Uniting Students and Families

These beloved events create a strong sense of belonging and connection. For students, our traditions build lasting friendships and instill a spirit of teamwork. For parents, they offer a unique opportunity to engage deeply with the school community and form relationships with other families.

Flag Raising

A thoughtful ceremony that begins and ends every school year. 

Community in Every Season
Back-to-School Family Picnic

What better way to kick off the school year than by having a family BBQ on the lawn?

Community in Every Season
Compass Sorting and Installation

New students are welcomed into their Compass houses at the beginning of the year. At the end of the year, eighth-graders pass on the torch of leadership to the next year's Compass leaders. 

Community in Every Season
Halloween

PreKindergarten and Kindergarten students follow the candy trail around campus as they get treats from faculty and staff.

 

Community in Every Season
Pumpkin Olympics

A Halloween tradition where Compass houses compete in a series of relay games for the conveted Spirit Stick. 

Community in Every Season
Grandparents Day

Every other year, we invite grandparents to campus to enjoy classroom activities and a special picnic with their grandchildren. 

Community in Every Season
Pep Rallies

Students don their Compass colors to celebrate our athletes and compete in fun relay games. 

Community in Every Season
Concerts

Students in Grades 1-8 show off their vocal and instrumental skills in two concerts each year: one at Christmas and another in the spring. 

Community in Every Season
Carnival

A spirited school fundraiser where families, friends, and faculty come together for a fun-filled day of activities, food and games

Community in Every Season