Category Archives: Community Events

MOTH School Information Night – Dec. 1 @ Eastern Market

The MOTH School Information Night is a great opportunity to learn about area pre-schools, elementary, private, and middle schools. When: Wednesday, December 1, 5:30-8:30 PM Where: Eastern Market North Hall http://www.hillschoolinfonight.org See you there!

DC State Board of Education Candidates Forum – What they said

On Monday, October 25, CHPSPO and several other organizations sponsored a DC State Board of education Candidates Forum. The forum was moderated by WTOP journalist, Mark Segraves and was held in Maury Elementary. The candidates, Melissa Rohan and Monica Warren-Jones answered questions posted by the sponsors and community.  Here’s what they said…. DC State BoardContinue reading “DC State Board of Education Candidates Forum – What they said”

Rock the Vote 2010 – Take your Child to Vote Event on 10/30/10

TAKE YOUR CHILD TO VOTE! Sponsored by CHPSPO & Rock The Vote Who: YOU and YOUR CHILD! What: Kids’ Party and Early Voting When: Saturday, October 30, 9-11AM Where: 806 D Street SE (Kids’ Party) and Hine Junior High School (Early Voting) Why: Because voting with your kid is cool! Take_Your_Child_to_Vote_Flyer Research shows that votingContinue reading “Rock the Vote 2010 – Take your Child to Vote Event on 10/30/10”

Ward 6 DC State Board of Education – Candidates Forum – October 25, 6PM @ Maury Elementary

Ward 6 DC State Board of Education – Candidates Forum Monday, October 25, 6:00 -7:30 PM @ Maury Elementary School On November 2nd, Ward 6 will elect a new representative to the DC State Board of Education. Hear from the two candidates – Melissa Rohan (http://www.melissarohan.com) & Monica Warren-Jones (http://monicawarrenjones.org/) – about their plans andContinue reading “Ward 6 DC State Board of Education – Candidates Forum – October 25, 6PM @ Maury Elementary”

Locations of Six Remaining Gray Town Halls To Be Changed – DCist

Locations of Six Remaining Gray Town Halls To Be Changed – DCist. After concerns were raised about Vince Gray holding town halls inside public schools, the presumptive Mayor-elect’s campaign has scrapped the locations for the six remaining events. While the Ward 5 event was held in a charter school and the Ward 3 event inContinue reading “Locations of Six Remaining Gray Town Halls To Be Changed – DCist”

DCPS Open Houses Kick Off this Month!

Curious about your neighborhood school? Check out the upcoming open houses. Mark your calendar now, but check back if the weather is particularly ‘iffy’ (as in 30 inches of snow…). http://dcps.dc.gov/DCPS/Learn+About+Schools/Open+Houses/Open+Houses

Ward 6 Meeting with Presumed Mayor-elect Vincent Gray

On Wednesday, October 27th at the Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H Street, NE) from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Vincent Gray will be meeting with Ward 6 residents. Please attend so that you can let Chairman Gray know of your strong support for the Ward 6 Middle School Initiative and provide feedback on other community initiatives andContinue reading “Ward 6 Meeting with Presumed Mayor-elect Vincent Gray”

October 16, 2010: Three Capitol Hill Schools To Be Featured On School Gardens Tour

The conclusion of DC School Garden/Farm to School Week will be two school garden tours, one by bus and one by bike, on Saturday, October 16. Information on the bus tour, which includes 3 Capitol Hill schools, is below. The bike tour itinerary will be posted when it is available. Come out and see Tyler,Continue reading “October 16, 2010: Three Capitol Hill Schools To Be Featured On School Gardens Tour”

CHGSI Hosts DCPS Food Services Roundtable

The Capitol Hill Green Schools Initiative, CHPSPO’s school greening subcommittee, hosted DCPS Food Services Director Jeff Mills and DCPS Health and Wellness Director Diana Bruce for a roundtable discussion with Hill parents on Tuesday evening at Peabody Elementary. Many thanks to Peabody for hosting, Sweeetgreen for providing food, and Andrea Northup of the DC FarmContinue reading “CHGSI Hosts DCPS Food Services Roundtable”