Principals across Ward 6 destination middle schools and Eastern High School shared their ideas on what makes a good middle school, how their schools help all students reach their highest potential, what extracurricular activities they offer, school culture, and more. Moderator: Denise Forte, President and CEO, The Education Trust.
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Join the Ward 6 Middle School Principals’ panel discussion – Feb 24, 7:00pm
Have middle school on the mind? We will hear from the Eliot-Hine, Jefferson Academy, Stuart-Hobson, and Capitol Hill Montessori@Logan principals, and will be joined by the Eastern High School principal. EVERYONE is welcome! Register on Zoom via: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XjwP_9X0SgSBVPV7N4MGLg
Walk, Roll and Prance to School for TranspoBINGO! Feb 6, 7:45-8:15am
Last year, we celebrated #TranspoBINGO by throwing an old school dance party with CHAMPS and The Hill is Home. This year, we prance, walk and roll to school together with Hill Family Biking, the Prancers, The Hill is Home, Friends of Lincoln Park, and the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce. This is possible thanks toContinue reading “Walk, Roll and Prance to School for TranspoBINGO! Feb 6, 7:45-8:15am”
Old School “Prance” Party on FRIDAY October 24, 2025 @ 7:00pm – Henceforth on H St!
Capitol Hill’s Chamber of Commerce, On Fridays We Prance, and W6PSPO invite you to an old school dance party on Friday, October 24 @ 7:00 p.m. at the Henceforth (1335 H St NE). Grab some friends and dance to all your favorites! Tickets are $15 (cash) or $10 with proof of same day dinner purchaseContinue reading “Old School “Prance” Party on FRIDAY October 24, 2025 @ 7:00pm – Henceforth on H St!”
Video: AI Policy and Practice in DC Schools – Oct 21 2025
Brandon Best on DC SBOE Draft AI Policy for DC Schools and Lucas Torre on DCPS AI Policy and practices. Meeting follow up by Suzanne Wells: As we learned this evening, AI literacy is critical to safely and effectively participating in an increasing digital world. Also, please find below a survey developed by Parents UnitedContinue reading “Video: AI Policy and Practice in DC Schools – Oct 21 2025”
Walk and Roll to School Day is October 8 – Register and Join!
Walk and Roll to School Day is October 8! Register your school HERE, Help us get the word out, and Join us at Lincoln Park, 7:30-8:30am!
Conversation on Keeping Kids Safe Before and After School – Friday Aug 22 @ 2pm
Join Free DC and the American Federation of Teachers, Friday, August 22 @ 2pm via Zoom. More information and registration HERE.
W6PSPO Meetup Tuesday, Aug 19 7pm @ The Brig
We hope to see you on Tuesday, August 19, 7:00 at The Brig (1007 8th St SE), for our annual in-person meetup to kick off the school year. We are not sure what to expect with how the federal occupation of DC will impact our schools. We have invited friends from Free DC (https://freedcproject.org) toContinue reading “W6PSPO Meetup Tuesday, Aug 19 7pm @ The Brig”
DME Presentation – FY26 Schools Budget
W6PSPO’s / Ward 5 Education Equity Committee’s joint meeting on June 17, 2025 featured the following speakers: Bijan Verlin, Legislative Policy Advisor, DC Council Committee of the Whole `Abdu’l-Karim Ewing-Boyd, Director of Strategic Initiatives, K-12, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education TJ Sell, Director of Budget and Performance Management, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education Other updates: Sign-onContinue reading “DME Presentation – FY26 Schools Budget”
Old School Dance Party on FRIDAY June 27, 2025 @ 7:00pm – Come Boogie at Hill Prince!
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 Hill Prince (1337 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 an HContinue reading “Old School Dance Party on FRIDAY June 27, 2025 @ 7:00pm – Come Boogie at Hill Prince!”
