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Monday, November 11th
We’re excited to be a @HonoredSchools partner school again this year!
@HonoredSchools is now accepting submissions and we are proud to be a partner school! Go to www.HonoredSchools.org this fall and nominate your amazing teachers! Your teacher will receive your submission and will be entered to win the @HonoredSchools Life-Changing Teacher Award of $5,000 in unrestricted cash and national recognition!
“This year presents us with so many opportunities! As a community, we will lead and learn with love and grace!”
Powell Elementary & DC Food Project Food Pantry!
Powell's Pantry is a place where all Powell families can access food or toiletry based items as needed
Complete the information on this form to indicate that you need support
Make sure your student is up-to-date with immunizations!
Click here to find a pediatric immunization location near you
Stay up-to-date with the latest school events and Announcements by visiting our Calendar
powell is a 4-star school!
The School Transparency and Reporting (STAR) Framework is DC's school accountability system. Each school receives a rating of 1 to 5 stars, with 5 being the highest, based on its performance across multiple metrics.
2nd best elementary school in the city!
Powell was voted as the 2nd Best Elementary school in DC (1st DCPS Elementary school) by the Washington City Paper in the People and Places Readers' Picks.
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Our Mission
Every Powell scholar – regardless of race, socioeconomic status, or home language –will reach high levels of academic achievement and be prepared to succeed at the high school and college of his or her choice. Powell students will be instilled with a deep appreciation for languages, mathematics and science and will develop the lifelong skills needed to be successful individuals, active community members, and responsible citizens.
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Our Programs
Powell Elementary is an award-winning community school focused on academic success for all. Students demonstrate academic achievement through portfolios, performances, and assessments. Through our Dual Language program students have the opportunity to become bilingual while acquiring the skills they need to succeed in a global society.
Dual Language
The Dual Language program provides students at least 50 percent of their instruction in another language. At Powell, we currently offer the Spanish Dual Language program. Curriculum is designed so that instruction in Spanish builds upon instruction in English and vice versa. Students who complete our Dual Language program will have the foundation to be bilingual and biliterate, while also achieving academic success and cultural competency.
Early Childhood Education
The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool is one of the most widely used pre-K curricula in the nation, including our early childhood program here at Powell. It is comprehensive, research-based, research-proven, and it features exploration and discovery as a way of learning — as well as bilingual!
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. SEL is an integral part of learning at Powell, embedded into the classroom. We also believe SEL is a lever for equity, helping to create caring, just, inclusive and healthy communities that support all students in reaching their fullest potential.
after school
Powell hosts a DCPS after school program that allows students to participate in academic and extracurricular enrichment activities and to develop new hobbies and skills. DCPS teachers, paraprofessionals, and community-based organizations provide a variety of unique programming options to students. After school is open to serve students in PK3 through grade 5.
CLick here for more information about afterschool programs
Our Partners
Get Involved
Our school believes every Powell family will be active members of an inclusive, collaborative community in which they experience empathy, support, and responsive relationships. Through reciprocal relationships, scholars will grow within an accepting, nurturing community.
Powell Padres
Join our parent and family group today! Whether as a volunteer, member, or leadership role on the board, there is always a way for you to help out Powell Padres and Powell. We are grateful to everyone who gives their time, talents or treasures - together we can all make Padres a thriving team!
LSAT
Our Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) is a group of elected and appointed members that consists of a Powell family member, teachers, non-instructional school staff, and a community member to advise the principal on matters that promote high expectations and high achievement for all students.
events for families
Stay up-to-date with important upcoming events for families, including grocery pick-up days, Principal Coffees, Equity & Diversity work group meetings, Coffee & Chat with the Wellness Team, other outside support webinars, and much more!
DCPS Anti-Discrimination Statement
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) is committed to creating a discrimination-free environment. DCPS does not discriminate and does not tolerate discrimination in its education programs or activities (including employment therein or admission thereto) on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, disability, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual assault), age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, source of income, credit information, or status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking.
To view our Notice of Non-Discrimination, relevant policies and to learn more about Anti-Discrimination within DCPS visit: dcps.dc.gov/anti-discrimination. For more information or to file a complaint, contact the Comprehensive Alternative Resolution & Equity (CARE) Team by mail at 1200 First St NE, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20002; by phone at (202) 442-5405 or by email at dcps.care@k12.dc.gov. To file a sex-based discrimination complaint, contact the Title IX Coordinator by mail at 1200 First St NE, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20002; by phone at (202) 442-5405 or by email at dcps.care@k12.dc.gov.