Admission Events

Parent Coffees
Coffees for prospective parents will be held in the fall and early winter. At these informal gatherings, you can speak with administrators, faculty, current parents, students, and the admission team. Registration will be available through Ravenna.

Friday, October 4, 8:30-9:30 am (on campus)
Wednesday, December 4, 8:30-9:30 am (on campus)

Open Studio Session
Tuesday, October 29 from 5-6pm
Please join us for an evening of arts exploration. Watch the cast of Tuck Everlasting work through rehearsal. Engage with the process, then join the stars and arts faculty for a conversation about the production.

Open House
Sunday, November 3 from 1-3:30 pm
See the campus. Meet students, faculty, and administrators. Listen to student panels and explore opportunities in academics, arts, athletics, and community service. Pre-registration is requested through your Ravenna account, but walk-ins are also welcome.

Open House 2024 Highlights

Joint Reception with St. Sebastian School
Wednesday, December 11 from 6:30-7:30 pm
Our annual joint admissions reception with St. Sebastian's School will be held this year at Newton Country Day. Come speak with current students, parents and school administrators about the value of a Catholic independent school education. All are welcome. Registration is available through Ravenna.

Curriculum Night
Thursday, January 9 from 6:30-8pm
This in-person event for applicants and their parents/caregivers highlights our curriculum and teaching philosophy. Registration through Ravenna is available.

Get to Know Newton Workshops
Saturday, February 1 from 10:30 am - noon
For students applying to Grades 6 or 7
Members of our Middle School Faculty will offer workshops in both Art and Engineering to give prospective students a sense of what it’s like to be an NCDS student. More details about the workshops will be available on Ravenna in early January. Space is limited.

School Fairs

School Fairs

Newton Country Day participates in a number of school fairs in the fall, including both in-person and virtual events. New fairs are added throughout the fall; check back often to see details about additional events.

Steppingstone Fair
Wed. Sep. 11 from 5:30-7pm
BC High

MetroWest Secondary School Fair
Tue. Sep. 17 from 6:30-8pm
Charles River School

BC High Middle and High School Fair
Sat. Sep. 21 from 10am-12 pm
BC High

South Shore Secondary School Fair
Mon. Sep. 23 from 6:30-8pm
Derby Academy

Mount Alvernia Academy Admissions Fair
Wed. Sep. 25 from 6:30-7:30pm
Mount Alvernia Academy

St. Peter School Fair
Tue. Oct. 8 from 9-10am
St. Peter School

St. Agatha High School Fair
Tue. Oct. 15 from 6-7 pm
St. Agatha School

St. Catherine of Siena High School Fair
Wed. Oct. 16 from 2-3pm
St. Catherina of Siena School

Kingsley Montessori Meet the Middle Schools
Wed. Oct. 16, time TBD
Kingsley Montessori School

Morning Star Baptist Church School Fair
Sat. Oct. 19
Morning Star Baptist Church

Eliot Innovation School Fair
Wed. Oct. 23 from 6-7pm
Eliot Innovation Upper School Campus

Atrium School Secondary School Admission Fair
Wed. Oct. 23 from 6:30-8pm
Atrium School

Boston Independent School Collaborative Virtual Fair
Thu. Oct. 17 and Wed. May 7 from 7-8:30pm
Join us to hear from a panel of Admissions Directors from 19 Boston-area Independent Schools talk about mission-driven education, high academic standards, individualized student experiences, educating the whole child, and other topics relevant to the applicant’s journey towards enrollment. The program will begin with a panel, followed by zoom meeting rooms to allow families to connect with individual schools and learn more about their specific programs and admission processes.