Amidon-Bowen Elementary School

Amidon-Bowen offers a rigorous, well-rounded education in a safe and caring environment to the child Amidon-Bowen is a school on the rise!

Amidon-Bowen was created when two schools in SW DC merged: Amidon Elementary and Anthony Bowen Elementary. Anthony Bowen was a civic leader among the African-American community in Washington, D.C., and the first African-American employee of the United States Patent Office. Margaret Milburn Amidon was a teacher and principal in SW DC in the 1800s, and she was known for her amiability and scholarshi

06/03/2026

On 7 May 2026, Amidon-Bowen 5th grader Lauryn testified in front of the DC Council school budget hearing, where she advocated for the FreshFarm FoodPrints Program. Besides providing food and nutrition education in the classroom, the organization operates Farmers Markets all over the country, offering those who rely on federal food assistance the opportunity to have access to locally grown fresh food and vegetables. Amidon-Bowen is proud of you, Lauryn! Thanks to Lauryn’s dad Robert, who attended the hearing and supplied additional footage for this video.

05/07/2026

We’re in the final quarter of the 2025-2026 school year and Amidon Bowen, Southwest's neighborhood elementary school, has some exciting things ahead.

The PTA has a goal to raise 10k to support the following:

Treats and recognition for Teacher Appreciation Week in early May;

5th grade promotion activities in June, including a two-night camping trip that recently lost its DCPS funding.

The school needs support to cover transportation and the $250 per student participation cost.

The camp experience includes outdoor exploration at a working farm, hands-on science and environmental lessons, and more.

You can support the above events with monetary donations to our spring campaign, now through May 15th.

Take a look and share the link with someone you know! https://givebutter.com/5th-grade-camping-trip-fu0r4u

Thank you for being a supporter of Amidon-Bowen.

Amidon Graduation Fundraiser 2026 By Amidon PTA

05/02/2026

Reminder about the politics and prose fundraiser today! Just show the flier!

04/26/2026

Come support Amidon Bowen at Politics and Prose next weekend.

04/10/2026

Enjoy your spring break scholars! See you on April 20!

02/23/2026

Two hour delay Monday 2/23

DCPS will open following a two-hour delay on Monday, February 23.

02/19/2026

Amidon-Bowen’s student MIKVA team, led by teachers Ms. Zara and Ms. Stone, were invited to deliver speeches at the annual DC Soapbox/MIKVA Challenge event held this past 9 January 2026 at Catholic University In Washington D.C. Students Ronald, Imogen, Teffy, Lauryn, Chaz, Lietty, Cincere, Cincere and Greta all spoke on a host of issues ranging from racism, student mental health, bullying and school lunch. Fifth grader Greta was selected to be one of ten finalists to deliver her speech on Dyslexia. Amidon was the only elementary school invited, and the students were all terrific! ❤️

02/11/2026

Note the calendar changes due to snow days.

01/15/2026

Performances from Amidon-Bowen’s annual Winterfest from last month featuring the awesome ABES Drumline and students from first, second and third grade. Directed by music teacher Joel Holmes. Recorded 17 December 2025. ❤️

Giving Tuesday 2025: Let's do something big together!

12/02/2025

🐯 It’s Giving Tuesday! Our Amidon-Bowen Elementary School PTA is raising funds to support teachers, students, and families. Every bit counts—$5, $100, $5,000—they all move us closer to our goal.

Help our Amidon Bowen Tiger Village grow: https://givebutter.com/sfGr3x

💛 And check if your workplace matches donations—you might double your gift with one email!

Giving Tuesday 2025: Let's do something big together! By Amidon PTA

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Telephone

+12027244867

Website

http://www.amidonbowen.org/

Address

401 I Street SW
Washington D.C., DC
20024

Opening Hours

Monday	8:45am - 3:15pm
Tuesday	8:45am - 3:15pm
Wednesday	8:45am - 3:15pm
Thursday	8:45am - 3:15pm
Friday	8:45am - 3:15pm