Center City Public Charter Schools

Recently, we had the incredible honor of welcoming the talented Kwame Alexander to Center City PCS! 🎉 Our 8th graders were treated to an unforgettable poetry workshop that sparked creativity and passion for writing.

A huge thank you to Kwame Alexander for inspiring our students and reminding them that their stories matter. We can’t wait to see how they use their newfound skills in poetry and beyond! 📚❤️

The Center City PCS Petworth campus had two exceptional speakers visit students during Black History Month.

The first speaker was Brian Keith Harris, the author of the bestselling book "I Am My History". Mr. Harris delivered an engaging and inspiring presentation that left a lasting impact on our students. The kids were captivated by his storytelling and powerful message, and it was truly a memorable experience for everyone involved.

Secondly, the Petworth campus had the privilege of meeting Mrs. Willie Mackey Pearl King, one of the last living colleagues of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mrs. King helped pen and publish all of his letters from Birmingham jail.

All Center City PCS campuses are open today with an early dismissal at 1:30PM. There will be no aftercare or other after-school activities. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. Stay safe and warm!

Here at Center City PCS, our young scholars recently participated in the Network-Wide Spelling Bee. This event showcased the spelling talents of students from various grades across the network. Awesome job scholars! 🐝📚

Center City Public Charter Schools is hosting a local premiere of the film "Counted Out". Join us to view a new documentary that shines a light on how math is the foundation of democracy & economic opportunity!

This event will take place on Friday, February 7th from 1:15pm to 3:30pm at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. The address is 641 D Street NW Washington, DC 20004.

Reserve your spot by scanning the QR code or using the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/center-city-public-charter-schools-counted-out-film-screening-tickets-1141070635989?aff=oddtdtcreator

All Center City PCS campuses will be closed on Monday, January 20th, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Let us take this time to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and the impact of his work towards equality and justice for all. Enjoy the day!

All Center City PCS campuses will be open on Wednesday January 8th, 2025 as scheduled at 8:15AM. Please plan ahead and allow extra travel time in the morning. We anticipate that road conditions may be less than ideal, so it’s essential to factor this into your commute. Thank you for your attention and safe travels!

Due to continued snow and unsafe travel conditions, all Center City PCS campuses will be closed on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025. We will follow up tomorrow with Wednesday’s status update. We encourage everyone to stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel during this time.

Due to the forecast of heavy snow and unsafe travel conditions, all Center City PCS campuses will be closed on Monday, January 6th, 2025. We will follow up tomorrow evening with Tuesday's status update. We encourage everyone to stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel during this time.

🎉 Winter Break Announcement! 🎉

📅 Important Dates: Center City PCS will be closed for winter break from December 23rd to January 3rd.

❄️ Enjoy the Holidays: We wish all our students, families, and staff a joyful and restful holiday season! Take this time to relax, recharge, and make wonderful memories with loved ones.

🌟 See You Soon: School will resume on January 6th. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for an exciting new year!

Center City PCS is very proud of our NoMa campus student alum, Jayvon McFadden for leading this toy drive initiative to give back to the greater DC area.

Please show some love for Jayvon in the comments for his efforts to foster community spirit and support children in need during the holiday season. If you are in DC on Thursday December 12th, please consider stopping by New Bethel Baptist located at 1739 9th ST NW to drop off a new, unwrapped toy!

We would like to congratulate our Center City PCS Congress Heights campus for being selected as a 2024 Bold Performance School!

Bold Performance Schools are the DC schools that boldly support priority students — students designated as at-risk, students with disabilities, and students of color — to reach academic success. Congress Heights amongst 11 other incredible schools are proving what’s possible, with proficiency rates 13.5 points higher than schools serving similar levels of priority students. They also are improving 3-4x faster than the District average since the pandemic.

Center City PCS Congress Heights is the only campus in the city to win this award every year. This is an amazing accomplishment and we are extremely proud!

Wonderful things happening at our Center City PCS NoMa campus!

The campus hosted a book fair in celebration of Grandparents Day 📚❤️ We appreciate our Grandparents for supporting our scholars and being such a special part of our school! ✨✨

All Center City PCS campuses will be closed for Thanksgiving break from November 27th to November 29th. We hope you enjoy this time with family and friends, reflecting on what you are thankful for 🦃✨ Classes will resume on Monday December 2nd, 2024.

Todos los campus de Center City PCS estarán cerrados durante las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias del 27 al 29 de noviembre. Esperamos que disfrutes este tiempo con familiares y amigos, reflexionando sobre aquello por lo que estás agradecido. Las clases se reanudarán el lunes 2 de diciembre de 2024.

Congratulations to our 3rd-8th grade students who have won the Principal’s Award! 🌟🏆

These outstanding students have shown exceptional character, excellence, and dedication to serving others. They are shining examples in our Brightwood community, inspiring us all with their kindness, leadership, and positive spirit! 💫💙

At Center City PCS, we believe in creating a safe and nurturing environment for every student. Our commitment to being an anti-bullying school network is unwavering. Through proactive education, open dialogue, and supportive resources, we empower our students to stand up against bullying and foster a culture of kindness and respect.

We encourage our community to engage in conversations about bullying and its impact. By promoting awareness and understanding, we can create allies who are ready to support one another. Let’s work hand-in-hand to build a brighter future where everyone thrives! 🧡

TNTP, a leading national education nonprofit, released their new report, The Opportunity Makers: How A Diverse Group of Public Schools Helps Students Catch Up — and How Far More Can. In it, they feature seven "trajectory-changing" schools from around the country and Center City PCS Brightwood, was one of them!

TNTP asked how schools can help all students succeed, no matter where they start. They started by looking at nearly 28,000 elementary and middle schools where the average student was not yet on grade level and found that less than 5% of schools help students catch up if they’re behind. Not only was Brightwood part of that top group, they were in the top 2% of all U.S. schools for student learning growth! Brightwood students have averaged over 1.4 years of learning growth each year for the past ten years, even through the challenges of COVID.

For the past two years, TNTP has been at these seven schools studying students, teachers, leaders, and families. They wanted to understand what the Brightwood campus is doing right so other schools can learn. To see what they found, check out the report (https://lnkd.in/eJkEdbrg).

Today was our first district wide professional development at Center City PCS! This event brought together teachers, administrators, and support staff to engage in collaborative learning experiences that focused on best practices in education, innovative teaching strategies, and the integration of technology in the classroom. ❤️📚