Howard University Immersive Engineering Day

Howard University has extended an invitation to the NSBE Chapter at Jackson Reed High School for an immersive day on February 23. This is a fantastic opportunity for our budding engineers to explore the diverse world of engineering programs. Exposure to different kinds of engineering can spark curiosity, broaden horizons, and help students discover their…

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Marion Barry Youth Oratorical Contest

The Marion Barry Youth Oratorical Contest is designed to highlight the life, work and contributions of the Honorable Marion Barry, Jr., a dedicated, committed, and compassionate people servant and civil rights leader.  As a platform for public discourse and expressions of the impact Barry’s life and legacy had on Washington, DC and the larger society,…

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Jackson-Reed Academies Application is Open

Interested in joining one of Jackson-Reed’s Academies?  The application process is now open at this link. Apply to one of our great Academies including: Athletic Achievement Academy Academy of Finance Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Audio Video Production Academy Digital Media Academy JROTC Leadership Academy NAF Health Sciences Academy NAF Engineering Academy Information Tech Academy…

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J-R Writing Center: A New Partnership with UDC!

The English department at Jackson-Reed is thrilled to partner with UDC’s English department to offer after school tutoring on Wednesdays and Thursdays in our newly formed Writing Center in room 311. Several UDC students in their Capstone program have volunteered to serve as tutors from 3:30pm to 4:30pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, starting this coming…

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NAF Academy Updates

NAF Academy Updates Upcoming Events 1/30-Academy Recruitment at Deal 1/30-AOHT Guest Speaker 2/1- Academy Recruitment at Deal Part 2 2/2-Job shadow day at the Washington Nationals 2/2- Academy of Finance Guest Speaker Announcements  This is a reminder for ALL academy students that have completed the CRI application. Please upload your resumes by Monday 1/29/24 using…

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11th Grade SAT Accommodation Requests

The SAT School Day for 11th graders will take place on March 13, 2024. If your student has a 504 plan or IEP and does not already have College Board approval for their testing accommodations, please download and fill out this form to provide consent for the school to request accommodations from College Board. Completed…

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CIAA (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) High School Day

I trust this message finds you well. As we continually seek opportunities to broaden the horizons of our students, it is with great enthusiasm that I extend an invitation to our students to attend the CIAA (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) High School Day in Baltimore on February 28, 2024. The CIAA Basketball Tournament holds a…

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NAF Academy Interest Form Launches Feb. 1

For current 9th and 10th graders, we are excited to announce that the J-R Academy Interest Form will launch this Thursday, February 1st on Jackson-Reed’s website. If you are interested in joining one of our 10 academies for the 2024-2025 school year, please make sure you fill out that link and one of our 3 NAF Academy…

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