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The Feast is one of QUEST's most beloved all-school traditions. The day begins at Salmon Creek, where students share presentations honoring Indigenous peoples and the colonial era — through talks, posters, games, and crafts. Teachers often build a fire to make fried dough, and students explore the trails as part of the experience.

After the morning at the creek, students return to prepare dishes to share as a school. QUEST has three learning groups — North Pole, South Pole, and Equator — each bringing together students from multiple grade levels. Families contribute ingredients, and every classroom brings one or two dishes to the shared meal.

Each fall, QUEST combines two beloved traditions into one community-filled week. The Scholastic Book Fair runs all week, and Lunch with a Loved One invites parents, grandparents, and special guests to come share a lunch period right in the school cafeteria with their child.

Every purchase benefits Quest's library and classrooms directly. In Fall 2025, we set a new record with $18,923 in gross sales — the biggest Book Fair in QUEST history.

The Joy Shop is a magical holiday tradition where our community — families, friends, and local artisans — donates handmade crafts for students to purchase as gifts for their loved ones. Everything is priced between $0.50 and $5, making it accessible for every family.

All funds raised are donated to charity — so every purchase is an act of giving twice over. Students shop during school hours, and the excitement of choosing gifts for family is something kids talk about all year.

One of QUEST's most exciting winter traditions — students and the school community come together for the Annual Sled Race. More details about this year's event will be shared closer to the date. Stay tuned to Membership Toolkit and your school email for updates!

The Read-a-thon is QUEST's annual reading fundraiser. Students collect pledges from friends and family, then spend dedicated time reading — building a love of books while raising money for the school community.

Culture Day is a vibrant celebration of the diverse traditions, customs, and heritage that make up our community. Presenters from across the QUEST community share their backgrounds through food, music, dance, art, and storytelling — and students engage through workshops, performances, and interactive exhibitions.

The event fosters understanding, respect, and appreciation for diversity, and encourages connections among participants. It's a truly joyful day of learning for everyone involved.

QUESTival is a favorite event among kids — and it's easy to see why. Typically held in May during the evening, families and students gather in the school courtyard for a night of carnival-themed games. Kids play, have fun, and earn small prizes.

Science Fun Day is one of QUEST's most exciting annual traditions — a full school day of hands-on, inspiring science presentations led by community members, parents, teachers, and high school students. The day is divided into 6 sessions, each 35 minutes long, and every presenter creates a genuinely hands-on experience.

Past presentations have included making slime, building catapults, elephant toothpaste, investigating insects, career-based science demos, and so much more.

Kruveytown is QUEST's most unique tradition — a school-wide economics and entrepreneurship experience that's been running for over 26 years. Intermediate students form small businesses, earn startup capital in the school currency (Kruveys!), and open their doors to the rest of the school as paying customers.

What makes it extra special? Every product must be made from upcycled, reused, or repurposed materials. No new purchases allowed — just creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurial spirit. You won't find anything quite like it anywhere else in Hilton.