Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year!
Dear Incoming Lab Families,
We are excited to welcome you to Lab this fall! Together, Lab’s Alumni Relations and Development (ARD) department and Parents’ Association (PA), invite you to meet and connect with new and current families in August and September. These events are tailored to new families and complement programming hosted by each division, such as orientations and back-to-school nights.
Please save the dates—details for all upcoming events are listed below. We hope you can join us! Don’t hesitate to reach out to us with questions or feedback.
In addition to these events, the PA facilitates a Mentor Program for new families. If you would like to be paired with a mentor family, please sign up here. Find out other ways to get involved at Lab at the Volunteer Engagement Fair on Friday, September 5, 8–10 a.m. in the Main Lobby of Earl Shapiro Hall. Lab ARD and other PA parent groups that support the school, its mission, and our students, teachers, and staff, will be there to highlight how to get involved at Lab.
We look forward to seeing you this summer and building community with you at Lab!
Our best,
Carrie Phillips Trimble ‘93, P’34, P’37
Director of Parent and Family Relations
Jill White Cross, ‘96, P’26, P’28, P’34
President, Parents’ Association
PS. Don’t forget to get your Lab swag at our new Spiritwear Store!
All New Lab Families
Hosted by Lab’s Alumni Relations and Development department
Wednesday, August 27, 5–7 p.m.
Gordon Parks Arts Hall, Main Lobby
RSVP by August 15
Adults Only
New Families in the Early Childhood Division (N3–Grade 2)
Hosted by the Early Childhood Council of the Lab Parents’ Association
Playground Meet-Up #1
Sunday, August 10, 3–5 p.m.
South Loop, Cotton Tail Park
RSVP by August 4Playground Meet-Up #2
Sunday, August 24, 3–5 p.m.
Hyde Park, Dickerson Playlot @ Jackson Playground
RSVP by August 18
New Families in the Lower School Division (Grade 3–5)
Hosted by the Lower School Council of the Lab Parents’ Association
Meet-and-Greet for New Lower School Families and Incoming Third-Grade Families
Thursday, August 28, 1–3 p.m.
The Midway Plaisance, across from the Lower School Entrance
RSVP by August 14
New Families in Middle School Division (Grade 6–8)
Hosted by the Middle School Council of the Lab Parents’ Association
Cookies and Coffee for New Middle School Families
Wednesday, August 27, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. (after Middle School Orientation)
Gordon Parks Arts Hall, Main Lobby
New Families in High School Division (Grade 9–12)
Hosted by the High School Council of the Lab Parents’ Association
New High School Families Virtual Q&A
Wednesday, August 6, 6–7 p.m.
Zoom
Ask questions and connect virtually with other new High School families.U-High New Family Happy Hour
Friday, August 15, 5 p.m.–7 p.m.
PA Council Members Home
RSVP by August 10
Adults Only
Resources for New Families
Welcome to the Lab community! We are delighted to have your family join our family. Do you have questions about what's next? Do you want to start building friendships and a network within the school? The Parents’ Association would love to connect with you!
You can request a mentor family through the Parents Association. We will make every effort to match you with a mentor who can answer questions and support your next steps. Matches will be based on information provided.