Harmony DC proudly joined together for Pink Out Day in support of breast cancer awareness. 💗
Students and staff wore pink at our school to honor survivors, remember those lost, and support everyone affected by breast cancer, reflecting the compassion and unity of our Harmony DC community.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this day meaningful. Together, we stand for hope and strength. 💕
Our students and staff showed amazing creativity, energy, and school pride all week long.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this week so special. It was a wonderful reminder of the teamwork, joy, and community that make Harmony DC such a great place to learn and grow! 💙✨
Dear Families,
In October, Harmony DC hosted Bullying Awareness Programs to help students understand the impact of bullying and promote kindness, respect, and inclusion. Through interactive lessons and activities, students learned how to recognize, prevent, and respond to bullying both in school and online.
We thank our students, staff, and families for participating and supporting these efforts to make Harmony DC a safe and welcoming community for everyone.
Dear Harmony DC Families,
We appreciate all our families who participate in our aftercare program and understand how important this service is to our community. Our team has worked hard to accommodate as many students as possible; however, due to limited staff and space, we currently have a waitlist for aftercare.
Please note the following important reminders and updates:
Pickup Time: All students must be picked up no later than 5:45 p.m.
Building Closure: The school building will close promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Late Pickup Fees:
A $10 fee per child will be charged for pickups after 6:00 p.m.
This fee will double after 6:15 p.m.
Fees will be added to your account and must be paid by the following week’s deadline.
Repeated Late Pickups:
After two late pickups, continued participation in the aftercare program will result in dismissal.
Any pickup after 6:30 p.m. will result in immediate dismissal from the program.
Please remember that our aftercare staff cannot and will not stay after 6:00 p.m. We kindly ask for your cooperation and respect for their time, as they also have family and personal obligations after work hours.
We appreciate your understanding and partnership in keeping our program running smoothly and safely for all students.
Warm regasrds
Harmony DC PCS Administration
It is very important that all students are up to date on their immunizations.
Students who do not have the required immunization records may not be allowed to enroll or attend school in the District of Columbia. Please do not wait until the last minute—make sure your child’s immunizations are current as soon as possible.
You can review the full list of Immunization Requirements here:
Immunization Requirements Guide
Childhood Vaccination Requirements Guide
DC Health has also updated its online resource listing locations across the District where children can receive their vaccinations. To find a convenient location and learn more, visit: https://dchealth.dc.gov/immunization
Thank you for helping us keep all students healthy and safe.
Dear Harmony DC Families,
We’re excited to celebrate our love of reading with a fun and engaging Spirit Week from Monday, October 27th to Friday, October 31st! Each day has a special theme to encourage reading and school spirit. Here’s the schedule so your child can join in on the fun:
📅 Monday, Oct. 27
🧢 “There Is No Cap to Reading”
Students can wear their favorite cap, hat, skullcap, or beanie.
📅 Tuesday, Oct. 28
🏀 “Reading is All Fun & Games”
Students may wear jerseys or gear from their favorite sports teams.
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 29
🛌 “Grab A Book & Get Cozy”
It’s Pajama Day! Students may wear cozy clothes for a relaxing reading session during advisory.
📅 Thursday, Oct. 30
🧦 “Don’t Get Mixed Up in the Mess”
It’s Mix & Match Day—wear mismatched socks, shoes, and clothes!
📅 Friday, Oct. 31
🎃 “Happy Book-O-Ween”
Students may dress up as their favorite book characters or movie characters based on books.
Let’s make reading fun and build a strong reading culture together. Thank you for supporting your child’s love of books and creativity!
Help us raise awareness and stand against bullying! Students are encouraged to wear orange shirts with uniform bottoms on Wednesday, October 8th & 15th in unity for Bullying Prevention Month. Let’s work together to create a safe and respectful school community.
Stand Up. Speak Out. Stop Bullying.
Harmony DC is pleased to offer after-school clubs to its students. This is the initial list, and we will add more clubs later.
It’s first-come, first-served, so please consider registering your child for after-school clubs as early as possible.
Clubs are free of charge. Attendance is required.
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We are thrilled to share exciting news: Harmony DC was recently highlighted by the DC Charter School Alliance’s CAPE blog for our incredible student growth on the D.C. CAPE test results.
You can read the full DC Charter School Alliance feature here:
Harmony D.C. Public Charter School saw one of the highest improvement scores in the entire city. Students grew by 15 points in math at the 3+ level on the D.C. CAPE test and by a whopping 23.3 points in ELA at that same level. At Harmony, students are engaged in rigorous programming with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to equip them with cutting-edge skills for a 21st-century workforce. As part of their effort to improve learning, Harmony has implemented daily progress monitoring and small-group instruction in Math and ELA, supported by additional intervention teachers and collaborative planning time for staff. The school also established a comprehensive professional development program through Teach Like A Champion, with continuous leadership feedback and enhanced instructional materials that have improved academic achievement. Additionally, Harmony hired an Attendance Coordinator who works with the Student Support Team to address attendance issues through targeted activities, resulting in increased in-seat attendance and reduced chronic absenteeism.
Dear Parents and Guardians
It’s hard to believe, but the first weeks are already over!
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