If you don’t see what you are looking for below, please contact TPPA President Christiana Thompson ([email protected]), or TPPA Corresponding Secretary Joyce Hepscher. We look forward to seeing you at our next event!
TPPA Events
4/9 TPPA 7th-Grade Parent Coffee and Keys Trip Information Session
On Thursday, April 9, 2026, all Tampa Prep 7th-Grade Parents are invited to attend a coffee social where the Keys trip details will be presented and questions answered. Please contact Jamie Brown with any questions. RSVP here: 7th-Grade Keys Trip Coffee Session
Location: Tampa Prep – Lecture Hall
4/9 TPPA Prep Fest Planning Committee Meeting
On Thursday, April 9, 2026, all Tampa Prep parents are invited to join the 5th Prep Fest Planning Committee meeting of the year. It is not too late to join the team. Lots of volunteers are needed to ensure the success of this event. RSVP here: 5th Prep Fest Planning Meeting
Location: Tampa Prep BOLD building, room 1314
4/9 TPPA Senior Parents Social
On Thursday, April 9, 2026, All 12th Grade Parents are warmly invited to our final parent social for the Class of 2026! Join us at Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux in Midtown for an evening of conversation, laughter, and celebration. Please contact LaKisha Kinsey with any questions. RSVP here: Senior Parents Spring Social
Location: Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux in Midtown – 1140 Gramercy Lane, Tampa, FL 33607
4/16 TPPA 9th Grade Parent/Student Reception
On Thursday, April 16, 2026, all Tampa Prep 9th-Grade parents and their students are invited to a breakfast reception. After students are dismissed to class, Christine Jisha will present to the parents about what to expect in 10th grade. Please contact Lauren Prager via text at 301-325-6799 with any questions. RSVP here: 9th-Grade Parent/Student Reception
Location: Tampa Prep – Plummer Hall
4/16 TPPA 7th and 8th Grade Parent Combined Spring Social
On Thursday, April 16, 2026, all Tampa Prep 7th- and 8th-grade parents are invited to a combined grade-level social at Redneck Wine Company. Please contact Jamie Brown with any questions. RSVP here: 7th and 8th-Grade Parent Combined Social
Location: Redneck Wine Company – 3225 S MacDill Ave #123, Tampa, FL 33629
4/17 TPPA JetSet Pilates Outing
On Friday, April 17, 2026, all Tampa Prep parents are invited to join TPPA for an amazing workout at JetSet Pilates Studio in Downtown Tampa just before school dismissal! This is a private class with only 16 spots, priced at $17 per registrant. To register, please email JetSet Pilates with your name, email, and phone number. JetSet staff will send you a secure credit card link and manually add you to the class. Since this is a private event, you won’t be able to book through the app or website, but their team will make sure you’re registered. We expect this to sell out, so sign up as soon as possible! RSVP here: email JetSet Pilates with your name, email, and phone number
Location: JetSet Pilates – 511 W Cass St. Tampa, FL 33602
4/23 TPPA Senior Moms’ Luncheon
On Thursday, April 23, 2026, a celebratory luncheon will be held to honor the Class of 2026’s mothers. Guests will gather at the Tampa Yacht Club with guest speaker Kevin Plummer. Please contact Alisha Bolt with any questions. Save the Date: Evites were sent on Friday, March 27, 2026
Location: Tampa Yacht Club
4/24 Prep Fest and Red and Gold Games
On Friday, April 24, 2026, all prep families, new attendees, and alumni are cordially invited to attend Prep Fest 2026, sponsored by TPPA. Prep Fest is a comprehensive school event designed for the entire family, with complimentary admission. The occasion will feature engaging entertainment and activities to foster community within Prep. The success of this event relies on volunteer participation; we kindly encourage you to register below if you are able to assist.
The Red and Gold Games will serve as the opening of Prep Fest 2026. During the day, students will compete for the distinguished title, with each family assigned to either Team Red or Team Gold. Students will be grouped by team and participate in various games throughout the school day. Parental assistance is requested for supervising these activities. We invite you to register as a volunteer and share in the excitement as students strive for victory. (Volunteer spots for the Red and Gold Games will be added to the SignUp as soon as they are available.)
For further inquiries, please contact Shilow Sack.
Volunteer SignUp: Prep Fest and Red and Gold Games Volunteer SignUp Location: Tampa Prep
4/28 TPPA 8th-Grade Parent Coffee and Conversations – Preparing for 9th-Grade Course Selection
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, all Tampa Prep 8th-Grade Parents are invited to attend a coffee social where the Upper School Leadership Team will discuss the Upper School course selection process. Parents should come prepared with any questions. Please contact Kate Caldarelli with any questions.
RSVP here: 8th-Grade Coffee and Conversations Location: Tampa Prep – Lecture Hall
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Terrapin Dads Happy Hour Events
All Tampa Prep dads are invited to attend Terrapin Dads Happy Hour events throughout the school year beginning in September in the evenings for a casual gathering that sometimes includes a member of the Tampa Prep administration team. In addition to attending other TPPA events, Terrapin Dads also support events including the End of Year BBQ. Check the Events Calendar for Updates!
We hope to see you there! Contact Alex Steppacher and Brian Boksen with any questions.
Book Club Gatherings
All Tampa Prep parents are invited to attend Book Club meetings throughout the school year. Book Club meets every month from 9am – 10:30am beginning in October in the Large Conference Room (unless otherwise posted).
Volunteer Opportunities for the 2025-26 School Year
Tampa Prep Parents Alliance would love to know if you’d like to be invited to participate in volunteer opportunities at school as they come up during the 2025-26 school year. Please fill out this form now to receive volunteer invitations.
**Tampa Prep is a place to Be Yourself, where people respect differences and can find their place in a diverse community. We don’t know every family’s circumstance and Tampa Prep strives to be a culture of inclusion. If you have any questions regarding attending an event, please email the TPPA President at [email protected].
