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In 1900, NCS opened its doors to just over 50 students.
In 2025, NCS delivers transformational educational experiences to nearly 600 students and has seen thousands of young women graduate, going on to make lasting, positive impacts on the world. Many credit their NCS experience as pivotal in shaping them into the individuals they are today.
While much has evolved – for example, today’s Grace Chapel had a previous life as our gymnasium – what remains constant is our belief in the spark that lies in each of our students, ignited by their teachers, fellow students, and families.
A spark to learn and try new things, to speak up and get involved, make a positive difference, and above all, a spark to support each other.
We celebrate our 125th anniversary, not simply with candles and cake, but also as a moment to reflect on our history and chart a course for the future – doing so in ways to give us a chance to continue to strengthen our community as we root for each other, and for NCS.
Across 2025, we invite you to come (back) to NCS, celebrate, and learn where we are heading.
In 2025, NCS delivers transformational educational experiences to nearly 600 students and has seen thousands of young women graduate, going on to make lasting, positive impacts on the world. Many credit their NCS experience as pivotal in shaping them into the individuals they are today.
While much has evolved – for example, today’s Grace Chapel had a previous life as our gymnasium – what remains constant is our belief in the spark that lies in each of our students, ignited by their teachers, fellow students, and families.
A spark to learn and try new things, to speak up and get involved, make a positive difference, and above all, a spark to support each other.
We celebrate our 125th anniversary, not simply with candles and cake, but also as a moment to reflect on our history and chart a course for the future – doing so in ways to give us a chance to continue to strengthen our community as we root for each other, and for NCS.
Across 2025, we invite you to come (back) to NCS, celebrate, and learn where we are heading.
125th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, Oct. 17 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Washington National Cathedral
Join us to honor the NCS story and all who have helped write it. This is a moment to celebrate the remarkable foundation
on which we stand and how we plan to build on that foundation as we move into the future
For information about the event or to inquire about purchasing tickets, please contact the NCS Development office.
Friday, Oct. 17 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Washington National Cathedral
Join us to honor the NCS story and all who have helped write it. This is a moment to celebrate the remarkable foundation
on which we stand and how we plan to build on that foundation as we move into the future
For information about the event or to inquire about purchasing tickets, please contact the NCS Development office.
Fall Cathedral Services
As we head towards our Celebration in October, we continue to ground our 125th Anniversary community festivities in our core values and Episcopal traditions. Please consider joining us, in person or virtually, when available, for these special Cathedral services.
Opening Day Cathedral Service
and Flag Raising Ceremony
Monday, Aug. 25 at 8:45 am
Washington National Cathedral
125th Anniversary Cathedral Services
Coffee and conversation in the Alumnae Parlor of Hearst Hall will follow each Cathedral service.
Our first two 125th Anniversary Cathedral Services featured:
Dr. Noelle Trent ’99 speaking on the value of conscience and; Jocelyn Moore Gailliot ’99 & Maddy Moore Grayson ’05 speaking on excellence.
125th Anniversary Outdoor Worship Service
Friday, Oct. 17 at 9:00 am
All Hallows Amphitheater
As we head towards our Celebration in October, we continue to ground our 125th Anniversary community festivities in our core values and Episcopal traditions. Please consider joining us, in person or virtually, when available, for these special Cathedral services.
Opening Day Cathedral Service
and Flag Raising Ceremony
Monday, Aug. 25 at 8:45 am
Washington National Cathedral
125th Anniversary Cathedral Services
A highlight of our Anniversary year is a series of four Cathedral services, each featuring alumnae homilists reflecting on one our school's core values: excellence, service, courage, and conscience. Please join us, in person or online, for our final two services:
Thursday, Sept. 11 at 9:10 am: McKenna Dunbar '19 will speak on the value of courage.
Thursday, Oct. 2 at 9:10 am: Jennifer Sheehy '80 will speak on the value of service.
Thursday, Oct. 2 at 9:10 am: Jennifer Sheehy '80 will speak on the value of service.
Coffee and conversation in the Alumnae Parlor of Hearst Hall will follow each Cathedral service.
Our first two 125th Anniversary Cathedral Services featured:
Dr. Noelle Trent ’99 speaking on the value of conscience and; Jocelyn Moore Gailliot ’99 & Maddy Moore Grayson ’05 speaking on excellence.
125th Anniversary Outdoor Worship Service
Friday, Oct. 17 at 9:00 am
All Hallows Amphitheater
In addition to the 125th anniversary events noted above, we continue to host fun and celebratory activities on campus for our students, faculty, and staff:
Our 125th festivities will culminate for our students on Friday, Oct. 17, with a special schedule beginning with outdoor worship in the Amphitheater, followed by community service projects organized by division, and closing with games and, of course, cake!
We hope to see you this fall as we honor our past and look together to an exciting and vibrant future on behalf of our students!
- Student-designed anniversary logo competition
- Faculty and staff 125 fitness challenge
- Student-led community video interviews
- Faculty and staff community-building celebrations
- Celebratory swag
- And more!
Our 125th festivities will culminate for our students on Friday, Oct. 17, with a special schedule beginning with outdoor worship in the Amphitheater, followed by community service projects organized by division, and closing with games and, of course, cake!
We hope to see you this fall as we honor our past and look together to an exciting and vibrant future on behalf of our students!
