the ISEE for all applicants to Grades 5-12. For most information, please visit https://www.erblearn.org/families/isee-by-erb.

  Lyman Campus
• Oct

  18

  Look@Laurel for Prospective Families, Pre-Primary (Early Learners to Prekindergarten)

  8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

  Take a Look@Laurel and discover the school that fosters creativity and imagination in young girls and boys ages 18 months to 5 years through our play-based and cognitively rich curriculum. Prospective Pre-Primary School students and parents will learn about how Laurel creates an environment in which children thrive. Families will tour the Pre-Primary School, observe our classes in action and meet faculty and staff.  REGISTER TODAY!

  Lyman Campus
• Oct

  19

  Look@Laurel for Prospective Families, Grades K-5

  8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

  Take a Look@Laurel and discover the school that will inspire your daughter to think creatively and solve problems through an interdisciplinary curriculum and small classes taught by innovative faculty. Prospective Kindergarten through Grade 5 students and parents will learn about how Laurel puts research into action to create an environment in which girls thrive. Families will tour the School, observe our classes in action and meet faculty and staff. REGISTER TODAY!

  Lyman & Butler Campuses
• Oct

  20

  Look@Laurel for Prospective Families Grades 6-8

  8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

  Take a Look@Laurel and discover the school that will encourage your daughter to welcome intellectual challenges, engage in hands-on experiments, and dive deep into learning in all disciplines. Prospective Sixth through Eighth Grade students and parents will learn about how Laurel puts research into action in creating an environment in which girls thrive. Families will tour the School, observe our classes in action and meet faculty and staff.  REGISTER TODAY!

  Lyman Campus
• Oct

  21

  Look@Laurel for Prospective Families, Grades 9-12

  8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

  Look@Laurel and discover the school that will encourage your daughter to find her intellectual power and solidify her passions and goals through experiential, interdisciplinary and community-based learning. Prospective Ninth through Twelfth Grade students and parents will learn about how Laurel puts research into action in creating an environment in which girls thrive. Families will tour the School, observe our classes in action and meet faculty and staff. REGISTER TODAY!

  Lyman Campus
• Nov

  3

  Upper School Preview for Grade 8 Families

  7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

  Current Laurel Eighth Grade students and prospective Ninth Grade students and their parents are invited to an informative evening with presentations by Laurel’s Upper School leadership team, faculty and current Upper School students. Questions will be answered about course options, athletics, arts, global learning opportunities, internships, entrepreneurship, service learning and Laurel’s implementation of research-based best practices to ensure that each girl is fulfilling her promise. REGISTER TODAY!

  Lyman Campus
• Nov

  7

  Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) Testing for Applicants, Grades 5-12

  The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), is a highly regarded and widely accepted test for entrance into top-performing independent schools around the world. Laurel requires the ISEE for all applicants to Grades 5-12. For most information, please visit https://www.erblearn.org/families/isee-by-erb.

  Lyman Campus
• Nov

  15

  Look@Laurel for Prospective Families, Pre-Primary (Early Learners to Prekindergarten)

  8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

  Take a Look@Laurel and discover the school that fosters creativity and imagination in young girls and boys ages 18 months to 5 years through our play-based and cognitively rich curriculum. Prospective Pre-Primary School students and parents will learn about how Laurel creates an environment in which children thrive. Families will tour the Pre-Primary School, observe our classes in action and meet faculty and staff. REGISTER TODAY!

  Lyman Campus
• Nov

  16

  Look @ Laurel for Prospective African American/Black Parents – For Parents Only

  8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

  Laurel is committed to being a diverse school community that promotes equity, justice and an opportunity for every girl to fulfill her promise. Parents of prospective African American/Black students are invited to join the Co-Directors of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), as well as current students and faculty of color, in a dialogue about Laurel’s commitment to being an anti-racist institution. REGISTER TODAY!

  Lyman Campus
• Nov

  17

  Look@Laurel for Prospective Families, Grades K-5

  8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

  Take a Look@Laurel and discover the school that will inspire your daughter to think creatively and solve problems through an interdisciplinary curriculum and small classes taught by innovative faculty. Prospective Kindergarten through Grade 5 students and parents will learn about how Laurel puts research into action to create an environment in which girls thrive. Families will tour the School, observe our classes in action and meet faculty and staff. REGISTER TODAY!

  Lyman & Butler Campuses
• Nov

  18

  Look@Laurel for Prospective Families, Grades 6-8

  8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

  Take a Look@Laurel and discover the school that will encourage your daughter to welcome intellectual challenges, engage in hands-on experiments, and dive deep into learning in all disciplines. Prospective Sixth through Eighth Grade students and parents will learn about how Laurel puts research into action in creating an environment in which girls thrive. Families will tour the School, observe our classes in action and meet faculty and staff. REGISTER TODAY!

