The Foundation for a Meaningful Life
Kindergarten - Grade 9 in Southborough, MA
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About Fay School
Founded in 1866, Fay serves 475 students in Kindergarten through grade nine on its 66-acre campus in Southborough, Massachusetts.
Mission & Philosophy
The mission of Fay School is to nurture each child’s potential through a broad, balanced, and challenging program that establishes the foundation for a meaningful life.
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Fay's admission team is available to help you with every step of the admission process. Find out more here.
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Click here to read about the steps for admission to our Primary, Lower, and Upper Schools.
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Secondary School Counseling
Fay's graduates are coveted by secondary schools, who welcome our students' strong skills, interests, and commitment to their communities. Find out how our secondary school counselors help each student find a school that's the right fit.
Effort Grades
A unique hallmark of Fay's program is our system of effort grades, which emphasizes focus, determination and follow-through.
Distinguished Faculty
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Academics at Fay
Primary School
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World Languages
"My Favorite Class"
English Language Program
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Athletics
Athletic Facilities
Take a virtual tour of Fay's athletic facilities, which include a 36-acre athletic campus, gym, batting cages, basketball courts, and more.
Coaches
Fay’s coaching staff is composed of faculty and staff as well as outside specialists, who are committed to supporting our athletes in an atmosphere of challenge and fun.
Everyone Plays
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Physical Education (K - Grade 4)
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Arts
The Spirit of Creativity
Fay students build creativity and confidence through courses in art, music, drama, and dance.
Arts Facilities
See our studios, classrooms, practice spaces, and performance venues.
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Music
Visual Arts
Drama
Dance
Private Lessons
Distinctions
Character Matters
Fay students learn and grow in a community that emphasizes responsibility, respect, inclusion, empathy, and effort.
Global Community
Fay welcomes students from across the United States and over 20 countries. Find out what it's like to be part of a global community.
Circles of Connection
Creativity & Design Program
Vox Inventum
Dedicated Service
Ninth Grade Program
Public Speaking
World Languages
Traditions
Leadership
Student Life
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Fay, diversity is an asset, an experience, and a process. We believe that a broad range of experiences and viewpoints enhances learning and enriches life.
Extended Fay Programs
Fay offers an extended day program until 6:00 pm and a rich array of after-school clubs for music, art, athletics, science, and more.
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Boarding
Living on Campus
Boarders at Fay enjoy busy days that are structured and well supervised, but also full of friendship, warmth, and fun.
Meet Our Dorm Parents
Our dorm parents are Fay faculty, staff, and coaches - all specially trained to meet the needs of middle school boarding students.
Why Boarding at Fay?
Why Boarding at Fay?
Weekends at Fay
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International Community
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The 2024-2025 Fay Fund
The Fay Fund makes up 8% of Fay's annual operating budget and helps ensure an outstanding faculty, facilities, and educational programs.
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D Day
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F Day
Fall Board of Trustees Meeting
8:30 AM
Friday Night Lights
3:00 PM
to 9:00 PM
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Admission Open House
1:00 PM
to 3:00 PM
6
A Day
7
B Day
Conferences Kindergarten-Grade 2
No School K-2. Conference Care Available
8
C Day
Student's of Color Breakfast
7:25 AM
Parent and Guardian Community Connections
9:00 AM
to 10:30 AM
Zoom
9
D Day
10
Veteran's Day (Observed). School Holiday. Offices Closed
11
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13
E Day
Post Season Athletics
Lower School Fall Term Athletics Awards
2:15 PM
Upper School Fall Term Athletics Awards
3:00 PM
14
Post Season Athletics
F Day
15
Post Season Athletics
A Day
16
Post Season Athletics
B Day
17
Post Season Athletics
C Day
Last Day of Fall Term
No Extended Day
All School Dismissal
2:20 PM
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Thanksgiving Vacation
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Thanksgiving Vacation
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Thanksgiving Vacation
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Thanksgiving Vacation
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Thanksgiving Vacation
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Thanksgiving Vacation
Thanksgiving Day
24
Thanksgiving Vacation
Thanksgiving Holiday- School Offices Closed
25
Thanksgiving Vacation
26
Thanksgiving Vacation
27
Thanksgiving Vacation
Boarding Students Return
Professional Development Day
28
D Day
First Day of Winter Term Classes
29
E Day
30
F Day
Early Learning Center Open House
7:00 PM
to 8:30 PM
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