Center City Public Charter Schools

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Center City Public Charter Schools Center City PCS has 6 campuses throughout Washington, D.C.: Brightwood, Capitol Hill, Congress Heights, Petworth, Shaw and Trinidad.

Center City PCS teaches a broad liberal arts and humanities curriculum to students in PreKindergarten through Eighth Grade. We believe, teach, and live Character, Excellence, and Service. We commit to the intellectual, physical, moral and emotional well-being of each scholar and believe every child can learn, lead and serve. Center City PCS’s academic model is built in a disciplined environment that encourages each student to strive for excellence in both education and their community.

We are proud to celebrate Center City Congress Heights for being recognized as a 2026 EmpowerK12 Bold Performance School...
10/26/2026

We are proud to celebrate Center City Congress Heights for being recognized as a 2026 EmpowerK12 Bold Performance School! 🌟 🍎

In 2024, Center City Congress Heights received the Enduring Excellence Award for earning Bold Performance status every year since 2019—a testament to the dedication, hard work, and perseverance of our students, educators, and school community.

A special thank you to Principal Niya White for her tremendous leadership and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and school community. Your leadership continues to inspire excellence and help create an environment where scholars can thrive!

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to EmpowerK12 for recognizing and celebrating the outstanding work happening in schools across DC. Congratulations to all the schools recognized this year! Your dedication to student achievement deserves to be celebrated.

Great leadership goes beyond the office and into the classrooms, hallways, and everyday moments that shape our students’...
10/19/2026

Great leadership goes beyond the office and into the classrooms, hallways, and everyday moments that shape our students’ experiences! ❤️📚

As we continue celebrating National Principals Appreciation Month, we’re highlighting the incredible leaders across our six Center City PCS campuses who lead by example, build meaningful connections, and create environments where every student feels seen, supported, and inspired to succeed.

From engaging with students to fostering a strong sense of community, our principals make a lasting impact that extends far beyond academics.

Character, Excellence, Service 🍎The Community Council at Center City PCS led a Day of Service focusing on community clea...
10/05/2026

Character, Excellence, Service 🍎

The Community Council at Center City PCS led a Day of Service focusing on community cleanup.

All hands were on deck as our campuses came together to beautify and clean up debris the Petworth neighborhood.

Service is one of our three core values, reflecting our commitment to giving back, supporting others, and making a positive impact in our community.

Happy National Principals Appreciation Month from Center City PCS! 🍎
To our principals — Antoinette Guyton, Devin James,...
10/01/2026

Happy National Principals Appreciation Month from Center City PCS! 🍎

To our principals — Antoinette Guyton, Devin James, Jacob Waites, Micah Westerman, Niya White, and Tracie Dow — thank you for leading with purpose, inspiring our scholars, supporting our educators, and helping our school communities thrive. Your leadership makes a lasting impact on the scholars, families, and staff you serve each day.

Throughout the month of October, we acknowledge and celebrate our dedicated principals who embody Character, Excellence, and Service every day. We’ll take a closer look at the incredible individuals behind the titles, share their stories and experiences, what inspires them, and the impact they continue to make within the Center City PCS community.


Happy National Principals Appreciation Month from Center City PCS! 🍎
To our principals — Antoinette Guyton, Devin James,...
10/01/2026

Happy National Principals Appreciation Month from Center City PCS! 🍎

To our principals — Antoinette Guyton, Devin James, Jacob Waites, Micah Westerman, Niya White, and Tracy Dow — thank you for leading with purpose, inspiring our scholars, supporting our educators, and helping our school communities thrive. Your leadership makes a lasting impact on the scholars, families, and staff you serve each day.

Throughout the month of October, we acknowledge and celebrate our dedicated principals who embody Character, Excellence, and Service every day. We’ll take a closer look at the incredible individuals behind the titles, share their stories and experiences, what inspires them, and the impact they continue to make within the Center City PCS community.


Early enrollment at Center City PCS means more than getting a head start on education. It is the foundation of academic ...
09/30/2026

Early enrollment at Center City PCS means more than getting a head start on education. It is the foundation of academic success, lifelong relationships, and meaningful experiences. 

Many of our students begin their journey in Pre-K 3 or Pre-K 4 and grow with us all the way through 8th grade. Early enrollment gives children the opportunity to build confidence, develop a strong academic foundation, and thrive in a familiar, supportive environment year after year. 🍎

Enroll now at https://centercitypcs.org/enroll

Dr. Jennifer Norton, Director of Multilingual Supports, Alexis Fields, Associate Director of Student Support, and Sharon...
09/18/2026

Dr. Jennifer Norton, Director of Multilingual Supports, Alexis Fields, Associate Director of Student Support, and Sharon Maloney, ELD Teacher at Brightwood and District Teacher Leader, led an impactful and engaging session at the 2026 WIDA Annual Conference in St. Louis this week. They led participants through high-leverage instructional strategies that use movement and objects to bring learning to life for multilingual learners who also have IEP’s. 

We’re proud to celebrate their leadership and dedication to empowering educators and ensuring every multilingual learner has the opportunity to thrive!

Enkutatash 🇪🇹✨To celebrate the Ethiopian New Year, our Brightwood campus came together to honor Ethiopian culture, tradi...
09/15/2026

Enkutatash 🇪🇹✨

To celebrate the Ethiopian New Year, our Brightwood campus came together to honor Ethiopian culture, traditions, and community. Center City Brightwood

Melkam Addis Amet! ❤️💛💚

Brightwood

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from Center City PCS! ❤️💛💚From September 15 through October 15, we celebrate the cultures,...
09/15/2026

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from Center City PCS! ❤️💛💚

From September 15 through October 15, we celebrate the cultures, histories, traditions, and contributions of our Hispanic and Latino community. We honor the stories that connect us, the traditions that inspire us, and the cultures that make our community stronger.

¡Celebremos juntos! 🎉

 

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