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Looking for information about school events and activities? You've come to the right place. View the calendar below to see everything taking place on a month-by-month basis. Just choose the month you are interested in from the drop down menu and press the arrow button next to it to view that month.

Are you just looking to see major dates, including holidays or other days the school will be closed? Click the blue button below to see our Major Dates Calendar.

24-25 Calendar of Major Dates

NOTE: Religious and Cultural Observances

Congressional School understands that families practice a variety of religions and observances recognizing diverse holidays. Parents are asked to notify their child’s homeroom teacher or advisor in writing in advance of planned absences or special observances/customs that the child adheres to so that the school can work to support students and families. Students absent from school for religious observances will have an opportunity to make up any missed work and/or tests.

August 2024

19 New Faculty Orientation. PS-Grade 8 Closed. Infants & Toddlers Open
20-21 Faculty Inservice. PS-Grade 8 Closed. Infants & Toddlers Open
22-26 Faculty Professional Development Days. Infants – Grade 8 Closed
27 Meet Your Teacher Day. Infants – Grade 8 Closed
28 First Day of School. Infants – Grade 8

September 2024

2 Labor Day Holiday. Infants – Grade 8 Closed

October 2024

11 Faculty Professional Day. PS-Grade 8 Closed. Childcare for PS-Grade 8. Infants & Toddlers Open
14 Indigenous Peoples Day. Infants – Grade 8 Closed
23 Parent-Teacher Conferences. Grades 3-8 Closed at Noon. Childcare for Grades 3-8. Infants-Grade 2 Open
24 Parent-Teacher Conferences. PS-Grade 8 Closed. Childcare for PS-Grade 8. Infants-Toddlers Open
25 Parent-Teacher Conferences. Infants-Grade 8 Closed. Childcare for PS-Grade 8

November 2024

11 Veterans Day. Infants – Grade 8 Closed
25 Faculty Professional Day. PS-Grade 8 Closed. Infants & Toddlers Open
26 Thanksgiving Holiday. PS-Grade 8 Closed. Infants & Toddlers Closed at 3 p.m.
27-29 Thanksgiving Holiday. Infants-Grade 8 Closed

December 2024

20 Winter Break Begins. PS-Grade 8 Closed at Noon. Infants & Toddlers Open Until 6 p.m.
23-31 Winter Break. Infants – Grade 8 Closed

January 2025

1 New Year’s Day. Infants – Grade 8 Closed
2-3 Winter Break. PS- Grade 8 Closed. Infants & Toddlers Open
20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Infants – Grade 8 Closed

February 2025

12 Parent-Teacher Conferences. Grades 3-8 Closed at Noon. Childcare for Grades 3-8. Infants-Grade 2 Open
13 Parent-Teacher Conferences. PS-Grade 8 Closed. Childcare for PS-Grade 8. Infants-Toddlers Open
14 Parent-Teacher Conferences. Infants-Grade 8 Closed. Childcare for PS-Grade 8
17-18 Presidents Day Holiday. Infants-Grade 8 Closed

March 2025

7 Faculty Professional Day. PS-Grade 8 Closed. Childcare for PS-Grade 8. Infants & Toddlers Open
24-27 Spring Break. PS-Grade 8 Closed. Childcare for PS- Grade 8. Infants & Toddlers Open
28-31 Spring Break. Infants-Grade 8 Closed

April 2025

18 Faculty Professional Day. Infants-Grade 8 Closed
21 School Holiday. Infants-Grade 8 Closed

May 2025

2 Campus Closed at 4 PM
23 Faculty Professional Day. Infants-Grade 8 Closed
26 Memorial Day. Infants-Grade 8 Closed

June 2025

6 Grade 8 Commencement. Last Day of School. Infants – Grade 8 Closed at Noon
19 Juneteenth. Infants & Toddlers Closed

July 2025

4 Independence Day. Infants & Toddlers Closed

August 2025

18 New Faculty Orientation
19 Faculty Inservice Begins - All Faculty Return. Last Day of School for Infants & Toddlers
20-26 Faculty Professional Development. Infants-Grade 8 Closed
26 Meet Your Teacher Day. Infants-Grade 8 Closed
27 First Day of School for Infants-Grade 8

Downloadable PDF of 24-25 Major Dates

Community Corner

The Community Corner highlights community service opportunities, arts events and activities, and other recommendations by members of our community.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

