EVENTS AND TRADITIONS
Our rich history of campus events and traditions has helped to shape Congressional School into a vibrant community. With a combination of time-honored traditions, and new events that are added all the time - we host approximately 100 events each school year–there’s something for everyone! Bring your friends along and join us in the fun and learning.
FALL FESTIVAL
The Fall Festival is sponsored by the Congressional School Parent Organization (CSPO) and is held on a Saturday in the fall. The entire school community is invited to this fun, family event featuring food, bounce houses, and games for children. Visit the Fall Festival page to learn more
GRANDFRIENDS DAY
Grandfriends Day is a special day each year when grandparents and special friends are invited to join their loved ones to experience the morning school schedule and a special assembly.
MUSICAL CONCERTS
Our students in Preschool-Grade 8 perform in two concerts each year in the winter and the spring. These performances are an opportunity for the school community to celebrate the arts at Congressional School. The spring concert is part of our annual Spring Arts Showcase and is combined with a gallery walk in the Big School showcasing artwork from students in Kindergarten-Grade 8.
WINTER TIP OFF CLASSIC
The Winter Tip-Off Classic is one of our most spirited events of the year. All of our basketball teams play on the same day, and our community comes together to cheer on our fellow Colts. It is a popular event with our Alumni, who come back to cheer on the teams and catch up with faculty and each other.
PRIMARY SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICALS
Our Primary School students (Preschool-Grade 2) and our Lower & Middle School students (Grades 3-8) stage two spectacular musicals in early spring. In addition to many speaking and singing roles, (Middle School students try out for lead roles) Middle School, students can gain valuable experience working in stage crew, lighting, and sound.
GALA AND AUCTION
The annual Gala is one of the school’s largest fundraisers and is typically held in the spring. This black-tie optional event is held off campus at a local hotel, and funds raised are directed toward special projects.
A TASTE OF HOME
A Taste of Home is set aside for the Congressional community to celebrate and honor the many cultures in our community. In the evening, the whole community comes together for an international tasting dinner. A Taste of Home is organized by our Parent Organization and is a fun time as families prepare and serve delicious foods that represent their cultural heritage, whether near or far.
GRADUATION
Congressional celebrates the commencement of our eighth grade students in a special school-wide ceremony held on the last day of school. All parents are invited and encouraged to attend the ceremony to celebrate the senior members of our student body and to wish them well as they move on to high school.