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An Independent PS - Grade 8 School, Minutes from the Nation's Capital

Opening Minds to a World of Opportunities

The Congressional Schools of Virginia has been educating children academically, athletically and artistically for over 70 years. Our mission is to develop and encourage the personal and intellectual growth of each child entrusted to our care. In the classrooms, on the playing fields, in the science labs and technology centers, that mission comes to life each day for children age 2 through those in the 8th grade.

TAKE A LOOK INSIDE

To learn more about how Congressional touches the minds, hearts, and souls of its students in a climate and culture that excites them to learn, read the welcome from the Head of School and the in-depth examinations of the many, varied facets of the three-dimensional experience we offer.

The Congressional Schools of Virginia admits children of any race, color, creed and national or ethnic origin.

Headlines

School Closed on Tuesday, February 9
Clean up continues after this weekend's unusually large snowfall.

2010 Gala and Auction: A "Vision in Green"
On March 13, 2010, Congressional's annual Gala and Auction, the schools' largest social and fundraising event, will light up the night at the elegant Arlington Westin Gateway Hotel. Click for general information and to view the Frequently Asked Questions. Visit Bid4Colts.com to browse and bid in the annual Online Auction beginning on February 8!
Congressional Students Draw Highest Honors at
WordMasters Challenge
Congressional sixth, seventh and eighth grade students distinguished themselves at the first meet of the latest WordMasters Challenge, held this past December. Read more.
Student Leaders and CSPO Partner to Donate Old Uniforms to a School in Kenya
Beginning this school year, Congressional students transitioned to new uniforms. What were all of the CSOV families to do with the old pieces?

Congressional Climate Pilots Families Featured in Washington Post Story
Congressional’s Climate Pilots families are prominently featured in an in-depth story on the Climate Pilots program published in the Washington Post on January 2, 2010. Click here to read. Climate Pilots families are on their third challenge, perhaps their most crucial yet undertaken: discovering how best to deal with energy.
Countdown to Copenhagen Contest
Congressional students recently entered a contest sponsored by ePALS that encouraged students to create videos where they talk about solutions for global climate issues. Several Congressional students were selected for special awards.

News & Notes

Limited Openings Available
If you are interested, please contact the Admissions office at 703-533-9711, ext. 307 or e-mail admissions@csov.org.

Planning for the Future
Congressional's strategic planning document identifies the goals and strategies for how we will fulfill our mission, and provides a road map for the future.

The Congressional Schools of Virginia
3229 Sleepy Hollow Road
Falls Church, Virginia 22042
703-533-9711