The Parish School

Camp For All Coffee Chat, Lower & Upper Elementary | February 26, 2026
2026-02-26 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Lower & Upper Elementary parents, join Hayley Boasman and Laura Causey to learn more about the upcoming field trip to Camp For All.

Pastries with Parents 2026
2026-03-06 08:00 - 08:30 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Pastries with Parents
Primary, upper and lower elementary parents, please join us for donuts* with your child before their school day begins. (Early Childhood parents, please join us for Lunch with Littles later that day.)
If a parent is unavailable, another adult may attend in their place. Note that Pastries with Parents is closed to siblings. To expedite check-in, please RSVP early so that your name tag will be printed and ready on the porch of the admin building when you arrive. Those who do not RSVP, or are on campus for the first time, will need to check-in with the front desk.
*If your child has certain dietary restrictions, please bring an alternative breakfast item so they may participate with their classmates.
Questions?Contact advancement@parishschool.org

Lunch with Littles 2026
2026-03-06 11:15 - 11:45 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Lunch with Littles
Early Childhood parents, enjoy lunch with your child at the end of their school day. (Elementary parents, please join us for Pastries with Parents that same morning.)
Please bring lunch for you and your child and allow time for check-in at the front office upon arrival. Be mindful that often parents stop at Chik-Fil-A on the way, however, in the past the long lines have made parents late so plan ahead. Weather permitting we will picnic outside so please bring a blanket.
If a parent is unavailable, another adult may attend in their place. Note that Lunch with Littles is closed to siblings. To expedite check-in, please RSVP early so that your name tag will be printed and ready on the porch of the admin building when you arrive. Those who do not RSVP, or are on campus for the first time, will need to check-in with the front desk. You may take your child home with you at the end of our picnic.
Please RSVP below. We look forward to seeing you then!
Questions?
Contact advancement@parishschool.org

Spring Family Garden Day 2026
2026-03-21 09:00 - 12:00 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Bring the family for a morning of gardening fun!
You’ll likely get dirty, so dress comfortably. We supply the trash bags and most tools.
Items encouraged to bring, but not required:

Shovel
Pruning shears
Garden gloves
Bikes and scooters for the kids!

*Please label your tools
If you choose, bring a potted plant or two from this list for your child to plant and watch throughout their time at The Parish School:

Marigolds
Orange Snapdragons
Purple Snapdragons
Orange Gerbera Daisies
Yellow Gerbera Daisies

We’re looking forward to a great morning of working and growing together.

Life After Parish 2026
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Where Are They Now? Life After Parish
Have you ever wondered what comes next for students after they leave The Parish School?
Whether you’re new to Parish this year or preparing to transition out this spring, we invite you to join us for a special virtual event: “Life After Parish.”
Hear directly from a panel of Parish alumni and their parents as they share their personal journeys, successes, challenges, and the paths they’ve taken beyond Parish. It’s a wonderful opportunity to gain insight, ask questions and feel inspired about what lies ahead.
The alumni panel will consist of:
• Aiden Fordham
• John Zoerb
• Alonzo Limas
• Allie Lange
✨ Come connect, learn and envision the possibilities.
This event will be held virtually. Please register using the link below—we look forward to seeing you there!

Register Here

Aiden Fordham

Aiden Fordham started at Parish in January 2019, halfway through his 1st grade year. He had struggled with speech; his feelings would sometimes take over a room; he hated (with a capital ‘H’) to write; and he was a helper who loved deeply with unbridled joy. Parish gave Aiden access to his voice; tools to be him and skills to help him manage those big emotions in the unexpected moments; taught him that he could read, write, learn and communicate his ideas; and taught him how to identify what he needed and advocate for his needs. After a brief stint at The Briarwood School, Aiden is thriving in the 8th grade at Gateway Academy. This past weekend, he won the 100–meter and 400-meter events in a track meet!

John Zoerb

John Zoerb is currently a sophomore at The Briarwood School, but wishes he was still a Parish School student. His favorite memories from his time at Parish are recess and “wiggle time.” In his free time, John enjoys playing video games with friends, being an acolyte at church and volunteering at Parish’s Adventure Play.

