Collegiate Parent Association

Spartans Thrive Together

As a Wichita Collegiate School parent, you are a welcome member of the Collegiate Parent Association (CPA).

The Collegiate Parent Association is a group of parents who want to support WCS, a school where our kids love to spend their days. We offer this support by giving of our time and talents. Whether that is volunteering for a couple of shifts in the concessions stand, shopping the Shirt Shack, or assisting with Valentine's Day Surprise, there is an opportunity for everyone to get involved. It takes us all to make a successful parent association.

We also look for opportunities to spend time with other WCS parents through social events and on-campus meetings. These events will be a chance for us all to gather and get to know one another, especially any new members in our community. While some socials will purely be a chance to connect and get together, others will provide an opportunity to learn about a relevant topic in our community. Click here to learn more about our Collegiate Parenting Network, a partnership between educators, medical professionals, community members, and parents to share knowledge and provide support with the goal of raising children who live lives of impact.

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The Collegiate Parent Association Mission

  • Create opportunities for our families to connect and support each other, our children, and our school.
  • Further our shared commitment to building an inclusive and proactive community that supports all aspects of student life.
  • Ensure that all WCS parents feel welcomed and valued.
Shop the Shirt Shack

Get ready to shop new arrivals in the Shirt Shack! We are located under the home side football bleachers and are your one-stop-shop for all Collegiate gear. We carry brands such as Nike, Under Armour, Blue 84, Chicka~d, Champion, and many more. Our sizes sell fast, so follow us on Instagram and Facebook @CollegiateParentAssociation to learn about new arrivals first.

The best part? All proceeds benefit the Collegiate Parent Association and go directly back to our school!

You can shop anytime online at wcsshirtshack.com. We are open on Thursdays from 2-4 PM starting March 12th. Look for weekly sales, which will be shared on our CPA Instagram and in the Spartan Scoop.

Parent Volunteers

A great way to get connected is to volunteer. There are several opportunities throughout the school year to volunteer on campus. Click on the "Parent Volunteers - Campus Events" button to learn more. If interested in helping with concessions during varsity home football games, you can sign up by clicking on the "Parent Volunteers - Concessions" button below.

Concession Stand Sign Up

Activity Passes

Activity passes are now on sale! See below for options and details.

  • SPARTY PASS ($325) - SOLD OUT
  • ATHLETIC PASS ($100) – This pass gets you TWO tickets to every WCS home, regular season athletic events during the 2025-2026 school year! Current WCS students get in free for regular season games so the two tickets are for adult use.
  • FINE ARTS PASS ($75) – This pass gets you TWO tickets to each showing of Middle School and Upper School plays and musicals for the 2025-2026 school year. What a great value for parents and an excellent gift for grandparents too!
  • VIP COMBO ACTIVITIES PASS ($150) – This pass gets you TWO tickets to every WCS home, regular season athletic event and TWO tickets to each showing of Middle School and Upper School plays and musicals for the 2025-2026 school year! Current WCS students get in free for regular season games so the two tickets are for adult use.
CPA Meetings
All of our CPA meetings are held in the Coleman Library in the Middle School. Join us beforehand for coffee & conversation at 8 AM. Meetings will last no more than an hour. We hope to see you soon!
Other Ways to Support Collegiate
Whether you’re doing grocery delivery, pickup, or had your receipt emailed to you at checkout, you can earn cash for WCS by submitting digital or paper receipts! Learn more HERE. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth $.10 each, and they add up fast! Download the app and type in this referral code: BGLH8CFU. You'll get 20 Bonus Box Tops after you scan your first receipt!
2025-26 CPA Officers
  • President - Carla Bingenheimer
  • Vice President - Ashley Caro-Rose '03
  • Treasurer - Jenna Marceau
  • Secretary - Alexis Kater '01
  • Past President - Gaylene Alderson

Directors at Large

  • Upper School - Cara Payne
  • Middle School - Marly Tauke
  • Lower School - Brittany Batzlaff
  • Early Childhood - Erica Ammar
  • Staff Liaison - Sara Souraty

Contact us anytime here.

2025-2026 Committee Chairs
 

  • Shirt Shack: Ilex Gelpi, Kelsey Baker, and Becky McPherson
  • Athletic Boosters: Jamie Blanchaert, Robin Bond, Anisha Patel, and Brad Monahan
  • Patrons of the Arts: Deanna Ternes
  • Friends of the Library: Allyson Teal
  • Spartan Social: Erica Ammar and Emily Healy
  • Teacher Appreciation: Kassidi Barrett, Courtney Idbeis, Darrylyn Webb (birthdays), and Hind Wakil (luncheon)
  • Collegiate Cares: Jillian Lamm and Jill Weir
  • School Supplies: Jamie Blanchaert and Emily Healy
  • Activity Book Senior Ads: Amy Walenta
  • Thanksgiving Concert Seats: Emily Healy & Kristen Corrigan
  • Holiday Market: Genevieve Farha
  • Valentine's Surprise: Brittany Batzlaff & Katie Gunzelman
  • Garden Market: Tiffany Porter & Ashley Louie
  • Field Day: Ilex Gelpi & Erica Ammar
  • Finals Snacks: Alexis Kater & Allyson Teal
Volunteer Sign UpConcession Stand Sign UpShop the Shirt Shack
CPA Events CalenderCPA MeetingsActivity Passes

Ready to Find Your Place?

Wichita Collegiate School is more than a school; it's a home base for curious minds, kind hearts, and driven young people who want to make their mark. We invite you to visit, ask questions, and experience firsthand why Collegiate families choose to invest in their children’s futures here. Schedule a visit. Start the conversation. Find your place at Collegiate.