Spring Family Day

Join us for a day of learning and celebration!
April 25, 2026
parents cheering on the sidelines

Join us for Spring Family Day on April 25. The day’s highlights include informative college counseling sessions tailored to your student’s class year, a student panel offering insights into the Peddie experience and lunch for all in the Caspersen Campus Center Dining Hall.

Schedule of Events

Morning Refreshments

8:30–9 a.m., Peddie Arts Center Lobby

College Counseling Presentations

Tailored sessions designed for parents, customized by your student’s class year.

Class of 2026 & Class of 2027

10–11 a.m., Caspersen History House, Efros Auditorium
Gain valuable insights from Director of College Counseling Joe Rulewich and Assistant Director of College Counseling Sarah Venanzi in “Looking Back to Plan Ahead: An Admission Year in Review.” This informative session explores key trends from the most recent admission cycle and highlights how the College Counseling Office leverages these insights to guide and support Peddie families.

Class of 2028 & Class of 2029

10–11 a.m., Peddie Arts Center, Ding Music Hall
Senior Associate Director of College Counseling Lisa McClellan and Assistant Director of College Counseling Grant Edwards host “Developing Passion and Purpose: Advice and Best Practices From College Admission Officers for Ninth and Tenth Graders.” A diverse panel of admission officers will share practical advice and strategies to help students turn their passions into meaningful academic and extracurricular pursuits. The conversation will focus on how students’ first two years of high school can inform their decisions moving forward.

Flock in Focus: Reflections on the transformational experiences that define Peddie careers

11:15 a.m.–Noon, Peddie Arts Center, Ding Music Hall
Join a diverse group of seniors as they share candid reflections on their unique Peddie journeys. From their proudest accomplishments to the moments they’ll miss most — and the experiences they’d love to relive — these students offer insights into their growth, challenges and triumphs over their Peddie career. Gain valuable insight to help your student(s) get the most out of their Peddie experience.

Lunch

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Caspersen Campus Center, Dining Hall

Additional Information

Athletics

Check out our Athletic Calendar for a schedule of the day’s games.

Advisor Meetings

Advisors will contact you for a mutually convenient time to meet on Spring Family Day.

Please note registration is not required for Spring Family Day.

Questions? Please contact events@peddie.org or (609) 944-7698.

sunrise SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT

THE PEDDIE STORE

The Peddie Store in the Caspersen Campus Center will be open from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. for all your Peddie spirit gifts and gear. Orders can be placed online in advance!

Shop Now