The Village
Key updates for Village life (beginning January 8, 2026):
- Adjusted Start Time: 8:20 a.m. This allows Upper School traffic to clear before Middle School student traffic arrives.
- Drop-off between 8:05-8:20 a.m. (please do not arrive before 8 a.m.)
- Wednesdays only: Drop-off begins at 8:55 a.m., with classes starting at 9:10 a.m.
- Before-care will be offered each day beginning at 7 a.m. with the only change being that students will be walked over to the Village at 8:05 a.m. (8:55 a.m. on Wednesdays).
Adjusted Dismissal
- Dismissal: 3:20 p.m. (please do not arrive before 3:05 p.m.)
- 7th–8th Grades: Dismissal after sports (coaches will share details).
- Class Transitions: Some passing times will be longer, since students will be walking to arts, music, PE, lunch, and the library.
- 7th–8th Grade Sports: Sports period will begin after classes end at 2:30 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will student and visitor parking be?
- Because of the increased foot traffic near The Village, all student parking will move to the front of the Upper School.
- Visitors may continue to park in front of the WAC and the Chapman Green.
Will students have lockers?
- Students will not have lockers in the Village. They may carry backpacks from class to class. Lunches and jackets will be kept in Advisory rooms.
What about restrooms?
- 4th-6th grade classrooms have a restroom in each room. 7th/8th grades have a separate restroom building just south of their classrooms.
Severe weather conditions and The Village
- The campus Safety Team and MS administration will be vigilant about checking weather conditions and move students to a nearby shelter as soon as any severe weather threatens.
Rain, snow, and muddy puddles
- Holland Hall is blessed with a walkable campus, and students are already traveling between the chapel, Tandy, recess, and classes. Students and faculty should be prepared with umbrellas, rain jackets and winter coats.
How long will construction take?
- The full project is expected to take approximately 14-18 months.