Parents’ Weekend this year was a massive success and boasted large numbers of families attending the event. It occurred the weekend of October 18th, and a large quantity of apple cider was consumed as families gathered to celebrate their daughters’ accomplishments. They had the opportunity to learn what their daughter’s day at Grier looks like through mini classes where they could meet the teachers. Parents were especially complementary of these mini classes in addition to the club fair, and dance and music performances.
The mini-classes were a great opportunity for parents to hear from each of their children’s teachers and learn a bit more about the classes they take daily. “It was great to meet the different parents,” said Social Studies Department Head, Mr. Packnick. “You could really see the resemblance.”
These connections between students and teachers are such an important part of Grier School, so it is exciting when parents are able to see this in action. Math Department Head, Mrs. Mowrer, had the parents and families participate in a simple quiz to really put them in the shoes of their students. “[It] makes it a little more fun,” she explained.
Many boarding students opted to leave campus with their families for the weekend to spend more one-on-one time with their loved ones. “My favorite part was seeing my family, my mothers, [and] seeing how they are meeting the people that I spend time with,” said student body president, Jojo Coker, ‘26. Coker stayed at a local hotel to catch up with her family, and attended the full schedule of events at Grier over the weekend. “We did the mini classes, the dance performance, the music performance, and the paint and sip with Miss Stangel,” Coker said. Among these events were other activities like hay rides and plant potting.
Eva Kozeska, ‘26 spoke about the difference for day students. “We see our parents every day,” Kozeska explains, “so I feel like it means more to the boarding students.”
Whether day or boarder though, all students were able to enjoy some time on campus with their families, eating doughnuts, watching performances, chatting with teachers, or just enjoying the fall day. “I think it went really well,” said day-student Kaylie McCabe, ‘30. “I think everyone was really kind and I think the parents really enjoyed seeing what Grier is all about.” No one who is proudly a member of the Grier School can disagree with that.
Overall, the 2025 Parents’ Weekend was a day to remember; from the performances to the food, it couldn’t have gone better.
