COLLEGIATE PARENT ASSOCIATION
The mission of the Collegiate Parent Association (CPA) is to create opportunities for our families to connect and support each other, our children, and WCS; further our shared commitment to build an inclusive and proactive community that supports all aspects of student life; and ensure that all WCS parents feel welcomed and valued.
SAVE THE DATES
Mark your calendars with the important dates below and check back often for updates.
March 7 // 9:30-10:30 AM // Spartan Social at We Ride
March 25 // 8:15-9:15 AM // Next CPA Meeting in the Lair
March 30 // 5:00-7:00 PM // Spartan Social Family Bingo Night in the Lair
April 8 // 8:15-9:15 AM // Parenting Network Series: Alumni Parent Panel
April 9 // 6:30-7:30 PM // Parent Series Webinar, Planning for Summers of Growth & Joy
April 24 // Shirt Shack Annual Sale Begins
May 8 // Garden Market at Johnson's Garden Center
SHOP THE SHIRT SHACK
Get ready to shop new arrivals in the Shirt Shack! We are located under the home side football bleachers and are your one stop shop for all Collegiate gear. We carry brands such as Nike, Under Armour, Blue 84, Chicka~d, Champion, and many more. Students in ALL divisions can wear Collegiate tops everyday within the dress code. Our sizes sell fast, so follow us on Instagram and Facebook @CollegiateParentAssociation to learn about new arrivals first.
Are you ready for the best part? All proceeds benefit the Collegiate Parent Association and go directly back to our school!
We are excited to add to our physical in-store hours once school starts. Check them out below!
Every Thursday from 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
The first Tuesday of each month 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Immediately following every CPA Meeting the last Tuesday of each month
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
A great way to get connected is to volunteer. There are several opportunities throughout the school year to volunteer on campus. Click on the "Parent Volunteers - Campus Events" button to learn more. If interested in helping with concessions during varsity home football games, you can sign up by clicking on the "Parent Volunteers - Concessions" button below.
ACTIVITY PASSES
Activity passes are now on sale! See below for options and details. Click HERE to purchase!
ATHLETIC PASS ($100) – This pass gets you TWO tickets to every WCS home, regular season athletic events during the 2024-2025 school year! Current WCS students get in free for regular season games so the two tickets are for adult use.
FINE ARTS PASS ($75) – This pass gets you TWO tickets to each showing of Middle School and Upper School plays and musicals for the 2024-2025 school year. What a great value for parents and an excellent gift for grandparents too!
VIP COMBO ACTIVITIES PASS ($150) – This pass gets you TWO tickets to every WCS home, regular season athletic event and TWO tickets to each showing of Middle School and Upper School plays and musicals for the 2024-2025 school year! Current WCS students get in free for regular season games so the two tickets are for adult use.
2024-2025 CPA Officers
President - Gaylene Alderson
Vice President - Carla Bingenheimer
Treasurer - Jenna Marceau
Secretary - Alexis Kater '01
Past President - Ilex Gelpi
Directors at Large:
Upper School - Allyson Teal
Middle School - Cara Payne
Lower School - Ashley Caro
Early Childhood - Erica Ammar
Staff Liaison - Sara Souraty
Contact us anytime at cpa@wcsks.com.
2024-2025 Committee Chairs
Shirt Shack: Ilex Gelpi, Kelsey Baker, and Becky McPherson
Athletic Boosters: Jamie Blanchaert, Robin Bond, and Ashley Caro
Patrons of the Arts: Deanna Ternes
Friends of the Library: Sheryl Nolan & Brenda Issa
Spartan Social: Erica Ammar
Teacher Appreciation: Shannon Dudley, Vanessa Salyers, Darrylyn Webb (birthdays), and Hind Wakil (luncheon)
Collegiate Cares: Molly Gordon
School Supplies: Jamie Blanchaert
Activity Book Senior Ads: Jenn Arneson
Thanksgiving Concert Seats: Stephanie Flurry & Deanna Dakhil
Holiday Market: Genevieve Farha
Valentine's Surprise: Cara Payne & Brittany Batzlaff
Garden Market: Niki Smock & Rebecca O'Sullivan
Field Day: Ilex Gelpi & Erica Ammar
Finals Snacks: Alexis Kater & Allyson Teal
CPA MEETINGS
All of our CPA meetings are held in the Lair Family Center (LS/MS lunchroom). Join us beforehand for coffee & conversation at 8 AM. Meetings will last no more than an hour. We hope to see you soon!
Dates & Times
Tuesday, August 27 // 8:15 AM
Tuesday, September 24 // 8:15 AM
Tuesday, November 5 // 8:15 AM
Tuesday, January 28 // 8:15 AM
Tuesday, February 25 // 8:15 AM
Tuesday, March 25 // 8:15 AM
Tuesday, April 29 // 8:15 AM
MORE WAYS TO SUPPORT WICHITA COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
Whether you’re doing grocery delivery, pickup or had your receipt emailed to you at checkout, you can earn cash for WCS by submitting digital or paper receipts! Learn more HERE. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast! Download the app and type in this referral code: BGLH8CFU you'll get 20 Bonus Box Tops after you scan your first receipt!
Last year Collegiate earned $6,000 from 159 participating families through the Dillons Plus Community Rewards program. This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to Wichita Collegiate School, all you have to do is shop at Dillons and swipe your Shopper’s Card. Click HERE to find out more information or link your current card to Wichita Collegiate!