WELCOME TO UPPER SCHOOL AT HOLTON-ARMS!

• Contract Deadline - March 21, 2025
•     Enrollment FAQs [PDF] | Enrollment Step-by-Step [PDF] 
•  Setup Billing in TADs (email will arrive after contract completion)

(Due Monday, April 21) 

•  US World Languages Parent/Guardian Information Form Entering Grades 9-12 
•  MS/US World Language Teacher Placement Questionnaire Entering Grades 7-12
      [Please share with your child's teacher as soon as possible so they may submit by Monday, April 21]
•  MS/US Mathematics Family Questionnaire Entering Grades 7-12 
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For the 2025-2026 school year; forms will be due to the school by Friday, August 1.

All student medical paperwork should be submitted to the August Schools Health Portal. This is a web-based system that gives you continuous access to your child’s health record and the ability to make updates when needed. All of the necessary health forms can be found in the August Schools Health Portal. You can download the necessary forms there, and your progress is regularly saved so you do not need to finish all the forms at once.

Health Enrollment FAQ

•  Add MAJOR SCHOOL DATES to your calendar for 2025-2026.
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•  Monday, April 7, 8:15 - 9:15 a.m. - Parent Coffee and Conversation: Athletics, RSVP here.
•  Saturday, April 26 - Upper School (US) Course Selection & Placement Testing
•  Monday, May 12 - Mentor Event
•  Monday, May 19, 3:45 - 6 p.m. - Auditions for Chamber Singers and Swing Choir, Chorus Room
•  Tuesday, May 20, 3:45 - 5:30 p.m. - Auditions for US Orchesis, Dance Studio
•  Monday, August 18 - US Preseason Begins (students must be present if planning to play a Fall Sport)
•  Wednesday, August 27 - New US Student Tech Orientation (all new Grade 9-11 students)
•  Thursday, August 28 - US Fall Freshman Activities (all Grade 9 students); Grade 9 Parent/Guardian Orientation
•  Friday, August 29  - All US Student Orientation
•  Tuesday, September 2 - Convocation and First Day of School

•  Laptops: 2025-2026 Technology Requirements
      Detailed information about specific pricing, financial aid, and ordering your student's device will be sent via email this spring.
•  Summer Work: Details about summer reading will be updated in May. Summer work for Grades 7-12 will be posted online in mid-June.  
•  Textbooks: Grades 7-12 will receive course information and textbook purchasing instructions in late July. 
•  Uniform: More information about uniform requirements can be found here. Gently used uniforms will be available for purchase through the Hang-Up, Holton's gently-used uniform shop. We suggest holding off purchasing until June in case there are any changes to the uniform requirements.
•  Holton Email and Web Login:  Parents/Guardians will receive credentials in mid-July. Students will receive email and website access prior to the beginning of the school year.
•  Who to Call or Email With Questions:
•               Enrollment: 301-365-6000
•               Student Billing: 301-365-6028
•               After School Programs: 301-365-6003
•               Bus Transportation: 301-365-6486; Please stay tuned for Bus Registration information for the 2025-2026 school year.

Join Upper School Math Teacher Alessandra King for two exciting and newly added summer opportunities designed exclusively for Holton students! These fresh offerings aim to spark curiosity, build confidence, and cultivate joy in mathematical thinking. Whether you're aiming to grow your contest math skills or crack the code in cryptography, these camps foster a growth mindset, collaborative learning, and a spark for the joy and curiosity that come with exploring math in our supportive environment.

• Register for one or both camps
• Lunch Break (for students attending both camps): 12-1 p.m. (students bring their own lunch)

Click here to register for Academic Camps. Please contact Auxiliary Programs with any questions.

Contest Math Summer Camp

For rising grades 9–11
Week of  Monday, June 16–Friday, June 20 (no camp Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth)
9 a.m.–noon

Do you love tackling challenging problems and thinking outside the box? Our Contest Math Camp is designed to stretch your mathematical muscles and introduce you to the exciting world of math competitions like the AMC, AIME, and USAMO. With a focus on problem-solving strategies, creative thinking, and perseverance, this camp helps students build skills and confidence through exploration of advanced topics like algebra, geometry, number theory, and combinatorics.

Campers will work together to solve challenging problems, share strategies, and celebrate the process of learning through struggle and discovery—hallmarks of a growth mindset.

Camp Highlights:

• Advanced techniques for solving competition-style problems
• Strategies for breaking down complex problems
• Time management tips for timed contests
• Emphasis on logical reasoning, proof writing, and number sense
• A supportive space to collaborate, make mistakes, and grow

Ctyptography Summer Camp

For rising grades 9–11
Week of Monday, June 16–Friday, June 20 (no camp Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth)
9 a.m.–noon

Is cryptography an enigma to you? Curious about how spies sent secret messages—or how to protect your own? This camp blends the mystery of codes with the power of mathematics, giving students a hands-on introduction to the fascinating world of encryption.

With a focus on fun, discovery, and pattern recognition, campers will learn to create and crack codes using mathematical tools like modular arithmetic, prime numbers, and basic algebra. From decoding secret messages to understanding modern digital security, students will engage in creative problem-solving that builds confidence and critical thinking.

Camp Highlights:

• Explore the math behind famous historical ciphersDecode and create secret messages
• Learn how cryptography is used today in banking, security, and communication
• Strengthen pattern recognition and logical reasoning skills
• Collaborate in a fun, puzzle-filled environment
   

Click here to register for Academic Camps. Please contact Auxiliary Programs with any questions.