  Lyman Campus
• Dec

  7

  An Evening with Dr. Lisa Damour for Prospective Families (RSVP Required)

  7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  Join Dr. Lisa Damour, Executive Director of Laurel School’s Center for Research on Girls (LCRG), as she addresses ways in which parents can use LCRG’s research-based approach to cultivate resilience in children and adolescents. Learn how Laurel students and families benefit first-hand from LCRG inside and outside of the classroom.

  Lyman Campus
• Dec

  11

  Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) Testing for Applicants, Grades 5-12

  The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), is a highly regarded and widely accepted test for entrance into top-performing independent schools around the world. Laurel requires the ISEE for all applicants to Grades 5-12. For most information, please visit https://www.erblearn.org/families/isee-by-erb.

  Lyman Campus
• Dec

  13

  Gator Days: Screening Event for Preschool, PreK and Outdoor Pre-Primary Applicants

  Students (and parents) applying for Preschool, Prekindergarten and Outdoor Pre-Primary must attend one Gator Day event in order to complete their application for admission. Students will engage with Pre-Primary teachers and their prospective peers in a play-based assessment of school readiness. Tours of Laurel School will be available for parents. REGISTER TODAY!

  Lyman Campus
• Jan

  8

  Pre-Primary Open House, Early Learners-Prekindergarten

  9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

  Spend your Saturday morning exploring Laurel’s dynamic, caring and joyful Pre-Primary School (ages 18 months to 5 years). We invite you to discover our signature Eco!Wonder program and play-based curriculum which are designed to foster young girls’ and boys’ sense of wonder and provide the foundation for a lifetime of learning. Our teachers look forward to engaging with your child in classroom activities and answering your questions about our child-centered environment. REGISTER TODAY!

  Lyman Campus
• Jan

  10

  Look@Laurel for Prospective Families, Grades K-5

  8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

  Take a Look@Laurel and discover the school that will inspire your daughter to think creatively and solve problems through an interdisciplinary curriculum and small classes taught by innovative faculty. Prospective Kindergarten through Grade 5 students and parents will learn about how Laurel puts research into action to create an environment in which girls thrive. Families will tour the School, observe our classes in action and meet faculty and staff. REGISTER TODAY!

  Lyman & Butler Campuses
• Jan

  11

  Look@Laurel for Prospective Families, Grades 6-8

  8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

  Take a Look@Laurel and discover the school that will encourage your daughter to welcome intellectual challenges, engage in hands-on experiments, and dive deep into learning in all disciplines. Prospective Sixth through Eighth Grade students and parents will learn about how Laurel puts research into action in creating an environment in which girls thrive. Families will tour the School, observe our classes in action and meet faculty and staff. REGISTER TODAY!

  Lyman Campus
• Jan

  12

  Look@Laurel for Prospective Families, Grades 9-12

  8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

  Look@Laurel and discover the school that will encourage your daughter to find her intellectual power and solidify her passions and goals through experiential, interdisciplinary and community-based learning. Prospective Ninth through Twelfth Grade students and parents will learn about how Laurel puts research into action in creating an environment in which girls thrive. Families will tour the School, observe our classes in action meet faculty and staff. REGISTER TODAY!

  Lyman Campus
• Jan

  14

  Gator Days: Screening Event for Preschool, PreK and Outdoor Pre-Primary Applicants

  Students (and parents) applying for Preschool, Prekindergarten and Outdoor Pre-Primary must attend one Gator Day event in order to complete their application for admission. Students will engage with Pre-Primary teachers and their prospective peers in a play-based assessment of school readiness. Tours of Laurel School will be available for parents. REGISTER TODAY!

  Lyman Campus
• Jan

  23

  Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) Testing for Applicants, Grades 5-12

  The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), is a highly regarded and widely accepted test for entrance into top-performing independent schools around the world. Laurel requires the ISEE for all applicants to Grades 5-12. For most information, please visit https://www.erblearn.org/families/isee-by-erb.

  Lyman Campus
• Jan

  28

  Admissions Application & Financial Assistance Deadline

• Feb

  11

  Applicant Notification of Admission & Financial Assistance

• Feb

  16

  Coffee with Klotz for Parents of Students Accepted to Pre-Primary, EL-PreK)

  8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

  Parents of students accepted to Early Learners through Prekindergarten are invited to join Head of School Ann V. Klotz for conversation over coffee about Laurel’s commitment to fostering the love of learning in our youngest students. Administrators, faculty members and current Laurel parents will also be available to answer questions.

