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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!

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Family Photos by Appointment

Music Room & Outdoors

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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!

A Heartspring family sitting down posing for a family portrait

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

Questions?

If you have any questions about Family Weekend, email familyweekend@heartspring.org.