Our Traditions

At The Accord School, we believe that joyful, meaningful learning extends far beyond the classroom. Our vibrant community thrives on traditions—some wonderfully quirky, others deeply meaningful—that build connection, foster social skills, and create lasting memories. From our hilarious Inflatable Parade for Joy and Fakesgiving family dinner role-playing feast, to the truly terrible yet fun Gift Swap, these moments teach social graces with a playful twist. We also cherish more reflective traditions like our collaborative Task Party living art project on the first day and a Breakfast Restaurant Takeover to celebrate the last. When our students graduate, they receive a special pewter llama pin, a symbol rooted in the heartwarming story of Artie the llama (read his full story here!).

It's a reminder that, like Artie, they are always welcome to come home again to The Accord School (join the alumni group).

People walking on a wooden bridge, some wearing colorful costumes and inflatable balloons, with text overlay that reads "Inflatable Parade for Joy."
An older woman pins a ring on a young woman at a LLAMA pinning ceremony in a room with a blue wall and a banner that says "AWARD SCHOL".
Group of children and adults gathered around a long dining table in a restaurant celebrating the last breakfast together. The table has jars, bottles, and food, with some people smiling and others looking at the camera. The background features window
A person wearing a large, fluffy, brown hat that mimics an animal's fur, with a playful facial expression, sitting indoors near a whiteboard. Text on the image reads "Fakesgiving- 'Aunt Deb'" in black font.
Two young students standing in a hallway holding a book titled 'BIG'; both are giving thumbs-up and smiling. Decorations hang from the ceiling and a sign reads 'CALDECOTT AWARDS'.
A collage of promotional materials for the Accord School's Rally Tuesday fundraiser, featuring photos of students and staff, with event dates June 6, 2023, and June 4, 2024.
A woman and two children sitting on the floor with used mugs, celebrating a holiday mug swap. The woman has long red hair, and one child wears a Santa hat. The boy wears a black hoodie and a green Celtics cap, holding a ceramic mug and another item.
Children participating in an orientation task party, some sitting on the floor working on activities, others standing and talking, with various items and game materials scattered around.
Students sitting at long tables eating during a Thanksgiving Etiquette Luncheon, with some students wearing headphones and adults supervising in the background.