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:

  • Music
  • Face painting
  • Food trucks
  • Kid’s biking course (bring your balance bikes!)
  • Collaborative chalk art by Chalk Riot.
  • Lots of special guests that have helped make Hill Family Biking a reality.

You can think of the block party as a mini Open Streets with participation from organizations like WABA, Girls in Gear, DC Public Library, Throne Labs (yes we’ll have a working bathroom on site!), The Daily Rider and more!

The ride starts in the Maury Elementary Parking Lot on 12th Pl NE at 4pm. The block party starts at 5pm on the 200 block of 13th St. Register HERE.

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 an H St. business.

Celebrity DJ, “Tony T” from the Pug will spin tunes all night!

Ticket sales will go to local neighborhood schools and to H Street beautification and improvement projects.

(Dad bods and Mom jeans are welcome!)

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.

Get Together with Prospective Jefferson MS Families – Fri Feb 23 at 12pm via Zoom

Calling all parents and caregivers of 3rd graders zoned to Jefferson Middle School! Let’s connect to talk about our in-bounds middle school – what we know, what we don’t know, and what it would take for Jefferson to be at the top of everyone’s list in 2026! Join me on Friday the 23rd at noon on zoom: 

Topic: Jefferson Middle School Conversation

Time: Feb 23, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time

https://gsa.zoomgov.com/j/1601932745?pwd=cmdoV3ZpWGU4T2xTME5UZXdaRTNJQT09

Meeting ID: 160 193 2745

Passcode: 157762

LOCATION CHANGE! Old School Dance Party on February 24 – Come Boogie With Us!

Capitol Hill’s Chamber of Commerce and W6PSPO invite you to an old school dance party on Saturday, Feb 24 – 9:30 p.m. at the ON THE ROCKS (1242 H St NE). Grab some friends and dance to all your favorites!

Celebrity DJ, “Tony T” from the Pug will spin tunes all night!

Ticket sales will go to local neighborhood schools and to H Street beautification and improvement projects.

(Dad bods and Mom jeans are welcome!)

Join the Ward 6 Middle School Principals’ panel discussion – March 6, 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.

EVERYONE is welcome! Register via: https://bit.ly/W6PSPO24MSPrincipals

Happy Hour for Jefferson-Bound, Leaning or Curious Families – Jan 11 at 5pm!

Jefferson-bound, leaning, or curious?

Parents at Amidon-Bowen and Van Ness are organizing a happy hour for parents who are interested in sending their children to Jefferson for the 2024-25 or 2025-26 school years. Come meet other incoming parents and ask questions of current Jefferson parents. This goal of this informal event is to build community across Jefferson feeder elementary schools. Positive vibes only.

Date: Thursday, January 11th

Time: 5:00 – 6:30 pm

Location: Maker’s Union Pub at the Wharf

W6PSPO Updates December 2023

Dear Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization members,

1.   December 19 W6PSPO meeting at 7 pm – It’s almost time for our in-person holiday gathering at my (Suzanne Wells’) house. This is a chance to socialize and relax after all your hard work supporting our schools this year.  Please contact me for details at m.godec@att.net. 

2.  DME Discussion of Miner Potential Boundary Changes, December 19, 5 pm  – The DME’s office will meet with the Miner LSAT on Tuesday, December 19, at 5 pm to discuss ideas for boundary changes.  The meeting is open to the public.  Email minereslsat@gmail.com for the zoom link.

3.  Jefferson-bound, leaning, or curious?  Parents at Amidon-Bowen and Van Ness are organizing a happy hour for parents who are interested in sending their children to Jefferson for the 2024-25 or 2025-26 school years. Come meet other incoming parents and ask questions of current Jefferson parents. This goal of this informal event is to build community across Jefferson feeder elementary schools. Positive vibes only.

Date: Thursday, January 11th

Time: 5:00 – 6:30 pm

Location: Maker’s Union Pub at the Wharf

Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday break!

Suzanne Wells

Old School Dance Party — December 9 @ Lydia on H St NE

Why don’t we dance more? “Dancing is a way of reclaiming movement, of deciding how you want to use your energy and your body rather than just getting things done.”

Come reclaim your movement on Saturday! Celebrity DJ, “Tony T” from the Pug will spin old school tunes while we work out all our pre-holiday stress on the dance floor (be sure to stretch and bring cash for the cover!).