Fall Events

Fall is a busy time at Whitehills, with the beginning of school and a few special events. The events below have traditionally taken place in the fall semester (before Winter Break), though events are subject to change. Please watch for updates and check the calendar. ​Names of current coordinators can be found on our Committee Contacts page.

• Playground Playdates (Summer)
  • An opportunity for children to come to the school playground once or twice over the summer. Age ranges are usually suggested, so participants are of similar ages.
• Whitehills 5K (August)
  • One of the WSA’s major fundraisers, the Whitehills 5K brings the school and community together for a fun morning including a free Kids Fun Run and a chip-timed 5K.
• Back-to-School Grounds Clean-Up (August)
  • This event gives kids and adults alike a chance to pitch in and help with weeding, trimming, mulching, planting, and generally sprucing up the grounds for the start of the school year.
• Popsicle Playdate (August)
  • A district-wide event hosted at each elementary school, the Popsicle Playdate allows our incoming kindergartners to meet their teachers briefly and meet some of their new classmates. Students of all ages are welcome to join in after the initial half-hour, which is for kindergartens only
• Parent Welcome Breakfast (first day of school)
  • The Welcome Breakfast gives parents a chance to chat and grab a bite to eat after the hectic first drop-off. It is held in the cafeteria after the 8:45am bell on the first day of school.
• Picture Day (September)
  • Pretty self-explanatory! You will receive information on how to purchase photo packages and yearbooks if you would like to do so.
• Welcome Back Night & Ice Cream Social (formerly called Curriculum Night (September)
  • Typically the second week of school, Curriculum Night lets you visit your child’s classroom and hear what the teacher has planned for the year. Students are welcome, and usually love to show you around their classroom and school! Then the WSA hosts an Ice Cream Social on the playground.
• School Family Directory (September)
  • The WSA compiles a directory of student contact information. It is optional to have your child’s name listed. A directory form is included in the WSA welcome packet and is also available online in September each year. 
• Walk to School Day (October)
  • The purpose of WTSD is to encourage healthy behaviors like walking. Students (including those who normally ride the bus) are encouraged to meet at designated gathering points to walk to school with parent chaperones. All students participate in a short neighborhood walk with their teachers after the 8:40am bell.
• Teacher Appreciation Potluck (fall parent-teacher conference week)
  • These lunches are coordinated by the WSA to provide food for our teachers during the very busy week of conferences. Parents sign up to bring dishes based on the lunch theme.
• STEM Festival (November)
  • This free event brings labs and guests from MSU and the Greater Lansing area to Whitehills to give demonstrations and do hands-on activities to get students interested in STEM fields.
• Book Fair (December)
  • The Scholastic Book Fair serves as a fundraiser for the school and opportunity for families to purchase a wide variety of age-appropriate books at reasonable prices to encourage reading at home. 

Whitehills 5K

Grounds Clean-Up

Popsicle Playdate

Ice Cream Social

Walk to School Day

Teacher Appreciation Potluck

STEM Festival

Book Fair