Finding Community Within the Community.
WHPS affinity spaces give families opportunities to connect through shared identities and experiences, creating room for friendship, conversation, support, celebration, and belonging within the larger school community.
Spaces to Connect.
BEARS
Black Enrichment & Resources for Students creates space for Black families and families raising Black children to connect, celebrate identity, share resources, and build community.
Contact BEARS →
Neurodiversity Family Group
A space for families connected by neurodiversity to share experiences, learn from one another, and build community around different ways of thinking, learning, and experiencing the world.
Contact the Group →
Jewish Family Group
A space for Jewish families to connect, share traditions and experiences, and strengthen Jewish community and cultural life at WHPS.
Connect With the Jewish Family Group →
Private School Village
Private School Village connects Black and African American families across Los Angeles independent schools through community, cultural enrichment, family leadership, and shared experiences.
Explore Private School Village →Connection That Enriches the Larger Community.
Affinity spaces create meaningful connection for the families they serve, and they also help bring traditions, experiences, and learning to the wider WHPS community.
Some experiences are designed specifically for an affinity community, while others welcome everyone. Recent examples have included a family session for children and families with textured hair, along with cultural celebrations, speakers, and learning experiences shared across the school.
Have an Idea for Another Affinity Space?
These groups reflect communities active at WHPS today, but they do not need to be the only ones. WHPS supports families who are interested in connecting around other shared identities or experiences and welcomes ideas for new affinity spaces.