Plans Announced for WCDS ArtsFest
Families and friends are invited to enjoy outdoor music concerts and art exhibits featuring students in grades pre-K through 12 at Westchester Country Day School's ArtsFest.
The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, throughout the campus at 2045 N. Old Greensboro Road, High Point.
ArtsFest is an annual spring program showcasing the students' talents and the school's emphasis on artistic excellence. After being held virtually for two years, the event is returning as an on-campus celebration open to the school community. Each Lower School student will be part of a musical performance and will have a piece of artwork on display. All Middle and Upper School students enrolled in an art or music class will also have art on display or will be performing.
There will be various food vendors from the community, and art booths will be set up with activities. Attendees are invited to bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket to enjoy the evening.
Artistic excellence is an important part of the Westchester school mission and student experience.
"Performing is a significant part of musical development, as well as building other life skills," said Amy Hughes, early childhood music teacher. "It encourages confidence, enhances self-expression, reinforces a growth mindset, assists in overcoming fears and anxieties, and more. We invite and encourage you to take advantage of this rich opportunity!"
Event Map
Parking is available in any of the lots surrounding campus except for the Lower School Carpool Circle, which will be closed to vehicle traffic. Restrooms are available in Rives Hall and the Library.
Music Performance Times
All students pre-K through 12th who are taking a music class this semester are performing. Students need to meet at the stage in the Lower School Carpool Circle at least five minutes before their scheduled performance time.
| 5:00 p.m. | Pre-K & K |
| 5:15 p.m. | 1st & 2nd |
| 5:30 p.m. | 3rd & Driver's 4th |
| 5:45 p.m. | 5th & Hunt's 4th |
| 6:00 p.m. | 7th & 8th graders enrolled in music class this semester |
| 6:30 p.m. | Concert Choir |
| 6:40 p.m. | NOiDEA Contemporary Music Ensemble |
Student Artwork Locations
All students pre-K through 12th who are taking art this semester will have artwork exhibited outdoors. Please refer to the map or the locations listed below to find your student's artwork.
Pre-K - Courtyard area near Rives Hall
Kindergarten - In front of Library
1st Grade: - Courtyard area near Rives Hall
2nd Grade - Lower School Carpool Circle
3rd Grade - Lower School Carpool Circle
4th Grade - Courtyard area near Kester Hall
5th Grade - Lower School Carpool Circle
Middle School - Walkway beside Phillips Hall
Upper School - Walkway beside Phillips Hall
Food Vendors
Bring cash to purchase food and drinks from a selection of vendors, including:
- Pizza from Pizza Vino
- Chick-fil-A sandwiches
- Sunset Slush
- Bottled drinks from Friends of the Fine Arts
