Principal's Message
Greetings Jackson-Reed Community,
Although last week was only four school days, it was full of events recognizing staff members, celebrating Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, and many more. I’m thankful for all our students, staff, and volunteers who make our school community so vibrant. Another event last week was our Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) budget meeting.
As you may know, DCPS provided schools with their initial allocations for fiscal year 2025. Some shifts are taking place within our budget that include:
- The end of the three-year federal recovery funds to address COVID-19
- The planned expansion of MacArthur High School to ease overcrowding at J-R
- Well-deserved increases in compensation for members of our Faculty and Staff
These factors, along with others, such as rising inflationary costs, mean difficult decisions must be made. Please know that budget decisions will be made in a manner that will still allow us to support students, staff, and families and that are aligned with the new DCPS Strategic Plan. Conversations related to the FY25 budget will continue with the LSAT this week, and our submitted budget will be presented in March. These are hard conversations but necessary to prepare our students and staff for future success.
If you have questions about the budget process or want to review our initial allocation, please visit dcpsbudget.com.
Tigers R.O.A.R.,
Sah Brown
Principal
Events this Week
Mon Feb 19
- President's Day, NO SCHOOL
Tue Feb 20
- 10:20am - 11:45am, Book Tasting-9th Grade Advisory
- 11:50am - 12:30pm, BHM Event: DC Swag Day/ Double Dutch
- 3:45pm - 5:30pm, Credit Recovery
- 6:00pm - 7:30pm, LSAT Meeting
Wed Feb 21
- 11:45am - 12:30pm, Best Buddies Walk Sign-Up in the Atrium
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm, College Essay Mentoring
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm, UDC Tutoring After School
- 3:45pm - 5:30pm, Credit Recovery
Thu Feb 22
- 7:45am - 8:30am, JROTC Formation/Drills
- 8:00am - 3:30pm, Access Testing
- 11:50am - 12:30pm, BHM Event: DC Fashions Show
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm, UDC Tutoring After School
- 3:45pm - 5:30pm, Credit Recovery
- 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Booster Fundraiser Event
Fri Feb 23
- All day, B-Day
- 11:50am - 12:30pm, BHM Event: Howard Engineers R&B
#TigerPride
Athletics this Week: Winter Season Celebrations!
- Sat, Feb 24- DCIAA Cheerleading Championship at Calvin Coolidge High School at 11:00 am
Congratulations to all our Winter Sports on such a great season. Our Swim and Wrestling teams competed in DCIAA Championships and completed DCSAA! Congratulations to our MVP’s and teams for qualifying.
Congratulations to our Wrestling, Swim and Varsity Boys Basketball Teams for bringing home the DCIAA Championship to Jackson-Reed!
We look forward to finishing Basketball season as DCSAA Playoff begin the week of February 26th, keep an eye out for more info @jacksonreedtigerathletics on instagram!
Upcoming Events
Mon Feb 26
- 11:30am - 12:30pm, 2026 Spirit Day BHM Event
- 11:55am - 12:30pm, BHM Event: Taste of DC
- 12:00pm - 12:35pm, Marvel Monday
Tue Feb 27
- 8:00am - 3:30pm, Access Testing
- 9:00am - 12:00pm, Dress for Interview Success
- 3:45pm - 5:30pm, Credit Recovery
Wed Feb 28
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm, College Essay Mentoring
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm, UDC Tutoring After School
- 3:45pm - 5:30pm, Credit Recovery
- 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Swim-End of Season
Thu Feb 29
- 7:45am - 8:30am, JROTC Formation/Drills
- 8:00am - 3:30pm, Access Testing
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm, UDC Tutoring After School
- 3:45pm - 5:30pm, Credit Recovery
Fri Mar 1
- All day, A-Day
- 8:30am - 9:30am, JR Students/Exchange Students Breakfast
Click for Additional Opportunities
NAF Academy Updates
We are hosting mock interviews for all academy students who are prepping for their Academy interviews--March 5,6,7. If you are able to support from 9:00-12:00 on these dates, please check out all the information on this link and sign up! Also, if you have friends/family who would be willing to support, please share was well!
