Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School

Congratulations to Our 20 Scholarship Winners!

The Sonia Gutierrez Campus was filled with pride and excitement as we honored the 20 recipients of the Carlos Rosario School 2025 Scholarships. These outstanding students are now preparing to take the next step in their educational journeys heading to local colleges and universities to pursue careers in high-impact fields such as Nursing, Elementary Education, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Science, Technology, and more. This milestone moment was made possible thanks to the incredible generosity of our individual and organizational donors. Your support fuels our students’ dreams and strengthens our mission to empower adult learners through education. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed and hats off to our scholarship winners. May your academic adventures be bold, bright, and truly transformative!

FREE Career Training & GED Programs — Fall 2026 Enrollment Is Open!
Are you a DC resident looking to build new skills, earn your GED, or launch a new career? We want to see you at our Career Training Information Sessions this June and July!
Come learn about our no-cost training programs available to DC residents, and get one-on-one help with applications, advising, and all your questions, in English and Español.
Our team will be there to walk you through every step. No question is too small. No dream is too big.

Upcoming Sessions:
📍 Tuesday, June 23 | 11:30 AM - Harvard Street Campus (1100 Harvard Street, NW)
📍 Wednesday, June 24 | 6:00 PM - Harvard Street Campus or
💻 Thursday, July 9 | 6:30 PM - Zoom
👉 Join NOW our interest list at carlosrosario.org or call (202) 797-4700 to get started.
Let's make 2026 your breakthrough year. Share this with someone who needs it!

Meet a Board Leadership Award Finalist: Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School

The Carlos Rosario School has over five decades of experience empowering the diverse immigrant population of Washington, DC, through English as a second language (ESL) programs, workforce development, and comprehensive support services. Since its founding, more than 80,000 immigrants have graduated, many becoming educators, healthcare professionals, leaders, and advocates.

Learn more about the Board Leadership Award and stay tuned for the announcement of our winner: https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/competition-events/board-leadership-award/

We were honored to welcome the District’s DC Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn and team to Carlos Rosario School for a conversation about what makes our School an “educator oasis.” CEO Allison Kokkoros, Chief Schools Officer Chelsea Bradford, Principal Sonia Gutierrez Campus, Keith Juarez, and members of our teaching staff shared insights about the educator experience and the supportive culture that helps our teachers thrive.
The visit provided an opportunity to highlight what is working well at Carlos Rosario School and to discuss ways to strengthen support for educators across the District. Together, we explored how positive school environments can help elevate the teaching profession and support educator success.

This June, join us in celebrating Pride Month as we honor the diversity, strength, and vibrancy of the LGBTQIA+ community within our district and beyond.

At this year's Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Expo, graduates of Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School swept the competition, winning all three top prizes! Even more than that, 5 of the 8 finalists were Carlos Rosario PCS alumni! The Carlos Rosario School Small Business Program also received the GWHCC Community Impact Award!

This competition draws over 1,000 competitors every year and this, its 50th year, makes these accomplishments even more meaningful as the Carlos Rosario School Small Business Program is celebrating its first decade. "Watching our graduates take the top three prizes in the pitch competition while also being recognized as Community Impact Partner of the Year confirms what we have always believed: this program changes lives and strengthens our local economy,” said Raul Medrano about this recognition.

What an incredible day at the GWHCC - Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Expo! 🎉
Our Small Business Program celebrated its 10th anniversary in the best way possible, receiving the Community Impact Award on stage and sweeping the Annual Pitch Competition. All three top finishers were Carlos Rosario School graduates:
1st Place: Diana Castrillon, Almendro Station
2nd Place: Jamyl Dugum, Artesano
3rd Place: Gemma Kibunja, Gems Field and Fork
Five of the eight competition finalists were program alumni, and four graduates brought their businesses to the Small Business Village. CEO Allison Kokkoros and Program Manager Raul Medrano also honored GWHCC President Nicole Quiroga with a plaque celebrating the Chamber's 50 years of community leadership.
Our students and graduates showed Washington, D.C. exactly what's possible. We couldn't be prouder.


📸 GWHCC - Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Wishing a joyful Eid al-Adha to all who celebrate in our school community. This special time is a reminder of compassion, generosity and the importance of caring for others. May it bring peace, reflection and connection to all.

The Carlos Rosario School will be closed tomorrow, Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Wishing you and yours a safe, healthy, and happy day of remembrance.