Watkinson is hosting a bookfair with local bookseller River Bend Books throughout the school day this April 17. Student, faculty and a few parent volunteers will be on hand to help the Watkinson community make their selections. If your student plans to shop, don’t forget to have them bring their "book money" that day. Families can also order through the website: https://riverbendbookshop.com/Watkinson. Do make sure you follow the directions when checking out to ensure a portion of the proceeds comes back to Watkinson!

WPC This year, WPC volunteers will support a Middle School Game Night after school. Middle School families are asked to  contribute beverages, dinner items, snacks, and money for decorations for this event. (The kids like to do the decorating themselves!) All items are the specific requests of the students. : ) Parents can dee the details and sign up to bring items or donate  here.

All WPC meetings are open to any member of the community and held on Zoom. Meeting dates,  the meeting Zoom link and notes from past meetings are also on the  WPC Home page at the bottom of the page. 

The next meeting is Tuesday, April  21,  @ 7 pm - Join here.

We are also hoping to see families (faculty and staff too!) at The Hartford Athletic Game on Saturday, April 25. Watkinson students will be performing the national anthem at the game. We expect this game will sell out, so please get your tickets early if you plan to attend! 

The gala, Watkinson's biggest event of the year, supports The Fund for Everyday Excellence -- funding that goes directly into the classrooms, programs, and people that make Watkinson extraordinary. It's also a chance to connect with people who share your passion for this school and celebrate everything that makes Watkinson so special. Current Watkinson parents receive an exclusive 10% discount on tickets, tables, and sponsorships with promo code PARENTS2026. Visit A Watkinson Affair to reserve your seats and to purchase (or sell!) a sponsorship or program ad.

WPC sponsors an annual picnic dinner for all staff at Watkinson on behalf of all families. Grade Level Reps help facilitate staff gifts, and WPC volunteers set up and help run this event. This year, parents will contribute beverages, ice, desserts, and decor for a catered picnic. We need parent support before, during and after this event. Signup on our Spring Volunteer Form to let us know how you can help  us show appreciation for our fabulous staff! 

WPC provides decorations, cake and gifts for graduates; Grade 12 and Academy families provide a potluck dinner; Grade 10 & 11 parents volunteer for setup, prepare gifts for the graduates and get a preview of what is to come for their soon-to-be seniors. Dining services and Facilities setup most of this event; volunteers are most needed to facilitate and host. Details of the help needed is on the  Spring Volunteer Form.

Families provide breakfast for grateful staff every Friday. Currently, all 2026 dates are full. However, we have already setup the signup for 2026-2027! This is a great opportunity to invite another family or friend to work with you! Check your 2025-2026 dates here or sign up for 2026-2027 dates here. 

Head of School Teri Schrader and Upper School Head Ryan Reese joined parents in September, December and February for a structured conversation around schooling. Those who attended the parent breakfast in can attest what a meaningful conversation we had as a community. We hope families will continue to take advantage of this new tradition to connect parents and faculty around supporting our students in their educational and personal progress. Please check back for additional dates in the 2026-2027 schoolyear.

In one of Watkinson’s most beloved traditions, donations of breads – homemade or store bought – were collected. Friday morning, parent volunteers wraped breads for every staff member to enjoy over the holiday weekend. We had great success this year working with two local bakeries! Click here to volunteer.  FAMILIES

Join us for the 8th-annual tournament to support our City Scholars Program, a post-graduate program that gives promising Hartford public school graduates the academic foundation and confidence needed for college readiness. Click below for more information about the event or here to volunteer. 

Support the Golf Classic 

This event is on a larger scale this year than in years past. Parent volunteers will be helping to direct alumni guests and panelists. Click  here to volunteer. More details to follow. ALUMNI & PARENT VOLUNTEERS

Community Feedback Night is when our seniors and Academy students share their initial ideas for their individual, yearlong Senior Projects, drawn from personal interest, passion, or curiosity. They need you, the adults in Watkinson's community, to listen and help them unpack their thinking and discover perspectives they wouldn’t otherwise have considered. Join us for this fun, communal evening to hear what the Class of 2026 is delving into. PARENTS & COMMUNITY ADULTS
RSVP here.

David Watkinson Evening serves as Watkinson School’s  academic open house – the essential event for parents to get to know their students’ daily experience – from dinner in the dining hall, parents progress through their student’s class schedule, meet their teachers, and preview the academic goals for the year.  PARENTS ONLY

Head of School Teri Schrader, Assistant Head John Crosson, and school leadership joined us for coffee, light breakfast, and updates on the school year. Parents reconnected and were asked to reflect on their student's Watkinson experience so far. 

This special celebration honors the important role that grandparents and family friends play in our students' lives. This year, the event hosted more than 100 guests!

Every fall sport (cross country, soccer & volleyball) has a home game scheduled on one afternoon, and the school spirit on campus is palpable.  Refreshments are provided by the WPC and complimentary for players. Go Rams!! WPC volunteers were essential in hosting this event in Watkinson style.

Parents of all students come to campus for casual drinks and hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to chat with fellow Watkinson parents in an informal, friendly environment. PARENTS ONLY