Maya Angelou High School
Partners and Funders Luncheon 2016
In late April, the Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation hosted its annual Partners and Funders Luncheon. We hold this event annually to thank our supporters and partners, without whom we could not fulfill our mission. The luncheon began with remarks and an overview of the organization from our CEO, Dr. Heather D. Wathington. […]
Enrichment at Maya Angelou Schools
Enrichment Programs, like STEM Support, Engage Students On a busy winter afternoon, Samantha Koonce, physics teacher and MAPCS’s enrichment coordinator, stopped by a sunny classroom of students. Inside, a group of girls were sitting Socratic seminar style, enthusiastically engaging in a conversation about self-esteem. The conversation was facilitated by Samantha Southall, a special education teacher and […]
Maya Cheerleaders “Bring it On” with Tony Redz on WPGC
WASHINGTON DC–On Wednesday December 23rd, Maya Angelou Lady Rebels joined radio personality, Tony Redz, to host the Top 7 at 7 countdown. The Maya Cheerleaders introduced themselves and started with a WPGC themed cheer to open the show. Afterward, each of the 7 cheerleaders took turns announcing the top 7 seven songs. The ladies then […]
UDC Causes: Maya Angelou Charter School students volunteer at East Capitol Farm
On Friday, December 4, nearly 50 volunteers including students from the Maya Angelou Public Charter School’s Young Adult Learning Center (YALC), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Groundwork Anacostia and UDC volunteered, continuing construction on and the beautification of East Capitol Urban Farm. Volunteers learned about urban agriculture and green infrastructure under […]
Dear Maya Family: Letter from CEO
December 2014 Dear Maya Family, There are days that try our patience, our stamina, our resiliency and our resolve.àHowever, amidst the discipline problems, construction noise, and other stress-inducing challenges, our staff and colleagues have persevered.àAs our namesake Maya Angelou would say, ââ¬ÅTry to be the rainbow in someoneââ¬â¢s cloud,ââ¬Â and the teachers and staff […]
From the COO : Improvements and Move-Ins
We are beginning a landmark year for the Maya Angelou family. This fall, the high school moved into its freshly renovated space with a brand new computer lab, media center, two fully provisioned science labs, dedicated classrooms for music and art, and much more. This month marks the completion of more than five years of […]
Alumni Spotlight: Romelle Simpson
Romelle is a 2009 graduate of the Maya Angelou High Schoolââ¬âEvans Campus, member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, New Futures Scholar, and a freelance make-up artist. She is currently enrolled at the University of the District of Columbia Community College in Paralegal Studies and works full time at Baker Hostetler LLP as […]
Volunteer Spotlight: WilmerHale
Last school year marked yet another successful partnership year with WilmerHale LLP. The relationship was established by co-founder and former WilmerHale lawyer, Mr. David Domenici, and has since become a mainstay in academic support for our students. For many years now, Maya Angelou students have participated in WilmerHale’s Tutoring Program every Monday evening. Each year, […]