Buy Count-Me-In Parties

Grab your suit and sunscreen for this last-day-of summer pool party to say farewell to vacation and hello to ruling the school. Enjoy swimming, treats, and reconnecting after summer break!

• The Peiffer home
• For all incoming 8th graders
• Tuesday, August 18, 2026; 2-4pm

Kick off the school year with a sun-soaked afternoon of fun at the Jaswa home! Woodside Elementary's newest 1st graders and their families are invited to dive into a back-to-school pool party like no other. It’s the perfect chance to shake off the first-week jitters and soak up some community spirit. Expect laughter, cannonballs, and a great head start on lifelong friendships and a fabulous school year together.

• The Jaswa home
• For all incoming 1st graders and their families
• Friday, August 21, 2026; 3:30pm

Celebrate the return to school with a back-to-school social! Park at school, drop the kids off, then walk over to the Rozzi home where you can reconnect with your parent community. Find out what everyone has been up to all summer over coffee, mimosas and light bites. What better way to kick off the fall trimester?

• The Rozzi home
• Tuesday, August 25, 2026; 8:30-10am

Join fellow WES moms for a soul-filling 4 mile hike, where we can connect with ourselves, each other, and mother nature. After working up an appetite, enjoy a delicious and nourishing lunch.

• The Berman home, Huddart Park
• September 10, 2026; 10am
• In the event of rain, this event will be rescheduled

Get ready to work hard and play hard at this high-energy workout + happy hour! Join fellow Woodside parents for a private Orangetheory workout led by WES dad and trainer Garrett Anderson, where you'll get your pump on with Orangetheory's signature blend of high-intensity cardio and strength training. From there, you'll head straight to Buck's for a post-workout refuel that hits all your macros: mimosas, pizza, and nachos. Whether you're a fitness junkie or just in it for the après-workout fun, this is one party you won’t want to miss!

• Orangetheory (Woodside Plaza) and Buck's of Woodside
• Saturday, September 19th; 1:30pm

It’s time to grip it and rip it at Emerald Hills Golf Course for the Gopher Cup—a wildly fun 9-hole golf tournament where you only get two clubs. Questionable swing mechanics are encouraged and golf experience is absolutely not required. Food and plenty of drinks will be provided. This is a 100% good-time event for golfers, non-golfers, and anyone who just wants to ride along and cause chaos in a polo shirt. Show up in your best Caddyshack-style attire. This isn’t Bushwood, it’s better!

• Emerald Hills Golf Club, Emerald Hills
• Adults only
• Saturday, October 10, 2026; 1-6pm

Join us for a fun and active minimum day volleyball clinic! We’re excited to welcome a coach from Encore, a top Bay Area club, to help athletes 4th grade and up learn new skills, build confidence, and enjoy the game. Lunch, snacks, and drinks will be provided.

• WES Community Gym
• Incoming 4th - 8th graders
• Friday, October 23, 2026; 12:30-2pm

Join us for a spooky celebration for the incoming 6th grade class. Enjoy an afternoon filled with dinner and haunted fun!

• Woodside haunted house TBD
• For all incoming 6th graders
• Saturday, October 24, 2026; 4pm

For all incoming 2nd graders: invite mom along for our 3rd annual evening of dodgeball in the WES Community Gym! Your hosts will provide the gear and team swag, in addition to post-tournament refreshments. You'll have a blast playing a fast-paced, action-packed tournament and may even finally learn the answer to that eternal question: does your mom really have eyes in the back of her head?

• WES Community Gym
• For 25 mom/kid pairs in the incoming 2nd grade class
• Friday, November 13, 2026

Drop anchor for the ultimate Woodside Woodside Pinball Tournament at the Garr home! Test your skills on four classic machines: the Wild West gunslinging of Cactus Canyon, the raging rapids of White Water, the fantasy quests of Dungeons and Dragons, and the storm-chasing chaos of Whirlwind. Every player conquers every machine, scores are tracked throughout the night, and champions are crowned at evening's end. Not a pinball wizard? Spectators are warmly welcomed. Fuel up with tacos from Arteaga's, plus snacks and drinks all evening.

• The Garr home
• Saturday, November 14, 2026; 6-10pm

Join us for a festive winter wonderland of holiday treats and excitement! We will have an ornament exchange, get creative with holiday cookie decorating, and warm up with delicious hot cocoa.

