Our People Our Planet Week 2026

Our People Our Planet Day is scheduled for next Wednesday, April 22nd!

** All students should bring a water bottle and wear clothes suitable for being outdoors on Wednesday, April 22.**

Acknowledging that the well-being of our planet and its inhabitants are inextricably linked–and respecting the Quaker testimonies of Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Equity, and Stewardship–Our People Our Planet Day seeks to inspire the SSFS community to become caretakers of both people and the planet, cultivating a culture of stewardship in all of us. Honoring that the day was created through the partnership of students and adults and recognizing the wisdom that all individuals in our community carry, adult educators and students will lead and learn together by providing opportunities for education, reflection, and action.

Cultivating a healthier world requires a deep understanding of diverse cultures, identities, and communities. In acknowledgment of this crucial endeavor, SSFS has established Our People, Our Planet Day to:

1. Raise awareness and educate about global environmental issues, especially those that are linked to our community and its members
2. Honor and celebrate the various cultures and identities within and beyond our community, emphasizing their contributions to addressing these environmental challenges
3. Participate in service activities before, during, and after OPOP Day that tackle environmental issues on a smaller scale (on campus), while engaging in reflection to comprehend the broader impact of these projects on the world.

The 2026 Theme is: How am I a steward?
The All School Event: Wednesday, April 22 from 11:05am - 1:00pm

This year we will host a “distributed” version of OPOP Day, one that requires us all to give a little more thought and effort to topics that are clearly among our values, but one that also aligns with our current day-to-day efforts in a way that feels connected and “in it together”.

All next week, we will be highlighting and celebrating the many ways we are stewards of the SSFS community and world (people AND planet!). During the All-School Event, we will gather in our cross-divisional Community Day groups to eat lunch together and participate in a “Stewardship Search” where we identify and reflect on all of the ways in which we are performing as stewards across campus.