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2026-2027 Middle School Back-to-School Information

Key August & September Dates

Please mark these upcoming dates on your calendar as we launch the year together. The main school calendar is located on our website and can be accessed by logging in and clicking “Calendar” in the heading. This calendar is updated often. 

  • Monday, August 24 - Friday, August 28, 2026, 12:00 - 2:30 pm: Jumpstart Algebra 1 
    There are still spots available! If you would like to register your daughter, please contact Mrs. Mary Frederick for more information.

  • Tuesday, August 25 - Thursday, August 27, 2026, 8:30 - 11:30 am: Success at Sacred Heart - SASH (students only) 
    All Middle School students are invited to this program, which takes place from 8:30 to 11:30 am each morning. It is designed to help students transition smoothly into our Middle School, building connections and confidence before the first day of school. Attendance is highly encouraged. To sign up for this complimentary program, please click here. More details will be shared this summer.
  • Thursday, August 27, 2026, 8:40 - 9:40 am: New Parent Information and Orientation
    All parents dropping off their children at SASH are invited to a new-parent orientation. We will review our communication system, discipline, events, how to get the most out of Middle School for your family, and the advisory program. We will have time for questions at the end.
  • Thursday, September 3, 2026, 1:00 - 3:00 pm: Middle School New Student Orientation (students and parents)
    All fifth-grade and new sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students and parents are invited to our New Student Orientation. During the program, students will meet their teachers, learn more about their schedules, and get familiar with their academic spaces.
  • Tuesday, September 8, 2026: First Day of School
  • Monday, September 14, 2026, 7:00 -8:00 pm: 8th Grade Parent Information Webinar 
    All eighth-grade parents are encouraged to attend to learn about Key Dates, Trip Information, Capstone Project, and get familiar with the academics of 8th grade, as this year serves as a springboard to upper school.
  • Friday, September 18, 2026, 8:15 am: Parents’ Association Blessing and Welcome Coffee
    All parents are invited to join the Parents’ Association for a Parent Blessing in the Chapel followed by a welcome coffee in Hayes Hall for refreshments, as well as casual and informative conversation. You will have the chance to meet Parents’ Association Board Members, Class Parents, and Event Chairs and learn about all of the upcoming events for the year and how to get involved.
  • Thursday, September 24, 2026, 10:10 am: Mass of the Holy Spirit 
  • Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00 pm: Middle School Back-to-School Night

Middle School Key Contacts

To foster positive and productive family communication and relationships, you can find a list here of key faculty members to contact if you have particular questions, concerns, or suggestions, and who are your first points of contact.

Student Circle of Support

At Sacred Heart Greenwich, we support both the academic and social-emotional development of each student through individualized and programmatic resources.  You can find the Circle of Support document here.

Student and Parent Portals

As we prepare for the upcoming academic year, please take time to visit the Student and Parent Portals, where you will find essential information for the beginning of school. Please read everything carefully, including the Updated Parent/Student Handbook, and make sure to update/sign all necessary forms, which were due by July 17, 2026, and August 1, 2026.

Parent/Student Handbook

The Sacred Heart Greenwich Student Handbook provides detailed information about important school policies and procedures for the entire school, with a specific section covering all aspects of life in the Middle School. Please read the entire handbook carefully and sign off on the acknowledgment form in the Parent Portal.

Daily Schedule 2026-2027

The daily schedule for the 2026-2027 school year is available here. Please note that the Middle School Meeting Time will not follow the rotation, and we will hold Gathering every Friday during that time.

Please note the school hours in the Middle School:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:25 am–3:25 pm 

Wednesday: 8:25 am–2:35 pm

** Sports: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 3:15 - 4:15 pm (some games on Thursdays)

Cellphone and Smartwatch Policy  

Sacred Heart Greenwich is a cellphone- and smartwatch-free zone. Students turn their cellphones and smartwatches in upon arrival in the Middle School hallways. If they attend FLEX time at the Athletic Center, phones should be turned off and kept in their backpacks. Cellphones and smartwatches are not to be on between 8:00 am and 3:25 pm (If students are participating in  sports, phones should be off until after sports.)

  • Students leaving for sports practices or games should not use their cellphones or smartwatches until after practice. At no time should students be walking while on their phones. This is for everyone’s safety.
  • Students who don’t turn in their cellphones or smartwatches will receive an infraction. They must come to pick up their phones or smartwatches before they leave for the day and have a conversation with an administrator. 

Please see the Parent/Student Handbook for more information or click here to read the Cell Phone Policy.

Middle School Attendance

Start time: The Middle School day begins at 8:25 am; FLEX time is available from 8:00 to 8:20 am for extra help from teachers, quiet study, playtime in the Athletic Center, and access to the Athletic snack bar.  During FLEX time, students should be in designated supervised areas on campus, including approved classrooms, the library, or other assigned faculty-led spaces.

Note: There are 8:00 am start times on specific testing days, as noted on the school calendar.

Attendance is formally taken during the Morning Meeting, which begins promptly at 8:25 am. Students are required upon arrival at school to turn off their cellphones/smartwatches and turn them in at the designated locations. Students are not permitted to use their cellphones/smartwatches during school hours. If students are in the Athletic Center during FLEX time, they must ensure their phones are off and stored in their backpacks. 

