Many Ways to Get Involved
From volunteering on a committee or serving as a room parent to helping with events, there are many ways, both big and small, to get involved at Congressional School.
VOLUNTEERING & SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
A warm welcome! When you become a Congressional family, you join a special, energetic, and tightly connected community. All parents are automatically members of the Parent Organization (CSPO), and there are many ways to get involved. Through their collective efforts, Congressional parents play a key role in advancing the mission of the school, and we warmly encourage your participation! Volunteering is a great way to get involved, meet people, and become an integral part of the community.
Share Your Ideas
Have ideas for events, service projects, or volunteer roles? We'd love to hear from you!
Events and Activities
The Congressional School Parent Organization is a highly active group of parent volunteers who organize many events and activities throughout the year. Our dedicated volunteers are the essential ingredient that makes each event a huge success!
Fall Festival - September
One of our biggest community events of the school year, with numerous games, food, and opportunities for fun. Learn More
Bingo Night - September
This event is a firm favorite with the community, who come together for dinner and a fun evening of bingo, prizes, and music!
Family Fiesta - October
This event, run by the CSPO's Affinity Groups of Congressional School, celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with an evening of food and entertainment.
Bonfire & BBQ - November
Annual fall event in partnership with the PACE team, BBQ’ers are invited to enjoy delicious food, camaraderie, and participate in a friendly bake-off.
Gratitude Month - November
In the season of thanks and giving, families reflect on their gratitude to the Congressional faculty and staff with handwritten notes, and the month culminates in a pre-Thanksgiving breakfast for all faculty & staff.
Holiday Market - December
Shop and support fantastic local artists and check off your holiday shopping list, all while you connect with other Congressional families and enjoy holiday-themed beverages and snacks.
Tip of Classic - January
A great night of basketball games, school spirit, and a popular event that brings back alumni. Parent volunteers run the concession sales.
MLK Service Day - January
In the spirit of Martin Luther King Day of Service, the CSPO organizes service activities for the community to engage in.
A Taste of Home - February
A wonderful community celebration that invites families to share their traditions, customs, food, and culture.
Book Exchange - March
Families donate children's books, and students can choose new books to take home. The remaining books are boxed up and donated for distribution to children in need.
Spring Fling: Holi/Earth Day - April
A collaboration between the Asian Pacific Islander & Diaspora subcommittee of the Affinity Groups of Congressional School (AGCS) and the PACE team, this event is marked by planting seeds, and Holi color play and is a new favorite event of the community.
Teacher Appreciation - May
An annual opportunity to thank our faculty for their dedication to our students, this week-long celebration includes a faculty/staff lunch, flower distribution, and much more.
Popsicle Palooza - June
As a culminating event, the Affinity Groups of Congressional School hold an end-of-year popsicle party. All school families are invited to attend.
Stock the Lounge - Monthly
During the school year, parents in each grade take turns stocking the faculty lounges with yummy snacks and refreshments. The faculty and staff are tremendously grateful for this monthly gesture of kindness.
Uniform Exchange - Multiple Dates
Gently used uniform items can be donated to the CSPO Uniform Exchange. The CSPO holds multiple Uniform Exchange events throughout the year so that parents can stock up on items. All items are free of charge.