Principal's Message
Greetings Jackson-Reed Community,
I want to begin this week by thanking members of our PTSO, Forward Committee (which supports our Multilingual families), Dr. Perrete Arrington (DBH Psychologist), and the DCPS Language Acquisition Division for creating an engaging and interactive space for Jackson-Reed families to come together during yesterday's Principal's Coffee.
The morning opened with breakfast, and then our multilingual families received information on courses and academic programs from our School Counselors, Ms. Navarette and Ms. Amaya. This academic overview was followed up by Dr. Arrington, who facilitated a Parent Cafe' driven by questions focused on building stronger relationships with our children. Several families shared tips and strategies they use to help navigate their child/ren's teenage years and address the many complexities they are facing.
While sharing ideas was powerful, what stood out to me the most was that the first part of the event was entirely in Spanish. As someone who only speaks English, I struggled to understand what was being said. I had to focus on images, expressions, and familiar phrases to understand what was being shared. I couldn't help but think about our students who don't speak English or have limited English proficiency and the hurdles they must overcome to feel and experience success in our school. I want to thank our bilingual staff members and those who go the extra mile in planning to reach all learners.
At the event's end, I shared information on our FY25 initial budget allocation and reviewed the three main drivers for any reductions that may occur. These drivers are the expiration of pandemic recovery funds, the opening of another Ward 3 high school to ease our overcrowding, and well-deserved compensation increases for faculty and staff. In-depth budget discussions have been ongoing with our Local School Advisory Team (LSAT), and they have been thoughtful in their recommendations. The FY25 budget that has been proposed and submitted reflects aspects of their feedback and feedback received through our various budget engagement channels. Based on the collaboration during this process, I'm confident we can create a balanced budget to continue moving Jackson-Reed forward despite these financial constraints.
Tigers R.O.A.R.,
Sah Brown
Principal
Events this Week
Mon Feb 26
- 8:00am - 3:30pm, Access Testing
- 11:30am - 12:30pm, 2026 Spirit Day BHM Event
- 11:55am - 12:45pm, 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
- 11:45am - 12:45pm, Attendance Awards/Lunch
- 11:45am - 12:30pm, Board Games in the Atrium
- 3:45pm - 5:30pm, Credit Recovery
Wed Feb 28
- 8:00am - 3:30pm, Access Testing
- 11:45am - 12:30pm, Board Games in the Atrium
- 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
- 11:45am - 12:30pm, Board Games in the Atrium
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm, UDC Tutoring After School
- 3:45pm - 5:30pm, Credit Recovery
Fri Mar 1
- All day, A-Day
- All day, Honor Roll Term 2
- 8:30am - 9:30am, JR Students/Exchange Students Breakfast
- 11:45am - 12:30pm, Board Games in the Atrium
Athletics this Week
NEW: J-R "Opportunities" Page!
Looking for scholarships, jobs, or community service for your student? Check out our BRAND NEW page dedicated to finding ANY and ALL student opportunities!
Upcoming Events
Mon Mar 4
- 8:00am - 3:30pm, Access Testing
- 11:45am - 12:30pm, Board Games in the Atrium
Tue Mar 5
- 8:00am - 3:30pm, Access Testing
- 8:00am - 12:00pm, Mock Interview Workshop
- 11:45am - 12:30pm, Board Games in the Atrium
- 3:45pm - 5:30pm, Credit Recovery
Wed Mar 6
- 8:00am - 3:30pm, Access Testing
- 8:00am - 12:00pm, Mock Interview Workshop
- 11:45am - 12:30pm, Board Games in the Atrium
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm, UDC Tutoring After School
- 3:45pm - 5:30pm, Credit Recovery
- 5:30pm - 8:30pm, Winter Sports Awards
Thu Mar 7
- 7:45am - 8:30am, JROTC Formation/Drills
- 8:00am - 3:30pm, Access Testing
- 8:00am - 12:00pm, Mock Interview Workshop
- 11:45am - 12:30pm, Board Games in the Atrium
- 11:45am - 12:30pm, HeadFirst Summer Camp Recruitment in the Atrium
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm, UDC Tutoring After School
- 3:45pm - 5:30pm, Credit Recovery
- 7:00pm - 8:00pm, Italian International Studies Meeting
Fri Mar 8
- All day, B-Day
- 8:00am - 3:30pm, Access Testing
- 11:45am - 12:30pm, Board Games in the Atrium
- 3:30pm - 3:45pm, goDCgo Presentation
Sat Mar 9
- All day, SAT Test Day
#TigerPride
NAF Academy Updates
- Dress for Interview Success! Join the academies as we host a day of exploring professional attire and development tools to thrive in your internships.
- 2/27 - Cybersecurity Academy attends the Trellix CyberSummit at the Ritz Carlton
- 3/1 - International Studies and Cybersecurity students visit the United Nations
Click here to see additional updates for J-R NAF Academies.
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.
National Honor Society Tutoring
Members of the National Honor Society (NHS) will begin supporting JRHS scholars through tutoring services starting this week! See the printable flyer attached below.
Science
- Mondays and Fridays During Lunch, Ms. Munoz’s – Room 224
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays @3:45pm-4:15pm, Science Center – Room 226
English Language Arts (ELA)
- Thursdays @3:30pm-4:30pm, Writing Lab – Room 311
Math
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays @3:40pm-4:10pm, Math Center – Room 408
Social Studies
- Tuesday and Thursday During Lunch, Mr. Heckler’s – Room 215
- Thursdays @3:45pm-4:30pm, Room 204
Black History Month Calendar of Events
Alicante Exchange
Ultimate Frisbee "Try-Ins"
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.
Additional Information
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