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Parents Packing List for Family Weekend

September 15, 2025
Illustration of a dog in a suitcase

by Ava Swearingen, student writer

Students are settling in and looking forward to Family Weekend, not just for the warm hugs and familiar faces, but for the little comforts of home that only parents can bring. Whether it's a favorite homemade casserole or that one hoodie they accidentally left behind, these essentials will help you make the most of your trip and become the weekend MVP! 

Your students have asked for:

  • winter clothes
  • toothpaste
  • a warm hug
  • money
  • more blankets
  • Grandma’s cooking
  • energy drinks
  • the family dog
  • a projector
  • a car
  • dress shoes
  • a mini fridge
  • some peace of mind
  • golf clubs
  • air fryer
  • a hammock
  • my siblings
  • candy
  • a dorm-sized Christmas tree 
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