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Hot off the press—check out our new Ballou Documentary! This doc captures some of our 20-21 virtual school year journey and Redesign Launch in the midst of a pandemic. Thank you @dcpublicschools @DcpsLab & @LAIvideo for your support! Go to bit.ly/balloudoc21 #ChooseBallou
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💪🏽 Did you know 💪🏽
Dolores Huerta, a labor leader and civil rights activist, co-founded the United Farm Workers union. She also first coined the rallying call, "Sí se puede" ("Yes, we can") in 1972.
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@DCPL Bellevue Library Card Sign Up month we partnered with @DCDPR Roving Leaders to sign students up for library cards @BallouDC with Mrs. Jackson, school librarian. @DCDPR brought the sweet treats. @MayorBowser @DCPSChancellor @dcpublicschools @DcpsLibrary
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Interns also worked the @MayorBowser's & @DACL_DC’s 12th Annual Senior Symposium at @BallouDC providing attendees with info about our Tech 101 Workshops & how to sign up for free home internet via the ACP.
Learn more about our workshops at ➡️🔗 s.dc.gov/tech101
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Sterling L. Proctor, Jr. is no stranger to serving his community having been a first responder during Hurricane Katrina for @FPSDHS and also working for FPS on 9/11. Today, during #PoliceWeek, we thank and uplift him for his service to our nation. #BehindtheBadge
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Many thanks to Interim Principal Brandon Eatman for his service to the students of Hardy Middle School. DCPS is excited to announce Ms. Maurine Westover as the new principal of @HardyMSHawks for School Year 2023-2024. Read about Principal Westover: dcps.dc.gov/biography/maurin…
ALT Photo of Maurine Westover
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Congratulations to our Knights Minds Matter class of 2023 graduates with their @ourminds_matter cords. 💙💛@dcpublicschools @DCPSChancellor @BallouDC
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Growing up, I always heard my coaches speak on the joy of coaching great guys. I felt that with this kid hear. Absolute pleasure to coach. Continue being great Tae.
AND THERE GOES ANOTHER ONE, Congrats To @Ta3West Deamonte West For Graduating Today. Now On To St. Augustine To Continue Your Academic and Athletic Career. Proud Of You Kid!
@KennyBHigherED @BallouDC
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Today, THEY GRADUATED! Congrats To Our Boys For Making It Across The Stage! Once A Knight Always A Knight!
@KennyBHigherED #BallouUniversity
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Congratulations to the Class of 2023 at Ballou High School! 🎉 Tune in to the live graduation ceremony here: bit.ly/dcpsballou23 @BallouDC
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Introducing the 2023 graduates of @BallouDC Congratulations on reaching this milestone. Go Knights!!! #Gr8Schools
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“He helped me get my prom outfit so that—man, words—I can't even begin to describe how grateful I am.”
This clip warms my heart, today especially. Shout out to the educators and community members stepping up throughout the @DCPublicSchools community to support our students. #HFD
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Here is a snippet of our student leaders sharing about our Knights Minds Matter club. 💙💛💙💛 @dcpublicschools @MayorBowser @DCPSChancellor @DcpsLibrary @BallouDC
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Gun Violence Awareness Day - Enough is Enough; The Orange Flag Project @dcpublicschools @DCPSChancellor @MayorBowser @DcpsLibrary
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Your Georgetown @HoyasFB “Defend The District” 7 on 7 Tournament Champs! Great Day For Ballou Football
#ChooseBallou
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"I am love;
I am peace;
I am joy;
I am courage;
I am royal;
I am determination;
I am perseverance;
I am my brother’s keeper."
-@BallouDC Knights of Purpose, a student empowerment club for young Black men.
ALT Chancellor Ferebee at a recent meeting with the Ballou "Knights of Purpose" club
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Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa race massacre, has released her memoir "Don't Let Them Bury My Story”
Today marks 102 years since a white mob burned down Tulsa’s Black Wall Street
fox23.com/news/local/oldest-…
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The Pink Takeover at @BallouDC The students & Ballou SHS staff ☺️ were fully engaged as we talked mental health awareness, self-care activities & tips. We’re thankful for the participation & interaction as we uplift our communities in SE DC & spread positivity. @dcpublicschools
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Ballou HS is one of 20 DCPS schools with Mental Health Ambassador programs. This year, Ballou's "Knights Minds Matter" club created a student-led peace room within the library — a place where they can share their struggles, resources, and coping skills. 💙
ALT Members of Ballou's Knights Minds Matter club pictured in the Ballou High School Library
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Ballou High School Majestic Knights Marching Band in the #NationalMemorialDayParade.
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