Parents’ Council
All parents and guardians are automatically members of Parents’ Council. Parents’ Council is 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.
Parents' Council is ably led by an 11 member Executive Committee. The committee oversees fundraising events and grade-level activities.
Parents' Council Events
2022-2023
Parent Council meetings: October 13th, November 10th, February 9th, March 9th, April 13th
All parents are invited and encouraged to attend monthly Parents Council meetings including the back to school informational coffees in September and the January Division coffees. Meetings will be held in person at 672 Conestoga Road and available via Zoom. Links will be posted in AIS-ON
RenAISsance Used Uniform Sale: August 30th, 31st, September 6th, October 13th, November 10th, February 9th, March 9th, April 13th
RenAISsance allows parents to purchase pre-owned school uniforms at a drastically reduced price. We sell kilts, tunics, shirts and gym shorts at our store located at 672 Conestoga Road.
Co-Chairs: Jodi Warren, Kathlyn Lafferty, Melissa Li
Band, Beer and Bubbles: September 24th
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 as we listen to music, drink some beer, sip some prosecco and enjoy time together as a community.
Co-Chairs: Lesley Coulson, Maura Daniels and Erin Hinckle
AIS Golf Outing: October 12th
Join fellow Parents, Past Parents and Alumnae at Sunnybrook Golf Club for a day of golf. After a wonderful day on the course you will return to the club house for the awards presentation and dinner.
Co-Chairs: Alice Bullitt, Kara Chisholm and Carrie Grau
Spirit Fair: November 4th
Spirit Fair takes place immediately after school and is the kickoff to the AIS/EA Day Spirit Week. This family event includes inflatable “rides”, snacks, games and a silent auction.
Co-Chairs: Tracey Berman and Melissa Purcell
Owlidays: November 16th
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.
Co-Chairs: Amanda Barton, Delia Biddison and Catherine Jarman
Family Skating Night: TBD
Grab your skates and your children and join us at the Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society in Ardmore. Admission is free.
Staff Appreciation Lunch: LS – February 1st, MS/US – February 8th
Every year the parents host a lunch for the faculty and staff to thank them for everything they do for our girls.
Co-Chairs: LS – Suzanne Duckett and Jenna Kerr.
MS/US – Melissa Bancoff and Michelle Pearson
RaisE: April 21st
RaisE is Parents’ Council’s largest fundraiser. This adult only event includes dinner, entertainment and a live auction.
MayFair: May 19th
This Lower School tradition begins with each grade in the Lower School performing a dance around the Maypole, culminating with the weaving of the Maypole ribbons by the fourth grade. Following these dances the girls change into free dress and enjoy a fair.
Co-Chairs: Allison Cocozza and Kristen Holuba
Parent Socials
Class Parents organize a gathering at the start of the school year for each grade. All parents are invited and encouraged to attend.
