Greetings Jackson-Reed Community, We hope everyone had an enjoyable Spring Break and maximized time with family and friends. As we enter this final phase of the school year, I’d like to focus on two main topics in this week’s message: attendance and enrollment. Our current In Seat Attendance (ISA) rate is 89.9%, one percent higher…

Greetings Jackson-Reed Community, As we begin the first full week of April, we recognize that it is National Arab American Heritage Month. This month we celebrate the rich culture and traditions of Arab Americans in our society. In addition to celebrating the contributions of Arab Americans in our community, we will be celebrating our Assistant…

Greetings Jackson-Reed Community, As we start the final full week of Term 3, I want to take a moment to emphasize the importance of focus and perseverance. This time of year can often seem challenging and fast-paced, with many events, programs, and deadlines competing for our attention. However, this is a critical moment for students…

Greetings Jackson-Reed, As we start this week and look ahead to the 2025-2026 school year, I want to highlight the key role that course selection plays in shaping a meaningful high school experience for all our students.  Our goal in preparing for the next school year is to enroll students in courses they are interested…

Greetings Jackson-Reed, Last week, we hosted Dr. Andrea Brenner, co-author of the book “How to College: What to Know Before You Go (and When You’re There).” This was a very informative session with tons of practical advice, and I’d like to thank our PTSO for sponsoring this event. Many tips were shared, and it was…

Greetings Jackson-Reed, I hope this message finds you well and you’re able to enjoy the additional hour of daylight.  As we start this week, I’d like to remind everyone of our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences that take place on Thursday, March 13, and how significant the partnership between school and home is. These virtual conferences are…

Greetings Jackson-Reed, Last week our initial budget allocation for fiscal year 2026 (FY26) was released.  As we know, the budget is driven by enrollment, and the enrollment at Jackson-Reed is projected to be 1,732 students next school year, less than our current enrollment.  As a result, our initial allocation for FY26 is $29.9 million which…

Greetings Jackson-Reed, Last week, I collaborated with members of district leadership, our assistant principals, instructional coaches, and teachers to conduct our Middle-of-Year Step Back meeting. The meeting entails reviewing the components of our Comprehensive School Plan, reflecting on strategies and progress, and discussing any adjustments that may need to be made. We recognized improvements in…