New Challenges for the Class of 2005
Graduates from WMSG have moved on to some of the area’s finest high schools which include: Washington Math, Science & Technology Public Charter High School, Cesar Chavez Public Charter High School, and Thurgood Marshall Public Charter High School.
Dr. Gloria Wilder-Braithwaite, Director of Children’s Health Project of D.C., encouraged the students to count their obstacles as challenges, and to build upon their success at WMSG as they embark on this new journey. WMSG’s Graduate Support Program will be there to encourage them along the way.
WMSG finds new home at THEARC
The summer of 2005 is exciting for everyone at WMSG, as we are moving into our new home in the Town Hall Education, Arts, Recreation Campus (THEARC), where our 6th, 7th, and 8th grades will be located. The 4th and 5th grades will remain at our Washington View Campus. WMSG will be joined by other partners in THEARC, such as Children’s Health Project of DC, The Boys and Girls Club, The Levine School of Music, The Washington Ballet, Corcoran Art Gallery, Trinity University and others. THEARC is located at 1901 Mississippi Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20020.
“Living the Dream” Award goes to WMSG
On behalf of WMSG’s Board, students and staff, Sister Mary Bourdon, RJM and Jennifer Gibbs Phillips accepted the District’s 2004 “Living the Dream” award at an annual celebration, which brought all segments of Washington’s diverse community together. This special gathering was held on January 15, 2004 at the University of the District of Columbia. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission bestowed this award based on WMSG’s “dedication, commitment, and success in working with girls considered at-risk”.
WMSG Becomes First Student Charter Group of the National Conference of Negro Women
On November 21, 2003, The Washington Middle School for Girls was invited to become the first student charter group of The National Council of Negro Women. During a candlelight service at the group’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., Dr. Dorothy L. Height, Chair and President Emeritus, presented this first charter to WMSG. Representatives from each grade spoke on behalf of all the students, and pledged to”…let our lives shine in the spirit of Mary McCleod Bethune.”
Teachers and Administrators with Dr. Dorothy Height.
NCNW Ceremony Program
Students participate in NCNW Ceremony.
WMSG Celebrates the Season of Peace
The students and staff of the Washington Middle School for Girls began the holiday season with a hearty Thanksgiving dinner to which everyone contributed a special dish or tradition. It has become a custom to invite our senior citizen friends from The Walker House to enjoy the meal along with us. Students volunteered to serve this festive meal to all invitees. On to Christmas, when students were able to thank a number of people who were very generous to WMSG, such as Mr. Paul Warren, a Board Member, who delivered physical education equipment and other goodies from Blessed Sacrament Parish in Washington, D.C., as well as have a very special celebration before departing for the holiday break. During this holiday gathering, those students who achieved high academics during the semester were honored.
Students serve senior citizens Thanksgiving dinner.
Board Member Paul Warren presents gifts from Blessed Sacrament Parish.
Academic and Behavior Awardees
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