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News This Week
Counselors will be available in the College & Career Center from Monday, March 24th, to Wednesday, March 26th, during lunch to assist with any remaining questions regarding course selection for students who might have been absent during class presentations.
- Please review these resources for instructions on how to make course requests in ASPEN.
- You can find all available classes and course sequences on our Course Catalog page.
After reviewing these resources, please discuss your selections with your family and come to the College & Career Center during the times above.
Course requests are due by Friday, March 28th. A complete course request should include 8 total credits and 2 alternative courses. Please list your alternative courses in the counselor’s notes.
We welcomed our students back for their 3rd session of delicious crepes, team building, and learning. Mr. Bourgeois and Mr. Cruz led the math efforts, engaging students in making sense of graphs, developing equations and inequalities to fit the graphs, and explaining their reasoning. Ms. Akinfe and Ms. Palmieri led the cold-read, complex text efforts which included the use of strategies to make sense of the text, transferring key points to multiple choice responses, and evidence-based writing. Tigers, our next session is March 29th.
The Jackson-Reed Community welcomes 22 students from Falconara, Italy! From March 22- 28, the students will visit selected classes and stay with 21 Jackson-Reed families. Please give them a warm welcome when you meet them in the halls or in class!
2025 AP Exam Administration
From Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 16, Jackson-Reed High School will administer AP exams according to the College Board schedule.
Students with Two Exams on the Same Date/Time
Students who have two exams on the same date/time should come to see Ms. Levenson in the College and Career Center, Room 108A, to change one exam to the late-testing administration to be held Monday, May 19 through Friday, May 23.
Waiving Approved AP Exam Accommodations
As mentioned in earlier newsletters, the deadline for students with IEPs and 504 plans to request accommodations for AP exams was January 24, 2025. Students who want to waive any of their approved AP exam accommodations must email Ms. Pache Rogers, to specify which accommodations they want to waive. The deadline to waive accommodations is Friday, April 11.
Looking for AP Proctors!
AP Proctor Sign-up
Please sign up here or below if you are interested in volunteering as a AP Proctor. If you have questions about AP exams, see Ms. Levenson in the College and Career Center, Room 108A or email her.
The JR Career Fair will take place Friday, April 4th during Periods 1 & 2. Students and classes are encouraged to attend to see what careers are being offered within our immediate community and the DMV area. See details below and please follow up with Mr. Wims if you have questions. These groups have positions to fill and are willing to hire on the spot, so please review the list of attendees and have students provide resumes if they are interested!
In November 2022 Jackson-Reed tragically lost a senior Academy of Hospitality student. She would have turned 21 this past week. To honor her legacy, the Akira Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to assist future Academy students achieve their dreams of higher education.
In honor of her birthday, please consider a donation of any amount. You can find donation information below.
The Jackson-Reed Crew Spring Plant Sale fundraiser is in full bloom, offering vibrant annuals and eco-friendly native perennials that beautify your garden while helping our crew compete this season.
Our goal = $70,000 to cover essential expenses like regatta fees, coaching salaries, and equipment maintenance. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Jackson-Reed Crew does not receive financial support from DC Public School — every dollar raised from supporters like you makes a difference.
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- Inventory is limited and some plants will sell out fast.
- You can choose whether to credit a specific athlete’s fundraising goal or make a general donation. If you would like to credit more than one rower, please make multiple orders.
- Don’t need plants or live too far from Jackson-Reed High School? You can choose to make a direct donation and Jackson-Reed Crew will receive 100% of that donation.
Orders are due by March 31 and deliveries begin on May 10, just in time for Mother’s Day.
With our Spring Plant Sale you can transform your garden while supporting our Tiger athletes!
Take the DCPS Family Panorama Survey
Tiger Families,
It's that time of the year again for you to participate in
the DCPS Family Panorama Survey.
Your voice is important to us in making sure the vision that all of our tigers feel loved, challenged, and prepared to positively influence the world and thrive.
The survey opens March 1st - March 31st. To take the survey, please go to bit.ly/dcpsfamily. It takes 10-15 minutes to complete.
