Ballou High School

The official Twitter of Ballou High School in D.C. Home of the bold, courageous, & outstanding. We are #uKNIGHTed 💙💛 how could you not #ChooseBallou

[Ballou High School @BallouDC]

Hot off the press—check out our new Ballou Documentary! This doc captures some of our 20-21 virtual school year journey and Redesign Launch in the midst of a pandemic. Thank you @dcpublicschools @DcpsLab & @LAIvideo for your support! Go to https://t.co/r0ynfXkQ7a #ChooseBallou

[Melissa Jackson @BallouLibrary]

@DCPL Bellevue Library Card Sign Up month we partnered with @DCDPR Roving Leaders to sign students up for library cards @BallouDC with Mrs. Jackson, school librarian. @DCDPR brought the sweet treats. @MayorBowser @DCPSChancellor @dcpublicschools @DcpsLibrary

[DC Office of the CTO @OCTODC]

Interns also worked the @MayorBowser's & @DACL_DC’s 12th Annual Senior Symposium at @BallouDC providing attendees with info about our Tech 101 Workshops & how to sign up for free home internet via the ACP.

Learn more about our workshops at ➡️🔗 https://t.co/NmuAhtYhL7

[Ballou High School @BallouDC]

@DHSgov @FPSDHS Ballou’s finest! Class of “87”💙💛Congratulations! “SP” Thank you for your service.

[Homeland Security @DHSgov]

Sterling L. Proctor, Jr. is no stranger to serving his community having been a first responder during Hurricane Katrina for @FPSDHS and also working for FPS on 9/11. Today, during #PoliceWeek, we thank and uplift him for his service to our nation. #BehindtheBadge

[DC Public Schools @dcpublicschools]

Many thanks to Interim Principal Brandon Eatman for his service to the students of Hardy Middle School. DCPS is excited to announce Ms. Maurine Westover as the new principal of @HardyMSHawks for School Year 2023-2024. Read about Principal Westover: https://t.co/fXchdmJ4qu

[Melissa Jackson @BallouLibrary]

Congratulations to our Knights Minds Matter class of 2023 graduates with their @ourminds_matter cords. 💙💛@dcpublicschools @DCPSChancellor @BallouDC

[Kenny Brown @KennyBHigherED]

Growing up, I always heard my coaches speak on the joy of coaching great guys. I felt that with this kid hear. Absolute pleasure to coach. Continue being great Tae.

[Ron Brown HS @RBHSMonarchs]

Farewell young kings!

[Ballou HS Football @BallouKnightFB]

Today, THEY GRADUATED! Congrats To Our Boys For Making It Across The Stage! Once A Knight Always A Knight!

@KennyBHigherED #BallouUniversity

[DC Public Schools @dcpublicschools]

Congratulations to the Class of 2023 at Ballou High School! 🎉 Tune in to the live graduation ceremony here: https://t.co/lYSfS7A4M8 @BallouDC

[Dr. Carlene Reid, Ward 8 SBOE Rep @creidsboe]

Introducing the 2023 graduates of @BallouDC Congratulations on reaching this milestone. Go Knights!!! #Gr8Schools

[Chancellor Ferebee @DCPSChancellor]

“He helped me get my prom outfit so that—man, words—I can't even begin to describe how grateful I am.”

This clip warms my heart, today especially. Shout out to the educators and community members stepping up throughout the @DCPublicSchools community to support our students. #HFD

[Melissa Jackson @BallouLibrary]

Here is a snippet of our student leaders sharing about our Knights Minds Matter club. 💙💛💙💛 @dcpublicschools @MayorBowser @DCPSChancellor @DcpsLibrary @BallouDC

[Melissa Jackson @BallouLibrary]

Gun Violence Awareness Day - Enough is Enough; The Orange Flag Project @dcpublicschools @DCPSChancellor @MayorBowser @DcpsLibrary

[Ballou High School @BallouDC]

@DailyLoud chris webber

[Ballou HS Football @BallouKnightFB]

Your Georgetown @HoyasFB “Defend The District” 7 on 7 Tournament Champs! Great Day For Ballou Football

#ChooseBallou
#🅱️🅱️🅱️

[DC Public Schools @dcpublicschools]

"I am love;
I am peace;
I am joy;
I am courage;
I am royal;
I am determination;
I am perseverance;
I am my brother’s keeper."

-@BallouDC Knights of Purpose, a student empowerment club for young Black men.

[philip lewis @Phil_Lewis_]

Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa race massacre, has released her memoir "Don't Let Them Bury My Story”

Today marks 102 years since a white mob burned down Tulsa’s Black Wall Street
https://t.co/vySbPx6V7m

[Alpha Beta Upsilon Omega of AKA @AKAABYO]

The Pink Takeover at @BallouDC The students & Ballou SHS staff ☺️ were fully engaged as we talked mental health awareness, self-care activities & tips. We’re thankful for the participation & interaction as we uplift our communities in SE DC & spread positivity. @dcpublicschools

[DC Public Schools @dcpublicschools]

Ballou HS is one of 20 DCPS schools with Mental Health Ambassador programs. This year, Ballou's "Knights Minds Matter" club created a student-led peace room within the library — a place where they can share their struggles, resources, and coping skills. 💙