Zena Democratic School

Trail Work Day
2026-05-06 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
Help us maintain the trails that run through our beautiful wooded campus!

ZDS Theater Cooperative Showcase
2026-05-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
The Theater Cooperative has been hard at work this spring and can’t wait to share what they have been working on with Trine, ZDS parent and director! They will delight you with a showcase of monologues, scenes, one acts, and songs! Tickets are $10 at the “door” – show is outside on the ZDS stage. Please come cheer them on!

Car Wash
2026-05-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
Imagine this, the outside of your car is filthy and you have no desire to clean it, so instead you drive to the school to pick up your child. When you arrive, smiling kids serve you refreshments through your car window. And then Luca, Autumn Sky and Miette (and some special guests) scrub your car down. All you need to do is sit cozily inside enjoying your snacks and knowing you are helping them pursue their Diploma Adventures. Does it sound too good to be true? It’s not! Once signed up you can show up anytime during the half hour slot and they will get to work making sure your belly is full and your car is sparkling! Car wash is by donation.
Signup for a slot: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bws1iZvgdXHAwkTfXE–n4l19r9nuxwbodFFoi6YCl4/edit?usp=sharing

Open House
2026-04-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-06 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
ZDS Open Houses are the best way to learn more about the school. Students, parents, alumni, and staff members will be in attendance to give tours of the campus, discuss the school, and answer questions. Panel discussion at 2:00pm.
RSVP >

No School - Spring Break
2026-03-30 - 2026-04-06
School Closed for Spring Break

No School - February Break
2026-02-16 - 2026-02-20
School is closed for February Break

Valentine's Ball
2026-02-13 18:00 - 21:00
A fancy dance party for students, staff, parents, friends, and alumni

Annual Assembly Meeting
2026-02-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
Annual Assembly Meeting for Parents, Students and Staff to ratify bylaw changes, elect trustees and financial aid committee members and have discusisons.

A Conversation About the Little Kid Experience at ZDS
2026-01-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
A casual event for parents of young children who are thinking of enrolling. Staff and current parents will be available for casual conversation about the experiences little kids have at school. Lego robotics and art projects will be available for kids!
RVSP: https://forms.gle/YW2REbRLxhCXv7Wy8

No School - MLK Jr Day
2026-01-19
School closed in Recognition of MLK Jr Day

No School - Winter Break
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-02
School is closed for Winter Break

Winter Gift Exchange
2025-12-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
Fan favorite Winter Gift Exchange for students and staff

No School - Thanksgiving Break
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-28
No School – for Thanksgiving Break

No School - Veteran's Day
2025-11-11
No School in Recognition of Veteran’s Day

No School - Election Day
2025-11-04
No School for Election Day

No School - Indigenous People's Day
2025-10-13
School Closed in recognition of Indigenous People’s Day

No School - Yom Kippur
2025-10-02
No School in recognition of Yom Kippur

Fall Potluck
2025-09-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
Bring a dish to pass for our annual Fall Potluck

No School - Rosh Hashanah
2025-09-23
School Closed in recognition Rosh Hashanah

Ice Cream Social
2025-09-12 16:00 - 18:00
Current families are welcome to join us for ice cream and mingling!

First Day of School
2025-09-08 08:30 - 16:00 | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY

Welcome Back Picnic
2025-09-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Forsyth Park, Kingston, 125 Lucas Ave, Kingston, NY, 12401, United States
A Potluck Welcome Back Picnic at Forsyth Park

Last Day of School
2025-06-13 | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
Last Day of School!

Graduation & End of Year Celebration
2025-06-07 16:00 - 22:00 | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
Our Graduation Ceremony and End of Year Celebration

ZDS Theater Coop Presents: A Wrinkle in Time
2025-06-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-31 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
ZDS Theater Cooperative Production of A Wrinkle in Time.
Show is outside.
