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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

«Mar May»

Tue, Apr 1 to Fri, Apr 4	8th Grade Civil Rights Tour
Tue, Apr 1	All Grades Reopen
Tue, Apr 1	B Day
Wed, Apr 2	C Day
Thu, Apr 3	D Day
Fri, Apr 4	E Day
Fri, Apr 4	Free Dress Day
Fri, Apr 4 8:15 am 9:00 am	CSPO Room Parent Meeting
Mon, Apr 7 to Fri, Apr 11	Week of the Young Child & Little School Book Fair
Mon, Apr 7	F Day
Tue, Apr 8	A Day
Tue, Apr 8 3:30 pm 4:30 pm	Lacrosse Varsity Boys - Game - Away
Wed, Apr 9	B Day
Thu, Apr 10	C Day
Fri, Apr 11	D Day
Fri, Apr 11	Free Dress Day
Sat, Apr 12 to Sun, Apr 20	Passover
Mon, Apr 14	E Day
Tue, Apr 15	F Day
Tue, Apr 15 3:30 pm 4:30 pm	Lacrosse Varsity Boys - Game - Home
Tue, Apr 15 3:30 pm 4:30 pm	Lacrosse Varsity Girls - Game - Away
Wed, Apr 16	A Day
Thu, Apr 17	B Day
Thu, Apr 17	Middle School Science Fair
Thu, Apr 17	Lent Ends
Fri, Apr 18	Infants-Grade 8 Closed
Fri, Apr 18	Good Friday
Fri, Apr 18	Faculty Professional Day
Sun, Apr 20	Easter Sunday
Mon, Apr 21	School Holiday
Mon, Apr 21	Infants-Grade 8 Closed
Mon, Apr 21	Easter Monday
Tue, Apr 22	C Day
Tue, Apr 22 3:30 pm 4:30 pm	Lacrosse Varsity Boys - Game - Home
Tue, Apr 22 3:30 pm 4:30 pm	Lacrosse Varsity Girls - Game - Away
Wed, Apr 23	D Day
Wed, Apr 23 to Fri, Apr 25	7th Grade to Chincoteague
Thu, Apr 24	E Day
Thu, Apr 24 3:30 pm 4:30 pm	Softball Varsity Girls - Game - Away
Fri, Apr 25	Free Dress Day
Fri, Apr 25	F Day
Mon, Apr 28 to Thu, May 1	Grades 3-8 ERB Testing
Mon, Apr 28	A Day
Mon, Apr 28 3:30 pm 4:30 pm	Lacrosse Varsity Girls - Game - Home
Tue, Apr 29	B Day
Tue, Apr 29	Volunteer Reception (TBC)
Wed, Apr 30	C Day

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