Celebrations Set for Blue-White Spirit Day
Westchester will celebrate Spirit Week Oct. 11-15 and end the week with the annual Blue-White Spirit Day festivities on Friday.
Wildcat families are invited to campus for fun, games, crafts and food from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Then, plan to stay for an evening of athletic events, a Legacy Picnic for families of Westchester alumni who have current students, and Senior Night for fall athletes.
Volunteers Needed
This event takes many parent, faculty and staff volunteers to be a great success. Thank you to WAPA for helping coordinate the festivities!
Spirit Week
Everyone is invited to dress up for the following spirit days:
- Monday, 10/11 - Pajama Day
- Tuesday, 10/12 - Favorite Teacher/Character Day
- Wednesday, 10/13 - Wacky Wednesday
- Thursday, 10/14 - Tie-Dye Day (Throwback Thursday)
- Friday, 10/15 - Blue-White Day
Blue-White Day Festival
Friday, Oct. 15
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Finch parking lot and practice field behind Finch Center
The festival activities are open to all families. Lower School and Middle School students must be accompanied by an adult.
Activities included: Obstacle course, inflatable slides, rock climbing wall, live music, cornhole, activity booths hosted by Upper School clubs, dunking booth featuring some of your WCDS favorite faculty and staff, pumpkin painting, tie-dye station, school store kiosk, concessions, Kona Ice Truck, putting green, photo stations, pumpkin bowling, cake walk, and much MUCH more!
Note: Activities are subject to change. Event is weather permitting.
Prices: Admission is free. Some activities will have an additional cost (tie-dye $10, dunking booth $1, cake walk $1, Booster concessions and Kona Ice - selling food and drinks).
Tie-Dye Station - Pre-Order T-Shirts Now
A tie-dye station will be offered during the festival. The t-shirts are $10 each and are available while supplies last. Pre-order shirts now and then pick up your shirt and join the tie-dye fun at the event.
Schedule of Events
| 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Fall Book Fair (Library) |
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. | Breakfast with Buddies (PK-12) |
| 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Middle School service learning |
| 1:00-1:30 p.m. | Middle School visits Blue-White Festival with advisory groups |
| 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Blue-White Day Festival (students PK-8 must be accompanied by an adult) |
| 2:00 p.m. | MSGV-B vs. Caldwell Academy (Brooks Gym) |
| 3:00 p.m. | MSGV-A vs. Caldwell Academy (Brooks Gym) |
| 4:15 p.m. | MSBS vs. Caldwell Academy (Kennedy Field) |
| 4:30 p.m. | VGV vs. Caldwell Academy (Brooks Gym) |
| 5:30 p.m. | Booster Club Cookout - hot dogs, hamburgers and concessions available for purchase |
| 6:00 p.m. | Legacy Picnic for alumni with current students (Couch Baseball Complex) |
| 6:45 p.m. | Fall Senior Night recognition (Kennedy Field) |
| 6:55 p.m. | Faculty appreciation recognition (Kennedy Field) |
| 7:00 p.m. | VBS vs Caldwell Academy (Kennedy Field) |
| 7:40 p.m. (halftime) | All fall student-athlete recognition (Kennedy Field) |
Healthy Wildcat Ways
The health of our students, faculty, staff and families is very important to us. As you enjoy the festivities, we encourage you to take everyday protective measures to stay well and prevent the spread of illness. Wash your hands often, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Clean frequently touched surfaces. Maintain distance from others. Wear a mask if you are indoors or in a crowded area. Stay home if you are sick.