If you have more than one Tiger at Jackson-Reed HS, please submit one survey for the oldest Tiger. If you have students in multiple schools, please submit one survey for each school.
Thank you!
Events This Week
| Date(s) | Event Info |
|---|---|
| 03/24/2025 to 03/28/2025 | CRI Virtual Interviews |
| 03/24/2025 to 03/26/2025 | Counselor Office Hours to Finalize Course Requests, 11:55 am - 12:40 pm |
| 03/28/2025 | Friday A-DAY |
| 03/28/2025 | DUE: Jackson-Reed Course Request & Selection |
| 04/04/2025 | Friday B-DAY |
| 04/04/2025 | SGA Spring Fling: April 4 |
| 04/04/2025 | JR Career Fair: April 4, 09:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Date(s) | Event Info |
#Tiger Pride
Athletics
| Date | Event | Game Time | Opponent | Location | Early Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 24th | Varsity Baseball | 4:00 PM | Coolidge | Fort Reno | 2:00 PM |
| Tennis | 4:00 PM | Anacostia - FORFEITED | Anacostia | N/A | |
| Tuesday, March 25th | Boys JV Lacrosse | 4:00 PM | Gonzaga | Jackson-Reed | 2:45 PM |
| Varsity Softball | 4:00 PM | Roosevelt | Guy Mason | 2:30 PM | |
| JV Baseball | 4:30 PM | SJC | SJC | 3:00 PM | |
| Varsity Baseball | 6:30 PM | Madison | Madison | N/A | |
| Wednesday, March 26th | Varsity Softball | 4:00 PM | Georgetown Visitation | Georgetown Visitation | 2:30 PM |
| Tennis | 4:00 PM | Cardozo | Fort Reno Courts | 3:15 PM | |
| Varsity Baseball | 4:00 PM | Dunbar | Fort Reno | 2:30 PM | |
| Thursday, March 27th | Boys Varsity Lacrosse | 4:00 PM | Bishop McNamara | Jackson-Reed | 2:30 PM |
| Varsity Softball | 4:00 PM | Banneker | Guy Mason | 2:30 PM | |
| Boys Ultimate Frisbee | 4:15 PM | Walls JV | National Mall | N/A | |
| Varsity Baseball | 4:30 PM | The Heights | Fort Reno | 2:45 PM | |
| Friday, March 28th | JV Softball | 4:00 PM | Episcopal | Guy Mason | 2:30 PM |
| Saturday, March 29th | JV Baseball | 12:00 PM | Bullis | Bullis | N/A |
Opportunities
| Title | Organization | Description | Opp Type | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Exelon Foundation STEM Academy and the NEW 2025 Exelon Foundation Boys to STEM Academy | The NEED Project and the Exelon Foundation | Announcing the 2025 Exelon Foundation STEM Academy for girls and the NEW 2025 Exelon Foundation Boys to STEM Academy! The Academies are open to current 10th and 11th graders in the Pepco and Delmarva Power service areas. The programs are free to attend. Both events will be held at University of Maryland, College Park, July 27 – August 1, 2025. Applications are due April 1st. Interested students can visit www.exelonstemacademy.org for more information and to apply. | Summer Program | 04/01/2025 |
| Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program | Sallie Mae Fund and Thurgood Marshall College Fund | The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and The Sallie Mae Fund are proud to offer financial assistance to forty (40) current outstanding high school seniors who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two or four year college, university, or continuous education program. Scholars who are selected will receive a scholarship up to $10,000 for the 2025-2026 academic school year. The total eligible scholarship amount will be allocated in two installments: one during the Fall 2025 semester and the second during the Spring 2026 semester (which can only be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition … | Scholarship | 04/25/2025 |
| DC Feeds Haiti 2025 | The CRUDEM Foundation | Join us to help pack 200,000 meals to be sent to those starving and severely malnourished in Haiti. Earn community service while taking part in this rewarding experience. We'd love to see you there! Please register at: The 2025 Washington, D.C. Feeds Milot, Haiti Packathon - Campaign | Community Service | 05/03/2025 |
| Summer Service and Immersion Program in Latin America | AMIGOS | AMIGOS is a top-rated nonprofit that offers service and immersion opportunities in Latin America in the summer. We have eight project options for ages 15-19 in Panama, Paraguay, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. Our programs last between 2 and 6 weeks and they provide an opportunity for youth to experience life in a new country, practice Spanish, and get involved with impactful service projects. If students and families would like to hear more, we host virtual information sessions on Sundays and Tuesdays for families and educators, or interested students can schedule a 1 on 1 counseling call with … | Community Service, Summer Program | 05/14/2025 |
