Greetings Jackson-Reed Community, We hope your holiday break was enjoyable and rejuvenating! We’re looking forward to returning to our routines as we prepare to close out the 2023 calendar year. As we transition back, we want to remind you that term-1 report cards are accessible on Aspen and will be mailed out this week to…

Principal’s Message Greetings Jackson-Reed Community, As we continue into November and center the theme of gratitude, I’d like to thank those who have served in our U.S. military for their courageous service and hope you enjoyed Veteran’s Day on Saturday. Several other events throughout the school led with gratitude this past week. Our Bio-Med NAF…

Greetings Jackson-Reed Community, We had a strong start to Term 1 and look forward to building on our progress as begin Term 2 this week. We will continue to focus on our priority areas which are student attendance, literacy, and post-secondary planning. Several strategies are in place to ensure we meet the schoolwide goals targeted…

Greetings Jackson-Reed Community, Homecoming week has come to an end, and there was positive energy leading up to this past weekend! Our students did an incredible job throughout the week participating in our Spirit Week events. A big thank you to all the Jackson-Reed families who attended the Homecoming football game on Saturday, and to…

Greetings Jackson-Reed Community,    Jackson-Reed’s College Awareness Month has been off to a great start! First, I commend Ms. Wells for coordinating the PSAT/SAT last week for all grade levels; Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors took the digital-based PSAT, and Seniors took the paper-based SAT. The testing went well and we are grateful for your support with…

Principal’s Message Greeting Jackson-Reed Community, I hope you are enjoying the extended holiday weekend and recharging for the week ahead.  The first week of October was a great start to the many activities and events we have taking place this month. Last Thursday, College Awareness Month was launched by Mr. Wims, NAF Director, with an…

Greeting Jackson-Reed Community,   I hope you had a restful, re-energizing weekend. We hope some of you were able to attend the Mayor’s “Art All Night” event and expose yourself to some local art and music. A big “thank you” goes out to Mr. Minsker, Assistant Principal, for coordinating the Jackson-Reed location for Tenleytown. Some of…

Greetings Jackson-Reed Community, I hope this message finds everyone doing well after the storm and you are looking forward to the week ahead. I appreciate you taking the time to read our weekly eNewsletter, as it’s one way we engage families and members of our school community. Listening to the perspectives of others is another…

Greetings Jackson-Reed Community, Last week included school activities and events that represented the best of Jackson-Reed and reminded us of why our school is so special. Thanks to everyone who attended our Back-to-School Night program on Thursday. I hope those who participated in the event enjoyed meeting our teachers and staff members as much as…

Greetings Jackson-Reed Students, Families and Community, Welcome back to the 2023-2024 school year at Jackson-Reed High School!  We hope you had a refreshing and rewarding summer break.  As we prepare to start this new phase of your educational journey, I’m excited to share some key updates that will contribute to an enhanced learning experience for our students:…