End of Day: School ends at 3:25 pm each day except Wednesday, when there is an early dismissal of 2:35 pm for any student not participating in sports. Middle School athletic practices will continue to be 3:15 - 4:15 pm each day.  Early dismissals are strongly discouraged.

After School: Students may not be in classrooms after 3:25 pm unless they are working with a teacher. All students on Campus after 3:25 pm should report to the library or to Salisbury Hall for pickup.

Student Absence/ Late Arrivals/ Early Dismissal

For a routine absence, late arrival, or early departure, the parent/guardian must:

  • Notify the school by 10:00 am using the Attendance Tracker in the Parent Portal indicating the reason for the absence. (See instructions here) If a student is not in school and no notification has been received, the parent/guardian will be contacted. 
  • For all late arrivals and early departures, students must sign in/out in the Middle School office before leaving the building. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action. If the school has not received notice of an early departure, the student will not be permitted to leave.

  • If a student is absent due to illness, the parent must indicate the symptoms in the comments section.

  • If a student is absent for three or more consecutive days due to a single illness, a doctor's note must be sent to the Middle School office. Note: If a student is diagnosed with a contagious illness (strep, COVID-19, flu, etc.), the school nurse must be notified via email (tiedemannk@cshct.org) or phone (203-532-3586).

Student & Parent Attendance View on School Blackbaud Portal 

Parents and students will have access to absence and tardy information on the progress page of the school portal, Blackbaud. The absence information will be shown by class, not specifically by day.  

Change of Departure: There will no longer be a Change of Departure feature in the attendance system. All students should know how they are getting home before arriving at school. Calls home are not allowed unless it is an emergency. For any last-minute changes, parents should email the Middle School office AND the student advisor to ensure the message reaches the student. 

School Supplies

This school supply list was shared earlier this summer. Please bring them on the first day of school. To view the list by grade, click here. 

Summer Assignments

I am sure students have been working to complete summer assignments. Summer assignments are designed to promote continued learning and ensure we can retrieve information learned in the prior year. Summer assignments can be accessed by clicking this link. Please note that the summer math work is required, and students will be assessed on it upon our return to school, after we have had time for appropriate review. 

For Rising 5th & 6th Grade Students: In addition to the regular summer math work, we have extended their IXL membership and loaded student-specific content based on their math exam results to provide additional practice. This is highly recommended and encouraged. 

Middle School Advisory Program

Students will be hearing from their advisors prior to the first day of school.  In the Middle School, all students are assigned an advisor. The advisory meets approximately twice per cycle with students during a designated advisory period. Advisors and students engage in discussions, activities, and dialogue designed to build relationships/connections, promote decision-making skills, and encourage balance in all aspects of their lives.   

Snacks

Students should bring healthy snacks from home to eat during the daily midmorning break and during afternoon study hall. Examples of healthy snacks include fruit, carrots, juice, etc. Please remember that we are a peanut- and tree nut-aware school. Soda, energy drinks, and candy are not allowed at any time except at occasional special functions. Students should bring a refillable water bottle to school every day.  The Snack Bar will NOT be open during Middle School snack/recess time.

Uniforms

Students must be in complete uniform every day. Here is a link to the Middle School uniform requirements. Any student out of uniform will be sent to the Middle School office and given appropriate uniform wear from the uniform box. Students will receive a uniform infraction if they are found out of uniform later that day or if coming to school out of uniform becomes a repeated offense. Exceptions include the day on which a student celebrates her birthday and designated civvies days. On these days, students are permitted to wear non-uniform clothes. As noted above, students do have several special dress days throughout the year. Please refer to our Special Dress Attire requirements for more information. 

Key August & September Dates

Please mark these upcoming dates on your calendar as we launch the year together. The main school calendar is located on our website and can be accessed by logging in and clicking “Calendar” in the heading. This calendar is updated often. 

  • Tuesday, August 25 - Thursday, August 27, 2026, 8:30 - 11:30 am: Success at Sacred Heart - SASH (students only) - All Middle School students are invited to this program, which takes place from 8:30 to 11:30 am each morning. It is designed to help students transition smoothly into our Middle School, building connections and confidence before the first day of school. Attendance is highly encouraged. To sign up for this complimentary program, please click here. More details will be shared this summer.
  • Thursday, August 27, 2026, 8:40 - 9:40 am: New Parent Information and Orientation
    All parents dropping off their children at SASH are invited to a new-parent orientation. We will review our communication system, discipline, events, how to get the most out of Middle School for your family, and the advisory program. We will have time for questions at the end.
  • Thursday, September 3, 2026, 1:00 - 3:00 pm: Middle School New Student Orientation (students and parents)
    All fifth-grade and new sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students and parents are invited to our New Student Orientation. During the program, students will meet their teachers, learn more about their schedules, and get familiar with their academic spaces.
  • Tuesday, September 8, 2026: First Day of School
    We look forward to welcoming all students!
  • Thursday, September 24, 2026, 10:10 am: Mass of the Holy Spirit 
  • Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00 pm: Middle School Back-to-School Night