Open Houses & Events

Find open houses and receptions for Park Day School.

Open House Details:

Thu., November 21, 2024  - Oakland, CA

Tour
Park Day School
360 42nd St, Oakland, CA 94609
8:45am (PST) - 10:30am (PST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Josie Ag Shapiro, (510) 653-0317, admissions@parkdayschool.org

Visit campus and see classes in action! We'll begin with a brief welcome with Head of School, Angela Taylor, and spend most of our time together visiting classrooms. Program ends with a Q&A with school leadership. School tours are geared towards adults. This tour is designed for families applying to K-3rd grade. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.parkdayschool.org/admissions/visit/

Sat., December 14, 2024  - Oakland, CA

Open House
Park Day School
360 42nd St, Oakland, CA 94609
10:00am (PST) - 12:00pm (PST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Josie AG Shapiro, (510) 653-0317, admissions@parkdayschool.org

Visit open classrooms, talk with faculty, and attend select sessions with school leadership to learn more about Park Day. Student and parent volunteers will help families navigate campus. Students are encouraged to join, and there will be plenty of fun outdoor activities! Visit parkdayschool.org/admissions/how-to-apply/ for more information and to register.

Sat., January 11, 2025  - Oakland, CA

Open House
Park Day School
360 42nd St, Oakland, CA 94609
1:00pm (PST) - 3:00pm (PST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Josie AG Shapiro, (510) 653-0317, admissions@parkdayschool.org

Join us for our K-8 Program Showcase, a smaller open house format featuring an alumni panel, small groups of faculty discussing Park Day's progressive educational approach, early literacy, equity and belonging, and more. The Program Showcase is geared towards adults and childcare will be available. Registration opens in the fall. Visit parkdayschool.org/admissions/how-to-apply/ for more information and to register.

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