At Head‑Royce, families are an important part of our community. Whether you're volunteering, attending events, connecting with other parents and caregivers, or engaging in learning opportunities, there are many ways to get involved and build meaningful relationships across the school community.
Every parent and guardian in the Head‑Royce community is automatically a member of the Family Association (FA).
The FA strengthens our community through volunteer opportunities, cultural programming, educational events, fundraising support, and activities that bring together students, families, and the professional community.
Volunteering through the FA is a meaningful way to support the school while getting to know other Head‑Royce families. To find out about current opportunities, email [email protected].


Family Networks provide another way for parents and caregivers to connect and build community.
Centered on the identities and experiences of students, these groups create spaces for celebration, support, and belonging while fostering meaningful connections among families and across the broader school community.
Learning at Head‑Royce extends beyond the classroom.
Over the years, our Speaker Series has brought together authors, artists, educators, entrepreneurs, alumni, and thought leaders for conversations that challenge assumptions and stay with you long after the room clears. From nationally recognized voices to members of our own community, speakers bring perspectives that inspire curiosity and deepen understanding.
2019: "Purpose and STEM" – Kevin Nichols
2018: "Courageous Conversations" – Glenn Singleton
2017: "Tech Talk: Unlocking the Color Code," featuring a panel of experts who discussed breaking barriers in the technology industry
2016: "Martin & Music," music and the spoken word of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with Charles Holt and Gerald Rivers
2015: "Tonight I Celebrate My Love," an intimate evening with Roberta Flack
2014: “Rubbing Off” Allison Briscoe-Smith, Ph.D.
2013: An Evening with Anthony Robles, a three-time all-American wrestler born with only one leg
2012: "Instilling Hope in Our Children" featuring Sarah O'Neal Rush, great-granddaughter of Booker T. Washington
2011: "A Tale of Acceptance" featuring Cheryl Kilodavis, author of My Princess Boy, and Monte Poole, sports reporter for the Oakland Tribune2010: "Diversity in the 21st Century" with Dr. Harry Edwards
2009: Crystal Hayling, President/CEO of Blue Shield of California Foundation
2007: "Resiliency of the Human Spirit" – Mark Mathabane
2006: "Celebrating the Arts" – Brian Copeland
2005: "Trailblazers" – A Panel of Extraordinary Pioneers
2004: "50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education" - Cheryl Brown Henderson
2003: The Little Rock Nine, featuring Dr. Melba Pattillo Beals and Dr. Terrance Roberts
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