Admissions: Admissions Events

On Campus Events
 

- Kindergarten Open House
For prospective parents* interested in kindergarten. KOH days include a campus tour, observation of a kindergarten class, and a question and answer session with our Head of School, Lower School Head, Director of Admission and current kindergarten teachers.

Thursday, January 7, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010

8:30 am - 10:30 am
The Admission Office, Barton House

*We will have the opportunity to meet prospective kindergarten students at a later date, during the screenings.

- Lower School Open House
Prospective parents* of applicants interested in applying to grade 1-5 are welcome to come and learn more about Bement through a campus tour, classroom observation, and panel discussion with current teachers and administrators.

Monday, November 16, 2009
8:00 am - 12:00 noon
The Admission Office, Barton House

*We will have the opportunity to meet prospective students at a later date, during their class visit and interview.

- Upper School Open House
Prospective parents* of applicants interested in applying to grade 6-9 are welcome to come and learn more about Bement through a campus tour, classroom observation, and panel discussion with current teachers and administrators.

Monday, January 12, 2010
8:00 am - 12:00 noon
The Admission Office, Barton House

*We will have the opportunity to meet prospective students at a later date, during their class visit and interview.
 

One of our primary goals is to make sure that each applicant and family comes to know Bement well during the admission process. Seeing the campus, meeting with members of our community, and having our individual interviews with you often accomplish this, but the events listed in this section may be beneficial to you as well. We look forward to getting to know you and helping you become familiar with Bement.

For information and reservations please call our office, 413-774-4209. RSVP is required for all events. We hope to see you there!

-Pioneer Valley Independent School Fair
Bement is pleased to host the Pioneer Valley Independent School Fair on Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm in the Kittredge Building. Please contact Kim Loughlin in the Admission Office if you have any questions.

Below are the names of the schools participating in this year's fair:

The Academy at Charlemont
Academy Hill School
Amherst Montessori School
Bement School
Buxton School
The Common School
Deerfield Academy
Eagle Hill School
Eaglebrook School
Four Winds School
The Hartsbrook School
Hilltop Montessori School
Holy Trinity School
Linden Hill School
The MacDuffie School
Miss Hall’s School
The Montessori School of Northampton
Northfield Mount Hermon School
Pioneer Valley Montessori School
Smith College Campus School
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Suffield Academy
Vermont Academy
Wilbraham & Monson Academy
The Williston Northampton School
Winchendon School
 

To register for any of the above events, please call 413-774-4209. Be sure to indicate how many people will attend and the name, current school, and grade of the admission candidate(s). Thank you!


We welcome families to come to other community events such as the kindergarten and first grade play, Harvest Bazaar, Spring Fling Fair, and other events. If you see an event listed on our web site in the Lower or Upper School Look Ahead, call to inquire about attendance.


Bement on the Road

Throughout the upcoming admission year, our officers will be traveling to the following areas to attend boarding school fairs, visit independent schools and programs, and meet with educational consultants. (Additional locations/dates will be added as they are confirmed.) If you would like to connect with an officer in your area, please call us at (413) 774- 4209 or send us an email.

New York, NY Monday, September 21, 2009, 4-6pm

The Parents League of New York Independent School Fair at the Loyola School

 
Washington, DC October 1-3, 2009

SSATB Conference

Deerfield, MA Saturday, October 24, 2009, 10:30-12:30 pm

The Pioneer Valley Independent School Fair, The Kittredge Building, The Bement School

Charlotte, NC November 11-13, 2009

IECA Conference

Chicago, IL December 3-5, 2009

TABS Conference

 

Nassau, Bahamas January 17-19, 2010

Contact the Admission Office about a gathering at the home of a Bement parent in Nassau on January 19, 2010

413.774.7061

*Easthampton, MA February 28, 2010

Summer Opportunities Fair, The Reed Campus Center, The Williston Northampton School

*Bement’s Summer Programs only

Toronto, Canada May 12-14, 2010

IECA Conference