Alonzo Limas

Alonzo Limas’ journey to Parish began through The Carruth Center at 3 years old. He spent one year at Carruth before enrolling at The Parish School, where he was provided the support he needed to become the successful young man he is today. Parish taught him patience, flexibility along with the ability to communicate and self advocate. His favorite memories of Parish include meeting lifelong friends and Adventure Play. He transitioned out of Parish at 12 years old to attend Memorial Middle School then Stratford High School, where he graduated in 2025. He is currently a freshman at the University of St. Thomas, aspiring to work as an aircraft marshaller in the future.

Allie Lange

Allie Lange is a Houston native and Parish alumna. After graduating from Parish in 2008, she attended Briarwood for the elementary program and stayed throughout high school, before earning her degree of Early Childhood Education from Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. Following college, she returned home to Houston to begin her career in education, eventually coming full circle by starting her professional journey at The Parish School. She is now working at The Mays School as a lead teacher and is passionate about supporting students and fostering meaningful learning experiences in early childhood and beyond.

PTO March 2026 Meeting
2026-03-27 11:30 - 12:00 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) of The Parish School provides a platform for relationship building, support and volunteering. All parents of Parish students are members of PTO. Grandparents and other adult family members are also welcomed to become involved. Meetings are typically held on campus the first Friday of each month at 11 a.m.

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) of The Parish School provides a platform for relationship building, support and volunteering. All parents of Parish students are members of PTO. Grandparents and other adult family members are also welcomed to become involved.
The Parish PTO supports the school’s mission to educate children who have communication delays and learning differences, empowering them with the tools to succeed. It does this by:

enriching the experience of children and families at The Parish School
encouraging parent involvement;

supporting the advancement of the school through outreach, fundraisers and community-building

deepening the connection of families to The Parish School

volunteering.

PTO leadership is comprised of a president, vice president and several chairs of various volunteer and fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
We would love to welcome and get to know you.
We’d love to see you in person, but if you can’t make it to campus, please join us virtually:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82580735792?pwd=[REDACTED]

2026 Middle and High School Parish Alumni Gathering
2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Calling all middle and high school Parish alumni! We invite you to come back to The Parish School campus and hang out with old friends and teachers. Pizza and drinks will be provided, and parents are welcome to join.
We encourage all graduating seniors to bring their cap and gown for a photo!
RSVP below by Friday, April 10.
Door Prizes *Parish Teachers *AP Will Be Open

RSVP

April Grandparents' Garden Group 2026
2026-04-17 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Calling all Grandparent Gardeners!
Join the Parish Grandparents’ Garden Group. Whether you’re a master gardener or a novice looking to learn, we’d love to have you! The Parish School’s Grandparents’ Garden Group meets during the school day throughout the year to keep Parish’s many gardens growing.
If you are new to our campus, please have your driver’s license on hand to be checked into our Raptor visitor system. If you are a returning visitor, we will have your visitor’s badge on hand and ready to go! Once you are cleared to enter, please head to a picnic table to wait for your grandchild to arrive and/or to receive further instruction. All activities will take place outdoors.
Schedule
Gardening with Grandchildren:Elementary: 7:50-8:20 a.m. Early Childhood: 11:15-11:45 a.m.
Grandparents should coordinate with their grandchild’s parent(s) to:

Determine morning transportation arrangements (for elementary students). If parents are bringing the child to school, they should continue through the regular carpool line. Our staff will guide the student to their grandparent in the courtyard. If the child is arriving with the grandparent, please checkin in the front office before meeting in the courtyard.
Ask the parent to notify your grandchild’s teacher that they will be gardening with you that day.
Determine afternoon transportation arrangements (for early childhood students). If the grandchild will be going home with the grandparent, please have a parent notify their teacher.