December 25 Day of Service
Visit social service agencies in the metro DC area to prepare and serve meals, sing carols, throw holiday parties, or play bingo – or stay at the Edlavitch DCJCC to donate blood, make instant meal kits, create cards for emergency personnel working on Christmas Day, and more. Choose your project based on location, type of activity, or time of day – we have something for people of all ages and abilities!
Learn More & Register

Bikes for the World
Bikes for the World makes good quality used bicycles available to low-income people in developing countries. These reconditioned donated bikes provide an affordable and effective means of transportation, providing essential access to work, school, and social services and empowering individuals and entire communities. Bicycle donations can be made at established drop-off locations.
Learn More

READ Book Fairy
Volunteer For two hours a month, become a READ Book Fairy and help deliver books directly to families homes. As READ grows, they continue to need more Book Fairies. This is a great opportunity for your family to work together, for friends to catch up, or even for some alone time in the car to listen to a great audiobook of your choice!
Learn more & register.

ARTS EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

"It’s a Jazzy Christmas!”
Audience: All Ages
Saturday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m.
$30/$25 students and seniors/$20 MCC district residents
Alumni parent Lil' Maceo (Kyle Walkes '24) is performing at the McLean Community Center.
Buy Tickets

The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Encore Stage and Studio
Jan 10 - 19
Learn More

The Hirshhorn has some great exhibitions right now - (Passes required)
Osgemeos: Endless Story
Sept 29, 2024 - Aug 3, 2025
Learn More

Star Power: Photographs from Hollywood's Golden Age by George Hurrell
National Portrait Gallery
Through Jan 5
Learn More

The Virginia All-State Children's Chorus
Four Congressional students will participate in The Virginia All-State Children's Chorus with 150 students from across Virginia on April 26, 2025. The concert will take place at Unity Reed High School in Manassas, VA. When ticket purchasing goes live, a link will be shared if you would like to support them!

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Agenda Calendar

«Dec Feb»

