DC Life
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Community is a cornerstone of life at DC where faith, learning, and shared experiences converge. Through long-standing traditions and the collective spirit of our school, we forge lasting bonds, cultivate personal growth, and foster a sense of belonging that extends far beyond the classroom.
Community Traditions
Long-standing Traditions
Dedication Picnic
Current families, faculty, and staff unite at the Upper Campus to welcome the new academic year with a picnic and a dedication service. It's a time of fellowship, celebration, worship, and prayer, committing the year ahead to the Lord's guidance.
Homecoming
Homecoming weekend brings together generations of DC community members to display school spirit in celebration at athletic contests, alumni gatherings, and family-oriented fun.
GrandFriends Day
Celebrate the cherished connection between generations at GrandFriends Days, where grandparents and special friends step into the heart of our school life. With three distinct events across our campuses, GrandFriends can experience a special program, peek into classrooms, and share in the joy of learning.
Tip-Off Tournament
The DC Invitational Tip-Off Tournament, held in early December, showcases our varsity boys and girls basketball teams. Renowned as the longest-running Christian school basketball tournament in the country, it attracts teams from across the Mid-Atlantic Region, highlighting the spirit of competition and community.
Read-A-Thon
Each February, the Lower Campus transforms into a themed destination to inspire our young learners to stop, drop, and read! This month-long focus on reading culminates in a school-wide celebration day encouraging a love for reading, while also fostering a sense of collective achievement.
All School Chapels
All School Chapels are held at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. This is a special time of corporate worship and seasonal celebration. All alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends of DC are invited to attend. All School Chapels begin at 8:30am in the lower gym at the Upper Campus. Come raise your voice, share the joy, and worship the Savior with the DC family!
Spirit Week
Upper Campus students go over the top for Spirit Week with middle school and upper school themed dress down days and competitions leading up to Color Day and a pep rally to end the week. Each year is a battle to see if the Senior class can earn enough points to finish on top!
Field Day
Field Day marks the Lower Campus's end-of-year celebration, dividing the school into color teams for a day of friendly competition. Events range from an inflatable obstacle course to the human snake race, with the much-anticipated "stop the leak" challenge being a fifth-grade favorite.
8th Grade Banquet
The 8th Grade Banquet is an end-of-year parent organized tradition to honor their graduating middle schoolers. Each year brings a new theme for a stylish evening of entertainment and fun.