The Opening of School is much more than a schedule of events. It's an opportunity for students to meet new people, learn their way around campus, settle into new routines, and begin feeling at home before classes officially begin.

For every new student, the Opening of School, from arrival through the first week of classes, brings a healthy mix of anticipation and nerves. Whether you're coming from across the globe or just one town away, these first few days are filled with new faces, new routines, and plenty of excitement. Here's five ways to make the most of your first days.

An all-school game of tag brings complex rules, surprising alliances, and the simplicity of a community enjoying a moment together.

On a sunny—and windy—Friday morning, Tabor Academy honored the Class of 2026 in a formal waterfront commencement ceremony. Under this massive white tent, with the entire school in attendance, the graduating class officially became alumni.

The annual end-of-year event was packed with food, fun, music, and friends.

Tabor Academy Head of School Tony Jaccaci recently appeared on the Inspiring Schools Podcast to discuss innovation in boarding schools, authentic storytelling, leadership, and the evolving role of AI in education.

The school’s fellowship program immerses a cohort of new educators in every aspect of boarding school life. 

A propeller from Admiral Richard E. Byrd's 1926 North Pole flight, donated to Tabor in 1928 by then trustee Richard F. Hoyt, is once again on display—this time in the Travis Roy Campus Center.