The Agnes Irwin School Parents’ Council
All parents and guardians are automatically members of our Parents’ Council. We are a group of volunteers dedicated to fostering positive school spirit and supporting The Agnes Irwin School through fundraising activities and a variety of social events. We invite all of you to join in the many volunteer opportunities, large and small, to help, serve or provide support for the faculty, the community and our daughters.
We organize and host a variety of events throughout the year. You are invited to sign up to help organize, run or plan any of these events and more! Please check the Parents’ Council tab on AIS-ON for information regarding these events and to sign up to volunteer using our signup genius. All of the funds raised at these events go directly back to our girls.
Parents' Council is ably led by an 11-member Executive Committee, PCEC. The committee is a wonderful group of dedicated parents who serve the AIS community by overseeing our many fundraising events and grade-level activities. We on the Executive Committee are always available to you and look forward to meeting you. Please join us at our Parents’ Council meetings. This year, our meetings will be held at 8:30 am at 672 Conestoga Road on October 14th, November 11th, February 10th, March 10th and April 14th.
Parents’ Council Events 2021-2022
RenAISsance Used Uniform Sale:
August 30th and 31st : 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
September 8th: 8:30 am to 12:30pm
October 14th, November 11th, February 10th, March 10th and April 14th: 8:00am to 10:00am
RenAISsance allows parents to purchase pre-owned school uniforms at a drastically reduced price. We sell kilts, tunics, shirts, gym shorts… Donations are accepted year round and may be dropped off at 672 Conestoga Road, left with Linda Jannelli in the US/MS or Carol Hillman in the LS. The sale is located at 672 Conestoga Road.
Band, Beer and Bubbles: Saturday, October 2nd
Band, Beer and Bubbles is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with friends and meet new members of the Agnes Irwin Community! Join us on the Lower School Field from 4:00 to 6:00 pm as we listen to the music of Under the Oak, a Country and Bluegrass Band, drink some beer, sip some prosecco and enjoy time together as a community. This is an adult only event.
AIS Golf Outing: Wednesday, October 13th
Join fellow Parents, Past Parents and Alumnae at Sunnybrook Golf Club for a day of golf. This Parents’ Council sponsored event will begin at 11:30 with a buffet lunch, followed by a 1:00 shotgun start. After a wonderful day on the course you will return to the club house for the awards presentation and dinner.
Spirit Fair: Friday, November 5th
Spiritfest takes place immediately after school in the MS/US Gym and is the kickoff to the AIS/EA Day Spirit Week. This family event includes inflatable “rides” for the girls, snacks, games and a silent auction. There is no cost and there are nominal charges for the rides.
Owlidays: Wednesday, November 17th
Parents, Grandparents, Past Parents and Alumnae are invited to a day of discounted shopping and an evening of cocktails at participating stores at Eagle Village in Devon. Look for your invitation with all of the details about this night in October.
Gingerbread House Decorating: December
Looking for a fun family activity? Enter the Parents' Council gingerbread and cookie decorating contest! Pick up your premade house at 672 Conestoga Road and take it home to decorate as a family. Pick up will be December 1st and 2nd.
Family Skating Night: January 22nd
Grab your skates and your children and join us at the Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society in Ardmore. The cost of admission is free and skate rental is available.
Lower School Staff Appreciation Lunch: Wednesday, February 2nd
Every year the parents of the Lower School students host a lunch for the faculty and staff to thank them for everything they do for our girls. This is a sit down affair in the O’Neill music room. We need volunteers to cook, watch the children during lunch and fill in for the receptionist and nurse.
US/MS Staff Appreciation: Thursday, February 9th
Every year the parents of the Middle and Upper School students host a luncheon for the faculty and staff to thank them for everything they do for our girls. This lunch is a sit down affair in the Alumnae Lobby with parents preparing and serving a delicious multi-course meal.
RaisE: April 22nd
RaisE is Parents’ Council’s largest fundraiser. This adult-only event typically includes dinner, entertainment and a live auction.
MayFair: Friday, May 20th
The day begins at 11:00 am with each grade in Lower School performing a dance around the Maypole. All Lower School Parents and Grandparents are encouraged to attend this Agnes Irwin tradition. Following these dances the girls change into free dress and enjoy a fair organized and run by the Parents' Council. The fair includes games, food, crafts, face painting and a photo booth. Although this is a day for the Lower School girls the Middle and Upper School girls love to attend the fair during their lunch periods. We have plenty of volunteer opportunities for parents who want to volunteer during the day as well for parents who can give us some of their time in the evenings or on weekends.
