Events & Festivals

Rhythms of the seasons, moments to belong, traditions to experience.

At WSP, festivals and community gatherings are woven into the rhythm of the year. Below, you’ll find an overview of the traditions that shape our school culture, along with select upcoming events that welcome our extended community.

For the full school calendar, including class-specific events, families should view the RSM parent portal.

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Annual Celebrations & Festivals

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Winter Fair is a beloved family event with handcrafted gifts, festive booths, and magical lantern-lit paths—community building in light and joy. Join us on December 6!

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Spring Benefit

The Spring Benefit is a lively evening of dinner, auction, and music; a celebration of generosity, creativity, and school spirit.

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Cultural Celebrations

Throughout the year, we honor cultural festivals such as Lunar New Year, Holi, and Día de los Muertos in age-appropriate, meaningful ways that reflect and respect the cultures of our families. These events are created with love and intention—and powered by community participation. When families join in, they don’t just attend; they help shape the experience.

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Seasonal Festivals

Festivals
Rose Ceremony, Michaelmas, and May Day are marked by seasonal songs, stories, and activities that foster preparation, rhythm, and deep connection.

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GrandFriends Day is a heartfelt occasion honoring grandparents, elders, and special family friends, weaving generations into our community fabric.

Special Campaigns

Spring Fund-a-Needs 

Each year, the community rallies to support specific needs beyond the school’s operating budget. Past examples include a forge for our blacksmithing program, a water feature for our thriving gardens, playground equipment, and scholarships for music lessons.

Senior Class Gift

In this long-running WSP tradition, families of the graduating senior class collaborate on a meaningful parting gift to the school.

Middle-School Fundraisers

Student-organized bake sales along with pizza, burrito, and taco offerings at lunch help fund the 8th-grade class trip.

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Spring Benefit

Our annual fundraising event brings together parents, alums, and friends to support and celebrate our school. The week leading up to the event, we kick off our annual Fund-a-Need campaigns to support tuition adjustment, student sports, and other school-wide priorities. Join us for a festive evening of dinner, music, and community building. 

To learn more about the event, please contact Christine McQuade-Hsu, Assistant School Director of Growth and Engagement.

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