current 8th graders

Before long, the first day of your freshman year at Pinkerton will be here! We know the transition can be daunting, but we want you to know that we are here to help every step of the way -- from our Freshman Academy building to our dedicated School Counseling staff for first-year students. Below, you'll find resources and information about upcoming events that will be helpful along the way. This page will be periodically updated as more information becomes available.


Registration Timeline

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resources


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Date

Event

September 21

Fall Open House (for future incoming or prospective students) -- Register HERE!

September 26-28

Mack Plaque Games -- for all other sporting events, click HERE to see the schedule

October 17-19

Fall Play: Sleepy Hollow -- Purchase tickets HERE
October 29

Chorus Concert -- Click HERE to find details on our school events calendar

November 5

Jazz Ensemble & Dance II Concert -- Click HERE to find details on our school events calendar

November 12

Performing Arts Recital -- Click HERE to find details on our school events calendar

November 20

C.T.E. Career Awareness Program (CAP) Night -- To learn more and to register, click HERE

December 5-7

Winter Play: Christmas Carol -- Purchase tickets HERE

December 10

Choral Bell Concert -- Click HERE to find details on our school events calendar

January 6

8th Grade Preview Night -- Click HERE or see under "Important Events" below for more details

January 15

Course Night & Mini Club Fair -- Click HERE or see under "Important Events" below for more details

January 26

Electives Information Day -- Click HERE or see under "Important Events" below for more details

February 12

Instrumental Concert -- Click HERE to find details on our school events calendar
March 5

Chorus Cabaret -- Click HERE to find details on our school events calendar

March 12

Performing Arts Recital -- Click HERE to find details on our school events calendar

March 20-22

Spring Musical: Chicago (Teen Edition) -- Purchase tickets HERE

April 15

Instrumental Concert -- Click HERE to find details on our school events calendar

May 20

Jazz/Percussion Ensemble Concert -- Click HERE to find details on our school events calendar

May 27

Spring Instrumental & Choral Concert -- Click HERE to find details on our school events calendar

May 28

Spring Welcome Reception (for incoming and prospective students) --  Check back HERE in Spring 2026 to register

 


important events

C.T.E. Career Awareness Program (CAP) Night

C.T.E. Career Awareness Program (CAP) Night is scheduled for November 20, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. -- 6:30 p.m. in the Academy Building.

JOIN US FOR THE CAREER & AWARENESS PROGRAM!

For students & families in grades 9th, 10th, 11th and current 8th graders who are interested in or will be attending Pinkerton in the 26-27 school year.

This event will be divided into 2 parts: A Career Awareness fair & Career Awareness Program presentation - giving students and parents the opportunity to learn all about C.T.E. discovery classes & full year programs and learn how to do some pre-planning of high school courses.

Sessions of fun, interactive displays from C.T.E. and ROTC programs will also be represented. Families will hear from current students enrolled in C.T.E. & ROTC programs, first hand student experiences and opportunities here at Pinkerton Academy. 

Check back HERE later this fall to register!

If you need more information, contact the Career and Technical Education office:

Call 603-437-5200 ext 1172 & 1173 or email [email protected]

8th GRAde PReview Night

8th Grade Preview Night is scheduled for January 6, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. -- 7:30 p.m. in the Stockbridge Theatre (Arts and Humanities Building).

Parents/Guardians and future Pinkerton students are invited to attend (or view) an orientation meeting at the Academy, which will present the course selection process and provide a preview of Pinkerton’s academic and extracurricular programs.  This event will be live-streamed on Pinkerton Academy's YouTube channel.

Course NIGht

Course Night is scheduled for January 15, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. -- 8:00 p.m. in the Academy Building.

We hope that by attending Course Night, parents and students will be better prepared to make decisions about course selections for the 2026-2027 school year. Attendance at this event is optional. Families can arrive and leave at any of the times within the 2.5-hour window. 

Electives Information Day

Electives Information Day is scheduled for January 26, 2026 from 9:15 a.m. -- 1:25 p.m. at Pinkerton Academy.

Our sending-town 8th grade students will be bused to campus to attend a day highlighting our CTE, JROTC, World Language, and Fine Arts Departments. Out-of-district/tuition/homeschooled students are welcome to attend as well. For more information, email Rosa Matos

Check out a link to the day's schedule HERE -- coming soon! 


Contact the Freshman Counseling Office with any questions.

(603) 437-5200 x1178 or email.