On March 14, the team competed at the DC State Tournament at Maret School and placed second overall, marking a strong finish to a highly competitive year.

At an all-school Cathedral service, the NCS community honored the richness and diversity within the global Black, African, African American, and Caribbean communities.

With decorations provided by the creative Class of 2028, our Upper School students gathered in a transformed Hearst Auditorium for the annual Winter Formal.

Students from 11 area public and private schools, including two NCS Grade 8 students, participated in the NCS Middle School Model UN in February.

Students in Grades 4-6 who participated in “Shark Tank”, an after-school Enrichment class, presented their entrepreneurial business concepts in a culminating session.

The RADIANT Class of 2026 marked a milestone in the countdown to graduating: 100 days left in the school year!

Lissy D. '27, Sofia T. '27, and Maddie L. '28 sang at an event hosted by the American Choral Directors Association in Providence, RI.

Parallels of Georgetown, a photograph taken by Lynne W. '28 in Photography 1, was awarded a Gold Key in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition this winter.

To usher in the Year of the Horse, the NCS and STA communities gathered for a joyful Lunar New Year dinner hosted by the Center for Ethical Leadership and Service (CELS).

Robert Hur P’27, ’30 and Alexandra Walsh P’25, ’30, who were classmates at Stanford University Law School, addressed 8th Graders at Assemblies in February.

Haja Randria, the nanny of Fifth Grader Tess L., spoke to the Grade 5 French class about her native Madagascar.

On the eve of a long weekend, students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 held grade-level gatherings filled with fun activities, sweet treats, and thoughtful card exchanges.

During the Close-wide Season of Love, a total of 910 winter care kits were assembled.

The Winter Olympics were held in Italy…and on the Close!

Middle School students headed to Sunrise Senior Living to share in a creative project with residents, engaging in the spirit of Valentine’s Day.

Ella D. '32, Annabelle P. '33, and Caroline J. '34 headed to the THEARC Theater in Washington for the DC Cluster Spelling Bee.

A group of Buddhist monks arrived at Washington National Cathedral as they completed their 2,300-mile Walk for Peace.

Despite being delayed by a snowstorm and moving from the Cathedral to the First Baptist Church in downtown DC, the Upper School Concert was a wonderful showcase of musical ability.

The NCS/STA Madrigal Singers had the opportunity to participate in a workshop with the Grammy Award-winning King's Singers.

Students in Grade 6 English headed to the Makerspace to design and construct large dioramas of “utopia,” based on their close reading of Lois Lowry’s The Giver.

Our Tenth Grade Chemistry students completed a massive periodic table!

The Varsity Climbers secured the overall champion title with 211 points at the Washington Area Climbing League Championship.

Helen Z. '33 recently participated in the Metropolitan Classical Music Festival 2025 and was awarded second place in the Piano Solo Category for her age group.

The 8th Grade Vestry met with St. Albans’s Form II Vestry to plan a coordinated chapel service focused on the theme “New Year, New Start.”

Congratulations to 20 NCS Upper School artists and writers who were recognized with Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

Following their successful fall season, NCS Eagles continued to earn well-deserved recognition.

As part of their study of the Holocaust, students in Grade 7 undertook a multi-disciplinary project.

Lower School students delighted listeners at their recent Winter Concert.

Students in Grades 7 and 8 performed seasonal music at their Winter Concert in the Cathedral.

After a semester of work on their chosen subject, five seniors presented their Independent Studies to the community.

Seniors Babiha B. and Chloe L. joined with Junior Jane P. to compete on "It’s Academic," the longstanding quiz show on television.

When long-time Middle School Social Sciences teacher, Rita Rajen, retired at the end of the 2024 - 2025 school year, she left behind a legacy of grateful students and appreciative colleagues.

On Tuesday, Jan. 20, NCS held a meaningful tribute to Dr. King’s vision of equity and justice.

Congratulations to juniors Juweriya S. and Matilda G. who were selected as the 2026 John S. Koch Scholars.

Students and families from around the Close gathered on Monday, Jan. 19, the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, at NCS to honor the legacy of Dr. King.

NCS’s Science Olympiad team competed at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Invitational and placed fourth overall in the Neighbors Division out of 22 teams!

The Upper School Science Journal Club met over Zoom recently with Dr. Charlotte Jeppsen '14.

Students in Mr. Bland’s Global Perspectives class created a powerful Gallery Wall that showcased a semester of learning across continents and centuries.

While they were home from college for winter break, many recent alumnae returned to NCS to connect with each other, current juniors and seniors, and faculty and staff.

Associate Head of School Paige Blumer presented at the Parents Association meeting about changes to the schedule for the 2026-2027 school year.

Whim ‘n Rhythm, a senior women’s a cappella group from Yale, performed for both Middle and Lower School students, with a repertoire that included the Beatles, Dolly Parton, Stevie Wonder, and the Indigo Girls.

Tenth Grade students and twins, Vanessa M. and Titi M., both successfully passed and obtained their first degree Black Belt Karate!