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…

Greetings Jackson-Reed, As we start February, I want to wish everyone a Happy Black History Month.  During this month we will acknowledge and celebrate the many contributions made by African Americans. Please join me in thanking the members of our Black History Month Committee who have planned several events throughout the month. The month of…

Greetings Jackson-Reed, Tomorrow marks the end of Term 2 and we want to thank you for your contributions during the first half of this academic school year. Our Faculty and Staff will be engaging in a half day of Professional Development and Record-Keeping on Monday, January 27th. Students will not be in school due to this school-based programming.…

Greetings Jackson-Reed, Last week was wonderful due to the many events and activities on our campus. I enjoyed engaging in the multiple sessions during our Literacy and Numeracy Night, and I appreciated the rich discussion and thoughtful questions that occurred with our prospective families during the Community Conversation. What was truly phenomenal was the professional…

Greetings Jackson-Reed, I want to start by thanking the members of our custodial staff who came in last week during the inclement weather closures. These essential employees made a positive difference in making sure things were ready to go when everyone returned to the building on Wednesday, which helped our students get back into their…