Fall Family Weekend

Rapid COVID testing for all visitors, regardless of vaccination status, is required upon arrival to Wayland's campus. Testing and registration check in will take place at the Field House on Friday, October 8 from 1–5 p.m. and on Saturday, October 9 from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 

Masking is required. 

Location: Field House

Join us for our Alumni Speaker Panel “After Graduation: Professionals in Media” to hear alumni stories and experiences about their careers in photography, journalism, film, and marketing. 

2021 Speakers

Kelly Cantley-Kashima `81 - Film and TV
Michael Huth `81 - Journalism and Videography 
Jeremy Starz `97 - Marketing and Communications
Anne Rauschert Raisor `11 - Photography

Read their bios!

Participate in an interactive discussion with alumni who are media professionals.

To schedule individual college counseling appointments between 2–4 p.m. on Friday, October 8, please contact Mrs. Bell.

Meet with members of Wayland's Leadership Team to hear about what's happening on campus, to talk, and ask questions.

Location: Field House

Presentation on College Counseling at Wayland. Parents of students in any grade level are encouraged to attend.

Location: TBD

Meet Head of School Jason Warnick and enjoy a fabulous Texas-style BBQ. This event is open to families of current Wayland students. Lunch will be provided for current students in Pickard Dining Hall. 

Location: Field House
Cost: $10/adult 

• Guided Campus Tours: 1-3 p.m.

• Movement Hour

  • Yoga: 1–1:45 p.m.—Facilitated by Beth (Schneider) Ratajczak `96
     

  • Fun Run: 1 p.m.—Join Head Coach and longtime faculty member James Cleary H`20 and the Cross Country Team on a 2 mile run around the Wayland Campus.  See the old (and new sites) of the beautiful campus while also connecting with our current student-athletes. The race will start and finish outside the Field House
     

• History Class Sampler: 1:30–2 p.m.—Enjoy a history lesson taught by Wayland’s one and only Mr. Walters H`11.

• Painting with Mr. Behm: 3-4:30 p.m.—Create an original piece of artwork to remember this year’s Homecoming. (Free) This event has reached capacity.

• Varsity Boy's Soccer Game: 2 p.m.—Watch Wayland compete against Brookfield on the George Cobb H`80 Soccer Field.

We will honor the life of Dr. Keely Lake H`12 and other Wayland community members who have passed away.

Masking is required. 

Location: Kimberly Chapel