Parents and Families Archives

February 17, 2026

Staying Connected this Winter: Recess Updates and Campus Highlights

Dear Bates Families, We hope your students are enjoying the start of February break! As we look ahead to the…

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January 8, 2026

Welcome Back! Bates 2026 Winter Semester Information for Families

Dear Bates Families, We hope your family enjoyed a restful holiday season. As we look ahead to the start of…

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November 14, 2025

Mid-Semester Updates for Bates Families

Dear Bates Families, As students enter a busy stretch of the semester, we’re sharing a few timely updates to help…

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August 22, 2025

Fall Family Campus Update

Dear Bates Families, We hope you’ve had a wonderful summer! As the fall semester approaches, here are some important dates…

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September 22, 2022

2026 Families: Supporting your student’s well-being

This Sept. 20, 2022, webinar for new Bates families included panelists from the following campus departments: This webinar is password…

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September 16, 2022

2026 Families: Academics at Bates

This Sept. 15, 2022, webinar for new Bates families included panelists from the following campus departments: First-Year Experience and Dean…

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September 14, 2022

2026 Families: Life Outside the Classroom

This Sept. 13, 2022, webinar for new Bates families included panelists from the following campus departments: This webinar is password…

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July 29, 2022

2026 Families: Next student deadlines and ongoing family programs

Hello, Class of 2026 families – With around five weeks to go until drop-off day, students are going through a…

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July 6, 2022

2026 Families: Resources for your student – and for you

Hello, Class of 2026 families – Incoming students continue to hear weekly from the First-Year Experience team about key forms,…

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June 16, 2022

2026 Families: Preview of Summer Welcome Events

Hello, Class of 2026 families – This summer, we will offer a mix of in-person and virtual welcome gatherings to…

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