John Burroughs Elementary School
John Burroughs Elementary School is an award winning Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) focused school located in Ward 5 of the District of Columbia. We know how important an excellent education is for your student. Our goal is to make each student's experience exceptional. Nestled in the heart of the Brookland community, JBES has very strong community support from our parents, neighbors, community based organizations, and our friends in local law enforcement; in addition to the adjoining DC parks and Recreation field where our students explore the world in our outdoor classroom.
1820 Monroe Street NE
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6150
Mission
John Burroughs Elementary is a DCPS STEM-focused community of students, teachers, parents, partners, and staff in Brookland committed to fostering curiosity through exploratory projects and hands-on learning. We integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math into a rigorous and collaborative learning environment to develop solutions in our community and beyond.
Vision
We will provide innovative and integrated learning opportunities for all stakeholders. We will engage and develop strategic partnerships to supplement classroom lessons and student experiences.
PTO Mission Statement
To bring together the home and the school so that parents and teachers, school administrators and the community may cooperate mutually in the education and enrichment of our children.
To develop closer connections between school and home by engaging parent involvement.
To encourage communication between parents, teachers and school administration.
To provide those resources to the school that are not provided or not provided sufficiently for in the school budget and are deemed necessary or desirable by the staff for the support and education of the children at John Burroughs Elementary.
To promote the school motto, “It's always a wonderful day for teaching and learning at John Burroughs.”