Wed, Jan 1	Hanukkah
Wed, Jan 1	Winter Break
Wed, Jan 1	Infants-Grade 8 Closed
Wed, Jan 1	New Year's Day
Wed, Jan 1	Kwanzaa
Thu, Jan 2	Infants & Toddlers OPEN
Thu, Jan 2	Hanukkah
Thu, Jan 2	Preschool-Grade 8 Closed
Thu, Jan 2	Winter Break for PS-8
Fri, Jan 3	Preschool-Grade 8 Closed
Fri, Jan 3	Infants & Toddlers OPEN
Fri, Jan 3	Winter Break for PS-8
Sun, Jan 5 9:30 am 11:30 am	Open Gym Basketball
Mon, Jan 6	Three Kings Day
Mon, Jan 6	Dress in Your Class Color Day
Mon, Jan 6	A Day
Mon, Jan 6	ALL Grades Open
Tue, Jan 7	B Day
Wed, Jan 8	C Day
Thu, Jan 9	D Day
Thu, Jan 9 8:15 am 9:30 am	Coffee for 7th Grade Parents
Thu, Jan 9 5:30 pm 7:00 pm	EHP Dinner
Fri, Jan 10	Free Dress Day
Fri, Jan 10	E Day
Fri, Jan 10 8:00 am 3:00 pm	Grades 5-8 to Capital One Hall
Fri, Jan 10 8:15 am 9:00 am	CSPO Room Parent Meeting
Fri, Jan 10 9:15 am 11:45 am	Grades 4 & 5 to Kennedy Center
Fri, Jan 10 3:00 pm 6:30 pm	Alumni Get Together
Fri, Jan 10 4:00 pm 6:30 pm	Winter Tip Off Classic
Fri, Jan 10 4:30 pm 5:30 pm	Basketball Varsity Girls - Game - Home
Fri, Jan 10 5:30 pm 6:30 pm	Basketball Varsity Boys - Game - Home
Mon, Jan 13	F Day
Mon, Jan 13 8:15 am 9:30 am	5th Grade Parent Coffee
Mon, Jan 13 4:00 pm	Basketball Varsity Girls - Game - Home
Tue, Jan 14	A Day
Tue, Jan 14 8:15 am 9:30 am	4th Grade Parent Coffee
Tue, Jan 14 3:30 pm	Basketball JV Girls - Game - Away
Tue, Jan 14 3:30 pm	Basketball Varsity Boys - Game - Home
Tue, Jan 14 4:30 pm	Basketball Varsity Girls - Game - Home
Tue, Jan 14 4:30 pm	Basketball JV Boys - Game - Away
Wed, Jan 15	B Day
Wed, Jan 15 9:00 am 11:45 am	K-8 Admission Open House
Thu, Jan 16	Student Council Spirit Day
Thu, Jan 16	C Day
Thu, Jan 16 3:30 pm	Basketball JV Boys - Game - Home
Thu, Jan 16 3:30 pm	Basketball Varsity Boys - Game - Away
Thu, Jan 16 4:30 pm	Basketball JV Girls - Game - Home
Thu, Jan 16 4:30 pm	Basketball Varsity Girls - Game - Away
Fri, Jan 17	Admission Application Deadline
Fri, Jan 17	Free Dress Day
Fri, Jan 17	D Day
Sun, Jan 19 9:30 am 11:30 am	Open Gym Basketball
Mon, Jan 20	Infants-Grade 8 Closed
Mon, Jan 20	MLK Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 20	Inauguration Day
Mon, Jan 20 10:00 am 1:00 pm	Uniform Exchange
Mon, Jan 20 10:00 am 1:00 pm	CSPO Day of Service & Uniform Exchange
Tue, Jan 21	E Day
Tue, Jan 21 3:30 pm	Basketball Varsity Girls - Game - Home
Tue, Jan 21 3:30 pm	Basketball JV Girls - Game - Away
Tue, Jan 21 4:30 pm	Basketball JV Boys - Game - Away
Tue, Jan 21 4:30 pm	Basketball Varsity Boys - Game - Home
Wed, Jan 22	F Day
Wed, Jan 22 8:30 am 11:00 am	5th Grade to Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Wed, Jan 22 9:00 am 1:00 pm	8th Grade to National Museum of African American History and Culture
Thu, Jan 23	A Day
Thu, Jan 23 8:15 am 9:30 am	Grade 2 Parent Coffee
Thu, Jan 23 9:00 am 12:30 pm	Grade 2 to Planet Word
Thu, Jan 23 3:30 pm	Basketball Varsity Girls - Game - Away
Thu, Jan 23 3:30 pm	Basketball JV Girls - Game - Home
Thu, Jan 23 4:30 pm	Basketball JV Boys - Game - Home
Thu, Jan 23 4:30 pm	Basketball Varsity Boys - Game - Away
Fri, Jan 24	B Day
Fri, Jan 24	Free Dress Day
Fri, Jan 24 3:30 pm 6:15 pm	Middle School Winter Hangout
Mon, Jan 27	C Day
Mon, Jan 27 3:30 pm	Basketball Varsity Boys - Game - Away
Mon, Jan 27 3:30 pm	Basketball JV Boys - Game - Home
Mon, Jan 27 4:30 pm	Basketball JV Girls - Game - Home
Mon, Jan 27 4:30 pm	Basketball Varsity Girls - Game - Away
Tue, Jan 28	D Day
Tue, Jan 28 4:30 am	Basketball JV Boys - Game - Away
Tue, Jan 28 8:15 am 9:30 am	6th Grade Parent Coffee
Tue, Jan 28 3:30 pm	Basketball JV Girls - Game - Away
Tue, Jan 28 3:30 pm	Basketball Varsity Boys - Game - Home
Tue, Jan 28 4:30 pm	Basketball Varsity Girls - Game - Home
Wed, Jan 29	Lunar New Year
Wed, Jan 29	E Day
Wed, Jan 29 4:30 am 5:30 pm	Basketball Varsity Boys - Game Sheridan School - Away
Wed, Jan 29 3:30 pm 4:30 pm	Basketball JV Boys - Game Sheridan School - Away
Thu, Jan 30	F Day
Thu, Jan 30 4:00 pm	Basketball Varsity Boys - Game - Home
Fri, Jan 31	A Day
Fri, Jan 31	Re-enrollment Contracts Issued
Fri, Jan 31	Free Dress Day
Fri, Jan 31 11:45 am 1:00 pm	Grade 3 to Kennedy Center
Fri, Jan 31 6:00 pm 8:00 pm	CSPO BINGO Night

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