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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

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27	28 C Day Oct 28 Soccer JV Boys - Game - Home Oct 28 4:30 5:30 Soccer JV Girls - Game Westminster School - Home Oct 28 3:30 4:30	29 D Day Oct 29 Soccer Varsity Girls - Game Westminster School - Home Oct 29 3:30 4:30 Soccer Varsity Boys - Game Sheridan School - Home Oct 29 4:30 5:30	30 E Day Oct 30 Soccer Varsity Boys - Game - Away Oct 30 4:30 5:30 Soccer JV Girls - Game - Away Oct 30 3:15 Soccer Varsity Girls - Game - Away Oct 30 3:15 4:30 Soccer JV Boys - Game - Away Oct 30 4:15 5:30 Fall Reception By Invitation: Del Ray Tower 3110 Mt Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305 Oct 30 6:00 8:00	31 39 Hours of Giving Oct 31 to Nov 1 Diwali Oct 31 to Nov 1 F Day Oct 31 Free Dress or Costumes Oct 31 All School Halloween Parade Oct 31 8:45 9:30

November 2024
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					1 39 Hours of Giving Oct 31 to Nov 1 Diwali Oct 31 to Nov 1 A Day Nov 1 Pajama Day Liam (Gr. 1) Head of School for the Day on Tuesday, October 15, announced that Friday, November 1, will be a Pajama Day! Enjoy! Nov 1	2 Bonfire & BBQ Event Nov 2 4:00 7:00
3 Daylight Savings (Clocks Back) Nov 3	4 Book Fair (Big School) Nov 4 to Nov 8 B Day Nov 4	5 Book Fair (Big School) Nov 4 to Nov 8 Election Day Nov 5 C Day Nov 5 Cross Country Varsity - Game - Home Nov 5 2:00 4:00 Cross Country JV - Game - Home Nov 5 2:00	6 Book Fair (Big School) Nov 4 to Nov 8 D Day Nov 6 Gym Closed for Open House Set Up Nov 6 Soccer Varsity Boys - Game - Home Nov 6 2:45 Soccer JV Boys - Game Flint Hill School - Away Nov 6 3:00 4:00 Soccer Varsity Girls - Game Flint Hill School - Away Nov 6 3:00 4:00	7 Book Fair (Big School) Nov 4 to Nov 8 E Day Nov 7 Admissions Open House Nov 7 9:00 11:00	8 Book Fair (Big School) Nov 4 to Nov 8 Free Dress Day Nov 8 F Day Nov 8 LEAD & GSA Reps to SSSAS Nov 8 8:15 2:45 Middle School Hangout Nov 8 3:30 6:15	9
10	11 Veterans Day Holiday Nov 11 Infants-Grade 8 Closed Nov 11	12 A Day Nov 12 Thanksgiving Food Drive Nov 12	13 B Day Nov 13 Sibling Pictures & Picture Make-Ups Nov 13 Thanksgiving Food Drive Nov 13 4th to Natural History Museum Nov 13 9:15 1:00	14 C Day Nov 14 Thanksgiving Food Drive Nov 14 8th Grade Parent Civil Rights Tour Info Session This event is to introduce 8th grade parents to the spring Civil Rights tour in which the 8th graders will participate Nov 14 8:15 9:30	15 Free Dress Day Nov 15 Thanksgiving Food Drive Nov 15 D Day Nov 15 Rising Kindergarten Parent Coffee This event is for current Junior Kindergarten parents. Can't Make It in Person? Google Meet joining info Video call link: meet.google.com/hic-zpzh-wvz Or dial: ‪(US) +1 650-966-6576‬ PIN: ‪698 574 249‬# Nov 15 8:15 9:30	16 SSAT for 8th Graders Nov 16 8:00 1:30
17	18 E Day Nov 18 Thanksgiving Food Drive Nov 18 Auction Committee Meeting Anyone interested in volunteering for the 2025 Auction is invited to this information session. Refreshments served. Nov 18 6:30 7:30	19 F Day Nov 19 Thanksgiving Food Drive Nov 19	20 Thanksgiving Food Drive Nov 20 A Day Nov 20 Junior Kindergarten to Discovery Theater Nov 20 9:30 12:00	21 B Day Nov 21 SC Spirit Day. Theme: Rhyme Without Reason Nov 21 Affinity Group Meeting Nov 21 8:15 9:15 7th Grade to Culmore Center Delivery of food drive items to Culmore Center Nov 21 9:30 11:30 Grade 2 to Kennedy Center Nov 21 10:00 12:40	22 Free Dress Day Nov 22 to Nov 24 C Day Nov 22 Trimester 1 Ends Nov 22 CSPO Thank You Breakfast for Faculty & Staff Nov 22	23 Free Dress Day Nov 22 to Nov 24
24 Free Dress Day Nov 22 to Nov 24	25 Infants & Toddlers Open Nov 25 Preschool-Grade 8 Closed Nov 25 Faculty Professional Day Preschool-Grade 8 ClosedInfants & Toddlers Open Nov 25	26 Thanksgiving Break Nov 26 to Nov 29 Preschool-Grade 8 Closed Nov 26 Infants & Toddlers Closed at 3 PM Nov 26 3:00	27 Thanksgiving Break Nov 26 to Nov 29 Infants-Grade 8 Closed Nov 27 to Nov 29	28 Thanksgiving Break Nov 26 to Nov 29 Infants-Grade 8 Closed Nov 27 to Nov 29 Thanksgiving Day Nov 28	29 Thanksgiving Break Nov 26 to Nov 29 Infants-Grade 8 Closed Nov 27 to Nov 29 Native American Heritage Day Nov 29	30

