Watershed Parent Association (WPA)

The Watershed Parent Association connects families to the heart of the Watershed community. By fostering community among parents, strengthening the school-family partnership, and supporting Watershed through fundraising, staff appreciation, outreach, and events, the WPA helps our school thrive.

Membership

All parents/guardians are considered members of the Watershed Parent Association. There is no membership fee. What’s the best way to get even more involved? WPA leadership opportunities include the WPA Chair and Parent Ambassadors. The roles and responsibilities of WPA leadership positions are as follows:

Chair

The Chair of the WPA facilitates smooth planning and execution of WPA activities, sets the tone of the group, meets monthly with members of the Watershed admin team, and establishes WPA goals and the annual calendar in collaboration with Watershed staff.

Parent ambassadors

Parent ambassadors are volunteers who provide valuable support to the Watershed community throughout the school year and act as the primary communicators to the broader parent community about WPA and school-wide activities, events, and projects. They serve as a friendly resource for families (new and returning alike) helping answer questions, make connections, and strengthen our parent community.

Additionally, parent ambassadors support the Assistant Head for Enrollment Management with Watershed’s outreach, recruitment, and retention efforts by supporting the following:

• Meet with the Assistant Head for Enrollment Management to receive information and updates about what is happening at Watershed.  

• Prospective parent connection and outreach:

  • Being available by phone or email for questions, sharing your student’s experience, and discussing the unique aspects of Watershed’s program and community.  

• Attend Admissions Open Houses.

• Attend external school fairs and other outreach/recruitment events as needed. 

the wpa facilitates the following:

• Community Engagement: WPA sponsored parent events including community coffees, hikes, happy hours, and more. We welcome all parents to the Watershed community, whether new to independent schools or longtime veterans!

• Fundraising: WPA fundraising supports teacher appreciation initiatives, parent education programs, and other efforts. Other WPA fundraising initiatives have included a grocery partnership with King Soopers, Milk Caps for Moola through the Longmont Dairy, as well as local retail & restaurant ‘shop/dine for Watershed’ nights. Learn more about these easy WPA fundraising initiatives that are no additional cost to you!

• Teacher Support: The WPA spearheads appreciation efforts to support teachers throughout the year, including breakfast or lunch, family casseroles, drink of choice, and end of year gifts.

• Education Series: WPA-funded speaking engagements on various topics.

WPA Events

upcoming events for the 26-27 school year:

Popsicles in the Park Welcome Back Event - September 3rd | 3-4pm - Join us for a meet & greet after school for popsicles on Watershed’s campus! This is a great opportunity to catch up with Watershed families as the school year gets underway and classes have begun. More information to come.

Community Coffees - Meet with the WPA and other parents at Watershed for coffee & conversation!
• September 15th | 8:15-9:15am - “Student Life at Watershed,” led by Assistant Head for Academics and Assistant Head for Student Life, Bridget Collins & Pete Moravetz
• November 17th | 8:15-9:15am - “College Readiness, Transcript Info, & the Watershed grading system,” led by College Counselor and Program Coordinator, Jen Curis.

Holiday Cookie Swap - December 2 | 3:20-4:30pm - Bring a batch of your favorite holiday cookies for our 3rd annual cookie swap! Held on Watershed’s campus.

Chili Cookoff - January 24, 2027 | More information to come.

What’s the best way to find upcoming events? Check the parent Google Calendar and FridgeNotes!

past Events have IncludeD:

WPA-sponsored fall advisory dinners; October fire pit & s’mores at Anderson Farm, EverEve shopping fundraisers, meet-ups at Rayback, and more!

Thank you!

Thank you, parents, for helping give Watershed students the best independent school experience in Boulder County!