WIS Giving Days 2026
From October 21–23, WIS needs your help to reach our goal of 400 gifts!
Active challenges
Match Challenge
A group of generous donors will contribute $100,000 if 400 supporters give.
Primary School Challenge
When 100 Primary School families make a gift, Primary students get to celebrate with a school-wide Pajama Day.
Middle School Challenge
When 100 Middle School families make a gift, Mr. Althaus, the Middle School Principal, will spend an entire school day in a mystery costume.
Upper School Challenge
When 100 Upper School families make a gift, Dr. Mulazzi, the Upper School Principal, will shave a word or image into the back of her head. Students will get to vote on the design.
Giving Days Celebration at Silver
Join us at Silver, Cathedral Commons, on Friday, October 23 from 5:30–7:30PM to celebrate Giving Days together. Open to everyone who made a gift, parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, and faculty & staff. RSVP preferred, but all are welcome. RSVP here!
Update #2 - 11 hours ago
Giving Days starts tomorrow and we’re getting really excited! Be on the lookout for some fun things happening. Every gift makes a real difference for our students and teachers.
Posted on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, 7:16 pm EDT
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Each October, the WIS community comes together for Giving Days, three days dedicated to the Annual Fund, our school’s top philanthropic priority. Now in its ninth year, Giving Days brings parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends from both campuses into a shared expression of partnership and belief in this school.
Since 2018, this community has raised more than $1.6 million through Giving Days. This year, a group of generous families has pledged a $100,000 match, unlocked when 400 members of our community give between October 21 and 23. Every gift, at every level, strengthens what makes WIS extraordinary and helps ensure it remains accessible to students from a wide range of backgrounds.
Questions? Contact Walker Konkle, Director of the Annual Fund, at [email protected] or 202.243.1693.
Update #1 - 16 days ago
Our ninth annual Giving Days kicks off October 21 and runs through October 23! It’s three days dedicated to raising support for the Annual Fund, which makes a difference for our students, faculty, and programs every day. Every gift counts, no matter the size. Keep an eye on your inbox and social media for announcements.
Come hang out with us! Here are a few in-person ways to join in.
Packing Care Packages for the Class of 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Le Centre Brown Gallery
Help us send some love to our recent Class of 2026 graduates, now settled into their first semester away! Drop by for 10 minutes or stay the whole hour as we pack up care packages full of treats and WIS spirit. It’s a fun and easy way to brighten their day. Lunch will be provided following the event.
Write a Note of Gratitude
Thursday, October 22, all day | Le Centre Brown Gallery & Primary School Lobby
Stop by our Thank You Board and share what you’re grateful for at WIS. Grab a 4x4 card, finish the prompt “At WIS, I am thankful for…”, and add your note to the board. No sign-up needed, just stop by!
Giving Days Celebration
Friday, October 23, 5:30–7:30 PM | Silver, Cathedral Commons
Join us for drinks and light fare to celebrate another Giving Days together! Open to everyone who gave: parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, and faculty & staff. RSVP here!
Posted on Monday, October 5th, 2026, 11:30 am EDT
