Top Private School Events in District Of Columbia

Find private school fairs, open houses and other events in your area. You can also learn more about them, how they work, and how they can help you research schools.

Top District Of Columbia open-houses (2024-25) are listed below

Tue., September 17, 2024 - Tue., January 07, 2025  - Washington, DC

Tour
The Field School
2301 Foxhall Road NW, Washington, DC 20007
8:30am (EDT) (09/17) - 10:00am (EDT) (01/07)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Jason Hersom, Director of Enrollment Management, (202) 295-5820, admission@fieldschool.org

Tuesday Tours Begin September 17!Join us for a Tuesday morning tour for parents and students from September through early January. Register for a visit through the Revenna https://www.ravenna-hub.com/login admission portal.

Fri., September 27, 2024  - Washington, DC

Open House
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital
South Campus 4715 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20011-1713
9:30am (EDT) - 11:00am (EDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Leigh Gilman, (202) 291-5737, leigh.gilman@miltongottesman.org

Explore MILTON and learn about our dynamic program where students engage in critical analysis, problem solving, collaboration, and creative thinking in an environment infused with warmth and Jewish values. Join us for an Open House for parents of children entering Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 1. Tour classrooms, see our engaging teachers in action, meet the administration and students, and see for yourself what makes our school special and unique.

Wed., October 16, 2024  - Washington, DC

Open House
Sheridan School
4400 36th Street NW, Washington, DC 20008
8:45am (EDT) - 10:15am (EDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:

We invite parents and guardians to join us at Sheridan for an opportunity to learn about our K-8 program, meet our leadership team, and see our teachers and students in action.

Sat., October 19, 2024  - Washington, DC

Open House
Edmund Burke School
4101 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
10:00am (EDT) - 3:00pm (EDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Shala Goolsby, shala.goolsby@burkeschool.org

Tour the campus, sample classes, and meet current parents, students, and faculty!https://www.burkeschool.org/admissions/visiting-burke

Sat., October 19, 2024  - Washington, DC

Open House
The Field School
2301 Foxhall Road NW, Washington, DC 20007
10:00am (EDT) - 1:00pm (EDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Jason Hersom, (202) 295-5820, admission@fieldschool.org

Discover Field is our unique approach to the Open House-interactive, immersive, and illuminating. Students and families will explore separate tracks to experience our curriculum and life at Field. In addition to presentations and student-centered classroom activities covering the academic core of our program, students and families will learn about the aspects of Field that contribute to developing a well-rounded learner, such as athletics, college counseling, Advisory, and other supplemental programming. Participants must pre-register as space is limited for each event. Please RSVP on Ravenna https://www.ravenna-hub.com/login. Check in on the event day begins at 9:30am and the class rotations begin at 10:00am and run through 1:00pm.

Fri., November 01, 2024  - Washington, DC

Open House
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital
South Campus 4715 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20011-1713
9:30am (EDT) - 11:00am (EDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Leigh Gilman, (202) 291-5737, leigh.gilman@miltongottesman.org

Explore MILTON and learn about our dynamic program where students engage in critical analysis, problem solving, collaboration, and creative thinking in an environment infused with warmth and Jewish values. Join us for an Open House for parents of children entering Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 1. Tour classrooms, see our engaging teachers in action, meet the administration and students, and see for yourself what makes our school special and unique.

Sat., November 02, 2024  - Washington, DC

Open House
Sheridan School
4400 36th Street NW, Washington, DC 20008
10:00am (EDT) - 11:30am (EDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:

The whole family -- children and adults -- is welcome to join us for a chance to experience Sheridan and tour our school inside and out. Meet our community and participate in teacher-led activities.

Sat., November 23, 2024  - Washington, DC

Open House
St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School
4700 Whitehaven Pkwy NW, Washington, DC 20007
9:30am (EST) - 11:00am (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Trissy McHenry, (202) 342-2834, mchenryt@stpatsdc.org

Questions about St. Patrick's? We have answers! Join us Saturday, November 23 for our Admission Open House. At this event, you will experience first-hand how our gifted teachers engage students in learning. During the morning, you will meet teachers, current parents, and administrators; participate in classes; and tour the school. Can't make this event? We offer tours of the school during the week - call our office to make an appointment. If you are applying to PK3 through Grade 4, please join us on our Whitehaven Campus. The Whitehaven Campus is located at 4700 Whitehaven Parkway, NW. Please park in the diagonal parking spaces on the south side of upper Whitehaven Parkway or in available spaces in the small parking lot adjacent to the Church and Day School building and enter through the Main Entrance to the Day School. Childcare will be provided while you enjoy the program. If you are applying to Grades 5-8, please join us WITH YOUR CHILD on our MacArthur Campus. The MacArthur Campus is located at 4590 MacArthur Boulevard, NW. Please park in the available spaces either in the front or the back of the building.We look forward to seeing you! Feel free to contact our office if you have any questions at 202-342-2834.

