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Welcome to the Applewild Parents & Families Association (APFA). By having your child at Applewild School you are automatically a member of the APFA, and we welcome you!
Mission:
The Applewild Parents & Families Association (APFA) exists to advance Applewild School by building relationships among parents and families, and fostering a culture of positive engagement, service, and philanthropy within our community.
The APFA works with Applewild’s faculty, staff and administration in collaborative efforts to enrich the educational experience of our children. We are an organization that exists to promote the mission and vision of the school by supporting school activities, organizing APFA-sponsored fundraising events, and creating an environment where parents and families can communicate and exchange ideas in a fun, social setting.
Our 2025-26 Executive Team
- President - Carmin Wyman P’22, ‘28
- Vice President - Ani Jigarjian P'25, P'27
- Treasurer - Adam Saball P'33
- Volunteer Coordinator - Olga Babineau P'28
- Secretary - Maria Millikin P'23, P'27
- Pre-school Liaison - Viviana Martínez Hernández P'36
Feel free to contact APFA at [email protected] to express your interest in volunteering your time and talents.
We want and welcome your involvement in the community. As we all know, it takes many hands to make these events successful!
Get Involved
Whether you are very busy, or you have some time to spare, there are plenty of opportunities for you to volunteer, and make a positive impact in one, or more, of these areas:
One wonderful way to get involved this year is through our new Community-Building Volunteers program. This initiative invites parents and families to occasionally take on a support role in helping to strengthen community connections within each of our main buildings:
- Marshall 1st Floor: Preschool
- Marshall 2nd Floor: K - 3
- Crocker House: Grades 4 / 5
- Ansin Building: Grades 6 - 9
Building Community Volunteers will serve as friendly connectors - helping to coordinate events, supervise activities, share important updates, and bring families together across Applewild. It’s a fun, building-based approach that reflects the spirit of our campus and the value we place on community at every level.
Throughout the year, the APFA occasionally partners with the school to host special events and projects. Whether you’d like to help with decorations, greet families at a gathering, or lend a hand with set-up and clean-up, there are plenty of ways to contribute. These moments of hospitality are what make Applewild feel warm and welcoming to every family who walks through our doors.
Another meaningful way to give back is by supporting our Admissions Office. Parent voices and stories are powerful, and you can help Applewild grow by volunteering as an Admissions Ambassador - joining events, welcoming prospective families, or sharing your experiences with those considering Applewild for their children. You can also make a big impact simply by sharing Applewild within your personal and professional circles - word of mouth, social media, and community connections all help spread the word about what makes our school so special.
Applewild’s faculty and staff go above and beyond every day. The APFA organizes opportunities to show our gratitude through appreciation events, small surprises, and thoughtful notes. Parents can pitch in by contributing treats, volunteering time, or simply sharing a heartfelt thank-you.
Whether it’s grabbing a delicious treat at the Harvest Fair, or purchasing raffle tickets for a chance to win great prizes, you’re helping make special experiences for our kids possible - like Bingo and other community traditions. Beyond that, our gifts to the Applewild Annual Fund support the school itself. Because Applewild is a nonprofit, tuition alone doesn’t cover the full cost of the outstanding education our children receive. Every bit of support helps keep Applewild strong and thriving.
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