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WSG is so proud of Class of 2015 graduate Andrenae B., who participated in LearnServe International’s 3-week service trip to Paraguay in July. LearnServe offers service trips to over 100 students across the DC Metropolitan Area each year. They strive to bring students together- particularly those who may not have otherwise had the opportunity to collaborate with one another- to do their part in making the world a better place. LearnServe believes “in the power of young people to affect… READ MORE

Washington, D.C. — The Board of Trustees of the Washington School for Girls (WSG) was recently recognized by the Center for Nonprofit Advancement as the 2017 winner of the Board Leadership Award. WSG will receive a $10,000 grant; communication exposure through print, radio, television and social media; and training and development opportunities for the board and CEO from BoardSource and through the Center’s Learning & Leadership Institute. The WSG Board of Trustees prides itself on being exceptionally mission-driven in all… READ MORE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2017 CONTACT: SUSAN ROCKWELL 202-678-1113 [email protected] WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington School for Girls has appointed Ms. Beth Reaves as the second President of the school beginning in the 2017-18 school year. Following the September announcement that co-founding President and Head of School Sr. Mary Bourdon, RJM would depart the school at the end of the 2016-17 school year, the Washington School for Girls Board of Trustees initiated a comprehensive nationwide search for its new… READ MORE

Last Thursday, the Theater Club performed an original play written by Risa Garza (WSG grant writer) called, “Shine: a Story about Believing in Yourself.” The girls started rehearsing the play with directors Risa Garza and Leah Nelson on September 27, 2016. The story follows a 16-year-old aspiring writer named Ariel. While “Shine” is set in the present, black history as well as women’s history play a huge role in the story. Most of the songs featured in “Shine” are by… READ MORE

Our students at THEARC campus had an exciting visit from Dr. Padma Venkatraman on Friday. Thanks to An Open Book Foundation, each student received their own copy of Padma’s newest book titled, “A Time to Dance”. Padma shared her life story with the girls by touching upon growing up in India, moving to the United States, and obtaining American citizenship. Her wit combined with her interesting story kept the girls alert and excited to learn more. Before Padma became a… READ MORE

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