Virtual Learning Day
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
An Update from the Head of School
Academic Update
Students must monitor their email accounts as teachers will email Google Meet invitations for each class by 8 am tomorrow morning.
Please contact Mr. Grealis, Dean of Academics (mr.grealis@hermits.com) if you have any questions or if you do not receive Google Meet invitations for all your classes.
Student Life & Athletics Update
All practices and games may proceed as scheduled on Tuesday, January 27th.
Winter program athletes and families should monitor e-mail and other communications from Athletics and/or individual coaches regarding the afternoon and evening practice or game schedule.
Bell Schedule

Virtual Learning Reminders
- Please take note of the following reminders for Virtual Learning:
- Student attendance is required. (attendance will be taken)
- Behavior in the virtual classroom should be no different than in the traditional classroom.
- LINK: Core Rules of Netiquette
- Dress Code: Students must be in a Prep polo or Prep-branded quarter zip/crewneck pullover (NO HOODIES)
- Cameras must be on for the entire class period
- Students should be seated at a table or desk (no lying in bed)
Students must monitor their email accounts as teachers will email Google Meet invitations for each class by 8 am tomorrow. Please contact Mr. Grealis (mr.grealis@hermits.com) if you have any questions or do not receive Google Meet invitations for all your classes.
Virtual Learning: Joining Your Classes via Google Meet
Below is a brief step-by-step guide to help you join your virtual classes
How to Join a Google Meet Class
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Receive Your Calendar Invite
The night before or early the morning of a Virtual Learning Day, your teacher will send a Google Calendar invite for your scheduled class period. This invite will be delivered via email and will also appear in your Google Calendar.
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Access Google Calendar
Visit https://calendar.google.com and locate the class period your teacher has scheduled.
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Open the Calendar Event
Click on the calendar event to view the meeting details.
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Join the Google Meet
Select the “Join with Google Meet” button. A new window will open, taking you to the virtual classroom.
Be sure to follow any on-screen prompts, such as granting microphone and camera permissions, then click “Join Now” to enter the meeting.
If you have any questions or experience technical difficulties, please contact the IT Department at ITStaff@Hermits.com or reach out to your teacher directly.