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    Hanukkah

    Festival of Lights\; Eight-day commemoration of the Maacabean recapture and rededication of the second Temple in 165 B.C.E.
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    Hanukkah

    Festival of Lights\; Eight-day commemoration of the Maacabean recapture and rededication of the second Temple in 165 B.C.E.
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    Admission Open House

    At Berwick, who we are is best displayed through seeing our community in action. Parents and their students are invited to join us for an Open House, where attendees will engage with our students, teachers, and current Berwick parents. Experience our innovative programming, learn more about what sets our community apart, and see how you can #BABulldog at Berwick.

    Program begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at:
    11 a.m. for Lower School families (grades Pre-K through 4)
    11:15 a.m. for Middle School families (grades 5 through 8)
    12:00 p.m. for Upper School families (grades 9 though 12 and PG)

    Register Here
    Contact: Jen Wing
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    A Winning Combination: Athletics and Academics at Berwick Academy

    Are you a student-athlete or the parent of one? Join us for a day that combines game-day excitement with an inside look at how Berwick Academy nurtures excellence in both academics and athletics.
    📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Saturday, January 11
    🕒 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: Program begins at 1:00 PM
    📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Berwick Academy’s Jackson Library: 31 Academy Street, South Berwick, ME
    Contact: Jen Wing

    Alumni Hockey Game

    Contact: Chelsea Fraser
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    Head of School Annual Address

    Portsmouth Public Library
    Join us in the Levenson Community Room at the Portsmouth Public Library on January 13 at 6:30 p.m. for light refreshments followed by an engaging conversation at 7 p.m. with Head of School Jim Hamilton and division directors Mary Jo Carabatsos, Ryan Feeley, and Joel Hawes. Trustee and Chair of the Search Committee, Nicole Outsen will also provide an update on the Head of School search. This event is an excellent opportunity to learn more about Berwick Academy’s current programs and initiatives, campus projects, and vision for the future.

    For in-person attendees:
    Join us in the Levenson Community Room (1st floor) at the Portsmouth Public Library. Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m., followed by a conversation with Head of School Jim Hamilton and the division directors starting at 7 p.m.

    For online participants:
    The event will be live streamed beginning at 7 p.m. The live stream can be accessed at https://livestream.berwickacademy.org/.
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    Pre-K/K Applicant Playdate

    Pre-K and Kindergarten are pivotal times in your child’s early education. How do the early elementary programs at Berwick Academy foster a lasting love of learning?
    • Project Approach, giving students ownership in their learning through individual passions.
    • Personalized Attention, faculty and administrators who value close parent-teacher relationships and open communication.
    • Innovative Experiences, routine participation in science, physical education, music, art, and information technology – taught by specialists in those fields.
    • Social-Emotional Learning, a commitment to kindness, honesty, and readiness to learn.
    • Nature-Based Education, an expansive 80-acre campus with ample outdoor time.
    • Power of Play, open-ended play experiences to develop lasting social skills.
    • World Language and Cultures, development of language skills in Spanish and cultural diversity exposure for globally literate learners.
    Contact: Jen Wing
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    Lunar New Year

    A festive holiday celebrated for about two weeks. Each year is symbolized by a different animal.
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Berwick Academy

Berwick Academy, situated on an 80-acre campus just over one hour north of Boston, serves 520 students, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and Postgraduates. Berwick students are from Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and several countries. Deeply committed to its mission of promoting virtue and useful knowledge, Berwick Academy empowers students to be creative and bold. Berwick strives to graduate alumni who shape their own learning, take risks, ask thoughtful questions, and come to understand and celebrate their authentic selves.