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Merry Christmas From WSG!
Throughout Advent, WSG has been celebrating the Christmas season. From the Black Nativity play presented by students from both campuses, our annual tradition of door decorating and cocoa and pajama parties, our community celebrate both the spiritual roots of Christmas and the opportunity to be together and celebrate our school family. We wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas!
Read MorePeacemaking: A Path to Empathy, Safety, and Growth – By Ms. India
As a school counselor at Washington School for Girls (WSG), I witness daily the emotional complexities our students navigate. Recent findings from the CDC reveal a concerning reality: nearly 3 in 5 U.S. teen girls felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021, with 30% seriously considering suicide. These statistics underscore the critical need for mental health support tailored to young girls, and I am dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where each student can thrive. The Intersection of Peacemaking and… READ MORE
Read MoreOn Confidence – By Mya S., Class of 2025
Deuteronomy 36:6 says “Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” I remember hearing this at church when my mom was preaching. She told me to memorize the scripture but I had no idea why. Now I am glad I did. This scripture means that when you are going through struggles or need to… READ MORE
Read MoreWashington School for Girls Receives $3.5 Million Investment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation
Washington, D.C. — October 23, 2024 — The Washington School for Girls (WSG) is proud to announce a $3.5 million investment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation. This transformative investment will propel the school’s mission to support and educate girls in Southeast Washington, D.C., providing essential resources to enhance both academic opportunities and the physical infrastructure of the school. Of the total grant, $1 million will be allocated directly to student scholarships, ensuring that more students can… READ MORE
Read MorePrincipal Collazo’s Back to School Top 7
As I begin my first full year at WSG, I am so excited about how our students, families, faculty, staff, and volunteers have shown up over the past five weeks. The energy, the commitment, and the joy are palpable, and our community has truly hit the ground running. I am confident that this is just the beginning of a meaningful journey together as a school, and there is so much more to look forward to. Here are my Top 7… READ MORE
Read MoreExpanding Opportunities to Communicate and Connect: ASL Language-Learning
Washington, D.C. has over 20,000 residents who are deaf or hard of hearing, and is home to one of the largest Deaf communities in the country. A serendipitous cold call opened the door for WSG students to gain a useful and inclusive skill: American Sign Language (ASL) with Ms. Tammy Whitaker. Ms. Whitaker’s journey into the world of ASL began at the age of 13, when she was captivated by her pastor seamlessly integrating sign language into his sermon. Ms.… READ MORE
Read MoreSpring Newsletter 2024
WSG is happy to share our 2024 Spring Newsletter. Read on to learn more about our progress towards our new building, graduate highlights, math programs, ASL learning, and more! Please contact the Development Office if you would like to be added to our mailing list.
Read MoreSisterhood for Life
At the heart of the Washington School for Girls lies a powerful force that isn’t limited by time or location. Sisterhood. It is a unique blend of support, friendship, and shared aspirations that grows stronger each day. We know the bonds cultivated during our girls’ time here are enduring relationships that follow them long after they leave our school. From the first day a girl walks through our doors, she is welcomed into a sisterhood that celebrates diversity, supports individual… READ MORE
Read MoreLeaning on Community
Finding a dedicated, passionate, and qualified person who also fits is essential when looking to fill a teaching role at the Washington School for Girls. Finding the right teacher can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack because we have a unique educational philosophy and mission. It has challenged WSG to think about creative partnerships to fulfill these very important roles. One of these great partnerships has been The University of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE)… READ MORE
Read MoreA House Full of Sisters
A big part of our school culture is our House system, which we expanded across both campuses this year. Students were recently sorted into one of three houses: Ausdauer (German for perseverance), Confianza (Spanish for confidence) and Imani (Swahili for faith). Throughout the year, students gather in their mixed-grade houses for a variety of activities that will build sisterhood and friendship within the community. From healthy competitions to collaborative projects, Houses offer a place beyond the classroom for students to… READ MORE
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