Back to School BBQ 2025

Kick off Rochambeau’s 70th Anniversary Year in style!

Join us for our Back-to-School BBQ, the first big celebration of this milestone year for our entire community, on Saturday, September 13th, from 11 AM to 2 PM.

Enjoy delicious food, reconnect with friends, and make new ones as we launch both a new school year and a year of special 70th anniversary events.

The highlight of this festive day will feature the grand reveal of our official school mascot to kick off this celebratory year!

Let’s gather as one community to sing "Joyeux anniversaire", and to share laughter, great conversations, and unforgettable memories.

Don’t miss this joyful start to an extraordinary year!

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PROGRAM

9:00 AM – Grosvenor Shuttle Service Begins
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM – Faculty, staff and Alumni Soccer Tournament on the turf
11:00 AM – Grill & food open - book fair and stands
12:40 PM – Reveal of the Rochambeau Mascot & Motto followed by soccer team parade
12:55 PM – 70th Anniversary Cake & Songs
2:00 PM – Time to Wrap Up the Fun!
3:30 PM – Last Shuttle Departs

Get ready for a delicious BBQ feast and a sustainable experience!
We'll be serving up mouthwatering merguez, hot dogs, crispy French fries, and tasty vegetarian options like frittata, salads, and cheese. 70th themed mini cupcakes for dessert!

But that’s not all! Ice cream, offered by PAR, will be on hand to delight both young and old, and for the grown-ups, we’ll have coffee, beer, and wine available for purchase.

Let’s keep it green! For a more sustainable event, please bring your water bottle to refill at the event. We will also sell reusable eco-cups.

Bring your appetite and join us for a fun, flavorful, and eco-friendly day!

PARTNER STANDS

Join the Fun at Our Community Event!

Swing by the Rochambeau Boutique, meet PAR, discover WAA, buy a used or new book at our Used book fair or at Bonjour books, or subscribe to a French magazine with Bayard Jeunesse et Milan.

It's also still time to order your 24-25 Yearbook and pick it up at the event ;)

Don't forget to capture the moment at our 70th Anniversary photobooth! Create lasting memories with photo souvenirs.

Stands from our amazing vendors and associations:

PAR
Used Book Fair
Bonjour Books
Bayard Jeunesse et Milan
Washington Accueil Association (WAA)
Jade Fiducial
Roosters Rugby club

There’s something for everyone—don’t miss out!

A special welcome for our Alumni

We warmly welcome all our alumni to this event!

Join us at the Alumni Terrace, located under the lower portico of the school in front of the bus loop. This is a special place for you to reconnect and share memories.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Soccer Games

Come cheer on teams at our traditional back-to-school soccer tournament!

With Parents, Teachers, Coaches, Administrative staff and Alumni. Saturday September 13 from 11am to 12:30pm on the Maplewood Turf. Friendly 7vs7 format.

We look forward to seeing you on the field!