Welcoming Alumni and Board Members Back to Campus The past few months have been filled with moments of reconnection and celebration at Woodstock. From the reopening of Parker Hall to the visit of our Board members, and many alumni returning to the hillside, campus has been alive with stories, laughter, and...
Woodstock School mourns the passing of Dr James Barton (born 6 August 1938), a deeply respected educator and leader who served the school with distinction for more than two decades. Dr Barton passed away on 7 November 2025, leaving behind a lasting legacy of academic excellence, compassion and spiritual guidance. Dr...
Worldwide Woodstock Day 2025 Worldwide Woodstock Day (WWD) once again brought our global Woodstock community together in a spirit of joy and connection. Alumni gatherings took place across cities around the world — from London and Dubai to Paris and Atlanta — each filled with laughter, stories, and the shared warmth...
There’s nothing quite like coming home to the hillside. This photo blog captures the joy and nostalgia of our alumni returning to campus—some after decades, others more recently. Pic above: Class of 2020 returns: Arina Amatya, Muskan Negi, Subhashini Timothy (Former Staff), Joanna Victor, Tsering Lachungpa, Jia Loomba From quiet walks down...
A Wonderful Start to the Semester with Alumni on Campus! This semester kicked off with many alumni visiting campus—meeting with staff and students, reminiscing about their time at Woodstock, and experiencing the vibrant school community once again. Winter is a special time on the hillside, and as students return for the new...
Woodstock School is honored to present the Distinguished Alum Award posthumously to Liana Gertsch, Class of 1980, to recognize her exceptional leadership and groundbreaking contributions to education reform, international development, and social equity. Liana dedicated her professional life to promoting educational reform for children worldwide. She began her career with the...
The Woodstock School community is deeply honoured to present the Outstanding Young Alum Award to Shruti Ganguly, Class of 2000, in recognition of her exceptional accomplishments as a filmmaker, producer, and storyteller whose groundbreaking work has redefined the boundaries of global cinema. (Pic credits: Siobhan Beasley) Shruti’s artistic journey is a remarkable...
A Heartwarming WOSA Gathering in Landour One of the true joys for Woodstock staff and community members is welcoming visits from our WOSA alumni. This year the experience was made even more special with an end-of-year WOSA Gathering hosted by our office at the beautiful Highlands at Rokeby Manor in Landour. The...
We would like to share the sad news of the passing of Doma, a former parent and a beloved local hillside resident. Doma was well-loved and a well-known figure within the community. She came to India in the 1930s and moved to Mussoorie in the 1940s. Doma is fondly remembered for...
We convey our deepfelt sadness to the Downs family upon the recent passing of Dr. Frederick S. Downs, Woodstock Class of ’49 and Distinguished Alumnus Awardee. Dr. Downs is survived by his wife Mary and children Susan '78, Rick '79, and Milton '81. Mary shares the following: Dr. Frederick S. Downs,...
