53rd Annual School Fair

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AFFORDING INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, A NATIONAL VIEW

A diverse panel of experts will share perspectives on the costs and resources available for families pursuing an independent school education. Moderator LeMecca Coates of InspireED will guide the discussion, featuring panelists from Fork Union Military Academy, Westover School, and Fay School, who will offer practical insights and strategies from across the independent school landscape.

3:15 pm

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

Dr Rona Frederick, Author of "Navigating School Selection 101: A Guide for African American Families", will share tips for how to identify schools that are the right fit for your child.

A READING OF ASCEND: A BLACK MAN'S GUIDE TO ELEVATION, SUCCESS, AND PURPOSE

Ben Ali, owner of the legendary Ben’s Chili Bowl in Washington, D.C., reads his book, which is rooted in real stories, decades of earned wisdom, and timeless principles that speak directly to the soul of the Black male experience 1 - 1 1 0

MONTESSORI EDUCATION AND ITS BENEFITS/ CHALLENGES FOR THE BLACK CHILD B - 1 0 9

Kazi Chad Dennis, the Black Montessori Education Fund's Scholarship Fund Manager, will lead a discussion on Montessori education The Montessori Method fosters rigorous, self-motivated growth for children and adolescents in all areas of their development cognitive, emotional, social, and physical

Frankie Brown of the Sidwell Friends School and Kevin Mills of Serving Our Children will discuss financial aid.

Viewing Oct 19 at the University of the District of Columbia's Student Center; 4200 Connecticut Ave, NW

OPEN HOUSE DATES DC

ARCHBISHOP CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL

Catholic | Co-Ed | Grades 9-12 | Washington, DC

Open House Dates: Sunday, October 26 from 1 pm - 4 pm. Register Online. Prospective students can sign up for Lion For a Day guided tour. Registration required.

BEAUVOIR, THE NATIONAL CATHEDRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Independent | Co-Ed | Grades PK-3 | Washington, DC

Open House Dates: Parents and caregivers interested in connecting with the Admissions Team are welcome to register for a personalized meeting via Ravenna.

E D M U N D B U R K E S C H O O L

Independent | Co-Ed | Grades 6-12 | Washington, DC

Open House Date: Admissions Open House on November 22. Registration for Open House is now open in Ravenna.

DC OPEN HOUSE DATES

Catholic | All-Girl | Grades 9-12 | Washington, DC

Open House Dates: Interested students will register for "Cub for a Day" program and attend the Open House on Saturday, October 18 from 1 - 4 pm. Register on admissions portal.

Catholic | All-Boy | Grades 9-12 | Washington, DC

Open House Dates: Annual Open House is on Sunday, November 23 from 10 am - 1:30 pm. No RSVPs are required. G E O R G E

DC OPEN HOUSE DATES

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DC OPEN HOUSE DATES

T H E F I E L D S C H O O L

Independent | Co-Ed | Grades 6-12 | Washington, DC

Open House Dates: The ‘Discover Field’ interactive Open House events are on Friday, December 13, from 10 am - 1 pm. Registration on Ravenna.

T H E L A B S C H O O L

Independent | Co-Ed | Age 3 - Grade 12 | Washington, DC

Open House Dates: November 8 at 10:00am, schedule here. They also host weekly virtual small-group information sessions from September through mid-December. Inquiry form here.

MD OPEN HOUSE DATES

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Independent | Co-Ed | Grades K-12 | Potomac, Maryland

Virtual Open House: Take a virtual tour or watch Discover Bullis’ Series sessions, all sessions are available on demand.

C O N C O R D H I L L S C H O O L

Independent | Co-Ed | Age 3 - Grade 3 | Chevy Chase, Maryland

Open House Date: RSVP for the Open House on November 7, 911 am. There is another on December 12, 9 - 11 am. RSVP here.

Catholic | All-Girl | Grades 9-12 | Bladensburg, Maryland

Open House Date: Sunday, November 2 , must register before hand here. nd

G R E E N A C R E S S C H O O L

Independent | Co-Ed | PreK- Grade 8 | Bethesda, Maryland

Open House Date: Daily tours happening from November 19, schedule here Open House on December 19, RSVP here

M C L E A N S C H O O L

Independent | Co-Ed | Grades K-12 | Potomac, Maryland

Open House Date: K- Grade 4 November 6 and January 10 . Grades 5-12 November 11, and January 10. Register via website. th

MD OPEN HOUSE DATES

N O R W O O D S C H O O L

Independent | Co-Ed | Grades PK-8 | Bethesda, Maryland

Open House Date: Lower school November 5, Middle school November4.RegistrationviaRavenna.Multipledatesareavailable.

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S T . F R A N C I S I N T E R N A T I O N A L S C H O O L

Catholic | Co-Ed | Age 2 - Grade 8 | Silver Spring, Maryland

Open House Dates: Wednesday, October 22 8:30-11:00 am. RVSP must be done prior to the visit here.

STONE RIDGE SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART

Catholic | All-Girl |Grades 1-12 | Bethesda, Maryland

Open House Dates: Middle School on Tuesday, November 11, 8:30 – 10:30 am. Upper School discovery days may be reserved via Ravenna. Register for Open House via Ravenna. S T . A N D R E W ' S E P I S C O P A L S C H

MD OPEN HOUSE DATES

T H E H A R B O R S C H O O L

Independent | Co-Ed | Age 2- Grade 3 | Potomac, Maryland

Open House Dates: Friday, October 24, Wednesday, December 3, from 9:15-10:45 am. Pre-registration needed here.

VA OPEN HOUSE DATES

Independent | Co-Ed | Grades K-8 | Alexandria, Virginia

Open House Dates: September 29, Grades K-8 October 15, Grades K-4 only October 16, Grade 5-8 only November 8, Grades K-8. December 3, Grades K-8. January 13, 2026 at 9am, Grades K-8. Register here.

THE ST. JAMES PERFORMANCE ACADEMY

OPEN HOUSE DATES

C A T E S C H O O L

F A Y S C H O O L

Boarding | Co-Ed | Grades K-9 | Southborough, Massachusetts

Open House Date: Sunday, November 2 from 1 - 3 PM. Virtual information sessions are also available RSVP form opens on September 2. C

OPEN HOUSE DATES

F O U N T A I N V A L L E Y S C H O O L

Boarding & Day | Co-Ed | Grades 9-12 | Colorado Springs, Colorado

Open House Date: Campus tours and interviews are offered throughout the year, register here.

G R E E N W I C H

Boarding & Day | All-Girls | Grades 9-12 | Middleburg, Virginia

Open House Date: Monday, November 10, all-day. Register

Boarding | All-Girl | Grades 9-12 | Tappahannock, Virginia

Open House Dates: For more information, please complete an inquiry form or contact the Office of Admission at 804443-3357 or admit@sms.org.

W E S T O V E R S C H O O L

Boarding | All-Girl | Grades 9-12 | Middlebury, Connecticut

Open House Dates: November 15. For registration and further information, contact admission@westoverschool org

OPEN HOUSE DATES

A V E N U E S T H E W O R L D S C H O O L

Co-Ed | Toddler - Grade 12 | New York, New York

Virtual Information Session: October 17, 25, and 31 from 8 am - 8:45 am. Registration required.

D W I G H T G L O B A L O N L I N E S C H O O L

Co-Ed | Grades 7-12 | New York, New York

Virtual Open House Date: For a full list of all admission events, and to learn more about Dwight Global, schedule an online consultation with an admissions counselor. call 212724-2420 or email admissions@dwight.global.