Community

Parents & Guardians

Families play a vital role in building and fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive CSW community. Your time, talents, and energy all help support programs and events critical to the life of the school. 

There are a variety of ways for parents and guardians to get involved at CSW. From helping organize student events like dances or athletics tournaments, to serving as an admissions ambassador and helping to spread the word about CSW — we welcome you to participate in any way you can. 

Parent/Guardian Resources

List of 3 items.

  • myCSW

    myCSW is our school's password protected portal for current parents/guardians, students, faculty, and staff. Home to our resource boards, a comprehensive school calendar, and academic information like class pages and grades and comments, myCSW is your first stop when you are looking for current information on a given topic.
  • The Community Newsletter

    The CSW Community Newsletter is a weekly community email newsletter sent to current students, parents/guardians and faculty and staff while school is in session. Each issue includes campus updates and timely, need-to-know information about day-to-day life at CSW. 
  • The CSW Community Dashboard

    The CSW Community Dashboard is your place to go for the latest news, events, updates, and reminders from the school. This is a live, dynamic page that is pushed out to the community via the Community Newsletter every Thursday afternoon.

Upcoming Parent/Guardian Events

List of 7 events.

  • Sep
    5

    Parent/Guardian Community Kick-off

    Join fellow parents and guardians for a morning of connection and conversation over coffee and tea. You’ll hear a brief welcome from Head of School Lise Charlier and have the opportunity to meet Chris Seeley, our new Associate Head of School for Advancement. It’s a great chance to build community and set the tone for the year ahead. Whether you’re new to the community or returning, we’re excited to start the year together! 

    Register now! 
  • Sep
    8

    Senior Parent College Night

    Join CSW's College Counseling team for Senior Parent Night on Monday, September 8, at 7:30 p.m in the Community Gallery or on Zoom.  Macalester College President and CSW alum, Dr. Suzanne Rivera, will be here to discuss the landscape of selective admission and provide insight and guidance for navigating the college search process.
  • Sep
    12

    An Afternoon with Lise: A New Parent & Guardian Welcome Gathering

    New parents and guardians are invited to a welcome reception in the home of Head of School Lise Charlier. Mingle with fellow new parents and join Lise for a discussion about the school's future and the role families play as members of the CSW community.

    RSVP by September 10.

    This is the first of three welcome receptions on September 12, 14, and 20 (following Fall Fest). Please register for the one reception you would like to attend.
  • Sep
    14

    An Afternoon with Lise: A New Parent & Guardian Welcome Gathering

    New parents and guardians are invited to a welcome reception in the home of Head of School Lise Charlier. Mingle with fellow new parents and join Lise for a discussion about the school's future and the role families play as members of the CSW community.

    Register by September 10.

    This is the second of three welcome receptions on September 12, 14, and 20 (following Fall Fest). Please register for the one reception you would like to attend.
  • Sep
    19

    Fall Fest

    Join us for Fall Fest and get the chance to sit in on classes, meet faculty, get to know other families, and cheer on our student athletes!
  • Sep
    20

    An Afternoon with Lise: A New Parent & Guardian Welcome Gathering

    New parents and guardians are invited to a welcome reception in the home of Head of School Lise Charlier. Mingle with fellow new parents and join Lise for a discussion about the school's future and the role families play as members of the CSW community.

    Register by September 10.

    This is the third of three welcome receptions on September 12, 14, and 20 (following Fall Fest). Please register for the one reception you would like to attend.
  • Oct
    10

    End-of-Mod 1 Parent/Guardian Coffee

    About CSW End-of-Mod Coffees: We invite you to join us at the end of every mod for a parent/guardian coffee. These coffees are occasions to both socialize and learn about what your student is up to at CSW. Each End-of-Mod coffee will take place in the Swope Room next to the Dining Hall at 8:30 a.m. The speaking programs will be live-streamed and recorded for those unable to attend.
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CSW—a gender-inclusive day and boarding school for grades 9-12—is a national leader in progressive education. We live out our values of inquiry-based learning, student agency, and embracing diverse perspectives in every aspect of our student experience. Young people come to CSW to learn how to learn and then put what they learn into action—essential skills they carry into their futures as doers, makers, innovators, leaders, and exceptional humans who do meaningful work in the world.