The Next Step Public Charter School

Congratulations, Dr. Lemar T. White! 🎓👏

Join us in celebrating our esteemed Board Member, Dr. Lemar T. White, on the incredible achievement of earning his second doctoral degree, a Doctor of Business Administration from Edgewood University.

Congratulations on this well-deserved milestone, Dr. White! We are proud to celebrate your success and grateful for your leadership. We wish you continued success as you continue making a lasting impact.

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¡Felicidades, Dr. Lemar T. White! 🎓👏

Acompáñenos a celebrar a nuestro estimado miembro de la Junta Directiva, el Dr. Lemar T. White, por el increíble logro de obtener su segundo doctorado: un Doctorado en Administración de Empresas (DBA) por la Edgewood University.

¡Felicidades por este merecido hito, Dr. White! Nos enorgullece celebrar su éxito y agradecemos su liderazgo. Le deseamos que siga cosechando éxitos mientras continúa generando un impacto duradero.

🎓 Earn up to $150!

Join us for our Open House on 08/26/26 and learn how you can earn your GED or improve your English through our ESL program, while exploring pathways in Entrepreneurship, Green Construction, and Mental Health.

📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026
☀️ Morning Session: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🌙 Evening Session: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

💰 Referral Rewards
👥 Current students can earn up to $150 by referring a new student.
🎓 New students can also earn up to $150 by enrolling, attending their first day, and staying enrolled for 30 days.

📲 RSVP at tnspcs.org/rsvp (RSVP is appreciated but not required)

Bring a friend, start your journey, and get rewarded along the way. We can’t wait to see you on August 26!

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🎓 ¡Gana hasta $150!

Acompáñanos en nuestra jornada de puertas abiertas el 26 de agosto de 2026 y descubre cómo puedes obtener tu GED o mejorar tu inglés a través de nuestro programa de ESL, mientras exploras opciones en emprendimiento, construcción ecológica y salud mental.

📅 Miércoles, 26 de agosto de 2026
☀️ Sesión matutina: 10:00 a. m. – 1:00 p. m.
🌙 Sesión vespertina: 5:30 p. m. – 7:30 p. m.

💰 Recompensas por referidos
👥 Los estudiantes actuales pueden ganar hasta $150 al referir a un nuevo estudiante.
🎓 Los nuevos estudiantes también pueden ganar hasta $150 al inscribirse, asistir el primer día y permanecer inscritos durante 30 días.

📲 Confirma tu asistencia en tnspcs.org/rsvp (se agradece la confirmación, aunque no es obligatoria).

Trae a un amigo, comienza tu camino y recibe recompensas durante el proceso. ¡Esperamos verte el 26 de agosto!

Every graduate has a story—and every story starts with a single step. 💙🎓

If you're ready to earn your GED, improve your English, or continue your education, now is the time to take your next step. Enrollment is open for DC residents ages 16–30.

Apply today: https://www.nextsteppcs.org/enroll

Your story could be next. 💙

Then ➡️ Now

What began as a small program for pregnant and parenting teens, run out of an apartment over a Mount Pleasant panadería, grew into a school serving students who did not find success in their former schools.

The next chapter starts with the next student.

If you or someone you know is ready to earn a GED, improve English skills, or take the next step toward new opportunities, enrollment is open now.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.nextsteppcs.org/enroll

Antes ➡️ Ahora

Lo que comenzó como un pequeño programa para adolescentes embarazadas y jóvenes con hijos, que funcionaba en un apartamento sobre una panadería en Mount Pleasant, se convirtió en una escuela que atiende a estudiantes que no encontraron el éxito en sus escuelas anteriores.”

El próximo capítulo comienza con el próximo estudiante.

Si tú o alguien que conoces está listo para obtener el GED, aprender inglés o dar el siguiente paso hacia un mejor futuro, ¡las inscripciones ya están abiertas!

🔗 Obtén más información y completa tu solicitud aquí: https://www.nextsteppcs.org/enroll

Cada graduado tiene una historia, y toda historia comienza con un primer paso. 💙🎓

Si estás listo para obtener tu GED, aprender inglés o continuar tu educación, este es el momento de dar tu próximo paso. La inscripción está abierta para residentes de DC de 16 a 30 años.

Inscríbete hoy: https://www.nextsteppcs.org/enroll

¡La próxima historia de éxito podría ser la tuya! 💙

Yesterday, we celebrated the achievements of our Summer Workforce Institute students as they received certificates recognizing their hard work and dedication! 🎉👏

Students completed hands-on learning and earned certificates in:

🏅 ServSafe
🏨 Hospitality
❤️ CPR
🧶 Crochet
🎙️ Journalism & Podcasting
💰 Financial Literacy

Throughout the summer, our students gained valuable skills, explored new career pathways, and invested in their futures. Every certificate represents hours of learning, perseverance, and a commitment to personal and professional growth.

Congratulations to all of our Summer Workforce Institute graduates! We can’t wait to see how you use these skills to continue building bright futures. 🌟

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Legacy of Flavors & Sounds 30th Anniversary celebration such an unforgettable evening! ❤️

From our amazing staff, volunteers, committee members, and musicians to every guest who joined us, thank you for your time, talent, and support!

Together, we celebrated 30 years of transforming lives through education and community.

A heartfelt thank you to our Advocate Level Sponsors and Heritage Partners for your generosity and commitment to our mission!

Advocate Level Sponsors:
Daquanna Harrison
Teddy Edouard
Robledo-Campbell

Heritage Partners:


Susan Kay & Barry Flax
Lincoln Square Group

A special thank you to our incredible food partners for sharing the flavors that made the evening so memorable:













We couldn’t have done it without you. Here’s to celebrating our legacy and building an even brighter future together! 💙✨