Six members of the Silver Spring Village Chess Club visited Avalon to face off against a spirited assortment of Avalon’s Chess Club members. Traci Tang, Co-coordinator of Avalon’s club and mother of Elijah (5th) and Zeke (K), discovered this senior chess group at a local restaurant. In a stroke of genius, she inquired whether they … Continued
The Avalon School’s 8th Grade Rite of Passage Dinner was a night to remember. Served by the 7th grade boys at long, formal tables and catered by Corcoran Caterers, the evening honored the graduating class with academic awards and words from their teachers. Gil McPherson and Kevin Davern each spoke to the boys’ accomplishments and … Continued
The boys were a remarkable witness to friendship, generosity, and cheerfulness — toward one another and toward their teachers.
At the annual House Awards Ceremony, Avalon students were recognized for their outstanding performance on the National Latin Exam. Mr. Kevin Oriani, who leads Avalon’s Latin program, presented the awards with his customary enthusiasm, giving fitting honor to the boys whose hard work earned them medals and certificates. This year, eight students received the highest … Continued
This past Saturday, the Avalon and Brookewood communities came together for the 19th Annual Pilgrimage, a day of prayer, fellowship, and joyful perseverance. The pilgrimage began with Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and continued along a roughly 15-mile route, concluding with Mass at St. Catherine Labouré Church. Many … Continued
What began as a simple chessboard in a hallway has grown into a thriving club where students develop focus, discipline, humility, and perseverance. It started with a chessboard in a hallway. Two years ago, a faculty member set one out at The Avalon School, and lower school boys quickly flocked to it. Avalon parents Vidal … Continued
(Photo Courtesy @YaleFootball on X) Avalon graduate Josh Pitsenberger (’22) is headed to the NFL. The Bethesda native has signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent following a record-setting career at Yale University. At Yale, Pitsenberger established himself as one of the most productive running backs the program has ever seen. As … Continued
Lower School Poet Laureate Contest Celebrates Classic Poetry (Grades 3–5) Avalon’s Lower School students brought poetry classics to life in this year’s Lower School Poet Laureate Contest for grades 3–5. Students selected and memorized poems, then presented their recitations with poise, expression, and confidence—demonstrating both strong speaking skills and a deep appreciation for great literature. … Continued
This past weekend, Avalon’s Play Actors Guild—presented in partnership with Brookewood—brought William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing to the stage with sharp humor, lively performances, and a full ensemble cast. Directed by Erin Bone Steele (her 7th production with Avalon & Brookewood), the show featured standout roles including Luci E. (Beatrice), Patrick S. (Benedick), Gio … Continued
Avalon and Brookewood’s “Black Tie Knight” Gala is coming up — RSVP now The Avalon/Brookewood community’s biggest spring tradition is almost here: the 2026 Annual Spring “Black Tie Knight” Gala, an evening where students (grades 3–12) and faculty from both schools take the stage for a one-of-a-kind musical revue of creative song, dance, and skits. … Continued