This is a special day for Grandparents of Early Childhood-6th grade students currently attending First Presbyterian Day School. Grandparents enjoy a complimentary breakfast and then join their students later.

Grandparents Day program takes place in the First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, located at the front of the FPDS campus (closest to North State Street).

Think smart casual. Most guests wear slacks and a button-down shirt, or trousers and a nice top / a simple dress.

Grandchildren can be picked up at their classrooms following the Grandparents Day Program.

Parking is available in the lots on either side of FPDS, located off Belhaven Street and Pinehurst Street. Guests may also park along those streets if the lots are full.

8:15 Breakfast refreshments & Strings Players provided in the Cafeteria. This is a come and go time of fellowship we look forward to welcoming you.

8:30-9:00 Early Childhood - K4 Grandparents Day in student’s Classroom

*if you only have preschool grandchildren you can leave at this time

*if you have older grandchildren and would like to attend the program you can take your preschooler or leave them with their teacher until after the program

9:15 K5-6th Grade Grandparents Day Program

10:15 Classroom Visits

11:00 Dismissal

You may RSVP at the top of this webpage. The RSVP allows FPDS to know how many to expect for breakfast refreshments/seating and to serve as a "release form" for teachers to allow a student to accompany their grandparent, so please let us know if you are able to join us.

"One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts." — Psalm 145:4
Grandparents play a uniquely meaningful role in the lives of their grandchildren. FPDS seeks to honor and nurture that special bond by providing a dedicated time set aside just for them. We are deeply grateful for the impact grandparents have on our students.

A special friend, neighbor, great aunt, or another important adult in a child’s life is always welcome to attend in their place. We love celebrating the people who pour into our students.

Yes, we have elevators to help get you to classrooms. We will also have golf carts in the parking lot to aid you in entering the building.

The preschool student may accompany you to the program or stay behind with their teacher in their room and wait to be picked up by you at dismissal.

If you have multiple grandchildren, we encourage grandparents to divide their time in a way that works best for you and your family, much like our approach for Christmas party day.

There will be people directing Grandparents throughout the entire event.

Yes. Early Childhood students may be dropped off beginning at 7:15 a.m., as usual. Grandparents are invited to a come-and-go visit in their grandchild’s classroom, where they will enjoy light refreshments and have time to meet the teacher and see the classroom.