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...
A momentous celebration took place on campus with the reopening of Parker Hall on 31 October 2025, an event that acquired even more significance by coinciding with Worldwide Woodstock Day. The morning began with a Woodstock Chapel service, featuring a thought-provoking, engaging – and entertaining! – devotion by Jonathan Abraham ‘01, setting the perfect tone for the day. Guests then gathered for a special tea in the sunny Amphitheatre before entering the stunningly renovated...
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...
Celebrating Milestone Reunions on the Hillside! Woodstock School proudly hosted milestone reunions for the Classes of 1975 and 1980 this autumn!Marking their 50th and 45th reunions, alumni returned to campus to relive cherished memories, walk familiar paths, and reconnect with friends and teachers. From revisiting classrooms and dorms to sharing laughter...
From banking with global institutions to building and scaling multiple ventures, Manav Mehra, Class of 1996, has carved a dynamic path in finance, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Currently serving on Woodstock School’s Board, Manav also plays an active role as one of the Alumni Ambassadors representing India and is a leading...
Dana Crider, beloved teacher, dorm parent, church leader, environmentalist and long-term Mussoorie resident, passed away on 18 September 2025. For over four decades, his larger-than-life presence was woven into the very fabric of the Woodstock and hillside community. His rich, booming voice could fill an auditorium, his beautiful singing –...
Dipika Hopkins '11 on Climbing, Community, Self-Discovery Dipika Hopkins ’11 is a passionate rock climber who has been working in the climbing industry in London for the past three years as both a coach and a route setter. What first drew her to climbing was the combination of physical challenge and...
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...
Crafting identity: Awon Golding’s '98 Journey from Woodstock to Millinery Mastery! Meet Awon, a creative visionary and Head Millennial Designer at Lock & Co., the world’s oldest hat shop. Born into a multicultural world as a third-culture kid, Awon’s journey has spanned Hong Kong, India, and the UK, shaping her as...
