What is the Congrès?
The Congrès is an annual competition held at a host school in late January or February where students who are currently studying the French language can participate in a multitude of different possible competitions and events. This is a great way for students to show their ability and interest in the French language in a competition setting. The Congrès is one of the few events in the state of Indiana that is solely for high school French students. Below are the details for this year’s Congrès.
Saturday, January 24, 2026
8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Center Grove High School
2717 S. Morgantown Rd.
Greenwood, Indiana 46143
Lunch options
Food, drinks, and other refreshments and snacks will be sold to students for lunch. The typical cost is around $5. Students have the option to bring a sack lunch, but ordering food to the school is not permitted. For teachers, bus drivers, and judges, lunch is provided.
Comité de Professeurs:
- Amy Berry, Greencastle High School; aberry@greencastle.k12.in.us
- Judi Carlstrand, IUPUI: jlroman@iupui.edu
- Kathy Darnell, Seven Oaks Classical School; kathleen.darnell@sevenoaksclassical.org
- Clemence Guedou, Herron High School; cguedou@herronhighschool.org
- Thomas Maxwell, Franklin Community High School; maxwellt@franklinschools.org
- Marcet Spahr, Lafayette Schools; mspahr@lsc.k12.in.us
- Gary Spurgin, Cathedral High School; gspurgin@cathedral-irish.org
Registration:
- Online registration deadline: December 5, 2025
- Registration confirmations and changes e-mailed to Thomas Maxwell by December 12, 2025
- Payment postmarked by January 10, 2026
Payment addressed to (Check payable to IASF):- Amy Berry
Greencastle High School
910 E. Washington St.
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
- Amy Berry
Note: All times listed are Eastern Standard Time.
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