Capital City Public Charter School

Last week our 4th graders celebrated their Passage Ceremony! The day was filled with laughter, memories, and the start of an exciting new chapter in Middle School. Congratulations to our young scholars! 🎓🌟

Did you know DC charter students could receive $2,000 less per student next year? On June 9 the DC Council casts its first budget vote — and your voice matters. If you’re a Capital City family, student, alum, staff member, or supporter, send a quick, genuine note to your DC Ward or At‑Large Councilmember: “Please close the $2,000 charter school funding gap in the FY27 budget before the June 9 vote. Every public school student in DC deserves equal support.”

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⚽🏆 Congratulations to our Boys Middle School Soccer team for winning the DC SCORES Spring Champions Cup — proof that hard work and dedication pay off! A huge shout-out as well to our Girls Middle School team for a strong showing in yesterday’s tournament. Thank you to all the coaches and players for another exciting season of Capital City soccer!

We are now featuring Lola, who is another Capital City senior heading to where she plans to study Biology!

Lola joined Capital City her freshman year, and has a sister who graduated with the Capital City Class of 2022 — Reyna. 

She said the two community values that inspire her the most: Integrity and Self-Discipline. “I look at them as a package deal,” Lola shared. “You can’t be an honest person without having a little bit of discipline to hold yourself accountable." 

Support the Class of 2026 by donating to the Community Values Scholarship at the link in our bio!

What a night! 📚✨ Our Lower School Literacy Night brought families, students, and staff together for books, crafts, and BIG smiles. Students took part in a read-aloud of "A Hero Looks Like You" from author (and brother of Literacy Specialist Dr. Mbalia!) Kwame Mbalia. Participants received books and bookmarks to take home, made hero capes, played sentence dominoes, and crafted letter bracelets.

Thank you to all of the staff who made this event possible! 💙💛

P.S. — Capital City was recently awarded a Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) four-grant, $4-million grant through the Office of the State Superintendent to provide high-quality literacy coaching and training for our Kindergarten-5th grade teachers and staff. 🌟

Join us Thursday, May 28 for ART & SOUL — an evening of student artistry & musical expression at Capital City! 🎨🎶 Student artists in all grade levels will be featured!
5–6pm: Art exhibits & Presentations
6–7:30pm: Concert

There are just a few more days to support the Class of 2026 by donating to the Community Values Scholarship! 🎓💙💛

Today, we want you to meet Elizabeth! She has been at Capital City for 10 years — since 3rd grade! Next year, she will attend Trinity Washington University to study Biology. Elizabeth has an older sibling, Capital City Class of 2023 alum Madelin, and a younger sister, Vanessa, currently in 3rd grade.

“College is extremely expensive,” shared Elizabeth. “Knowing that the school I’ve been at for so long is willing to support us with the Community Values Scholarship makes me feel really great.”

Donate today: https://ccpcs.networkforgood.com/projects/299959-2026-staff-campaign-community-values

We are SO PROUD of our talented Middle School Drama students for putting on some amazing performances of Annie Jr. last week! 🎭✨ Thank you to the families, teachers, and crew who made it possible.

Did you make it to a performance? What was your favorite part?