WhittierES STEM

STEM-U-Lating Minds Every Day! #thewhittierway

[WhittierES STEM @WhittierECSTEM]

It’s Earth Day and what better day to share we are OFFICIALLY a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School! Under the guidance of Mr. Thompson, we have successfully reached this goal. Thank you Mr. Thompson! #TheWhittierWay #WhittierECStem #WhittierElementary #DCPS

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

We've just named our Interim DCPS Chancellor, Dr. Kim Jackson.

A member of the DCPS team since 2012, Principal of the Year in 2015, and most recently Chief of Schools—Dr. Jackson has a proven record of collaboration, leadership, and success in our school communities.

We are proud to have another lifelong educator at the helm of DCPS. Congratulations, Dr. Jackson!

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

It's officially FREE veggie giveaway season in Washington, DC!

Last year, we gave away 13,000 pounds of produce to hundreds of DC residents—and we're excited to do it again, now through November at select DPR Communal Farms.

[DC Public Schools @dcpublicschools]

Due to the forecasted severe weather, DCPS will close schools two hours early on Monday, March 16.

Afterschool and evening activities are cancelled. Staff will remain at school until all students are safely dismissed.

[WhittierES STEM @WhittierECSTEM]

A century of impact. Since 1926, Whittier Elementary has shaped generations of DC families. Join us at the 100 Year Anniversary Gala as alumni, educators, and community come together to celebrate the past and the next 100 years. #Whittier100
https://t.co/soBMCAY9NO

[WhittierES STEM @WhittierECSTEM]

@dcpublicschools Way to go Principal Johnson!!

[Tiffany-R Johnson @PrincipalTeaJay]

I am proud to announce that Whittier Elementary has been honored with the Enduring Excellence Award for consistently achieving Bold Performance status year after year.
What makes Whittier Bold?
💡 Data-driven growth and a commitment to continuous improvement
👩🏽‍🏫 Intentional teacher support and ongoing professional development
💛 A nurturing sense of community and belonging
🎨 Joyful, innovative learning experiences that extend beyond math and reading
At Whittier, we lead with love—fostering an environment where excellence endures. Together, we are building a strong, lasting foundation for our students’ future.

[EmpowerK12 @empowerk12]

🏆 Bold Performance Special Awards 2025 🏆
🌟 Boldest School: Friendship Chamberlain
💪 Enduring Excellence: Whittier Elementary
💫 Most Inspiring: Barnard Elementary

These schools went above & beyond in growth, consistency, & perseverance, proving that Bold is more than a title.
https://t.co/uj62fcjRDI

[EmpowerK12 @empowerk12]

🚨 JUST ANNOUNCED: The 2025 Bold Performance Schools!

16 DC schools proving that data-driven teaching, strong relationships & joyful learning drive student success

Congrats:
@FriendshipCham • @dcpublicschools Whittier ES • @ECAPCSDC • @CenterCityPCS–Congress Heights • @FriendshipPCS Blow Pierce & Southeast • DC Prep–Benning ES • @Noyes_ES • @MotenElementary • @DPApcs • @BarnardES2 • @PattersonDCPS • @BurroughsES • @garrisondcps • @fpcsarmstrong • @WashGlobalPCS

Read more 👉 https://t.co/uj62fckptg

[WhittierES STEM @WhittierECSTEM]

Hello to our future Whittier families! Come on by for our first Open House this school year on Friday, November 7th starting at 9:30 to learn all about our school! Why Whittier? Come find out! Sign up at https://t.co/tYAv2sbbAv. 😁
#TheWhittierWay #Ward4

[WhittierES STEM @WhittierECSTEM]

👀 Eagle-eyed community members may have noticed some extra people at school on Friday with cameras. Here’s a sneak peek of some of what the camera crew was recording. What do you think this could be for?! Let us know in the comments! 📹📸✨🌟
#TheWhittierWay #Ward4

[WhittierES STEM @WhittierECSTEM]

This week, we continued celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a family pupusa-making workshop! 🫓
Thank you to all who attended and helped make this event a meaningful celebration of culture and community. #whittieres #dcps#thewhittierway #ward4

[WhittierES STEM @WhittierECSTEM]

Today for Anti-Bullying Spirit Week, we wore clothes inside-out because bullying can hurt from the inside out. It’s not just physical, but can be social, emotional, or online. Our students know how to be upstanders! We stand up against bullying & for each other. #TheWhittierWay

[WhittierES STEM @WhittierECSTEM]

Intentional connections make all the difference. Hosting Parent-Teacher Conferences on a Saturday ensures every family has the time and space to engage in meaningful conversations about their child’s growth. We appreciate our families and teachers for making this time count!

[WhittierES STEM @WhittierECSTEM]

☕💬 A huge thank you to all the families who joined our Coffee with the Principal featuring our amazing Special Education team! 🌟 It was such a meaningful time to connect, learn, and strengthen our community together. 💙#dcps #whittierecstem

[WhittierES STEM @WhittierECSTEM]

Everybody agrees - #PBIS Fridays are the best. Students visited the PBIS store today to reward themselves for all of their hard work & positive behaviors this month. Interested in supporting our next PBIS store? Click the link for our Donors Choose! https://t.co/2JsG1n39ol

[WhittierES STEM @WhittierECSTEM]

Celebrating Latin music & dance with bright colors, salsa steps that we learned last week, & some moves of our own! Our #HispanicHeritageMonth Spirit Week continues with our students bringing the rhythm, spreading joy, and choreographing routines in the hallways.
#TheWhittierWay

[WhittierES STEM @WhittierECSTEM]

🌟 Shoutout to our amazing Warriors of the Week! 🌟 These students have shown what it means to be responsible,respectful, and ready to learn every day. We’re so proud of your hard work and leadership! 👏📚

[WhittierES STEM @WhittierECSTEM]

WOW! Today was the first day for our Whittier PBIS Store! Huge thanks to @DCPSChancellor for coming by to listen to our students brag about how they earned their Warrior Bucks, help them pick some awesome items, and learn about our PBIS program.
#TheWhittierWay @dcpublicschools

[WhittierES STEM @WhittierECSTEM]

We’re so excited to see our Whittier Grandparents on Monday! We have a fun morning planned celebrating our scholars’ grandparents with activities, games, crafts, and more! Looking forward to seeing you there.

#GrandparentsDay #TheWhittierWay #Ward4

[WhittierES STEM @WhittierECSTEM]

PBIS is getting started! Today, students attended assemblies about #TheWhittierWay, how to become Warrior of the Week, and they got their first Warrior bucks for the year 🤑. Whittier students are Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn!
#WhittierES #PBIS #Ward4