Our Thanksgiving Tradition

If you’ve been to a Midland Thanksgiving before, you know how special it is: experiential learning opportunities, performances, more turkey than you’ve ever seen in your life, and a whole lot of love and gratitude. Thursday is a community event where alums, parents, and friends are welcome.

Thanksgiving General Schedule 

Thursday Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day 9:30am – 4:00pm

Frequently Asked Questions

Current Family Events 

Friday Nov 27 | Academic Experience Day 12:45pm – 4:00pm

Saturday Nov 28 | Experiential Saturday 8:30am – 12:00pm

Current Student Overnight Leave & Return Times

• Wednesday night: Return by 8:30 am Thursday for morning programming & Thanksgiving set up

• Thursday night: Return by 8:00 am Friday, or in time for your scheduled parent/student/advisor meeting

• Friday night: Return by 9:15 am Saturday for experiential Saturday offerings

• Saturday night: Return by 11:30 am Sunday for lunch assembly, Work Period, and other all-community events

Day/Evening Leave (not overnight): Students who are not staying off campus overnight may leave campus during the following time windows. All students returning the same evening must be back on campus by 9:45 pm.

• Wednesday: 5:15pm – 9:45pm

• Thursday: After the performance (approximately 4:00 pm) until 9:45pm

• Friday: 4:00pm – 9:45pm

• Saturday: 12pm – 9:45pm