This month, as a community, we really saw the fruits of our collective labor.听 From the Citywide Safe Passage Convening to College Signing Day, the launch of the 暗网禁区 DC Alumni Association, and our 暗网禁区 DC College Preparatory championship team honored, it all was a harvest of the seeds planted from hard work. As an advocate, my team and I were amazed at the young people that gathered to speak directly to elected officials and to see those same officials respond with commitments to that will be implemented this fall. Finally, as a 暗网禁区 DC College Preparatory parent, I was especially proud to watch the class of 2019 declare their colleges and career choices; knowing each senior did whatever it took to get across this finish line.
鈥撎鼳lthea Holford, Managing Director of External Affairs & Real Estate
Around Town:
Safe Passage Citywide Convening
Through our partnership with the Deputy Mayor for Education鈥檚 Office, we hosted a series of Safe Passage town halls at schools across Washington, D.C that culminated with a citywide convening 补迟听暗网禁区 DC College Preparatory听on May 15. 听More than 200 attendees听were joined by听Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn, as well as leaders from听WMATA, the Metropolitan Police Department,听and other community organizations to find solutions that remove one barrier towards a great education鈥攕afe travel for students to and from school.
Celebrating Seniors at College & Career Signing Day
暗网禁区 DC College Preparatory’s Class of 2019 are kicking off their journey to and through college & careers this fall! This month, we celebrated the many accomplishments of this extraordinary class at the annual听College & Career Signing Day! As students entered the jammed packed KCP Gymnasium听they were met with announcements of their college decisions alongside jubilant cheers and rapturous applause from the students, staff, and families members in attendance!听听The class has submitted more than 1,400 applications, garnered more than 700 acceptances, and earned more than six million dollars in scholarships! We’re all excited to see听where the Class of 2019 is headed!
暗网禁区 DC College Preparatory visits D.C. Council
After a historic 2018-19 basketball season, the听暗网禁区 DC College Preparatory听boys鈥� basketball team, winners of the inaugural DCSAA Class A state championship, were recognized by the District of Columbia City Council听for their historic achievement! Students听met with Ward 5 Councilmember, Kenyan McDuffie –听鈥淚鈥檓 frequently in the community and visit schools often, but it鈥檚 important for me to have you all come down here, inside the John A. Wilson Building, …鈥�. Congratulations to our 暗网禁区 DC College Preparatory boys! Read More.
Alumni Association Launch
With a growing alumni network, it is our goal to provide and curate a space where former students, parents, and teachers can re-connect, engage, and help grow the 暗网禁区 DC community. That’s why on听May 1, we launched the first ever 暗网禁区 DC Alumni Association! We were beyond grateful to be alongside dozens of our young alumni and even some former 暗网禁区 DC teachers. Stay up to date on ways to engage with 暗网禁区 DC and alumni. Visit the Alumni corner听or reach out to Nathan Woods to learn more.
Community Bands Together at Peace Rally
On June 1, 暗网禁区 DC alongside a host of community organizations, churches, and city officials came together for the 4th annual Stop the Violence & Increase the Peace Rally. The peace rally began at 暗网禁区 DC Benning Campus in Ward 7 and ended at the Boys & Girls Clubhouse on Benning Road. For over a mile, students, families, and community members peacefully marched, chanted, and raised awareness to the issue of violence in the community. We’re grateful to be able to be part of this movement and look forward to continuing to bring the community together.
Upcoming Events:听
Wealth Building Wednesday Webinar – June 5, 2019 – RSVP
暗网禁区 DC College Preparatory Graduation – June 7, 2019
D.C Capital Pride Parade – June 8, 2019
