WPPA

08/19/2026

Wilshire Park staff will be back in the building Monday, August 24! 🎉 Let’s welcome them with a delicious spread of family-donated baked goods to make their first week back a little sweeter! ☕️🧁
Morning treats like muffins or bread are great. No hot food, please. Sign-up sheet linked ⬇️ in the comments to drop off a treat or volunteer with set-up and coffee pick-up.💙

07/21/2026

We hope you're enjoying a wonderful summer, Wilshire Park Families! 💙🐼

As we look ahead to another great school year, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate what our Wilshire Park community accomplished together during the 2025-2026 school year.

Thanks to the support of families and volunteers, the Wilshire Park Parents Association (WPPA) was able to:

⭐️ Provide every classroom teacher with up to $200 in classroom start-up funds to enhance learning for students.
⭐️ Bring families together through Family Movie Night, Fun Fest, Panda Parent Palooza, and Ice Cream & Food Trucks at the Art Show.
⭐️ Host two community meetings where families connected with school leaders and learned about what's happening at Wilshire Park.
⭐️ Launch a new online Spirit Wear store, a year-round alternative to the one-time back-to-school night spirit wear sale.
⭐️ Celebrate our amazing teachers and staff with three appreciation lunches, a coffee cart and donuts, dinner during conferences, treats, and more.

None of this happens without parent volunteers. Whether you have an hour once a year or want to take on a larger role, we'd love to have you involved.

There are opportunities for all interests and time commitments, including:

🎉 Planning Events – Help on a team to organize one or more of our events like Fun Fest, Family Movie Night, or bring a new idea to life.

💰 Fundraising – Help explore, develop and implement fundraising opportunities.

👕 Spirit Wear – Support and assist with promotions, sharing ideas, and encouraging school pride throughout the year.

📖 Yearbook – Support the yearbook team.

🙋 Volunteer Engagement – Welcome new volunteers and help connect families with opportunities to get involved.

🍎 School Staff Appreciation – Help plan and coordinate appreciation activities, including meals, treats, and special recognition events throughout the year.

Interested in learning more? 👉 Fill out our short interest form (there's no commitment!), and a WPPA board member will reach out to answer questions and help you find a role that's a good fit.

Thank you for being part of the Wilshire Park community. We can't wait to continue making our school an incredible place for students, staff, and families.💙🐼

What was your family's favorite WPPA event last year? Tell us in the comments! ⬇️

Thanks for your interest in getting more involved with WPPA! Whether you have an hour to help at an event, want to join a committee, or are simply curious to learn more, we'd love to connect. This form isn't a commitment - it's just a way for us to learn a little about you and help match you with op...

05/30/2026

It's almost time for this year's SAV for the Future Fundraising Event: Camp Wannagivealot, a summer camp-themed adults' night out featuring live music, dinner and drinks, games, dancing, and a silent auction under the stars at Central Park Pavilion.

Saturday, June 6th | Central Park Pavilion | 6:00-10:00 PM | 21+ fun

Deadline to purchase tickets is June 2!

Proceeds from the event support the SANBE Grants for Teachers, the Wilshire Park Parents Association (WPPA), and the SANBE Community Fund.

Link for tickets and event details below.

https://sanbefoundation.betterworld.org/events/sav-future-camp-wannagivealot

SAV for the Future: Camp Wannagivealot

This year’s SAV for the Future is heading to the great outdoors with our adventure-filled theme: “SAV for the Future: CampWannaGiveALot!” 🏕️🔥✨

05/11/2026

New: The Wilshire Park Panda Store! We’re excited to share a new, easy way to purchase Wilshire Park spirit wear through our Game One online store. Browse a variety of gear for students, families, and staff—all available year-round and shipped directly to you. 10% of proceeds go to WPPA.

Shop here: https://shop.game-one.com/minnesota/saint-anthony/wilshire-park-elementary/panda-gear

We will still offer our lower-cost in-person T-shirt sales at the Back-to-School Open House and other events. Gear up and show your Panda pride!

05/10/2026

This Wednesday! Get your dinner at Jersey Mike's Subs to help the WPPA support our school!

05/09/2026

We wrapped up School Staff Appreciation Week with a delicious Taste of Wilshire Park lunch filled with homemade dishes from our amazing school families. We are so grateful for our dedicated teachers and staff! 💙
A big thank you to the parents who cooked and shared their time and talent to make this lunch special, and to our volunteers and those who contributed to make this possible.

05/07/2026

A few kind words can make a big difference 💙 Take a moment to write a thank you note or send an email of appreciation to a teacher or staff member who helps make our school such a special place!

05/04/2026

Kicking off School Staff Appreciation Week the sweetest way! 🧁

A small treat for the amazing teachers and staff who do so much for our kids every day—we appreciate you! ✨

Thank you to Studio29 for some panda-rific hand-painted banners and Nothing Bundt Cakes for donating 50 bundlets for our staff to enjoy. Parents provided additional treats. 💙

05/03/2026

The Wilshire Park Art show was a huge success! Amazing job by WP staff and these student artists! Food trucks, the 5th grade concert and the book fair all contributed to the fun.
Special shout-out to Culver's who donated scoops of frozen custard so all kids could get a free treat!

05/01/2026

Congratulations to Dorothy S. in 3rd Grade who was the winner of the WPPA's T-Shirt Design Contest! Her design will be on next year's spirit wear.
Thank you to all of our artists who entered their work in the contest! 🎨