College Kick-Off 2026 will take place on January 28 and 29 for sophomores, juniors, and their families. Save the dates!
College Kick-Off is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28th, for STUDENTS ONLY. Its goal is to generate more awareness of college admissions, support students through their college search and application process, and set them up for success! On Day 2, Thursday, January 29th, senior/college counselors Rachel Loving and Kim Forquer (the planners and moderators of this event) will be joined onstage by panelists from UVA, Old Dominion University, the University of Alabama, and Davidson College.
Parents of 10th graders* are invited to join their students in the MLWGS Auditorium on the 29th from 10:15-11:30 a.m.
Parents of 11th graders* are invited to join their students in the MLWGS Auditorium on the 29th from 1:10-3:10 p.m.; college reps will be available (for 11th-grade parents only) until 3:30 p.m. for additional Q&A.
*Please note that due to limited seating capacity, each student may be accompanied by only 1-2 parents or guardians to their assigned assembly. Sessions will not be recorded. Parent/guardian(s), please RSVP using the Google form that was shared with you via email on 1/9/26, and keep an eye out for additional messaging closer to the event regarding parking options.
