Upcoming Holiday Travel
School-Sponsored Shuttle Schedule
Episcopal offers shuttles to and from Reagan National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Washington’s Union Station for major breaks including Thanksgiving and Winter Break. Shuttles are driven by EHS faculty and staff, and they are free of charge to families. All shuttles will depart promptly at their scheduled time.
- The shuttles will only run if students have signed up for them.
- If a student does not sign up for a certain shuttle, then they should not expect that they will be able to take it.
- Likewise, if a student signs up for a shuttle, it is expected that they will notify Jeannie White if they no longer need to use the shuttle.
- Episcopal does not offer one-off rides outside of the scheduled shuttle times.
- All students are sent a Google form to sign up for a shuttle.
- Questions can be directed to Director of Activities, Jeannie White.
Departure Shuttle
Episcopal High School runs group shuttles for students, free of charge, to DCA Reagan Airport, IAD Dulles Airport, and Washington Union Station on the day that each break
begins. The exact shuttle schedules will be communicated to all students and posted in the EHS Weekly about three weeks prior to the start of each major school break. Students will receive a sign-up form for these shuttles and must sign up to secure their spot. If there
are no students signed up for a certain shuttle through the form, the shuttle will not run.
Return Schedule
| Required day of return | |
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| All students must return by 8:oo p.m. | |
| Union Station | 2:00 p.m. |
| DCA and IAD | 3:00 p.m. |
Requests to Miss School Commitments
| Requests to Miss School Commitments |
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| We ask that students and families plan all vacation and weekend departures to ensure that all School commitments are met. In special circumstances — such as family weddings, graduations, and similar occasions — the School will excuse a student from commitments. Students requesting to be excused for early departures, late returns, or missed commitments should see Dean of Students Wendy Kridel at least two weeks prior to the anticipated absence and prior to purchasing airline or train tickets. If you are aware of special circumstances now, please feel free to contact her at wkridel@episcopalhighschool.org. |
| Travel for Unaccompanied Minors |
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When booking travel arrangements for younger students, please be aware that students traveling alone by train or plane may need to travel as an “unaccompanied minor.” This policy stipulates that if your student is under a specific age — 16 for Amtrak and 15 for most major airlines — they must be taken to and/or picked up from the train station or airport by a pre-specified adult. The School can typically accommodate requests for chaperones/drivers, but our ability to meet requests depends on the timeliness of the request, the volume of demand, and chaperone/driver availability. If an unaccompanied minor chaperone is confirmed, please note that this service includes separate fees for drop-off and pick-up ($125 for each at DCA Reagan; $150 for each at Dulles and Union Station) which will be added to the parent/guardian monthly statement from the Business Office. If your student must travel as an unaccompanied minor, Episcopal asks that you review Amtrak’s or the airline’s policy and share your student’s itinerary with the School at least one week prior to the anticipated departure. You can direct requests and questions to Jeannie White, director of activities, transportation, and signature program logistics. |
Transportation
| School-Sponsored Shuttles |
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For the three major vacations during the year — Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks — Episcopal High School provides group transportation for students to local airports and train stations via school-sponsored, faculty driven shuttles. The School’s transportation service is designed to support as many students as possible rather than individual needs. Episcopal High School does not provide individual rides to or from the airport or train station, either for the three major breaks or on any weekend during the school year. Information on the school-sponsored shuttles and other suggested modes of transportation can be found below. If you have questions regarding vacation transportation shuttles, please email Jeannie White, director of activities, transportation, and signature program logistics, at jbw@episcopalhighschool.org. |
| Departing Shuttles |
| Episcopal High School runs group shuttles for students, free of charge, to DCA Reagan Airport, IAD Dulles Airport, and Washington Union Station on the day that each break begins. The exact shuttle schedules will be communicated to all students and posted in the EHS Weekly about three weeks prior to the start of each major school break. Students will receive a sign-up form for these shuttles and must sign up to secure their spot. If there are no students signed up for a certain shuttle through the form, the shuttle will not run. |
| Returning Shuttles |
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Episcopal High School runs group shuttles for students free of charge:
Students who wish to utilize this service also must sign up through the form sent out before the break. If there are no students signed up for a certain shuttle through the form, it will not run. A few days before the return, the students will be connected with the faculty shuttle driver to confirm an exact meeting location and exchange contact information. Important: All students must arrive on campus before their 8:00 p.m. sign-in on dorm, unless required to return earlier for their afternoon option. |
| Other Transportation Options |
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Episcopal does not accommodate individual (non unaccompanied minor) transportation requests. However, given our proximity to Washington, D.C., there are many private transportation options that parents and students may consider using in addition to the school-sponsored shuttles, including Alto, Uber/Lyft, and the below cab services. Cab ServicesEstimated rates, excluding gratuity Alexandria Yellow Cab | +1 (703) 549-2500 www.alexandriayellowcab.com/#/booking/
Red Top Cab | +1 (703) 522-3333 www.redtopcab.com/#/booking/
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Dates and Policies Regarding Major School Breaks
| Fall Family Weekend |
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October 24 - 25 |
| Thanksgiving Break |
| November 22 - December 1 Saturday, November 23 is a travel day; all students must depart campus by 5:00 p.m.; return by 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 2. |
| Winter Break |
| December 20* - January 5 *Students are free to leave after their final assessment/exam. Saturday is a travel day; all students must depart campus by 5:00 p.m.; return by 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 5. |
| Mid-Winter Long Weekend |
| January 23 - 26 No afternoon options on Friday, January 23; all students return by 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 26. |
| Spring Break |
| February 28 - March 16 Saturday, March 1, is a travel day; all students must depart campus by 5:00 p.m.; return by 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 17. |
| Easter/Passover Long Weekend |
| April 4 - 6 No afternoon options on Friday, April 18; all students return by 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 1. |
| Spring Family Weekend |
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April 17 - 18 |
| Summer Break |
| 12th Grade Students must depart campus by 5:00 p.m. On Saturday, May 23 after the Commencement festivities. 9th - 11th Grade Students may depart after their final exam; campus closes at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30. |
| Community Weekends |
| Every month (except November), we take one weekend to focus on community building and having fun together here on our beautiful campus. On these Community Weekends, students may not take overnight or day leaves. |
