Open House
Every family's search begins with a simple question:
Will my child thrive here?
Discover the answer on October 23 or 24, 2026.
Truly Known. Totally Prepared.
You'll understand it as soon as you step on campus. You'll feel it in every classroom, every conversation, every moment. Dawson is different. With teachers who know every child's strengths. Students who are excited to share their experiences. And a community where everyone is known and pushed to become their best.
That's the Dawson model. Teachers who guide, not just manage. Relationships strong enough that families trust us with what matters most. Academics ambitious enough to produce outcomes other schools only talk about.
Open House Format
What You'll Experience
Every classroom, conversation, and campus experience offers insight into how students learn, grow, and thrive at Dawson. From experiential learning to personalized college counseling, you'll see firsthand how our programs prepare standout students for what's next.
Friday, October 23, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. is a guided program during an active school day.
- Explore classrooms, creative spaces, and athletic facilities
- See teachers and students in action
- Learn more about signature opportunities, from robotics and entrepreneurship to global travel and internships
- Hear from college counselors and learn more about our personalized college prep program
- Connect with admissions leaders about the right path for your child
Saturday, October 24, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., offers division-specific, 75-minute guided tours.
Tours begin at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., and are designed for your child's age and learning stage; they are encouraged to attend. Arrive up to 30 minutes early to enjoy light refreshments, connect with faculty and Dawson families, and settle in before your guided tour begins.
- Lower School (Kâ5): Explore classrooms through a hands-on, passport-style adventure filled with art, music, science, technology, and joyful discovery
- Middle School (6â8): Visit collaborative classrooms where students ask bigger questions, take on new challenges, and grow in confidence
- Upper School (9â12): Hear directly from student ambassadors as you explore rigorous academics, experiential learning, college counseling, clubs, athletics, and the opportunities that prepare students for what's next