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Oct 3 2019

You Are More Than What You See

This innovative 8th grade art project helped students look at themselves in a very different way.

Jul 1 2019

Up for Debate

CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL BLOG Up for Debate Through Congressional’s Speech and Drama curriculum, middle school students engage in specialized training to refine critical public speaking skills that they will carry forward into high school, college, and their careers. While Congressional students practice public speaking skills at all age levels (even in the Early Childhood Program), the…

Feb 21 2019

Welcome to Little Colts Academy

Now in its third year, Little Colts Academy was established by Tavis Laws, Congressional’s Director of Athletics and Physical Education, as a way to introduce younger students to intramural sports.

Nov 1 2018

Chincoteague Bay Field Study

7th graders venture out on an inspiring ecological study of a wildlife refuge.

Sep 21 2018

Painting Without Sight

Learning About John Bramblitt and the Five Senses in Kindergarten

Aug 17 2018

Life is About Choices

This fall, after the devastating floods in Houston and the subsequent floods in Puerto Rico, many people searched for ways in which to help. Some donated items, others donated money, but Congressional parent and Parent Organization President, Cheryl Vance P ‘24, wanted to do something different, so she packed her bag and headed to Houston to lend her support.

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Jul 20 2018

Developing Lifelong Readers

Our Approach to Inspiring A Love of Reading in Our Students.
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Jul 2 2018

Inspiring Lifelong Readers

Familiar Childhood Reflections and a Crucial Balance Needed in Schools. "If the greatest predictor of academic success is reading volume, it is not enough to assign mountains of classics and hope that our students actually read them. We also must give children intrinsic motivation to read."
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Jun 26 2018

2017-2018 Highlights

An infographic compiled with our highlights from the 2017-2018 school year.
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