Community Events
Friends School is unique in that it is a small school. This enables us to get to know each other well. We enjoy a multitude of community events or "fun" raisers during the school year
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PICNICS
Soon after school starts we will have an All School Pot Luck Picnic; please check your calendar for the exact date. This is a great chance to meet new families and say hello to old friends. You will also notice that we hold an annual All School End of School Pot Luck Picnic the Thursday before graduation. Everyone - students, parents, staff, alumni, meeting members, school committee and friends are invited to participate in these Friends School traditions. In addition, students and staff share a Thanksgiving Feast the Tuesday before Fall break begins.
Soon after school starts we will have an All School Pot Luck Picnic; please check your calendar for the exact date. This is a great chance to meet new families and say hello to old friends. You will also notice that we hold an annual All School End of School Pot Luck Picnic the Thursday before graduation. Everyone - students, parents, staff, alumni, meeting members, school committee and friends are invited to participate in these Friends School traditions. In addition, students and staff share a Thanksgiving Feast the Tuesday before Fall break begins.
ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
The VBFS Annual Golf Classic is the biggest fundraiser of the school year. Held at the beginning of May, this event offers both experienced and novice golfers the opportunity for a fun day of competition and fellowship to benefit Virginia Beach Friends School. Participants include both members of the community and anyone interested in a good game. The dinner is always sold out and the silent auctions is always fun!
The VBFS Annual Golf Classic is the biggest fundraiser of the school year. Held at the beginning of May, this event offers both experienced and novice golfers the opportunity for a fun day of competition and fellowship to benefit Virginia Beach Friends School. Participants include both members of the community and anyone interested in a good game. The dinner is always sold out and the silent auctions is always fun!
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
The Halloween Carnival started as a simple combination "fun" raiser and fundraiser organized and sponsored by the Upper School. It has grown into a school-wide event featuring games, a haunted walk, a haunted house and entertainment for all ages.
The Halloween Carnival started as a simple combination "fun" raiser and fundraiser organized and sponsored by the Upper School. It has grown into a school-wide event featuring games, a haunted walk, a haunted house and entertainment for all ages.
BOOK FAIRS & SALES
Two book fairs are held during the school year. The Holiday Book and Craft Fair is traditionally a big event that features books, crafts and baked goods during the holiday season. In addition, a used book fair is held on the breezeway every spring.
Two book fairs are held during the school year. The Holiday Book and Craft Fair is traditionally a big event that features books, crafts and baked goods during the holiday season. In addition, a used book fair is held on the breezeway every spring.
OPEN HOUSE & SPECIAL EVENTS
While the primary focus of our four annual open houses is admissions, they have become community events and a way for students, staff and parents to share our school with the wider community. This past summer our July Open House coincided with a "Fur and Feathered Friends Festival" that featured SPCA events and benefits along with other pet related activities. October's Open House will also include a community blood drive and January's Open House emphasizes bringing a friend to school. Students act as tour guides and our families supply baked goods for our guests. Many hands make light (and fun) work!
PERFORMING ARTS
Two regularly scheduled music and dance events are held yearly - our Holiday Concert in December and our Spring Arts Festival in April. Students of all ages perform for families, friends, grandparents and their peers. In addition to these two events, Grandparents day in October never fails to delight with a music show and performing arts classes provide additional opportunities to enjoy the work of our very talented students throughout the year.
While the primary focus of our four annual open houses is admissions, they have become community events and a way for students, staff and parents to share our school with the wider community. This past summer our July Open House coincided with a "Fur and Feathered Friends Festival" that featured SPCA events and benefits along with other pet related activities. October's Open House will also include a community blood drive and January's Open House emphasizes bringing a friend to school. Students act as tour guides and our families supply baked goods for our guests. Many hands make light (and fun) work!
PERFORMING ARTS
Two regularly scheduled music and dance events are held yearly - our Holiday Concert in December and our Spring Arts Festival in April. Students of all ages perform for families, friends, grandparents and their peers. In addition to these two events, Grandparents day in October never fails to delight with a music show and performing arts classes provide additional opportunities to enjoy the work of our very talented students throughout the year.
