Archive for May 2024
Jackson-Reed eNews: Week of May 27, 2024
Principal’s MessageGreetings Jackson-Reed Community, The school will be closed on Monday, May 27th, in honor of Memorial Day. This holiday is when we can remember those who died in service to the United States within our armed forces. Although many will spend this long weekend as the unofficial start to summer, let us not forget…
Read MoreJackson-Reed eNews: Week of May 20, 2024
Principal’s MessageGreetings Jackson-Reed Community, As we enter the month of May, a significant time for mental health awareness, I am grateful for the efforts of our Jackson-Reed Wellness Team in highlighting this crucial issue. Our dedicated Psychologists, Social Workers, and School Counselors have been conducting various sessions throughout the year, both in groups and individually, to assist…
Read MoreCourse Request Changes: 5/20-5/24
Thank you to students and families for completing your course request for your 2024-2025 classes. You will be able to request changes between Monday, May 20th – Friday, May 24th via the online form. Only one online submission per student will be accepted. Please note: Students should submit only one online schedule request change. Core schedule request…
Read MoreSenior Update
Prom Class of 2024 Senior Prom will be on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the Hamilton Hotel – Schuyler Room (1001 14th Street, DC 20005). Tickets are priced at $120 per student* until April 12th. Starting April 22nd prom tickets will increase to $130. Tickets can be purchased at the school bank.…
Read MoreJackson-Reed eNews: Week of May 13 2024
Principal’s MessageGreetings Jackson-Reed Community, I want to start by wishing all our mothers and mother figures a happy and enjoyable Mother’s Day. Thank you for all you do to help our students grow and for being their very first teacher! Last week was another enjoyable and productive week at Jackson-Reed. We celebrated our Teachers for…
Read MoreAP Exam May 9 Updates
Students Who Are Absent During Regular-Testing If you miss an AP exam during regular-testing because you are sick, you must fill out the late-testing request form in the College and Career Center to have a late-testing exam ordered for you. Regular-testing AP exam schedule Late-testing AP exam schedule Remember to bring your Calculator Students taking…
Read MoreJ-R Summer Bridge 2024 for Rising 9th Graders
Rising 9th graders and school staff will get to know each other while building their understanding of high school. Students will enjoy various activities, such as team-building games, scavenger hunts to get to know their new schools, excursions and field trips, creative projects, performances, and presentations about high school and beyond. Eligible students: Current 8th…
Read MoreClass of 2024: Senior End-of-Year Updates!
Prom Class of 2024 Senior Prom will be on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the Hamilton Hotel – Schuyler Room (1001 14th Street, DC 20005). Tickets are priced at $120 per student* until April 12th. Starting April 22nd prom tickets will increase to $130. Tickets can be purchased at the school bank.…
Read MoreJoin PTSO Community Meeting, Wednesday 5/8
Please join the PTSO Community Meeting this Wed, May 8 at 6pm via Zoom to hear highlights from this year and vote on the nominees willing to serve on next year’s PTSO Board. PTSO COMMUNITY MEETING Wed, May 8 at 6pm via Zoom Topic: JRHS PTSO Community Meeting Time: May 8, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern…
Read MoreJackson-Reed eNews: Week of May 6 2024
Principal’s MessageGreetings Jackson-Reed Community, We are in the first full week of May, which is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, along with Jewish American Heritage Month. During this time, we acknowledge and celebrate the contributions that members of these communities have made. Last week, our students embarked on their DC CAPE exams, and we…
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