Traditions
Students, parents, faculty and staff will tell you that the Lower School is a special place, in part because of these annual traditions that enhance our spirit of community.



- Handshakes & Hugs
- Pre-First Castle Visit
- First-Grade Pet Day
- First and Fifth-Grade Buddies
- Parents Club Fall Fair
- Grandparents & Special Friends Day
- Holiday Program
- Principal of the Day
- Sing in the Season
- Junior Knights Cheerleading
- Pillars
Handshakes & Hugs
Pre-First Castle Visit
First-Grade Pet Day
First and Fifth-Grade Buddies
Parents Club Fall Fair
Grandparents & Special Friends Day
During the week of Thanksgiving, our Lower School takes on an additional 600+ people to become the happiest place on earth. We’re not sure if the students or their special guests have more fun. Students perform musical numbers, tell their best new jokes, tour guests around the school and spend time in the classroom working on fun projects.
Holiday Program
Each child in the Lower School participates in the holiday program, which tells the stories of Christmas and Hannukah. From choir angels and actors, to musicians, narrators and tech crew, our students know how to put on a meaningful holiday performance. Both shows draw a packed house, and because extra seats are hard to come by, the live performance is streamed on Knightflix.
Principal of the Day
Sing in the Season
Junior Knights Cheerleading
While we love our varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders, even the pros need a little support from the Junior Knights, our Lower School cheerleaders. Lower School girls and boys of all ages help their older friends cheer on the Knights on both the football field and the basketball court. Expect a larger crowd when they perform.
Pillars
Students may earn a pillar (sticker) from any teacher or staff member for exhibiting a character skill that they have studied as Noble Knights. They are celebrated throughout the day as teachers and peers recognize their good deed.
Learn more about Noble Knights.