About the GPA
The Gunston Parents' Association fosters a vital partnership between parents/guardians and the school by promoting open communication, parent education, and community interaction through a multitude of programs and activities. In addition to GPA officers, class representatives provide grade-level support for students and parents and work to welcome new families. Our GPA is passionate about supporting the students, faculty, and staff both on and off campus. Every parent is an automatic member of the GPA and is invited to attend all meetings and participate in discussions. 

Parent Volunteer Opportunities 24-25:

We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the school year, at school and at home. Please let us know if you would be willing to assist in any of the areas listed on the Parent Volunteer Interest form.

Here are just a few ways that the GPA supports the school:

Summer/Fall

• Boat Captains for Embarkation and Disembarkation
• New Parent Orientation
• Annual GPA Tailgate/Picnic
• Admissions Ambassadors (welcoming new families)
• Teacher Appreciation Event (Fall)
• Event Support for fundraising events Bull & Oyster Roast and the Heron Hustle 5K (Day-of volunteering with set-up, break down, check-in, etc., soliciting for sponsorships, securing auction items and more!)

Winter/Spring

• Teacher Appreciation Event (Spring)
• Event Support for Golfing Fore Gunston
• Career Talks with Students

Year-Round

• Support for student events such as Homecoming, Spring Formal, and other dances
• Heron Fund Parent Ambassadors (Fundraising)
• Administrative assistance (helping at the front desk, answering phones, stuffing envelopes, creating
• decorations, writing thank you notes, etc.)
• Event support for smaller events such as Open Mic Nights, Night of the Arts, the annual Gunston Players’ Theatre production, In Celebration of Books, and more.
• Class coverage and substitute teaching
• Athletics (organizing tailgates and snacks, transportation, assisting with coaching and record keeping)
• Professional services including photography, videography and most recently, auctioneer services!

GPA Meetings

GPA Monthly meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month via Zoom at 12 noon* (although you are ALWAYS welcome to join us on campus in person for any meetings!) and are scheduled to take place on the following days: 

• September 12
• October 10
• November 14
• December - NO MEETING
• January 9
• February 13
• March - NO MEETING
• April 10
• May 8

*days and times subject to change

Gunston Parents Association 2023-2024

Pictured: Standing (l-r) GPA President Ildi Watkins, P’26’28, Ninth Grade Room Parent Sarah Philippon, P’25’27, GPA Coordinator Trish Rudolfs, P’18’20, Waterfront Liaison for Sailing Carrie Dare, P’25, Eleventh Grade Room parents Holly Allison, P’25 and Jen Franks, P’25. Seated (l-r) Waterfront Liaison for Crew Tine Dickey, P’24, Senior Room Parent Micelle Hallmark, P’24, GPA Vice President Lori Hammond, P'24, Athletics Liaison Julie Gillespie, P’20,’22,’24, and Waterfront Liaison for Crew Suzy Lutz, P’24’24.

Not pictured: Secretary and Twelfth Grade Room Parent Jen Runz, P'24'25, Waterfront Liaison for Sailing Lisa Callahan, P'24, Eleventh Grade Room Parent Rebecca Hanlon, P'22'25'27, Tenth Grade Room Parents Krystal Algier, P'23'26, Lori Day, P'24'26 and Joanna Pierce, P'26. Ninth Grade Room Parents Valerie Overton P'24'27 and Tiffany Trautman, P'23'27.