All WPC meetings are open to any member of the community and held on Zoom. Meeting dates and Zoom Link are also on the  WPC Home page at the bottom of the page. 

The next meeting is January 13  @ 12 pm - Join here.

Head of School Teri Schrader and Upper School Head Ryan Reese joined parents in December 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 take advantage of an additional opportunity in February to connect parents and faculty around supporting our students in their educational and personal progress.

Families provide breakfast for grateful staff every Friday. Currently, we have 11 open dates in 2026! This is a great opportunity to invite another family or friend to work with you!  Sign up here! FAMILIES

Head of School Teri Schrader and Upper School Head Ryan Reese joined parents 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 take advantage of an additional opportunity in February to connect parents and faculty around supporting our students in their education and personal progress.

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
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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