International Week is just around the corner! International Week is an iconic event for SHES. It is one of the biggest, most popular and celebrated school community events, and it requires the help of many SHES families to be a success. Take a look at the General Volunteer Sign-Up Genius and consider how you may be able to contribute. As little as one hour of set-up, clean-up or performance help can go a long way! We so appreciate our volunteers! Please note all volunteers and their families are welcome to free and early entrance to the Food Fair as a thank you from the PTO.
Whether it is your family’s first or fifth time being a part of it, we are looking forward to seeing you there!
International Week Events 2026
Events during the week of April 26-May 2 celebrate student and family cultures and origins, embrace our differences, and appreciate the beauty of diversity:
Sunday 4/26
Art Activity at Eagle Heights Community Center (1:00-3:00PM)
Opportunity to make a life size portrait to decorate the school for our celebration week. No need to pre-register if you are coming to make art. Parent volunteers appreciated (General Volunteer SUG linked above if you would like to volunteer).
Wednesday 4/29
Parade & Performance (6:00 pm), SHES Gym
Students celebrate their hometown pride and heritage through their clothing in a “runway show” during a whole school assembly, followed by student performances of global arts (dance, music, games, skills, etc.). The daytime performance is for students and staff only. Encore show at 6:00pm for families. Performers: arrive no later than 5:30 p.m. dressed in costume for the evening performance. The deadline for Performance Sign-Up is April 10. Sorry, no late entries. Parade & Performance Sign-Up
Saturday 5/2
Food Fair (11:15AM – 12:45PM), SHES Gym & Lunchroom
Families share their favorite dishes, and food from all parts of the world – experience homemade foods from every continent in one meal in the gym. Volunteers and their families will be allowed early access to the Food Fair from 11:00 – 11:15. ***Food should be delivered between 9:00 – 10:45 on the day of the event.*** Food Fair Table Sign-Up
Note: General admission begins at 11:15 a.m. Visitors pay for tickets and are able to sample food provided by volunteers from SHES families.
Food Fair tickets: $30 for family, $15 for adults, $5 kids. Cash preferred, Zelle available.
Global Village (11:30AM – 2:00PM), SHES Classrooms
During the event, our school’s classrooms will be transformed into country displays featuring posters, artwork, coins, clothing, jewelry, etc., from various countries. Visitors can travel from room to room, participating in hands-on activities and filling a passport with stamps as they go. Global Village Sign-Up
If you have questions, please contact the International Week Planning Team:
Lucy Richards (lucy@kissyfish.org) Food Fair & Art Activity
Laura Valderrama (valderramalc@gmail.com) Parade & Performance
Emily Litznerski (emily.litznerski@gmail.com) Global Village & General Volunteering
