Wednesday, August 17. Half-day

First Day of School

We cannot wait to see our Vikings back on campus! School starts at 8:15 a.m. Dismissal varies by division.

Where to go:

3K, PreK, Kindergarten – Classroom

1st – 5th Grade – Classroom

6th – 8th Grade – Middlebrooks Athletic Center

9th – 12th Grade – Clark Fine Arts Center

Dismissal Times on First Day: 

3K – 5th Grade – Dismiss at 11:45 a.m.

6th – 12th Grade – Dismiss at 12:15 p.m.

Faculty members will be in the lobby to help elementary students to their classrooms.

Middle and high school schedules will be distributed in homerooms after opening assemblies.


Wednesday, August 24, 2022, begins late start at 8:50 a.m.

First Day of School Drop-off Information

If walking students into school

Park in one of the following parking lots: by the soccer field, across from the Clark Fine Arts Center, or in the Middlebrooks Athletic Center parking area.

If dropping students off

  • Preschool Students – drop-off at the Preschool Building
  • Elementary Students – use the elementary carpool circle.
  • Middle School or High School – drop-off at the Upper School Building/Middlebrooks Athletic Center

Dining Plan Information

FPD’s dining plan for the 2022-2023 school year includes the return of an optional, all-inclusive, five-day plan.
Students in 3K through twelfth grade can opt-in to a dining plan that includes a range of delicious and healthy meal choices. FPD’s dining provider, SAGE Dining, uses locally-sourced, organic ingredients as often as possible, including items from FPD’s own gardens. All food is fresh, made the same day, and reviewed by a SAGE Dining dietician to ensure top-quality meals for our Vikings.

To register your child and get more information about dining at FPD, visit our Dining page or complete the form on Viking Connect.

Dress Code

Middle School & High School Dress Code

Lower School Dress Code

Changes for the 2022-2023 school year for Upper School:

Belts are required for boys.
No flip-flops or crocs for girls.

Other Important Dates

3K, PreK, Kindergarten Meet & Greet – Wednesday, August 16

       1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Preschool Building (drop-in anytime)

1st – 5th Grade Teacher Meet & Greet – Wednesday, August 16

       1:30 – 3:00 p.m. in the Elementary Building (drop-in anytime)

Senior Parent College Meeting – August 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall

Open House for 1st – 5th Grade Parents – August 29 at 5:30 p.m. Begin in your child’s classroom

Open House for Middle & High School Parents – August 29 at 6:15 p.m.

Important Dates

Wednesday, August 16

Preschool & Elementary Meet & Greet

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Drop-in anytime to meet your child’s teacher. 3K – PreK students visit the preschool building. Kindergarten – 5th grade students begin in the lobby of the elementary building.

Tuesday, August 16

Campus Prayer Walk

Join your FPD friends and family for a Campus Prayer Walk to pray for our students, faculty, and families as we begin a new school year. The Prayer Walk begins at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, August 22

Senior Parent Meeting

7:00 p.m.

Learn more about your student’s senior year and corresponding college preparation information. The meeting is hosted in the Lecture Hall of FPD’s Upper School Building.

Parent Open House Events

Open Houses for Each Division

Open House for Preschool and Kindergarten Parents – August 22 at 6:15 p.m. Begin in your child’s classroom

Open House for 1st – 5th Grade Parents – August 29 at 5:30 p.m. Begin in your child’s classroom

Open House for Middle & High School Parents – August 29 at 6:15 p.m. Begin in the Clark Fine Arts Center

Other Important Parent Links