Our Wildwood, Volume 53

Save the Date to Celebrate!

May 2, 2026

Seeking the Wisdom of Our Elders

they’ve experienced. It helped me think about how different the world used to be—and also how similar people can be, no matter their age,” said Grant G. ‘31. The program not only reinforced academic learning, but also aligned closely with Wildwood’s mission to foster meaningful community engagement. “Community Involvement (CI) at Wildwood is an opportunity for students to engage in sustained relationship-building with people and organizations outside of the school community in order to better understand who they are, how they think, how they feel, what they can do, and why,” said Kyle-Bryn Samovar, assistant director of middle school for academic services, teaching, and learning. “Sages & Seekers provided an incredible opportunity to reintroduce this key piece of the Wildwood experience to our middle school students.”

More details coming soon! You’re invited to join us in honoring the 25th anniversary of Wildwood as a K-12 school. It’ll be a night to remember, honoring the moments and people who made Wildwood what it is today.

This past school year, Wildwood’s 6th graders

embarked on a unique journey of intergenerational connection through a partnership with the nonprofit organization Sages & Seekers. Over the course of several campus visits, our 6th grade “seekers” cultivated relationships with their “sages”— volunteers from the broader Los Angeles community—through open-ended conversations and shared storytelling. The experience encouraged students to slow down, listen deeply, and engage with empathy, all while honing essential communication and inquiry skills. “I loved hearing about my sage’s life and all the things

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