Budding tween yogis now have a local class just for them. Sunday February 26th the H Street branch of Yoga District began a six-week class designed for kids ages 7 -13. The hour-long classes begin at 1:30 and will cover yoga basics such as breathing and mediation techniques as well as simple and fun asanas […]
With DC schools welcoming students in less than a month, waiting lists at sought-after Hill elementary schools have shaken out a teensy bit to allow some lucky few to enroll their children come Aug. 22. But luck here is relative. Peabody Elementary preschool program here on the Hill has the longest waitlist in the city […]
Hey Ward 6 Kids! (and their parents/caregivers, right?) The DC State Board of Education is looking –now!– for two student representatives to serve for the upcoming school year. How cool would that be? Going out the door, telling your folks the Board is waiting for your input, as you take off on your skateboard with your […]
On Tuesday at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, a group of students made history for their school. The senior class donned their caps and gowns to receive the first diplomas awarded by Options Public Charter School. Mayor Gray marked the occasion as keynote speaker, joined by Board of Trustees President (and Vice President of WUSA-9), […]
Students returning to Maury Elementary today found their school with a much improved aspect. During last week’s spring break, work crews descended upon the school at the corner of 13th and Constitution, NE, busily replacing the school’s many windows. What’s the big deal, you ask? Having lived within sight of the school for 10 years, […]