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It is with great pleasure that I share with you that beginning in the summer of 2015, WSG will offer a full academic program for 3rd grade students. The 3rd grade will join the 4th and 5th grades at The VIEW Campus. I am excited that we will be meeting students at a crucial point in their educations: when they transition from learning to read to reading to learn. I am also thrilled that the new 3rd grade class will… READ MORE

​​ Sister Mary Bourdon was recently named one of the Washington Business Journal’s “Women Who Mean Business.” This annual award highlights women in our region who are exceptional leaders in their companies, industries, and communities. Congratulations to Sister Mary and all the honorees! View her profile here. You can read Sister Mary’s interview and a short video here: http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/print-edition/2014/11/14/sister-mary-bourdon.html

Today we celebrated the accomplishments and successes of the graduating class of 2014. We are extremely proud of these courageous young women as they embark upon their high school careers! WSG was honored to have Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby of the DC Court of Appeals address the community during the ceremony. Judge Blackburne-Rigsby is an accomplished woman of courage who has dedicated her career and life to the pursuit of justice both as a lawyer and a judge. A graduate of… READ MORE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In celebration of its clear mission and distinct founding principles, the Washington School for Girls (WSG) hosted its first annual Founders Day on April 11, 2014. As WSG approached the end of its 17th year offering an academic program, both of the school’s campuses came together for a formal program that reflected on the social, academic, and spiritual values that the school was founded upon. Following the program, students presented a selection of top projects from the… READ MORE

WASHINGTON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ANNOUNCES NEW NAME The Washington School for Girls officially announces a name change from the Washington Middle School for Girls WASHINGTON, D.C. – The formerly Washington Middle School for Girls is now the Washington School for Girls, a name that more accurately reflects the nature of the program that has included 4th and 5th grade since 2005. Committed to empowering young women in Wards 7 and 8, the Washington School for Girls (WSG) has decided to… READ MORE

On February 12, WMSG students from both The VIEW Campus and THEARC Campus hosted the annual Poetry Slam, featuring notable and original works about our Core Values. While all the work was spectacular, here are some highlights: “2036” (Confidence) My goal in life is to succeed My plan in life is to be in the oval office seat Me as your president Can you believe President. Christina Nicole That is what you will be calling me 2036, vote for me… READ MORE

Phillip Hoose is the widely-acclaimed author of books, essays, stories, songs, and articles, including the National Book Award winning book, Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice. He is also the author of the multi-award winning title,The Race to Save the Lord God Bird, the National Book Award Finalist We Were There Too!: Young People in U.S. History, and the Christopher Award-winning manual for youth activism It’s Our World Too!. The picture book, Hey, Little Ant which began as a song by… READ MORE