PTO April 2026 Meeting
2026-04-17 11:30 - 12:00 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) of The Parish School provides a platform for relationship building, support and volunteering. All parents of Parish students are members of PTO. Grandparents and other adult family members are also welcomed to become involved. Meetings are typically held on campus the first Friday of each month at 11 30 a.m.

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) of The Parish School provides a platform for relationship building, support and volunteering. All parents of Parish students are members of PTO. Grandparents and other adult family members are also welcomed to become involved.
The Parish PTO supports the school’s mission to educate children who have communication delays and learning differences, empowering them with the tools to succeed. It does this by:

enriching the experience of children and families at The Parish School
encouraging parent involvement;

supporting the advancement of the school through outreach, fundraisers and community-building

deepening the connection of families to The Parish School

volunteering.

PTO leadership is comprised of a president, vice president and several chairs of various volunteer and fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
We would love to welcome and get to know you.
We’d love to see you in person, but if you can’t make it to campus, please join us virtually:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88900024893?pwd=[REDACTED]

Upper & Lower Elementary Musical
2026-04-30 14:00 - 15:00 | The Schissler Library at The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
The Upper & Lower Elementary classes will perform their annual musical on Thursday, April 30 at 2 p.m. in The Schissler Library at The Parish School. Seating will be limited, please RSVP below.

PTO May 2026 Meeting
2026-05-08 11:30 - 12:00 | The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) of The Parish School provides a platform for relationship building, support and volunteering. All parents of Parish students are members of PTO. Grandparents and other adult family members are also welcomed to become involved. Meetings are typically held on campus the first Friday of each month at 11 30 a.m.

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) of The Parish School provides a platform for relationship building, support and volunteering. All parents of Parish students are members of PTO. Grandparents and other adult family members are also welcomed to become involved.
The Parish PTO supports the school’s mission to educate children who have communication delays and learning differences, empowering them with the tools to succeed. It does this by:

enriching the experience of children and families at The Parish School
encouraging parent involvement;

supporting the advancement of the school through outreach, fundraisers and community-building

deepening the connection of families to The Parish School

volunteering.

PTO leadership is comprised of a president, vice president and several chairs of various volunteer and fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
We would love to welcome and get to know you.
We’d love to see you in person, but if you can’t make it to campus, please join us virtually:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86024199795?pwd=[REDACTED]

Parent & Volunteer Appreciation
2026-05-15 11:15 - 12:15 | The Schissler Library at The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
You’re invited to an event honoring our amazing parents and volunteers! We would like to treat you to refreshments and spend some time sharing how supporters like you help make a difference in the lives of Parish School children and their families.
You’re invited to an event honoring YOU – our amazing parents and volunteers!
Please join us for a reception as we honor our volunteers and parents and all of their support and help this year in the classroom and/or with school events! Come hang out, socialize, grab some treats, and be appreciated. You’ll also have the chance to win some amazing door prizes!
IMPORTANT: Due to carpool traffic and logistics, please follow these steps:

RSVP to attend
Arrive and park before 11:30 a.m.
Check in at the front desk upon arrival (we will have tags pre-printed for everyone who has RSVP’d)
Plan to leave after carpool. Your Parish student will be brought to you in the library at that time.

Upper Elementary Commencement
2026-05-20 09:30 - 10:30 | The Schissler Library at The Parish School, 11001 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Join us in honoring our 2025-26 commencing students with a ceremony on Wednesday, May 20.
Upper Elementary Commencement
We celebrate the achievements of our commencing students and wish them the best as they embark on the next steps in their educational journey.
Wednesday, May 20 at The Parish School
Upper elementary families, join us in recognizing 2025-26 commencing students with a ceremony on Wednesday, May 20 at The Parish School. Families of commencing students, please RSVP with guest count.
Attire
Commencement is a semi-formal affair. We ask that boys wear a white, button-down, collared shirt with a tie, slacks and dress shoes. Girls should wear a dress, skirt or slacks with a nice top.
Guests
RSVP is required to attend. Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 13.
Questions?
Hayley Boasman, Director of Elementary, at hboasman@parishschool.org.
