The Ware Academy Parents Association (WAPA) provides opportunities for parents to support and enhance the educational experience for each student.   Every parent of a student at Ware Academy is a member of WAPA.  We welcome and encourage you to take part in WAPA events and programs.  Being involved in WAPA is a great way to directly affect the daily school life of your child.  Even the smallest amount of your time and support is welcome and will make a difference. 

WAPA objectives are:

• Enhance relationships between the parents and the school
• Function as a source for communication for all parents
• Provide informational and social opportunities for all parents
• Provide relevant educational opportunities for all parents
• Work closely with the Head of the School on program enhancements
• Provide support to the faculty and students
• Facilitate extracurricular learning experiences for the student body

WAPA sponsors many events throughout the school year:

• Teacher Appreciation Events
• Back to School Picnic
• Concessions for Athletic Events
• Fall Festival (in conjunction with the faculty)  
• Father-Daughter Dance  
• Field Day (in conjunction with the Athletic Department)
• Eighth Grade Dinner 

In addition, WAPA facilitates a number of support programs that include:

• Mentoring for families new to Ware
• Class Ambassadors (parent representatives for each grade)
• Surf Shop (school book store)
• Ware Wear and Friday Fun Ware 

WAPA supports these activities through various fundraising events, including various corporate reward programs  (e.g. Food Lion “Shop and Share” Program, Box Tops for Education, Target, and Brent and Becky’s Bloomin’ Bucks), fall and spring fundraising events, and funds raised through the Surf Shop, Ware Wear/Friday Fun Ware sales and concessions for athletic events.

This year, WAPA will host three general meetings.

All of our events and efforts require parent involvement. Please consider volunteering your time to assist at any level. I look forward to working with each of you.

Donna Milligan

President