May Day
Join Us
All are invited to a collaborative celebration of spring with High Mowing School’s May Day on April 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission to the May Day festival is free (although fees apply for food and some activities). We hope to see you there!
Highlights
- Traditional maypole and Morris dancing with live music.
- A theatrical send off to winter.
- Pottery sale. This year, the pottery sale returns to the pottery studio for the first time since the pandemic. Featured artisans include Guy Wolff, Wendy Walter, Brigitta Karl, David Graham, Sharry Stevens-Grunden, as well as some current students.
- Circus activities with demonstrations by the Flying Gravity Circus.
- HMS boys soccer game vs. Seacoast United.
- Local artisans and their work, presented in a farmers-market style.
- Wagon rides from the Temple-Wilton Community Farm.
- Children's games.
- Food.
Spring Musical Concludes the Day
Although outdoor festivities wrap up in the afternoon, all are invited to the final performance of High Mowing's Spring Musical: "Hello Dolly," directed by Tor Petrov '18 with musical direction by Mark Ferguson. The performances promise to be a highlight of our spring events, showcasing the talents of our amazing student actors, vocalists and choreographers.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $2 for seniors/students.
Artwork by HMS student Tristan Roth
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HS Spring Musical
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Pine Hill - PH Aud
HS & PH - May Day Festival (School Day)
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High Mowing School
HS Spring Musical
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Pine Hill - PH Aud
Schedule
10 a.m.
- Procession to the Oval.
- Morris dancing.
- Skit — Will King and Queen Winter go away or will they linger?
- May Pole dance on the Oval.
11 a.m.
- Children’s games and crafts open; they run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Circus activities with demonstrations by the Flying Gravity Circus.
- Pottery sale. Featured artisans include Guy Wolff, Wendy Walter, Brigitta Karl, David Graham, Sharry Stevens-Grunden, as well as some current students.
- Refreshments — Fresh popcorn and drinks.
- Vendors.
11:30 - 1:30 p.m.
- Pre-made burritos in the Dining Hall ($5 per child, $8 per adult).
- Hot dog food cart.
- Wagon rides from the Temple-Wilton Community Farm.
12 p.m.
- Dessert café and live music in the Big Room.
2 p.m.
- HMS boys soccer game vs. Seacoast United.