Parent Center

Welcome, families! Please review the information on this page to stay up-to-date on everything you need to know throughout the year.

Spring Family Weekend

Spring Family Weekend will take place April 25th-26th. This special event will feature advisory conferences, parent education workshops, and more! 

Schedule: Saturday, April 26th

School Stores Hours: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 

  • Ongoing  |  Gratitude Station: Sharing Appreciation for Colleagues 

    Visual and Performing Arts Center, Lobby

  • 8:00 a.m.  |  Registration Opens

    Visual and Performing Arts Center Lobby

  • 8:30-10:30 a.m.  |  Student-Led Advisory Conferences

    Various locations around campus. 

  • 9:00-10:00 a.m.  |  Coffee and Conversation: Families of the Classes of 2026, 2027, & 2028 

    Continental breakfast provided.

    Visual and Performing Arts Center Lobby

  • 10:15-11:15 a.m.  |   Applying the Forman Toolbox: Nurturing the Journey Ahead for Junior and Senior Families

    Visual and Performing Arts Center, Jake Cloobeck ’16 Theater

  • 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  |  Lunch

    Peirce Dining Hall

  • 12:00-6:00 p.m.  |  Senior Day Celebration: Athletic Competitions, Recreational Activities, and Lion’s Den Hospitality Stations

    Students are required to attend athletic and recreational commitments.

    Athletic Fields, Tennis Courts, and Other Locations Across Campus | Shuttles Available

Click here for a schedule of athletics and activities. 

Class of 2025 Families

Commencement Details and RSVP

  • Senior Reception

    • Friday, May 30th

    • 5:00-7:00 p.m.

    • This reception is for seniors, parents, and colleagues. 

  • Commencement

    • Saturday, May 31st

    • 10:00 a.m. 

    • The ceremony will be held outside, under a tent on the Green. 

    • The event will be broadcast live for any friends and family who are unable to attend in person. 

  • Kindly RSVP for you and your guests using this form by May 1st. 

Planning Ahead for Commencement

  • Commencement occurs at a very popular time here in Litchfield. We encourage you to make your reservations early. Please click here for our Visitor Guide.

  • If you need special assistance, please let us know by indicating your specific needs on the RSVP form.

  • If you have any questions about arrangements for this event, please contact Ashli Langill, Executive Assistant to the Head of School, at ashli.langill@formanschool.org or 860.567.1801.

Commencement: Day Of

  • Professional photographers from Highpoint Pictures will take a formal picture of the Class of 2025, individual portraits of each senior before the ceremony, and individual pictures of each senior receiving their diploma. Family pictures will be taken directly after the ceremony. All professional photos will be available for purchase two weeks after the event. Highpoint Pictures will reach out to you directly when the photos are available. 

  • We will livestream the ceremony for those who can’t attend. The link will be provided closer to the ceremony’s date.

  • We will provide bouquets and boutonnieres to the seniors.

  • Commencement is held, rain or shine, under a large tent on the Green. 

Moving Out

  • Students will begin packing and cleaning routines during the week leading up to Commencement. Upon departure, dorm rooms are expected to be emptied of all belongings and broom-swept. A cleaning fee may apply if the dorm room does not pass inspection. 

  • Students will have the option to ship items home. Specific UPS shipping information will be provided in the spring.

  • Once the Commencement ceremony is over, dorms will be unlocked, and students and families are free to pack up and check out with the person on duty in the dorm. All students are asked to fill out the check-out sheet and hand it to the dorm staff on departure. Please note: Some staff will be filling in for houseparents until around 1:00 p.m. to allow the houseparents to say goodbye. You do not need to call the AOD if you have checked out with the dorm parent/dorm staff. All travel plans for move-out must be submitted to Orah. Please email Amanda Bender P’27, Assistant to the Assistant Head of School, at amanda.bender@formanschool.org if you have any questions about travel or transportation.

Commencement Attire

Students may wear the following:

  • A solid white (not off-white) dress with a slip (as needed) and white dress shoes or dress sandals.

  • White dress must be approved in person by Director of Student Life Nicole Ostaszewski or Assistant Head of School for Internal Affairs Allie Maxwell before May 1st.

Or:

  • Pressed navy blue blazer with the school emblem sewn on the breast pocket.

  • Pressed white Dockers®, which the school will order in April.

  • White button-down dress shirt, seniors’ school tie, dress shoes (preferably black), and dark socks.

  • Associate Director of Student Life Zack Zampaglione must approve blazers, slacks, and shirts in person before May 1st.

Professional Commencement Photos 

Highpoint Pictures will be the official Commencement photographers on Saturday, May 31st. There is no charge to have any pictures taken, and no forms are due in advance. All photos will be posted in a private online gallery on Highpoint’s website two to three weeks after Commencement. At that point, you can browse all photos online and order prints and/or digital files of any photos. There is no obligation to purchase. Click here for more information. 

