Congressional School is excited to host our 2026 Starry Nights Gala in support of Faculty Development.
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
This exciting evening will include dinner, amazing online and live auctions, games, entertainment, and dancing—all in support of our faculty. Most importantly, it’s a wonderful chance to connect with our community. Must be age 21+ to attend.
Ticket Options
Galaxy Ticket – $325
Includes all North Star Ticket benefits, PLUS:
Invitation to a pre-event Champagne Toast with the Head of School
Priority silent auction preview
Complimentary parking
North Star Ticket – $200
Entry for one
Open bar
Plated dinner with wine service
Live auction
DJ & dancing
Gala Gazette Ads, Tributes & Messages
Celebrate our Brightest Lights in Education by purchasing an ad, tribute, or message in the Gala program. Honor a teacher, recognize a student or class, celebrate your family, or show your support for Congressional School.
Starry Nights Getaway Raffle
Take a chance on an extraordinary escape. With just 100 raffle tickets available at $100 each, one lucky winner will enjoy the ultimate Starry Nights. Learn More
Funds raised from the Starry Nights Gala and Auction will be invested in Faculty Development (Infant through Grade 8) through continuing education and professional growth opportunities, faculty innovation grants, and recruitment and retention initiatives to support excellence in teaching and learning throughout the curriculum.
Sponsorship
Special Thank You to Our Starry Nights Sponsors
As of March 19, 2026
ANDROMEDA ($7,500+)
RZJAMES Construction
CELESTIAL ($5,000+)
Donald & Sharon Gibson
JG Medical
John Marshall Bank
MK Development & Investment LLC
NFP / Meltzer
CONSTELLATION ($2,500+)
Arlington Soccer
BP Home Improvement
East Coast Mechanical LLC
Randall & Amy Hopper
O'Brien & Keane Architecture
Violeta Grounds Management Inc.
SHINING STAR ($1,500+)
Kayleen Gloor & Christopher Bassler
Allison & Heath Bumgardner
Charles Clancy & Andrew Cadmus
Chamberlain Construction Corp
Classic Cottages
Complete Tradesmen Services, LLC
Eakin Properties
Fairfax Food Service
M3T Corporation
Paloma Psychology
Charles & Kristen Ricciardelli
Watson Homes Group
SPARKLE SPONSORS
Faculty Ticket Donors
Sarah Arango & Omar Hamwi
Annonymous
Allison & Heath Bumgardner
Charles Clancy & Andrew Cadmus
Donald & Sharon Gibson
Randall & Amy Hopper
Joyce Hair McCormack & Ron McCormack
Stephanie Smereka
Steven & Jackie Watson