The Hillbrook Walkathon

About:

As part of Gratitude Month in May, the annual Hillbrook Walkathon is one of our favorite traditions - an opportunity to make memories, enjoy delicious food, and gather together as a community for a great cause! The Walkathon is an all-school event that supports professional development for our faculty and staff during the summer and throughout the year - all Walkathon donations directly support faculty and staff development, allowing Hillbrook's educators to participate in valuable local and national conferences, workshops, and summer fellowships. Our teachers have benefited from programs focused on all academic disciplines, social emotional learning, making, diversity, equity, and inclusion, the arts, technology and education, and more.

I went to teacher training at Island School in August 2018 and now I am back with 14 students and a fellow teacher to share the magic alongside of them. Truly amazing. I never would have had the confidence to bring students on this trip if I hadn’t done the summer PD by myself first. The Island School focuses on conservation, sustainability, supporting underserved communities, and challenging their own growth.
-Annie Makela, Director of the Scott Center for Social Entrepreneurship

Walkathon FAQs

What is the Walkathon?

Why support the walkathon?

Who can participate?

NEW THIS YEAR: RACE BIBS!

With our ocean theme and environmental conservation efforts in mind, our Walkathon chairs are delighted to announce an eco-friendly change to the Walkathon this year: instead of t-shirts, each student participant will receive a race bib to collect their laps and stickers. Each bib will be adorned with our winning Walkathon drawings from Middle and Lower School!

Click here to learn more about why we chose to shift away from t-shirts this year to a more sustainable choice.

What is the Walkathon Schedule?

Please see our sample schedule below. Actual times and other info may vary.

11:30 am - Shuttles begin pickup from Shir Hadash (20 Cherry Blossom Ln)

12:00 pm - Taco Bar lunch served - families are welcome to join us at no charge, but you MUST register to be included!

12:45 pm - Walkathon begins

2:00 pm - Closing Ceremony with winners

2:30 pm - Walkathon conclusion and shuttle pickup begins. Students will return to their classrooms and normal dismissal times will be in effect.

If you plan on taking your children home with you immediately following the Walkathon (and before regular carpool begins), please let your child/ren's teacher know.

Will Shuttle Services Be Available?

Yes. parents are asked to use the convenient shuttle service to and from Hillbrook. As with all events on campus, parking is not permitted in the surrounding neighborhood. The shuttle will run throughout the event, from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. At the end of the school day, children may ride the shuttle back to the designated shuttle spot with their parents.

Shuttle Stop and Parking Location:

Parking and shuttles will be available at Shir Hadash (20 Cherry Blossom Ln, Los Gatos CA). Shuttles will run from 11:30 AM to 2:45 PM during the event.

Please reach out to our Director of Transportation Nicholle Cabarloc at transportation@hillbrook.org with any questions!

I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS - WHAT DO I DO?

Get Involved: volunteer, SPONSOR, donate, & More!

Our community makes the Walkathon possible - please see below how you can lend a hand or make a difference!

Volunteer - We need you! Click here to lend a hand!

Sponsor - It's not too late to feature your business alongside our fabulous Walkathon sponsors! Reach out to Luis Ambriz (lambriz@hillbrook.org) if you'd like to sponsor this event.

Register for lunch - Family members and friends are invited to join the school-wide BBQ at noon prior to the opening ceremonies. Families are invited to join us for lunch at no charge - students are automatically included, but you must register each family member who will be joining us.

DONATE TO THE 2024-25 ANNUAL FUND - The Annual Fund is another great way to support our teachers! In addition to our programs and academics, the Annual Fund also supports professional development for staff and faculty. Click here to support!

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