Commencement Questions

Feel free to contact Ashli Langill, Executive Assistant to the Head of School, at ashli.langill@formanschool.org or 860.567.1801 to answer any questions about this wonderful event’s schedule and traditions. 

NYC Reception

Join us for a wonderful evening in New York City! Connect with Forman alumni and past and current parents at Grey Lady on Thursday, May 15th, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

Click here to RSVP. If you have any questions, please contact Mara Gieseking, Assistant to the Associate Head of School, at events@formanschool.org or 860.567.1817. We look forward to seeing you there!

Upcoming College Funding Webinar

The College Counseling Department has a partnership with SMARTTRACK® College Funding. This valuable resource provides families with personalized college funding evaluations. We invite you to attend our upcoming webinar to receive more information: What Every Family Needs to Know Now about Paying Less for College, on Monday, April 28th, at 7:00 p.m. ET. Register now and save the date

Helpful Information

Yearbook Fee

All students will automatically receive a yearbook at the end of the year. The $75 fee will be charged directly to their student account—no action is needed!


If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Ostaszewski, Director of Student Life, or Zack Zampaglione, Associate Director of Student Life. For billing inquiries, please contact Pete Maltby, CFO.

Junior and Senior Parents: Prom Purchase Process

Prom is on May 18th at The Simsbury Inn and is open to juniors and seniors. Below is the process for purchasing tickets.


How to Purchase Prom Tickets:

  1. Juniors and seniors must complete this Prom sign-up form to secure their ticket.

  2. Once students sign up, the $100 ticket cost will be billed to their account through the Business Office (no separate payment is required).

Tickets must be purchased by May 1st. 


If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Ostaszewski, Director of Student Life, or Zack Zampaglione, Associate Director of Student Life. For billing inquiries, please contact Pete Maltby, CFO.

2024-2025 Parent/Student Handbook

Please click here for the 2024-2025 handbook. 

2024-2025 School Calendar

Please click here for the 2024-2025 school calendar. 

2025-2026 School Calendar

Please click here for the 2025-2026 school calendar. 

2024-2025 Curriculum Guide

Dress Code Policy

Please click the link below to download the 2024-2025 Dress Code Policy.

2024-2025 Dress Code Policy


Please note the following changes: 

  • No more Formal Friday dress: We will only require formal dress on Mondays and special occasions, like the Academic Awards Ceremony and Commencement.

  • Forman Spirit Options: For our Tuesday through Friday class dress, students will be allowed to wear Forman sweatshirts in good repair (hoodies included) during the academic day. We will be providing more Forman polos and button-downs in the School Store, and some of our online stores (like Tommy Hilfiger) will have the option to add Forman crests to some clothing, like quarter-zips.

  • Cardigans and Blazers with Dresses: Students who choose to wear dresses will only need to wear a blazer or a cardigan if their dress is sleeveless.

  • Baseball Caps: While baseball caps still may not be worn during the academic day, they may be worn in the Dining Hall after school.

If you have any questions, please contact Matthew Bender P'27, Dean of Students, at matthew.bender@formanschool.org or 860.567.1836.

Community Service Requirement

As a part of our commitment to fostering a culture of service and civic engagement, every student is required to complete a minimum of 15 community service hours per academic year. Please note that these hours do not include any disciplinary or National Honor Society (NHS) hours.

It is crucial that all students complete their required community service hours by the specified deadline. Failure to do so will result in the doubling of required hours for the following year. We believe this policy encourages accountability and reinforces the importance of active participation in community service endeavors.

If you or your child are looking for opportunities to complete the required community service hours during breaks, please consider reaching out to local nonprofits or community organizations. 

Click here for the Community Service Form. 

Contact Nicole Ostaszewski, Director of Student Life, at nicole.ostaszewski@formanschool.org or 860.567.6230 with any questions or concerns.

Who Does What - A Quick Guide

We have compiled a guide to help you find the best person to contact if you have any questions. View and download the guide: 

Who Does What - A Quick Guide

Campus Map

Click here to download a campus map. 

Visitor's Guide

2024-25 Holiday Leave Shuttle Schedule

The Deans’ Office oversees travel to and from Forman during vacation times and the closing of school. Forman offers complimentary transportation buses to Bradley International Airport and the Bridgeport Metro-North Train Station on the day of travel. We offer one, sometimes two, drop-off and pick-up times at these designated locations. If the drop-off or pick-up times do not accommodate your needs, please contact a livery service directly (see list below) to make private arrangements. Students who plan to use the school transportation program must sign up through the Orah program. 

Please contact amanda.bender@formanschool.org for more information.

Forman Holiday Leave Shuttle Schedule