Sun., November 24, 2024  - Washington, DC

Open House
Gonzaga College High School
19 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
10:00am (EST) - 2:00pm (EST)

RSVP needed: No
Further information: Mrs. Brittany Smith, (202) 336-7101, bsmith@gonzaga.org

On November 24th Gonzaga will host its Open House for prospective families to visit the school and learn from members of the admissions office, faculty, current parents and students, alumni, and coaches. During the Open House, you`ll get the chance to: Meet our teachers, administrators, and students speak informally with administration, program directors and staff, Discuss the benefits of a Jesuit education and all-boys school, Review the application process and Learn about the financial aid process. More information as well as a schedule will be provided as Open House approaches. All are welcome, no RSVP required.

Tue., December 10, 2024  - Washington, DC

Open House
Sheridan School
4400 36th Street NW, Washington, DC 20008
8:45am (EST) - 10:15am (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:

We invite parents and guardians to join us at Sheridan for an opportunity to learn about our K-8 program, meet our leadership team, and see our teachers and students in action.

Fri., December 13, 2024  - Washington, DC

Open House
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital
South Campus: 4715 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20011
9:30am (EST) - 11:00am (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Leigh Gilman, (202) 291-5737, leigh.gilman@miltongottesman.org

Explore MILTON and learn about our dynamic program where students engage in critical analysis, problem solving, collaboration, and creative thinking in an environment infused with warmth and Jewish values. Join us for an Open House for parents of children entering Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 1. Tour classrooms, see our engaging teachers in action, meet the administration and students, and see for yourself what makes our school special and unique.

Sat., December 14, 2024  - Washington, DC

Open House
Edmund Burke School
4101 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
10:00am (EST) - 3:00pm (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Shala Goolsby, shala.goolsby@burkeschool.org

Tour the campus, sample classes, and meet current parents, students, and faculty!https://www.burkeschool.org/admissions/visiting-burke

Sat., December 14, 2024  - Washington, DC

Open House
The Field School
2301 Foxhall Road NW, Washington, DC 20007
10:00am (EST) - 1:00pm (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Jason Hersom, Director of Enrollment Management, (202) 295-5820, admission@fieldschool.org

Discover Field is our unique approach to the Open House-interactive, immersive, and illuminating. Students and families will explore separate tracks to experience our curriculum and life at Field. In addition to presentations and student-centered classroom activities covering the academic core of our program, students and families will learn about the aspects of Field that contribute to developing a well-rounded learner, such as athletics, college counseling, Advisory, and other supplemental programming. Participants must pre-register as space is limited for each event. Please RSVP on Ravenna https://www.ravenna-hub.com/login. Check in on the event day begins at 9:30am and the class rotations begin at 10:00am and run through 1:00pm.

Thu., January 09, 2025  - Washington, DC

Open House
Sheridan School
4400 36th Street NW, Washington, DC 20008
7:00pm (EST) - 8:30pm (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:

Learn a lot about Sheridan in a short time! Join us for an overview of our program, with a focus on the way we balance challenging academics and experiential education.

Fri., January 10, 2025  - Washington, DC

Open House
St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School
4700 Whitehaven Pkwy NW, Washington, DC 20007
9:30am (EST) - 11:00am (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Trissy McHenry, (202) 342-2834, mchenryt@stpatsdc.org

Questions about St. Patrick's? We have answers! Join us Friday, January 10 for our Admission Open House. At this event, you will experience first-hand how our gifted teachers engage students in learning. During the morning, you will meet teachers, current parents, and administrators; and tour the school. Can't make this event? We offer tours of the school during the week - call our office to make an appointment. If you are applying to PK3 through Grade 4, please join us on our Whitehaven Campus. The Whitehaven Campus is located at 4700 Whitehaven Parkway, NW. Please park in the diagonal parking spaces on the south side of upper Whitehaven Parkway or in available spaces in the small parking lot adjacent to the Church and Day School building and enter through the Main Entrance to the Day School. The Whitehaven event is for adults only. If you are applying to Grades 5-8, please join us WITH YOUR CHILD on our MacArthur Campus. The MacArthur Campus is located at 4590 MacArthur Boulevard, NW. Please park in the available spaces either in the front or the back of the building.We look forward to seeing you! Feel free to contact our office if you have any questions at 202-342-2834.

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