Choir
Students in grades 1-8 are eligible to participate in either the Lower School or Middle School choir, depending on their grade.  Rehearsals take place each week immediately after school.  Participation in the choirs is open to any Lower School or Middle School student who loves to sing and can attend rehearsals consistently.

The Colts Band
Band is open to students in grades 5 through 8.  The band is a wind ensemble and is open to beginners as well as experienced musicians.  The beginners' band meets twice each week, once for lessons and once for practice.  The intermediate band also meets twice each week.  The bands perform at least twice at school events during the year.  At the end of the school year, the band members are given the opportunity to perform for an outside audience at an event such as a local band recital.

Clubs and Groups
Many extracurricular activities are planned for students in all grades throughout the year.  The type of activity offered varies from year-to-year and has included: Fencing, Chess, Reading Groups, Science Clubs, Origami, Board Games, Tae Kwon Do and many more.  For students in the Early Childhood programs, T-Ball, Soccer, Fit Kids, and Art are among the extracurricular programs offered.

Spring Musical
In March, Congressional's auditorium is transformed into a theater for the schools' annual Spring Musical.  Rehearsals, set building, lighting and sound design, and finally the night of the musical make this an exciting time at Congressional.  The schools' first musical took place in March 1998 with a performance of The King and I.  The most recent production, held in March 2009, was Honk! Jr., based on the story of the Ugly Duckling.  Rehearsals for Congressional’s musical production begin with auditions for the main characters by Middle School students.

Whether playing a lead role or not, any interested Lower or Middle School student may sign up to be part of the cast or production crew.  There are also many opportunities for parents to assist in painting and building sets, gather costumes and props, and assist with rehearsals.

Scouting
Congressional is proud to host five Girl Scout troops and seven Cub Scout dens, offering boys and girls exciting ways to challenge themselves, expand their horizons with unique experiences, and prepare to serve as strong civic leaders.  One-hundred thirty one children, some from outside the school, take part in Scouting activities at Congressional.

 
Yearbook
The Congressional Record is the schools' yearbook, which is produced by the students under the guidance of a faculty member.  Middle School students may apply to be a member of the yearbook staff.  This core group of students works as photographers, layout specialists, fact checkers and editors before producing the finished product by the end of the academic year.  The yearbook is produced digitally, then printed and distributed to all students.

Extended Hours Program

The Extended Hours Program operates daily from 7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. and 3:12 p.m.–6:00 p.m. The program does not remain open after 6:00 p.m. when evening programs are scheduled. The program is available to students who are enrolled in EHP and to students who use the schools’ transportation services.  EHP FAQ's.