CONNECTdmv

03/21/2026

Join us for our annual career networking event for middle and high school students on April 12, 2-5 pm at The Potomac School. In addition to meeting phenomenal professionals and participating in engaging workshops, you will have the opportunity to meet peers from other schools and win awesome prizes such as:

-A trip to NYC to engage in a mini career networking event. (Valued at $500+)
-A shadow/mentoring day with a panelist. (Invaluable)
-$100 Dress for Success Giveaway
-Door prizes and more

REGISTER TODAY! bit.ly/2026networking

01/30/2026

Students are invited to attend CONNECTdmv's Student Engagement Summit on Saturday, February 7, 10-2 PM at Bullis School. Come learn from a visionary changemaker, Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings. Lunch and giveaways will be provided. Don't miss your opportunity to learn how to make change in your schools and communities. REGISTER TODAY! bit.ly/2026studentsummit

10/23/2025

Join CONNECTdmv for their kick-off event of the school year!

A FREE program for students and parents. You will leave inspired and empowered!

Participate in dynamic sessions by phenomenal speakers who will provide tips and strategies:

Keynote: Room to Rise
Parent Workshop: The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child
Student Workshop: Cultivating a Culture of Conversation

Resources
• A free copy of The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child (one per family, while supplies last)
• Information on high school and college scholarships
• A free consultation for families exploring independent schools
• Tips & strategies for finding success in independent schools
• College prep (free tuition, discounted test prep, etc.)
• Mentorship & summer programs
• An invitation to join CONNECTdmv's new Sisters Circle Affinity Group

REGISTER TODAY! bit.ly/elevatedmv2025

11/20/2024

11/03/2024

We’re so excited about this by-students, for-students event, where DMV independent students find opportunities in their schools and communities where they can affect positive change. Projects for Change (PfC)launches with the Student Engagement Summit on January 25th and continues for four months, as the students from our 16 Member Schools study Design Thinking and come up with a team plan to present to their school’s administration in the spring. Students, sign up in the PfC bio!

10/21/2024

On Sunday our Scholars visited and learned hot to write a One-Minute Business Pitch, thanks to the amazing peer consultants of . Thank you for taking time out of your weekend! We learned a lot and appreciate it!

10/21/2024

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10/21/2024

Our Scholars visited on Sunday to learn how to make a “One-Minute Business Pitch” from the peer consultants of ! Thank you for taking time out of your Sunday. We learned a lot!

10/14/2024

Great day for and at the yesterday. Fun to speak to new parents looking at DMV independent schools as well as speaking to our 16 Member Schools, letting them know about up-coming and expanded Projects for Change program!

02/18/2024

Thank you to and Lorraine Martinez Hanley who hosted our Winter Social. Thanks also to all who attended! We hope you had fun!

02/17/2024

We’re excited to announce our 14 Member School partners. Thank you to .rodney for spearheading this effort. We love our partners and look forward to continued good work with you, your students and your families.

02/06/2024

Very excited about our 4th annual Career Networking event , March 3rd, from 2-5pm. Amazing keynote and panelists, who will join us both on stage and the meet with small groups of students in the classrooms to field their questions on their jobs and career paths. Register today in our bio.