College Preparatory School for Girls Grades 3-12

Holton Arms-School

About
About Us

Holton is a vibrant place where girls are deeply engaged in the process of learning, and since they are both challenged and nurtured, they develop self-confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of competence.
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Our motto - I will find a way or make one - speaks volumes about a Holton education. Here, girls develop tenacity of purpose, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Here girls find their voice.
Scholar
Scholar

Holton's deep commitment to providing a challenging college preparatory program is buttressed by personal attention and opportunities to excel. Students discover their passions and are encouraged to pursue them to develop their own unique potential.
Athlete
Athlete

Athletics play an important role in Holton experience. From developing basic physical and sports skills to competitive interscholastic sports, Panther pride is on full display with 50 teams in 15 different sports.
Artist
Artist

Holton celebrates the arts and artists with programs in drawing and painting, photography, ceramics, choral and instrumental music, dance, and drama.
Community
Community

Holton’s Community fabric is tightly woven. Girls learn best in an inclusive and supportive environment where they connect intellectually and emotionally with those around them.
Support
Support

Since its founding in 1901, Holton has built a tradition of excellence fueled by the generosity of its parents, alumnae, parents of alumnae, grandparents, faculty, and friends.

Arts Events

September

US Drama Backstage Bash & Information Meeting - Scene Shop

October

US Chamber Singers at Independent Schools’ Choral Festival Vocal Ensemble Night - Sidwell Friends School
US Orchesis Dance Ensemble at WAISDEA Master Class Day - Sandy Spring Friends School

November

US Holton’s Celebration of FotoWeek DC Photography Exhibit Opening - Camalier Gallery, Lewis Theater Lobby
US Play or Musical - Lewis Theater

December

MS & US Winter Instrumental Concert - Lewis Theater
MS & US Choral Concert - Lewis Theater
US Orchesis Dance Ensemble Open House - Large Dance Studio
Handbells and Chamber Music Concert - Simms Reception Room
LS Community Holiday Sing-Along – Amphitheater or Beebe Black Box Theater

February

MS & US Orchesis and Junior Orchesis Dance Ensembles Annual Dance Concert - Lewis Theater
MS Play or Musical at Landon – Mondzac Performing Arts Center, Landon
US Winter One-Acts Performances - Beebe Black Box Theater

March

Washington Area Independent Schools’ Dance Festival Concert (WAISDEA)
LS Sixth Grade Chorus at NCS Choral Festival - Washington National Cathedral
Coffeehouse, Performance of Original Works - Beebe Black Box Theater
LS Art Share – Lower School, Lewis Theater, Large Dance Studio

April

US Chorus at Independent Schools’ Choral Festival Concert, Washington National Cathedral
US Spring Instrumental Concert - Lewis Theater
US Spring Choral Concert - Lewis Theater
MS & US Spring Handbells and Chamber Music Concert - Simms Reception Room
Washington Independent Schools Handbell Festival (WISH)

May

MS One-Acts or Musical - Beebe Black Box Theater
MS Art Show Opening - Camalier Gallery, Lewis Theater Lobby
US Play or Musical at Landon - Mondzac Performing Arts Center, Landon
US Art Show Opening & Scroll Presentation - Simms Reception Room, Adalman Gallery
Drama Dessert and International Thespian Society Inductions – Beebe Black Box Theater
MS Choral Concert - Lewis Theater
LS Gr. 6 & MS Instrumental Concert - Lewis Theater

Class of 2022 Art Show post card