December 2024
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1	2 D Day Dec 2 All Grades Reopen Dec 2	3 E Day Dec 3	4 F Day Dec 4	5 A Day Dec 5 Grade 3 to Kennedy Center Dec 5 10:15 12:30	6 B Day Dec 6 Free Dress Day Dec 6 CSPO Room Parent Meeting Dec 6 8:15 9:00	7 CSPO Holiday Market (for age 21+) Shop and support fantastic local artists, and check off your holiday shopping list while you enjoy holiday-themed adult beverages and snacks. This is a parents-only event, giving you the chance to connect with other members of the Congressional community. If you or someone you know has a small business that would like to participate, please contact Co-Chair Laura Michael (mrslauramichael@gmail.com) Also at the event: Uniform Exchange. Stock up on new uniform items for the colder months ahead. All items are free of charge. Toys for Tots. Drop off new toys or books to be distributed by the Marine Corps Reserve to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them holiday gifts.Download the Event Flyer (pdf) Dec 7
8	9 C Day Dec 9 Basketball Varsity Girls - Game - Home Dec 9 4:00 5:00 Basketball Varsity Boys - Game - Away Dec 9 4:00 5:00	10 D Day Dec 10 8th Grade to Hirshhorn Museum Dec 10 9:30 1:00 Congressional School Spelling Bee Dec 10 2:00 3:00	11 E Day Dec 11 Kindergarten to Discovery Theater Dec 11 9:15 12:00 Gym Closed for Open House Set Up Dec 11 3:00 9:00	12 F Day Dec 12 Admissions Open House Dec 12 8:45 11:00	13 A Day Dec 13 Free Dress Day Dec 13	14
15	16 B Day Dec 16	17 C Day Dec 17	18 D Day Dec 18 Pajama Day Sponsored by the Student Council Dec 18	19 E Day Dec 19 Grades 7 & 8 to Arena Stage Dec 19 10:30 2:45	20 F Day Dec 20 Dress Uniform Day (K-8) Dec 20 Primary School Concert Dec 20 8:45 9:45 Lower & Middle School Concert Dec 20 10:45 11:45 Noon Closing for Preschool-Grade 8 Dec 20 12:00	21
22	23 Infants-Grade 8 Closed Dec 23 Winter Break Dec 23	24 Infants-Grade 8 Closed Dec 24 Christmas Eve Dec 24 Winter Break Dec 24	25 Infants-Grade 8 Closed Dec 25 Hanukkah (Sundown) Dec 25 Christmas Day Dec 25 Winter Break Dec 25	26 Infants-Grade 8 Closed Dec 26 Hanukkah Dec 26 Kwanzaa Dec 26 Winter Break Dec 26	27 Winter Break Dec 27 Hanukkah Dec 27 Infants-Grade 8 Closed Dec 27 Kwanzaa Dec 27	28 Hanukkah Dec 28 Kwanzaa Dec 28
29 Hanukkah Dec 29 Kwanzaa Dec 29	30 Infants-Grade 8 Closed Dec 30 Winter Break Dec 30 Hanukkah Dec 30	31 Winter Break Dec 31 Hanukkah Dec 31 New Year's Eve Dec 31 Infants-Grade 8 Closed Dec 31 Kwanzaa Dec 31

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