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.


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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Date

Event

September 20

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

September 25-27

Mack Plaque Games -- for all other sporting events, view the Mack Plaque schedule

October 16-18

Fall Play: Queens -- Purchase fall show tickets
October 21

Chorus Concert -- View details on our School Events Calendar

November 4

Jazz Ensemble & Dance II Concert -- View details on our School Events Calendar

November 12

Performing Arts Recital --View details on our School Events Calendar 

November 19

C.T.E. Career Awareness Program (CAP) Night -- Details coming soon for CAP Night

December 4-6

Winter Play: The Play That Goes Wrong -- Purchase winter show tickets

December 14

Choral Holiday Concert -- View details on our School Events Calendar

January 5

8th Grade Preview Night -- View details on Preview Night or see under "Important Events" below for more information

January 14

Course Night & Mini Club Fair -- View details on Course Night & Mini Club Fair or see under "Important Events" below for more information

January 26

Electives Information Day -- View details on Electives Information Day or see under "Important Events" below for more information

February 17

Instrumental Concert -- View details on our School Events Calendar
March 4

Chorus Cabaret -- View details on our School Events Calendar

March 10

All Town Jazz Concert -- View details on our School Events Calendar

March 19-21

Spring Musical: Newsies -- Purchase spring musical tickets

April 14

Instrumental Concert -- View details on our School Events Calendar

May 19

Jazz/Percussion Ensemble Concert -- View details on our School Events Calendar

May 20

Spring Welcome Reception (for incoming and prospective students) --  Details coming soon for Spring Welcome Reception

May 26

Spring Instrumental & Choral Concert -- View details on our School Events Calendar

 


important events

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

C.T.E. Career Awareness Program (CAP) Night is scheduled for November 19, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. -- 6:30 p.m. in the Academy Building Marion Pounder Cafeteria.

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 for registration details!

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 5, 2027 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 14, 2027 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, 2027 from 6:45 a.m. -- 2:00 p.m. at the Stockbridge Theatre.

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, emai Rosa Matos


For questions, please contact the Freshman Counseling Office at (603) 437-5200 ext. 1178 or by email.