Amidon-Bowen Attends Akeelah at Arena

Photo caption: Amidon-Bowen students assembled in the lobby at Arena Stage. Photo caption: After the performance, several students met the actress who played Akeelah at the stage door and were able to speak with her. Photos courtesy of Martin R. Welles. It was an “A” performance for the cast of Akeelah and the Bee during Amidon-Bowen’s school […]

Education Sunday at Westminster Presbyterian

Photo caption: The Jefferson Middle School band. Photo caption: Director Para Perry and the Amidon-Bowen Elementary School choir. The choir gowns were woven by members of the Westminster congregation. Photo captions: The Eastern Senior High School choir with Tedrick Bonds, the director. This is the Eastern choir’s inaugural year, and this was their first performance outside […]

D.C. Considers New Boundaries for Public Schools

(photo credit: Felicia Couts) For the first time in over 40 years, Washington, D.C. is planning a major policy overhaul of the system that currently dictates where families have the right to send their children to public school. On Wednesday, April 2, the Community Benefits Coordinating Council (CBCC) convened a meeting with Deputy Mayor for […]

Amidon-Bowen and Jefferson Joint PTA Meeting

We are excited to announce the Jefferson Middle School Academy and Amidon-Bowen Elementary School will be holding a joint PTA meeting on Tuesday, January 14th, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Amidon-Bowen School Library. Child monitoring will be provided in the gymnasium. The purpose of the joint meeting is to cover several important topics, most […]