Senior Trip & Prom Information

SY26–27 Enrollment Information

Families can officially submit their child’s enrollment forms and proof of residency for the 2026–2027 school year starting Friday, March 27. To enroll, please visit the DCPS Enroll website, enrolldcps.dc.gov, and follow the instructions provided. If you experience any issues with online enrollment, paper packets will be available at the school. Our school-wide goal is to have all students re-enrolled by May 1st. Families who complete enrollment during the month of April will receive priority for course requests and class scheduling. Additionally, the first 25 families to complete enrollment online will receive Jackson-Reed swag! SAVE THE DATES below.

Community Service Opportunity on Thursdays After School

We are looking for volunteers to help on Thursdays immediately after school with gardening, weeding, trail maintenance, and general clean-up at Soapstone Creek, directly adjacent to the pool and on the Jackson-Reed campus. Former Wilson Environmental Science teacher Steve Dryden provides gardening gloves as well as any needed tools and oversees maintenance at Soapstone Creek. If interested in helping this Thursday, April 2, starting at 3:30pm, please email AP Minsker for more details: marc.minsker@k12.dc.gov. If you can't make it this Thursday, 4/2, you can email and volunteer for upcoming Thursdays (4/9, 4/23, 4/30).

DBH Clinician's Corner: NSSI/Self-Harm Awareness & Prevention

March is recognized nationally as Self-Injury Awareness & Prevention Month — a time to educate, reduce stigma, and support those who are struggling. Take a look at the resource provided to learn more!

SY26–27 Enrollment Begins

Families can officially submit their child’s enrollment forms and proof of residency for the 2026–2027 school year starting Friday, March 27. To enroll, please visit the DCPS Enroll website, enrolldcps.dc.gov, and follow the instructions provided. If you experience any issues with online enrollment, paper packets will be available at the school. Our school-wide goal is to have all students re-enrolled by May 1. Families who complete enrollment during the month of April will receive priority for course requests and class scheduling. Additionally, the first 25 families to complete enrollment online will receive Jackson-Reed swag!

Snacks Available for Purchase April 7th-10th

Your child’s food service provider, SodexoMagic, is partnering with Jackson-Reed High School to make snacks available for purchase. Options will include snacks, second entree portions, and beverages. Purchases can be made through your student’s LINQ Connect account by entering their ID.* We want to know what YOU are interested in having available. Read on to complete a survey for a chance to win a free snack and beverage!

Camino al Futuro @ UDC

La Universidad del Distrito de Columbia organizará una jornada de puertas abiertas virtual dirigida a estudiantes hispanohablantes y a sus familias. Esta sesión ofrecerá una visión general de los programas de la UDC, el proceso de solicitud y las oportunidades de ayuda financiera; todo ello presentado en español. Los estudiantes también tendrán la oportunidad de escuchar a alumnos actuales de la UDC hablar sobre sus experiencias en el campus.

Fecha: Abril 2
Hora: 5PM
Ubicación: Zoom
Registracion: https://events.udc.edu/en/KjByfd6/camino-al-futuro-pathways-to-the-future-4a2jQUtx7V/overview

Jackson-Reed Summer Bridge 2026

Attention Incoming Jackson-Reed Freshmen! Class of 2030! Join us for the 2026 Summer Bridge Program August 3rd – August 6th. Get a head start on high school! Meet new friends, connect with staff, explore Jackson-Reed, and build the confidence and skills you need for a strong freshman year—all in a fun, supportive environment. Read more to sign up!

CTSO Competition Success

A BIG congratulations is in order for our CTSO scholars and advisors. On March 13, 2026, HOSA, FBLA, TSA, and SKILLS USA attended their semi-final competition held at UDC to face off against other schools in the DC area to see who would make it to the finals for their respective competitions. As a collective, Jackson-Reed CTSO's brought home 46 medals. FBLA brought home 22, SKILLS USA brought home 15, HOSA brought home 8, and TSA brought home 1. The scholars will be attending their national competitions in the summer, so wish them luck. Another HUGE shout-out to our TSA advisor, Mr. Ghosh, for being named Advisor of the Year!

JR Science Olympiad Places 3rd at State Tournament

Jackson-Reed placed third overall at the DC State Science Olympiad Tournament on Saturday, 3/14/2026. Several students also placed top three in their individual events. This is Jackson-Reed's first Science Olympiad team in years, so this is an impressive win. Congratulations Tiger Scientists!