Capitol Hill Cluster School

The latest Hill Rag School Notes features our Watkins 5th graders delivering MLK's I Have a Dream speech!

Capitol Hill Cluster Carries on the Dream | HillRag HomeKidsCapitol Hill Cluster Carries on the Dream Kids Capitol Hill Cluster Carries on the Dream By Elizabeth O’Gorek March 17, 2026 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Capitol Hill Cluster In celebration of Black History Month, Watkins continued its 22-year tradition of the 5th grade delivering Dr. Martin...

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has awarded grants to 13 teachers at public high schools and middle schools in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. We are thrilled that Mr. Simmons and Stuart-Hobson are one of them!

Wolf Trap Awards Grants to 13 DC Area Educators for Arts Projects Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has awarded grants to 13 teachers at public high schools and middle schools in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC to fund theater, music, and dance projects in their classrooms.

From Hill Rag:

“The ANC voted unanimously to support a ceremonial renaming of the 400 block of 12th Street SE in honor of Viola Jackson, the founding principal of the DC Public Schools (DCPS) Capitol Hill Cluster School!“

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Learn more about Veola Jackson ⬇️

Veola M. Jackson: The first principal of the Capitol Hill Cluster School During Black History Month, we celebrate African Americans whose courage and contributions helped shape our country and our communities.People like Veola M. ...

We love our Cluster teachers and staff. And the Cluster PTA is making the Winter Gifting season easier than ever. Our single campus holiday funds will cover ALL staff members at each of our campuses—a one-stop shop to donate to teachers, their paras, their specialists, their support staff, their cafeteria workers, you name it!

Every contribution large or small is appreciated. Deadline to give is 12/18.

Give here —> https://app.giftcrowd.com/app/join-event/H621gim7Fz

Check out Stuart-Hobson's go-go band, Panther Funk, featured in this Washington Post story! !

These teens are trying to save go-go. Can the music save them, too? A new generation of D.C. teens is discovering the power of go-go music, thanks to a revival effort in local schools.

Bring us your old Cluster T’s! Drop them in the box in the Watkins lobby ASAP!

It was a busy start to the year for the Cluster PTA! Here’s how we supported teachers, staff, kids, classrooms, and community in September!

UPDATE: Glow-Up Day is ON for Peabody and Watkins but OFF for Stuart-Hobson. We will reschedule!

Saturday, September 27 is Cluster Glow-Up Day! Help beautify our school.

Sign up for a shift here —> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084BABA622A0FF2-58834967-2025 #/

Headed to Eastern Market today? Stop by the Capitol Hill Cluster School’s stand on C St and get your tickets for the annual Renovators House Tour!

Or purchasr here: https://www.renovatorstour.org/tickets

🌈✨ EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD to see The Wiz! ✨🌈

Get ready to be transported to Oz with the incredibly talented Stuart Hobson Drama Players! This weekend, our students are bringing the magic of "The Wiz" to life, and you won't want to miss it! 🎶🦁🤖 Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion are ready to dazzle you with their singing, dancing, and heartfelt performances.

📍 Where: Stuart-Hobson Middle School

🗓️ When:
- Friday, May 30 at 6:30 PM
- Saturday, May 31 at 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM
- Sunday, June 1 at 2:00 PM

Bring your friends and family, and prepare for an unforgettable show filled with vibrant costumes, show-stopping numbers, and a whole lot of heart! ❤️

The Wiz Ticket Sales The Wiz Ticket Sales

Hey Cluster, tomorrow night eat Pupatella Pizzeria! They’ll donate 20% of your bill to the Cluster in support of the Capitol Hill Classic 10K!

Dining in? Tell your server you’re with the Cluster. Ordering out? Order thru their website with the code GIVEBACK.

What's in store for the Watkins playground and park? Join DC Department of Parks and Recreation's community meeting tonight - 6:00pm at Watkins. RSVP at watkins.splashthat.com.