Founders' Day
Founders Day was established to recognize and celebrate our school’s original founders and those individuals who have maintained the philosophy and integrity of the institution through the decades.

At the dedication ceremony in October 2005 the library, which was first dedicated in memory of Herman Beach, Sr., was rededicated in honor of his son, Herman Beach, Jr. and his wife, Georgianna Brewer Beach, members of Unquowa’s first kindergarten class. The “east wing” became the John F. Roy Wing to recognize the amazing contributions of Mr. Roy who served as Board Chair from 1993-2000. Other dedications included the Butterfly Garden in memory of David Sayles, father of Reagan Sayles, Class of 1999 and the Espaliered Pear tree in memory of Todd Montanaro, Class of 1990. The event included a Farm to Fork Barbeque with seasonal food from Connecticut farms, children’s activities, and a retrospective exhibition of Alison Gray’s artwork.

Field Days
The school has two half-day field days, one in the fall and one in the spring, in which students participate in outdoor games. Parents are welcome to attend.

Family Math Night
Family Math Night involves parents and children working together to problem solve, experiment, and discover mathematics as more than just computation. Families will use manipulatives, calculators and computers to explore a variety of activities in estimation, measurement, number patterns, reasoning, geometry, fractions, and decimals.

Halloween Parades
As lower school students parade through the school this opportunity showcases their costumes. Parents are welcome to visit and share the excitement.

Thanksgiving Banquet
The school conducts its own version of a Thanksgiving banquet with some students in the lower school dressed as either Native Americans or as Pilgrims. The elaborate feast is served by members of the Upper School. This is one event which parents are respectfully requested not to attend; we simply do not have the physical accommodations. There is noon dismissal on the day prior to Thanksgiving.

Winter Festival
Scheduled in mid-December, the Unquowa Winter Festival recalls the winter solstice celebrations of medieval times with music, drama, costumes and elaborate sets. A sumptuous buffet befitting the occasion follows.

Science Fair/Academic Fairs
The Unquowa Science/Academic Fair are fascinating events which require weeks of planning, preparation and work by students in Grades 4-8. 

Earth Day
Earth Day at Unquowa features a variety of presenters. Children rotate through numerous presentations covering a wide range of environmental topics.

May Day
Unquowa celebrates the coming of Spring with dancing around the Maypole and choral performances. Parents and friends are invited to this morning of music and celebration at 8:50 a.m. in the courtyard.

Art Show
Student artistic endeavors in painting, drawing, and sculpture and are featured in our annual Art Show in the late spring.

Annual Meeting & Dinner
At the Annual Meeting the slate for the Board of Governors is ratified and UPA officers are elected after a delicious dinner for all Unquowa parents and staff.

Closing Ceremonies and Commencement
All Unquowa parents are invited to the annual Closing Ceremonies and Commencement in June. Academic and athletic awards are presented to students during the morning Closing Ceremonies. The graduating students receive their diplomas during Commencement in the evening.