  Lyman Campus
• Feb

  16

  Accepted Families Reception, Accepted Grades K-12

  6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

  Families accepted to Laurel for grades K-12 are invited to spend time on our Butler Campus in Russell Township learning more about how we use this 150-acre property for athletics, STEM and STEAM initiatives, leadership development on our Project Adventure course, deep dives into thematic learning, and more! Laurel administrators, teachers, coaches, parents and students will be on hand to share their perspectives on our two-campus advantage. Light refreshments and Laurel goodies will be provided.

  Butler Campus
• Feb

  23

  Coffee with Klotz for Parents of Students Accepted to Grades K-12

  8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

  Parents of students accepted to Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade are invited to join Head of School Ann V. Klotz for conversation over coffee about Laurel’s commitment to our mission of inspiring each girl to fulfill her promise and to better the world. Administrators, faculty members and current Laurel parents will also be available to answer questions.

  Lyman Campus
• Feb

  25

  New-Enrollment Response Due to the School & Rolling Admissions Begins for All Grades

• Mar

  7

  Look@Laurel for Prospective Families, Pre-Primary (Early Learners to Prekindergarten)

  8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

  Take a Look@Laurel and discover the school that fosters creativity and imagination in young girls and boys ages 18 months to 5 years through our play-based and cognitively rich curriculum. Prospective Pre-Primary School students and parents will learn about how Laurel creates an environment in which children thrive. Families will tour the Pre-Primary School, observe our classes in action and meet faculty and staff. REGISTER TODAY!

  Lyman Campus
• Mar

  8

  Look@Laurel for Prospective Families, Grades K-5

  8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

  Take a Look@Laurel and discover the school that will inspire your daughter to think creatively and solve problems through an interdisciplinary curriculum and small classes taught by innovative faculty. Prospective Kindergarten through Grade 5 students and parents will learn about how Laurel puts research into action to create an environment in which girls thrive. Families will tour the School, observe our classes in action and meet faculty and staff. REGISTER TODAY!

  Lyman & Butler Campuses
• Mar

  9

  Look@Laurel for Prospective Families, Grades 6-8

  8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

  Take a Look@Laurel and discover the school that will encourage your daughter to welcome intellectual challenges, engage in hands-on experiments, and dive deep into learning in all disciplines. Prospective Sixth through Eighth Grade students and parents will learn about how Laurel puts research into action in creating an environment in which girls thrive. Families will tour the School, observe our classes in action and meet faculty and staff. REGISTER TODAY!

  Lyman Campus
• Mar

  10

  Look@Laurel for Prospective Families, Grades 9-12

  8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

  Look@Laurel and discover the school that will encourage your daughter to find her intellectual power and solidify her passions and goals through experiential, interdisciplinary and community-based learning. Prospective Ninth through Twelfth Grade students and parents will learn about how Laurel puts research into action in creating an environment in which girls thrive. Families will tour the School, observe our classes in action and meet faculty and staff. REGISTER TODAY!

  Lyman Campus
• Apr

  1

  Bring Your Friend to School Day, Prospective Students Grades K-8

  8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

  Current Laurel students in Kindergarten through Grade 7 are invited to bring a friend to school and share with her what makes Laurel such an amazing place to learn. Visiting friends will spend time in their Laurel friend’s classrooms, as well as enjoy lunch, recess and specials.
• Apr

  9

  All School Open House, Early Learners-Grade 12

  9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  Prospective families for our Early Learners (18 months) through Grade 12 are invited to attend our spring Open House. Whether you are still considering a new school for the fall or getting a head start on the process for the following year, this event will include information about the ways in which Laurel utilizes cutting-edge research to ensure that every girl is both challenged and supported. Families will go on student-led tours, meet our engaging faculty and learn more about our rich curriculum and dynamic co-curricular programs. REGISTER TODAY!

  Lyman & Butler Campuses
• Apr

  23

  Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) Testing for Applicants, Grades 5-12

  The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), is a highly regarded and widely accepted test for entrance into top-performing independent schools around the world. Laurel requires the ISEE for all applicants to Grades 5-12. For most information, please visit https://www.erblearn.org/families/isee-by-erb.

  Lyman Campus
• May

  4

  Welcome to Laurel! for All New Families

  6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  Join current Laurel faculty, staff and families as we welcome your family to the Laurel community. This celebratory event will feature fun activities for the whole family plus light refreshments. While the “nuts and bolts” of starting school in the fall will be shared virtually, this is your chance to make personal connections and develop the start of new friendships at Laurel!

  Butler Campus
• May

  18

  Ninth Grade Ice Cream Social, Class of 2026 and Families

  5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

  Kick off the summer with classmates new and old! Families of rising Laurel Ninth Graders will gather to enjoy a cool treat and a chance to build community. Class t-shirts will be distributed to students during   , after which a class photo will be taken.

  Lyman Campus