Golden Hill Elementary School of the Creative and Performing Arts is supported by many volunteers who help make the school year FUN with various events and programming for students and their families. The events listed below are a product of the teamwork between the PTA and Golden Hill Elementary School Foundation (GHEF). More specific information about each event will become available as the date nears. We encourage parent participation to make all of our events a success for our students.
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2026-2027 Team Golden Hill Events
Kindergarten Signing Day
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 9am
Meet us on the Kindergarten Playground. Meet the teachers, sign an official certificate and make new friends!
TK Meet and Greet
Friday, August 7, 2026, 1pm
Meet the teachers, see the classrooms and make new friends!
Protege Parent Orientation
Friday, August 7, 2026, 10am
Meet the teachers and get parent information!
Schoolwide Playdate
Friday, August 7, 2026, 5pm
Join fellow Gators on the playground for a casual playdate. Bring a friend and make a few new ones before the first day!
Back to School Night
Wednesday, August 19, 5:45-7:05pm
Meet your child’s teacher, hear from Principal Dr. Anderson, and get a feel for the Golden Hill SCPA campus.
Lunch with a Loved One
Wednesday, August 26, 11:45-12:45pm
Join your child for special one-on-one time at lunch! Bring a favorite meal and enjoy the recess from work on the Golden Hill playground.
Fall Book Fair
August 24-28, 2026
Looking to stock up your library, or that of a special teacher? Drop in for books for all ages in the family.
Reflections Program “What my culture means to me”
October TBD: Entries Due
October TBD: Awards Ceremony
National PTA information website: https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections
Each year, over 300,000 students in TK through 12th grade create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a lifelong love for learning.
Family Arts Night
Enjoy an evening of various arts-filled rotations in partnership with All the Arts Foundation.
Donuts With Your Darling + Walk to School
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 7:30 a.m.
Get up a little early to allow for a walk or ride to school on National Walk to School Day and enjoy with a sweet treat at school!
Family Dance
Friday, October 16, 2026
Dust off your dancing shoes for a night of dancing, crafts, food, and fun! Tickets $10 in advance.
Red Ribbon Week
October 23-30, 2026
This annual week reminds students to make good choices and live life drug free. Americans across the country make significant daily contributions to their communities by being the best they can be because they live Drug-Free. The week includes several events, including a school-wide Yoga Day on Monday, October 23, and an assembly.
Character Parade
Friday, October 30, 2026
Get in the fall spirit with a parade through the school in costume!
Fun Run
Friday, November 6, 2026
One of three major fundraisers that support the Golden Hill Elementary Foundation (GHEF) which in turn, funds campus upgrades, arts, supplies, field trips, programming, grants, curriculum subscriptions, and more! Family and friends can pledge any amount they’d like to support their Gators run the field, and earn prizes along the way.
Pathways of Hope Food and Toy Drives
Fullerton nonprofit Pathways of Hope works to support people who are experiencing food insecurity or facing the crisis of homelessness. Golden Hill partners with this organization every year to help bring food and toys to local families during the holiday season.
Holiday Shoppe
December 3-4, 2026
A shopping experience for kids, right on the GH campus, with items for the whole family, all under $10.
Family Sport Day
TBD
Come out and enjoy a friendly few rounds of sports with the fam!
Golden Night Out
TBD
A parents’ night out of trivia and fun! Find a babysitter, form teams of 6, and enjoy some dinner and games.
Variety Show
TBD
Golden Hill has so much talent and we want to showcase that on stage! Auditions info coming soon (before Winter Break) with a dress rehearsal the week of the event. Tickets and details coming soon.
Read with a Loved One
TBD
Come to school early and enjoy a treat while reading with a loved one.
Autism Awareness Day
Wednesday, April 7, 2027
All Abilities Week is a time to celebrate the abilities of people with disabilities and to promote acceptance and understanding.
Spring Book Fair
April 5-9, 2027
Looking to stock up your summer library, or special goodbye gift for teachers? Drop in for books for all ages in the family.
Goldenchella Festival + Silent Auction
Friday, April 23, 2027
Celebrate art, music, spring, and FUN at our largest and signature Golden Hill event. A carnival atmosphere alongside student-led performances, food, and Silent Auction make this a not-to-miss end of year event.
Open House
TBD
The school year’s grand finale, Open House showcases all of the hard work each of our classes has created over the course of the year.
Staff Appreciation Week
May 3-7, 2027
Show your love for our teachers, administration, and staff during this week as a giant thank you for all they do for our students.
Family Movie Night
TBD
Details to come!
Family Picnic
TBD
Picnic on the lawn with your Gator!