WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!
Classes START Thursday, AUGUST 7, 2025
Scroll down the page to find useful information broken down by division to better prepare you and your family for the start of the 2025-26 academic year at Walden School.
FACTS FAMILY PORTAL (REQUIRED)
All families and students (both new and returning) will need to log into the FACTS Family portal to update their demographic, medical, and family information in preparation for the 2025-26 school year.
Walden Family Information Forms (REquired)
To log into your FACTS Family Portal, please use these instructions to create an account. For parents, make sure you create an account using the email that Walden has on file for you. For students, make sure you use your Walden School email address.
WALDEN FAMILY INFORMATION FORMS (REQUIRED)
Once logged in, all families (both new and returning) will need to update their family and student information using the built-in web forms. To access those, click on “Web Forms” under the School section in the menu on the left side of the FACTS homepage. Then select Walden Family Information Forms. There you will find links to student and parent information forms, the student medical form, technology agreement forms, transportation permission, and emergency contact forms. Please review each of those forms and edit any information you find that is incorrect.
Technology USE Agreements
Walden students will be issued a device to support them with their classes and learning. K-2nd Grade students will receive an iPad and 3rd-12th Graders will receive a Chromebook. In order for your student to be given their device, you will need to fill out the technology permission forms available on the Family Information Forms page of the FACTS Family Portal. If you filled out the forms last year, please access the forms to confirm that your information is still correct. If you do not have a family portal account yet, please see these instructions on setting that up and accessing it. If you would like some more information on the iPads and Chromebooks, please visit the Walden Technology Resource Page.
You will need to complete the documents for each student that you have here at Walden. These documents need to be filled out before you come to Walden to get your students' devices in the first week of August. Kindergarten through 3rd Grade students will receive their devices in class. For all other students, please use this link to sign up for a time to pick up your student's device.
Click the image links below to get started
Technology Resource Page
Schedule your Device Pick-uP
Technology Agreement Forms
FACTS Family Portal
Device Protection Plan
Optional
7th-12th Grade Textbooks
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we would like to provide you with important information regarding student textbooks.
Each grade level has a specific list of required textbooks linked here. This grade-level list provides:
• The full list of textbooks your child will need.
• Clear indication of whether the school will provide the textbook or if it is the family’s responsibility to purchase.
To assist families in obtaining the necessary materials, we recommend the following affordable and trusted websites where textbooks can be purchased:
• AbeBooks
• Chegg
NOTE: Please ensure the ISBN number matches the title and edition of the book you are purchasing. Some books have multiple editions, so double-check that you are ordering the correct one.
Please ensure that all textbooks are ordered and received by the first day of school: Thursday, August 7th.
If you have any questions or need assistance with textbook orders, please don’t hesitate to contact Pam Zipper at pzipper@walden-school.org.
MEDICATION DROP-OFF & PAPERWORK (REQUIRED)
IF YOUR CHILD REQUIRES PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION (either daily or an emergency response medicine, e.g. an Epipen) please schedule an appointment with our Healthcare Coordinator.
Medication Drop-Off: Schedule a time with Leslie Logsdon between the following dates and times.
Dates: July 21–25
Times: Between 7:30am–1:30pm
Paperwork and medication will not be accepted on the first day of school. Families must set up an appointment with Ms. Logsdon to turn everything in before they start school.
Immunizations (REquired)
Updated 2025 Kentucky Approved immunization certificates are required to be submitted to our Healthcare coordinator, Leslie Logsdon, no later than August 4th, 2025.
K-8 AFTER SCHOOL Care
Under the guidance of Walden School Librarian and Director of Enrichment Programs, Christen Brown, the After School Care programs in the Walden Library Den will be in full swing with a variety of fun and engaging activities.
Other Useful links
Student Handbook
Academic Calendar
Featured Events
Walden Events
Save the dates - there is so much happening at Walden! Add and attend events directly from your calendar by adding our Walden Events Calendar.
LOWER SCHOOL
LOWER SCHOOL Links
LOWER SCHOOL
SUPPLY LIST
AFter SChool Care
Lower School Division Director Letter
Fall 2025 ORIENTATIONS
August 4 • 6:00pm – Kindergarten & New Lower School Student Orientation
August 28 • 6:00pm-7:00pm – Lower School Parent Information Night
Lower School PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
We are so excited to welcome you all to meet the incredible educators that will be working with your students this school year. Parent Information Night will be on Thursday, August 28th, from 6:00-7:00pm for K-4th Grade parents.
Come and experience “A Walden Day” by participating in a mock schedule that will allow you to experience your child’s school day. The evening will focus on three areas, morning meeting, reading, and math. You should take away from this evening the importance of morning meetings, how to grow your child’s love for reading and how to support your child’s mathematical abilities.
Christie Bowles, K-6th Grade Literacy Director, and Mrs. Von Busch will greet parents/guardians at the front door and direct them to their child’s classroom.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL Links
5th-6th Grade Supply List
5th-6th Grade Division Director Letter
7th-8th Grade
Supply List
7th-8th Grade Division Director Letter
Fall 2025 ORIENTATIONS
August 4 • 7:00pm – 7th Grade & New Middle School Student Orientation
August 4 • 7:00pm – 5th Grade & New Middle School Student Orientation
August 14 • 6:00-8:00pm – Middle School Parent Information Night
Middle School Parent Information Night
Please select your child’s grade level to learn more about their information night
HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL Links
HIGH SCHOOL
supply List
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION DIRECTOR LETTER
Fall 2025 ORIENTATIONS
July 28-30 • 9:00am-12:00pm daily – Mandatory Three-Day 9th Grade Orientation
July 30 • 6:00pm – 9th Grade & New High School Orientation
August 14 • 6:00-8:00pm – High School Parent Information Night
High School Parent Information Night
We are so excited to welcome you all to meet the incredible educators working with your student(s) this school year. The parent information night will be Thursday, August 14 from 6:00-8:00 pm for high school parents. Please have your student’s schedule printed or available on your phone through the FACTS portal, or ask your student to write down their schedule for you. The night will be designed for you to follow your student’s daily schedule to meet your student’s outstanding teachers. Below is the plan you will follow during the information night:
6:00-6:15 = A Block • Monday/Wednesday - 1st Period
6:20-6:30 = B Block • Monday/Wednesday - 2nd Period
6:35-6:45 = C Block • Monday/Wednesday - 3rd Period
6:50-7:00 = D Block • Monday/Wednesday - 4th Period
7:05-7:15 = E Block • Tuesday/Thursday - 1st period
7:20:-7:30 = F Block • Tuesday/Thursday - 2nd period
7:35-7:45 = G Block • Tuesday/Thursday - 3rd Period
7:50-8:00 = H Block • Tuesday/Thursday - 4th Period
*Note: you will not visit Advisory/CWP
Parent Information Night is your opportunity to experience an overview of your student’s classes. We have limited time for each class, so if you would like more information about a class or have a question about your student’s progress, we encourage you to set up individual meetings with our faculty.
We also have our Parent/Teacher conferences on October 23rd and 24th. There will be more information on how to schedule those conferences at a later date.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to the Director of 7th-12th Grade, Pam Zipper.