Welcome to the Parents Association area of the Applewild School website. The Parents Association mission is to assist Applewild School in any way deemed advisable by the Head of School, in keeping with the policies established by the Applewild School Board of Trustees and in support of the school's mission and values.
By having your child at Applewild School you are automatically a member of the Parents Association. 
The PA Executive Team: Lisa Bakstran, President; Beth Lindstrom, Vice President; Kim DeFreitas, Treasurer; Debbie MacDonald and Elizabeth Trexler, Co-Secretaries; and Michelle Janoschek, Volunteer Coordinator
The Parents Association works with Applewild’s faculty, staff and administration in collaborative efforts in order to enrich the educational experience for our children. It is an organization that exists to promote the mission and vision of the school by supporting school activities, organizing PA sponsored fundraising events and creating an environment where parents can communicate and exchange ideas in a fun social setting.
Our goals this year are to:
• To provide opportunities for every family to participate in the Applewild community.
• To provide ways for Applewild families to join together in support of their children's school.
• To support the school in the celebration of its 50th Anniversary.
• To raise funds for Applewild’s "Wish List".
Ongoing PA Activities:
Innisbrook Gift Wrap Year-Round: You can purchase Innisbrook gift wrap and wrapping supplies year-round, online. Up to 50% of your total purchase price will be donated back to the Applewild Parents Association. Simply go to www.Innisbrook.com and enter the Applewild School ID Number: 101587 in the left hand column. Your items will be shipped directly to your home. It's that easy!
Parents Independent Network (PIN): Applewild PIN representatives meet throughout the year with other independent school PIN members to share school philosophies and experiences relating to education and parenting. PIN
Homeroom Parent: Homeroom parents are responsible for coordinating volunteers on behalf of the teachers for events such as field trips, community service or classroom parties. Contact Michelle Janschek
Library Volunteer: Parents are invited to support the library by volunteering to help re-shelve books, working the circulation desk and assisting with a variety of other library activities. Contact Kim DeFreitas
Logo: Special Applewild themed merchandise for sale, from t-shirts and sweatshirts to mugs and notebooks. Logo items are a great way to advertise your school spirit. Contact Jennifer Fenton-Jones or Pam Stone
Ski Program Rangers: Ski for FREE while supervising the Friday evening Applewild Ski Program. Applewild Rangers receive training from Wachusett Mountain Ski Patrol and then help patrol and enforce mountain safety rules. Contact: Faculty member Rachel Segal X209
Please remember that the success of our events depends on you, the parent volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the activities or events please contact the appropriate chair or feel free to contact one the the Executive Team Members anytime.
We look forward to a fun and successful year!