Welcome to The New Family Information Page!
In the coming weeks, you will receive on-boarding information and division specific communications. Additionally, as it becomes available, we will post all New Family information here so that you won't miss a thing.
Upcoming Events & Key Dates
APRIL
- Intro to Grade 6: Mon., April 14, 8:30-9 a.m.
- Intro to Grade 5: Tues., April 15, 8:30-9 a.m.
- Intro to Grade 7: Mon., April 21, 8-8:30 a.m.
- Intro to Grade 8 & 9: Mon., April 21, 8:45-9:15 a.m.
- Intro to Lower School: Wed., April 23, 8:30-9 a.m.
- Spring Discovery Fair: Sat., April 26, 9:30 –11 a.m. for children ages 2–7 and their parents. Children will be able to choose from a variety of activity stations such as art (clay & wire), movement (obstacle course), scientific principles, sensory tables, wood-working and music.
MAY
- Frogtown Fair: Sat., May 17, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (Rain Date: Sun., May 18, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.)
- Host Family Letters of Introduction: Arriving in May
JUNE
- Popsicles on the Playground for new Early Childhood & Lower School students on Sun., June 2 from 3–4 p.m.
- Host Family Playdates & Meet-ups: June through August
- Phone calls with Divisional Leaders: Late June/early July
– Jeannie Bean, Director of Early Childhood (Beginners & Kindergarten)
– Meaghan Mallin, Head of Early Childhood & Lower School (Grades 1–4)
– Kirsten Rosolen, Head of Middle & Upper School (Grades (5–9)
AUGUST
- Back to School Conferences for parents/guardians & student:
Either August 27 or August 28
SEPTEMBER
- Opening day of school for Beginners–Grade 9: Wed., Sept. 3
In case you missed these Essential Presentations...
- Introduction to Beginners with Jeannie Bean, Director of Early Childhood (4/2/2025)
- Introduction to Kindergarten with Jeannie Bean, Director of Early Childhood (4/3/2025)
- Introduction to Grade 6 with Kirsten Rosolen, Head of Middle & Upper School (4/14/2025)
- Introduction to Grade 5 with Kirsten Rosolen, Head of Middle & Upper School (4/15/2025)
- Introduction to Grade 7 with Kirsten Rosolen, Head of Middle & Upper School (4/21/2025)
- Introduction to Grades 8 & 9 with Kirsten Rosolen, Director of Middle & Upper School (4/21/2025)
- Introduction to Lower School (Grades 1–4) with Meaghan Mallin, Head of Early Childhood & Lower School (4/23/2025) *No recording available
Important Links to have as resources...
- 2025–2026 Tuition and Fee Schedule
- Accessing Completed Forms & Contracts
- Blackbaud Tuition Management Information
- School Policies and Procedures (You will receive an updated 2025-2026 Digital Handbook in the fall.)
- 2025-26 'At a Glance' Calendar
If you have any questions, please contact Beth, Kathy or Cathy in the Admission Office: admissioninfo@countryschool.net or (203) 801-5608
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Health
Country School partners with Magnus Health SMR (Student Medical Record) to collect and store student health records.
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Transportation
In the spirit of ensuring access to Country School to those beyond our neighborhood; as a way to build community among our students; as a commitment to contributing to a sustainable planet; and because less traffic on campus means a safer campus, the School requires all families who live within our bus routes to participate in the Community Transportation program.
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Food Service
An optional school-provided lunch is available for students in Grades 1-9. Beginners and Kindergarteners bring their own lunch.
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Before & After School Programs
New Canaan Country School offers before and after school programming for all students in Early Childhood through Grade 9 at an additional cost (financial aid available). The program provides several options for enrichment and fun in a nurturing environment.
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Summer@Country School
Summer@Country School offers three weeks of specialty experiences for campers in Rising Grades 5–7. Each program is designed to enrich and broaden camper’s knowledge and skill set in a specific area of interest regardless of prior experience. Offerings include: pickleball, basketball, squash, flag football, coding, theatre, musical innovation, and so much more!
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New Canaan Country School
New Canaan Country School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin and are afforded all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid policies or any other school-administered programs.