Joint Event for Families on Saturday, February 24
Principal's Coffee
Join us for coffee and a conversation on Saturday, February 24 from 10:00 am- 11:30 am at Jackson-Reed High School. This event will be combined with Desayuno para Familias/Breakfast for Families, led by our Forward Committee dedicated to providing school information to our Spanish speaking families. The Course Selection Session from 9:00 - 10:00 am will be provided in Spanish only.
This Principal’s Coffee, starting at 10:00 am, will begin with a presentation from Dr. Arrington, Jackson-Reed’s Clinical Psychologist (DC Department of Behavioral Health). She will be hosting what’s known as a parent/family Café from 10:00 – 11:00 am. The topic will be “Building Strong Relationships with Your Children” which will put into action all our ideals and values about nurturing the spirit of family. Essentially, Parent Cafés are a peer-to-peer learning process committed to:
- Introducing and educating parents about the five protective factors that keep families strong;
- Building the five protective factors in the course of the café itself;
- Enhancing community and fostering meaningful relationships among those who are participating;
- Strengthening partnerships between parents and the service provider;
- Providing participants with an opportunity to practice positive communication skills;
- Promoting healing.
Principal Brown and Resident Principal McKenzie will be holding space from 11:00 am- 11:30 am to share more information about next school year's budget. Both of these sessions will be translated in Spanish.
Desayuno para Familias/ Breakfast for Families
Try Outs, Try Ins, and Auditions!
Softball Tryouts
Softball Tryouts will be held starting February 20 from 4-6pm and run daily through Friday at Deal Middle School. Students should have completed the Athletic Participation Packet. Candidates should bring their glove and wear athletic clothing. Tryouts will be outside, please dress appropriately. For additional information contact david.thompson@k12.dc.gov
Jackson Reed Girls Ultimate Frisbee Team "Try Ins"
In preparation for the start of our spring season, the Jackson Reed Girls Ultimate Team is hosting "Try Ins" to welcome new players to the team. Come to the turf after school on February 28th and 29th (Wednesday and Thursday) to learn more about ultimate frisbee and our team. Try Ins will focus on fun activities to introduce the sport. Beginners and new players encouraged! Try Ins will be from 3:45 - 5:45 in the stadium. Bring water, a light and dark shirt, and cleats if you have them! Feel free to email us with any questions at tigersultimatefrisbee@gmail.com
Auditions for Spring Musical, "Cabaret"
Auditions for this year’s musical, "Cabaret," begin next Tuesday (2/20) and Wednesday (2/21). Students can sign up for an audition slot HERE. All auditioners must also attend the Dance auditions next Thursday (2/22) as well. You should prepare 30-60 seconds of a Broadway or jazz song. Please see Mr. Iwaniec in B-207 or email at daniel.iwaniec@k12.dc.gov with any questions.
SGA Basketball League: Week 7 Schedule
Black History Month Calendar of Events
Summative Assessments Letter from the Chancellor
Many of our students will be participating in summative assessments this Spring as a chance to show what they know! Please click the link below corresponding to your preferred language to read a letter from Chancellor Ferebee providing details and helpful resources regarding those assessments.
- Chancellor Summative Assessments Letter (English)
- Chancellor Summative Assessments Letter (Spanish)
- Chancellor Summative Assessments Letter (Vietnamese)
- Chancellor Summative Assessments Letter (Chinese)
- Chancellor Summative Assessments Letter (Amharic)
- Chancellor Summative Assessments Letter (French)
If you have any questions about these assessments at Jackson-Reed, please reach out to our Test Coordinator, Ms. Wells, at katherine.wells@k12.dc.gov.
Annual Best Buddies Walk Invite!
Please join the Disability Student Alliance (D.S.A) on the annual Best Buddies Walk on the National Mall on April 27th from 8:30-12:30 (7th and Madison Drive). Consider joining the D.S.A team using this link . You can join the team even if you do not plan on walking. Donations to the Best Buddies organization is appreciated, but it is not required to participate.
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