Author Archives: Sandra

Letter to Senate from DC School Parent/Teacher Orgs Re $1B in Cuts to FY25

Sixty-five city-wide DCPS and charter school organizations and parents signed on to a letter asking US Senators to take action to restore the ability for DC to spend our own local tax dollars and continue to fund essential city services like schools, police and firefighters. Thank you to the families from the Capitol Hill ClusterContinue reading “Letter to Senate from DC School Parent/Teacher Orgs Re $1B in Cuts to FY25”

W6PSPO Meets Tuesday March 18 @ 7pm

Dear W6PSPO Community, We’re looking forward to seeing you tomorrow, Tuesday, March 18 at 7 pm via Zoom (Register/Join here).  We will primarily be discussing the $1B cut to DC’s current FY year budget, actions taken by leaders/residents and how you can help, and FY26’s budget. Our guests will be : Updates and Reminders: From Ward 6 CM CharlesContinue reading “W6PSPO Meets Tuesday March 18 @ 7pm”

Video: Ward 6 Middle (and High) Schools Principals Panel 2025

Principals across Ward 6 destination middle schools and Eastern High School share their ideas on what makes a good middle school, how their schools help all students reach their highest potential, what extracurricular activities they offer, and more.  Moderator: Claudia Lujan, Chief of Staff of The Education Trust.

Join the Ward 6 Middle School Principals’ panel discussion – March 3, 7:00pm

Have middle school on the mind? All of the principals of destination middle schools for Ward 6 (and nearby Ward 7 and Ward 8) elementary schools will share their schools’ programming, enrichment, and will answer questions. SPECIAL GUEST: Eastern HS’ Principal Miller! EVERYONE is welcome! Register via: bit.ly/W6PSPO25MSPrincipals

Old School Dance Party on FRIDAY February 21, 2025 @ 7:00pm – Come Boogie With Us!

Capitol Hill’s Chamber of Commerce and W6PSPO invite you to an old school dance party on Friday, February 21 @ 7:00 p.m. at the The Pie Shop DC (1339 H St NE). Grab some friends and dance to all your favorites! Tickets are $15 (cash) or $10 with proof of same day dinner purchase fromContinue reading “Old School Dance Party on FRIDAY February 21, 2025 @ 7:00pm – Come Boogie With Us!”

Walk & Roll to School Day is Oct 9, 2024 – details👇🏽

Walk and Roll to School Day is Wednesday, October 9. We will be celebrating at Lincoln Park (near the Mary McLeod Bethune statue), 7:30-8:30 am. This year, the DC chapter of League of Women Voters will join us to register voters and share voting resources.. Here’s how to celebrate with us:

Hill Family Biking – 1 Year Anniversary Ride and Block Party – April 27 at 4pm!

Hill Family Biking turns 1 year old on April 27th! Come celebrate with us on an celebratory 4.5 mile ride and block party in front of Maury Elementary. All are welcome at the block party whether you participate in the ride or not to enjoy the following: You can think of the block party as a mini OpenContinue reading “Hill Family Biking – 1 Year Anniversary Ride and Block Party – April 27 at 4pm!”

Old School Dance Party on March 23 @ 8:00pm – Come Boogie With Us!

Capitol Hill’s Chamber of Commerce and W6PSPO invite you to an old school dance party on Saturday, March 23, 8:00 p.m. at the The Pie Shop DC (1339 H St NE). Grab some friends and dance to all your favorites! Tickets are $15 (cash) or $10 with proof of same day dinner purchase from anContinue reading “Old School Dance Party on March 23 @ 8:00pm – Come Boogie With Us!”

Video: Ward 6 Middle (and High) Schools Principals Panel 2024

Principals across Ward 6 destination middle schools and Eastern High School share their ideas on what makes a good middle school, how their schools help all students reach their highest potential, what extracurricular activities they offer, and more.  Moderator: Claudia Lujan, Chief of Staff of the Education Trust.