Join WCDS for ArtsFest on April 20

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 20, 2023, throughout the campus at 2045 N. Old Greensboro Road, High Point.

ArtsFest showcases the students' talents and the school's emphasis on artistic excellence. 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

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Parking is available in any of the lots surrounding campus except for the Lower School Carpool Circle, which will be closed to vehicle traffic. Note: Thursday afternoon carpool will be routed differently (see map) due to the stage setup.

Music Performance Times

All students pre-K through 12th who are taking a music class this semester are performing.

Students should arrive prior to their performance time (PK/K: By 4:45 p.m.; Grade 1: By 4:50 p.m.; Grade 2: By 5:00 p.m.; Grade 3 and Mrs. Driver's 4th Grade: By 5:10 p.m.; Mrs. Hunt's 4th Grade and Grade 5: By 5:15 p.m.; Grades 7 and 8 enrolled in music: By 5:50 p.m.; Concert Choir and Kitchen Sync: By 6 p.m.) Students who are performing should wear colorful clothing (Grade 1: Wear something yellow).

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 the 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:

• The Blooming Board - Charcuterie boxes, snacks and sweets
• PaPa's PigCandy - Candied Bacon (2 proprietary BBQ rubs/smoke cured and caramelized bacon slabs)
• Mama’s Meal Prep - Chicken salad sandwiches, walking tacos, cupcakes, parfaits, chips
• CPRXPERTS - Soan Papdi (Indian dessert)
• Homewatch Caregivers - Jalebi (Indian dessert)
• Eden’s Garden LLC - Yams
• Chick-fil-A sandwiches
• Bottled drinks from Friends of the Fine Arts