September 10-12, 2026
Family Weekend
Family Weekend offers a mix of fun events, caregiver trainings, and special moments carved out just for you and your student. It’s an opportunity to connect with other families, engage with our staff, and create meaningful memories together.
September 10-12, 2026
Family Weekend
Family Weekend offers a mix of fun events, caregiver trainings, and special moments carved out just for you and your student. It’s an opportunity to connect with other families, engage with our staff, and create meaningful memories together.
Why should you attend?
Register for Family Weekend
Reconnect with your student, celebrate their progress, learn alongside other caregivers, and enjoy the traditions that make Family Weekend and homecoming such meaningful parts of the Heartspring experience.
Registration closes August 27.
Book Your Trip
View a list of hotels with special Heartspring Family Weekend rates.
Sign Up for Family Photos
Capture special family memories with a professional indoor or outdoor photo session by Cassidy Hardin with C. Nicole Photography or Brandon Schmidt with Fiasco Photography.
Sign-ups close August 27.
Schedule
Thursday, September 10
More detailed information to come.
Noon to 5 p.m.
Check-In
Conference Center
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Conference Center
Schedule
Friday, September 11
More detailed information to come.
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Caffeine Connection & Check-In
Conference Center
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Student Art Pop-Up Sale
Conference Center
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Information and Training Session
Conference Center
Executive Leadership Team Welcome & Housekeeping
10:30-11:00 a.m.
Student Music Program
Conference Center
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Information and Training Session
Conference Center
“Enhancing Psychiatric Care Through an Interdisciplinary Team” with Dr. Cassie Karlsson, Heartspring’s Chief Medical Officer
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch Provided
Conference Center
Lunch is only provided for parents attending the trainings.
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Information and Training Session
Conference Center
“Transition and Guardianship” with Leah Gagne, Kansas Attorney
2:00-2:30 p.m.
Student Music Program
Conference Center
2:30-3:00 p.m.
Information and Training Session
Conference Center
“Resources for Families and Caregivers” with John Felageller, Heartspring parent
3:00-6:30 p.m.
Free Time with Your Student
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Cocktail Hour *Adults Only*
Location will be provided at Family Weekend.
Schedule
Saturday, September 12
More detailed information to come.
10:00-11:30 a.m.
On-Campus Activities
School Courtyard
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
BBQ Lunch & Water Play
School Pavilion & Courtyard
1:00-6:00 p.m.
Family Time & Get Ready for Homecoming!
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Homecoming Dance
School Gym
Sponsored by Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Family Weekend’s theme is Homecoming! We encourage you and your student to dress in traditional homecoming attire, such as a dress, suit, or tuxedo, for the dance. However, there is absolutely no need to purchase anything new—please feel free to wear whatever is most comfortable and enjoyable for you. Our goal is simply for everyone to have fun and celebrate together!
Family Photos
Capture special family memories with a professional indoor or outdoor photo session by Cassidy Hardin with C. Nicole Photography or Brandon Schmidt with Fiasco Photography. Photos will be available for download after Family Weekend for your family to treasure for years to come.
- Saturday, September 12
- 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Music Room & Outdoors
Past Family Weekend Fun
