Bearing bonnets and tricorn hats, kindergartners through third-graders rushed to greet an extra special guest at Wilkinson School.

Last week, a busy proprietor rushed from her farm stand to the garden and returned with chard so fresh that it was still covered in dirt.

They only had three days, but, busy as elves, kids cobbled together more than 15 types of crafts at the first Wilkinson School Holiday Gift Making Arts and Crafts Camp. 

In 1977 a public school teacher wanted to try educational methods that couldn’t be done within the system. She wanted to cater to each child.

The proximity of the North Bay fires has spurred many locals into action. At Wilkinson School, a cluster of concerned parents put out a call for clothing and toiletries.

On Friday, Wilkinson School students, staff and volunteers biked and scootered to Roosevelt State Beach for an annual tradition that gives them an excuse to get outside and enjoy life on the coast.

The Wilkinson School community recently celebrated the opening of its Creativity Lab. With pencils and paint and tools to tinker, it offers a nook for just about every student’s interest.

Students in kindergarten through eighth grade have been cultivating their Renaissance skills this summer at Camp Wilkinson as they engage in art, science and sport.