| DC Pearls III Foundation HBCU Scholarships | DC Pearls III Foundation | DC Pearls III Foundation, working together with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Rho Mu Omega Chapter annually awards college scholarships to assist Washington, D.C. high school graduates to continue their education at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Scholarships will be awarded to five students who will be matriculating at a HBCU beginning in the fall of 2025. Learn more and download the application packet here: https://www.dcpearlsiii.org/scholarships | Scholarship | 04/13/2025 |
| 2025 Angels Wings Foundation Thai Scholarship | Angels Wings Foundation | This unique scholarship is one of the only of its kind for the Thai community and is AWF Founder and President Porntip Bui Simon’s way of honoring the unique heritage that we should all take pride in. Applicants must have at least one Thai parent to qualify for consideration. The application deadline is June 13, 2025. Please visit our website www.angelswingsfoundation.org to learn more, or click here for the application: www.angelswingsfoundation.org/application | Scholarship | 06/13/2025 |
| Bishop John Chane Scholarship | Episcopal Church Women’s Board | The Bishop John Bryson Chane Scholarship for Social Justice The Bishop John Bryson Chane Scholarship for Social Justice was established by the Episcopal Church Women’s Board to recognize graduating high school seniors in the Diocese of Washington who have shown an interest in social justice issues. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA To be considered for this scholarship, you must: 1. Be a graduating high school senior in the Diocese of Washington. 2. Be an active member of an Episcopal church in the Diocese of Washington. 3. Be accepted for full time enrollment to attend an accredited junior or community college or an accredited … | Scholarship | 05/31/2025 |
| Altruists Club Scholarship | Altruists Club | DESCRIPTION Must be a senior at a DC High School or Charter School Maximum GPA of 2.0 to 2.5 Must show evidence of financial need Demonstrate leadership qualities Potential to succeed in an institution of higher learning APPLICATION PROCEDURE 250 word essay describing his/her career goals Official transcript Three letters of recommendation (at least one from a teacher, counselor or principal) Description of extracurricular activities (include list of honors/awards, office(s) held and years of service) Description of participation in community activities and/or volunteer organizations (Include name of activities or organization, office held, brief description of responsibilities and years of service.) … | Scholarship | 04/17/2025 |
| Part-Time, Paid Youth Justice Advocate Position | Young Womens Project | PAID part time youth staff positions for the Spring Semester (2.15-5.30.25). YWP is recruiting 50 youth for our Youth Justice Advocate position. Youth Advocates earn $10-17.50 an hour for up to 6 hours a week and work with a team of 15-20 peers to create and staff projects focused on reproductive health, mental health and wellness, school safety, and other issues. YWP is a DC nonprofit that develops youth leaders and puts them to work solving community problems. The Youth Justice Advocate Position job description is here. Please review. Fill out the YWP Youth Staff Application is here. It takes 15 minutes. Please complete by 3.31.25. Please reach out to (nadia.gold-moritz@youngwomensproject.org) if you … | Job | 03/31/2025 |
| Summer Camp Positions Available | PedalPower Kids | PedalPower Kids is a company that hosts summer camp programs at Georgetown Day School. We are currently seeking to hire DC students to work at our camps this summer. We believe that this would be a valuable opportunity for students to gain work experience and develop new skills. We are hoping to gain exposure to students and families who may be interested in these positions. POC:Lucy O'Brien,lucy@pedalpowerkids.com | Job, Summer Program | 06/06/2025 |
| Title | Organization | Description | Opp Type | Due Date |