Community
Parents' Association
Welcome to the NCCS Parents’ Association
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the New Canaan Country School Parents’ Association (NCCS PA), where every parent and guardian in our community is a member.
The NCCS PA offers a wide variety of programs and events. Parent participation offers the opportunity to connect within and beyond the school community, provide valuable support to school programs, and models for our children the school’s ideals of life-long learning and contributing to our school. There is truly a role for everyone where each contribution is valued and appreciated. It is also personally rewarding and great fun to participate in this warm and vibrant community!
Please reach out to the NCCS PA at pa@countryschool.net to learn more about volunteering at New Canaan Country School. We look forward to sharing the school year together with you and your family!
List of 7 events.
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*** ALL NEW *** Online Apparel Store!
In collaboration with the Upper School Student Government and the Athletics Department, the Logo Store is excited to launch a one week only online apparel store for New Canaan Country School logo gear the morning of February 19.For 7 days only, you can shop a varied selection of NCCS t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, shorts, sweatpants, and more. Orders will be quickly shipped directly to your home. Please note that there will be apparel and gear available for each of the spring sports (baseball, softball, lacrosse, and cross country) as well, but there is no requirement to purchase any particular item for any sport.Logo sales support the PA's annual end of year financial aid contribution to the school. Show your NCCS spirit with the return of this one week only initiative from the Parents' Association and Logo Store!Stay tuned for a separate communication that will contain a link to the online store, which will go live on the morning of February 19.Please note that all orders are custom and as such, are not eligible for return or refund. Size charts will be available on the store's homepage -
Lend a Hand for Faculty & Staff Appreciation
Read MoreLooking for an opportunity to celebrate our beloved teachers? Later this month the PA will be filling and distributing snack bags as a small token of appreciation to our NCCS faculty and staff. -
Get Ready for KAM Day 2025!
Read MoreThis year, we’ll involve the entire student body during the school day on Friday, April 4th, along with fun activities continuing on Saturday, April 5th, just like in years past.
Parents' Association News
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Family Movie Night for EC & LS Families!
Sat., Feb. 22, 5:30-8 p.m. (Movie begins at 6 p.m.)Read More
Carver Dining Hall -
Working Women’s Network Speaker: Jeanne Collins
Read MoreWed., Feb. 19, 6:45-8 p.m.Carver Dining Hall -
Grow Together
Read MoreThe New Canaan Country School community came together to celebrate at the school’s biennial auction, with the theme Grow Together, on April 29.Highlights of the evening included dancing to live music performed by Perri Rossi and his orchestra as well as remarks from Board President Sarah Irwin and Head of School Aaron Cooper.“There is a reason our school is PreK through Grade 9, these are the years of childhood – the most important years in a person’s life where the foundation is set,” said Head of School Aaron Cooper in his remarks to the more than 300 parents, faculty and staff gathered in the school’s Athletics & Wellness Center. -
NCCS Community Gathers for Kyle A. Markes Earth Day of Service
Over 100 members of the Country School & Horizons community gathered for the Kyle A. Markes (“KAM”) Earth Day of Service, held April 22. Hosted by the school’s Parents’ Association, the event is named in honor of a former 5th grade student whose commitment to service continues to inspire.Read More
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A Fair To Remember! NCCS & Horizons Gather for 75th Frogtown Fair
Over 800 members of the NCCS and Horizons community gathered to enjoy a picnic lunch and a variety of activities designed for the young-at-heart at the 75th annual Frogtown Fair, held on the school’s front lawn, May 14.Read More -
Festival of Books - A Celebration of Reading
A week-long celebration of literacy, Country School’s “Festival of Books” provided many opportunities to build community, expand libraries and instill a love of reading in students Nov. 8-10. Perennially one of the Parents' Association's biggest fundraisers, the festival once again brought together storytellers and book lovers of all ages.Read More -
NCCS Parent DEI Taskforce Hosts LGBTQ+101: An Introduction for Parents and Caregivers
Read MoreThe Country School Parent DEI Taskforce hosted part 2 of the 2-part series, LGBTQ+101: An Introduction for Parents and Caregivers, Sept. 22. Cadence Pentheny of the Triangle Community Center explored how LBGTQ+ youth in Fairfield County feel as they navigate life in our region in a 45-minute presentation, followed by opportunities for small break out conversations and a Q&A segment. -
New Canaan Country School Community Gathers for Annual 5K Race & Fall Fest
More than 400 members of the New Canaan Country School community participated in the 6th annual Cougar 5K Run, held Oct. 29 on the school’s 85-acre campus. The community event was sponsored by the school’s Parents’ Association and involved students, faculty, staff, alumni and parents. The event also hosted a Cougar Junior Fun Run which included a 100-meter dash for children ages 3 through Grade 2. The school’s Cougar mascot and non-runners of all ages lined the course to offer encouragement, support and congratulations.Read More
Mission Statement
The purpose of the New Canaan Country School Parents’ Association (NCCS PA) is to support the school’s mission. The NCCS PA strives to strengthen the Country School community by promoting communication, parent education programs, community service and connections among parents, faculty, staff and students. In support of these goals, the NCCS PA seeks to raise funds to support programs valued by the NCCS community and recruit volunteers to support these events and activities.
PA Executive Council 2024-2025
Co-President
Sarah Vrabac
Co-President and VP Parent Education
Andrew Greig
Treasurer
Will Owen
Secretary
Deborah Majmudar
VP Community Fundraising
Nicole Harder
VP Community Service
Nancy Israelov
VP Inclusion
Secretary
Deborah Majmudar
VP Community Fundraising
Nicole Harder
VP Community Service
Nancy Israelov
VP Inclusion
Lisa Pannone
VP Community Engagement
Rand Niederhoffer
VP Community Engagement
Rand Niederhoffer
New Canaan Country School
New Canaan Country School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin and are afforded all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid policies or any other school-administered programs.
