Announcements

Head of Upper School Dr. Celeste McDaniels, Ph.D. joins Bullis Voices to share how the Portrait of a Graduate comes to life in the Upper School—from classrooms and labs to studios and community spaces—as students learn to think clearly, communicate confidently, and meet challenges with empathy and purpose.

The US Visual Art Department is proud to announce that 14 Upper School students have had their artwork selected for exhibition at the 12th Annual Artists on the Rise Juried Teen Exhibition. The Exhibition will be at the Montpelier Arts Center in Laurel, Maryland from March 9-April 11, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The reception and awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, March 21, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Join the Bullis Middle School Theatre Department for Alice in Wonderland, a brand-new musical twist on the classic tale, on Saturday, February 21 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in Howard Auditorium at The Blair Family Center for the Arts—free admission. Follow Alice down the rabbit hole for a tuneful, topsy-turvy adventure featuring favorite characters like the White Rabbit, Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, and the Queen of Hearts.

Bullis parents (Grades K–12) are invited to a free AI for Education keynote with Amanda Bickerstaff, Co-Founder and CEO of AI for Education, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 7:00–8:30 p.m. in the Blair Center Auditorium. Sponsored by the Bullis Parents Association Technology Committee, this interactive evening will explore the opportunities and challenges of generative AI in education, tackle common myths and ethical questions, and share practical strategies to help you support your child’s AI literacy and responsible use at home and at school.

Please join us on Wednesday, February 18, at 3:30 p.m. in the Blair Family Center for the Arts lobby to celebrate 18 of our Upper School young artists. They are excited to share their body of work during the artists' reception.

The Faculty Appreciation Committee will be hosting the Parents Association Stock the Pantry Event on Friday, February 20. Parents volunteers will collect items from families during morning drop-off to fill faculty spaces across campus with treats and goodies. Alternatively, you can drop items off at the front desk of Founders' Hall on or before February 19. Please sign up to contribute!

Dive into the vibrant world of Bullis! Get an insider’s perspective by reading the latest edition of The Torch, a monthly publication brought to you by Bullis Student Tutors (BST). Discover student stories, insights, and the unique experiences that make our community shine!

Join us on Thursday, February 26, from 6:00–8:00 p.m.  in the Blair Family Center for the Arts for a K–12 community screening of Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round, the award-winning documentary about Howard University students and Jewish suburban residents who challenged segregation at Glen Echo Park in 1960. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres, student reflections, the film, and a panel discussion moderated by CNN Chief Legal Analyst Laura Coates; Upper School students will provide supervised activities for children in the lobby if families prefer.

Save the date for Global Village on Friday, April 10, in the Trone Center Studio Theater—this Parents Association–organized event invites Lower School students to explore cultures from around the world, and we’re looking for parent volunteers from all divisions to host country tables (sign up to participate).