• The Nouri home
• Saturday, December 5, 2026; 4pm

Celebrate the two finest bowling movies ever made at Woodside's very own Reno Open: a bowling tournament to support the Little Woodside Urban Achievers. This not-to-be-missed party, competition, and spectacle includes beer, pizza, prizes, and a tournament to crown the King of Dudes and Queen of Dudettes. Join Ernie McKracken, the Nihilists, Brother Hezekiah, and Bunny Lebowski for an afternoon that will be far out, man. Don't get Munsoned, abide!

• Bel Mateo Bowl, San Mateo
• Adults Only
• Saturday, January 30, 2027; 3pm

Join us for a fun afternoon to create and decorate your child’s Valentine mailbox before the class party! Supplies and snacks provided.

• Woodside home TBD
• For 12 incoming 1st graders
• Wednesday, February 3, 2027; 2:30-4:30pm

It’s been 40 years since we all learned that nobody puts Baby in the corner. And since we learned that trying on wigs could be a summer camp activity…on the beach….? So work on your kick ball changes, get out those jean cutoffs and carry a watermelon to this epic “Dirty Dancing” rewatch party. There will be drinks, dinner and a special dance lesson from Courtney. And maybe you will get to see 1 of your hosts lift another of your hosts à la Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. You’ll definitely see a lot of silvery blue eyeshadow

• The Peiffer Home
• Saturday, February 27, 2027; 6:30pm

For all incoming 4th graders: invite mom along for our 3rd annual evening of dodgeball in the WES Community Gym! Your hosts will provide the gear and team swag, in addition to post-tournament refreshments. You'll have a blast playing a fast-paced, action-packed tournament and may even finally learn the answer to that eternal question: does your mom really have eyes in the back of her head?

• WES Community Gym
• For 25 mom/kid pairs in the incoming 4th grade class
• Friday, March 5, 2027

Inspired by the big kids’ talent show, the 2026-27 TK class gets their own time to shine! This high-energy mini-showcase celebrates big personalities and brave performances—from dance moves and silly jokes to ninja skills and one-of-a-kind talents. Every child can have a moment in the spotlight--or attend as a spectator to cheer for friends. We’ll have a lively emcee to keep things moving, plus pizza, popcorn, and sweet treats to fuel our future stars. It’s a fun, time-bound celebration created just for our TK crew!

• WES amphitheater
• For all incoming TK students and families
• Friday, April 9, 2027

Are you ready to go another round with the Woodside dads? Join us for the 4th Annual Woodside DADcathlon! The afternoon will begin with friendly individual and team competitions (and beverage consumption) as we battle it out to determine this year's Ultimate Woodside Dad. Events include football toss, 3-point shootout, cornhole, frisbee, tennis, pong, and more. NEW this year we are adding a series of opt-in Dad events leading up to the DADcathlon. Each ticket includes 5 passes to drink and play games throughout the year with fellow DADcathletes, with Temporary Domestic Immunity included - specifics TBD.

• The Nash home
• Saturday, April 17, 2027; 2pm

Get ready for the party that needs no introduction: the legendary Frat Party returns for its senior year! Round 4 will bring yet another raucous evening that is sure to be one of the most talked-about events in Woodside. You've suited up in team tube socks (2024), donned your bedsheet togas (2025), and popped your collars (2026)...but you'll just have to buy a ticket to see what the theme for the 2027 party will be! A new group of hosts is eager to show you a good time and promises a night filled with outrageous costumes, intense competition, throwback beverages, and your one chance to let loose like it's May of your senior year. If you've been before, you have an idea of what's in store. If not, now's your chance to find out! School spirit required, responsible life choices optional.

• Woodside Frat House - address sent prior to event
• Saturday, May 8, 2027

Join us for a fun afternoon volleyball clinic hosted by Zoe B., a 6th grade volleyball star! Open to girls 2nd grade and up, this small-group session is a wonderful opportunity to learn the basics of volleyball and practice key skills. Lunch and snacks will be provided.

• The Berman home
• For 4 girls, 2nd grade and up
• Mutually agreeable date

WES wouldn't be the amazing place it is without our wonderful teachers! Let's show them our appreciation for all that they do. At this event, they will be treated to a beautiful evening of food, drinks and entertainment at the home of a WES family. Your donation of $150 will support the Woodside School Foundation so that we can celebrate our staff and their partners with this special and memorable event. Note: ticket purchasers will not attend this event, but will be recognized for their contribution. Buy one, buy a bunch — multiple donations welcome!