CARE Brookland Schools
We are fortunate enough to have five DCPS schools that we are partnered with throughout Brookland. Learn more about them here.
Noyes Elementary School |
John Burroghs Elementary School |
Luke C. Moore Opportunity Academy |
Brookland Middle School |
Bunker Hill Elementary School |
Noyes Elementary School | John Burroghs Elementary School | Luke C. Moore Opportunity Academy | Brookland Middle School | Bunker Hill Elementary School |
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About: Originally constructed in phases between 1939 and 1953, Bunker Hill Elementary School prides itself on being a collaborative learning community. Located at the corner of 14th Street and Michigan Avenue, NE, the PK3-5 school offers a rigorous and joyful learning environment.
Principal: Jennifer Tompkins
Call to Action: expanded relationships with community members, and partners who can highlight and support school news and events.
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About: One of the first schools in Northeast to integrate in the 1950s, John Burroughs is an award winning STEM focused elementary school. Nestled in the heart of Brookland along 18th St and Monroe St, NE, the Burroughs students often enjoy learning in their outdoor classroom.
Principal: LeVar Jenkins
Call to Action: In addition to safe passage assistance at the busy intersections, the Burroughs community would like to expand relationships that will focus on empowering their families.
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About: In 2016 Noyes students performed for First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House, recorded a music video with superstar cellist Yo Yo Ma, and performed a production of Annie Kids to rave reviews. Tucked away along Brookland’s busy Franklin Street, this Turnaround Arts school is positive, collaborative, and fun.
Principal: Kermit Burks
Call to Action: Afterschool enrichment opportunities, gifts/talent/skills you are willing to teach for a quarter. Examples include: chess, various visual art forms, coding, legos, etc.
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About: The Brookland Middle School leadership team believes in creating a welcoming environment for ALL students, parents, and community members. There are over 20 clubs and activities for students to join, and the recently remodeled building houses state-of-the-art facilities. Present Biden and First Lady Jill Biden paid a special visit to the school in 2021.
Principal: Kerry Richardson
Call to Action: In addition to assisting with safe passage at 10th St and Michigan Avenue, and Perry St and Michigan Avenue, volunteer support is greatly needed. This support should continue to center and elevate school events. Brookland leadership wants to ensure a sacred pipeline from our neighborhood elementary schools to Brookland Middle School.
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About: Luke C. Moore Opportunity Academy is dedicated to inspiring and empowering lifelong learners by meeting their academic, social, and emotional needs. LCM believes in Addressing the Whole Student as a framework for development. The LCM team works diligently to achieve their goals of improving the instructional program, the school environment and preparing students for future endeavors.
Principal: Rodney Wormsley, Sr.
Call to Action: CARE Brookland is currently coordinating with Luke C. Moore to ensure that students have the resources they need outside of school to excel in school.