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Jul 29, 2023

Capitals Announce Programming for Caps in School Presented by KPMG

Arlington, Va. - The Washington Capitals announced today details surrounding the return of the Caps in School Presented by KPMG program for the 2023-24 hockey season and school year. Caps in School

Arlington, Va. - The Washington Capitals announced today details surrounding the return of the Caps in School Presented by KPMG program for the 2023-24 hockey season and school year.

Caps in School engages and rewards teachers across the region through year-long programs, an Educators' Night and partnerships in the education space. It encompasses the Educators' Night, a reading program, a writing program, a Think at the Rink field trip and a hockey school program. The Caps in School curriculum offers educators and grade-school students the opportunity to engage with the Capitals while participating in a verity of classroom programming.

Caps in School also provides students the opportunity to participate in hockey-themed challenges with incentives to encourage reading and writing in the classroom. The program puts an emphasis on the principles of sports and education while fostering individual and team character building that happens on ice and in the classroom.

Educators' Night

The Capitals are hosting an Educators' Night presented by KPMG on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 7:00 p.m. against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The game will highlight educators from across the region as well as the Caps in School program throughout the night. All teachers, administrators, school staff, students, and families are encouraged to attend the game through the Educators Night special offer and will receive an exclusive gift.

Tickets must be purchased through the special event ticket link in order to receive a limited-edition Educators' tumbler. Click here to purchase the special ticket package.

The Capitals will also celebrate the Washington Capitals Educator of the Year at the game. Submit an entry here to honor a deserving educator who makes a difference at your school and represents #ALLCAPS. The grand prize winner will receive a Caps prize pack that includes tickets, recognition on the big screen, and signed Capitals memorabilia. Nominees can fit the categories of teacher, administrator, principal, assistant, and beyond. Click here to nominate an educator.

Reading Program

The Caps in School Reading Program is designed to encourage students to add more reading to their daily activity. All students receive bookmarks, and the top reading classes are rewarded with additional prizes each month. The Caps in School reading program will relaunch for the 2023-2024 school year for kindergarten through fifth-grade students. Registration is now open - click here to register.

The Capitals were proud to welcome more than 3,100 participating students across nearly 150 classrooms to the Caps in School reading program last year. Together, they read a combined 3,466,927 minutes.

Writing Program

The Caps in School writing program is designed to encourage students to fine-tune their skills and focus their writing while building confidence and gaining experience. Students in first through eighth grade within a 75-mile radius of Washington D.C.'s Capital One Arena are invited to participate. Only one entry per student will be accepted for a related essay contest. Essay prompts feature questions related to team sports and hockey and are divided by grade group for first through fifth grades and sixth through eighth graders. The Caps in School Writing Program will relaunch in 2024. Stay tuned for updates at washcaps.com/capsinschool.

Think at the Rink Field Trip

Caps in School will feature a Think at the Rink Field Trip, welcoming select third through fifth grade students to the Capitals practice facility, MedStar Capitals Iceplex, during the 2023-24 school year. Related topics, demonstrations and activities will leverage STEM in hockey to align with classroom education.

Hockey School

The Washington Capitals Hockey School program, presented by Capital One, is aimed at providing access and introducing the sport of hockey to children in elementary and middle school. The program is currently implemented in over 1,300 local schools reaching over 840,000 students annually and includes free equipment and a custom curriculum. To learn more about the program, visit www.capsyouthhockey.com/hockeyschool.

To learn more about the programs offered throughout the school year and to register for Caps in School updates, visit washcaps.com/capsinschool.