Paul Laurence Dunbar of Wash. DC was established in 1870 as the first high school for African Americans in the country. 🔴⚫️ #ROOTEDandRISING #Since1870

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Students & Families: The Professional School Counseling Department has a full month of opportunities designed to help our students explore, plan, connect, and take action on the path to commencement! From College Application & Exploration Month and the Application Blitz to college fairs, Credit Recovery, community service opportunities, workshops, and awareness initiatives—there’s something for every student. 🔴⚫️ #ROOTEDandRISING #WeWorkForKids
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Our Mr & Ms Dunbar did an amazing job at the DCPS Block Party held at Dunbar High School! They had the Pleasure of introducing the DCPS Interim Chancellor Dr. Kim Jackson (@DCPSChancellor) as well. 🔴⚫️ #ROOTEDandRISING #Since1870
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Senior year is all about the moments we make together! Good food, good music, and even better company at the Dunbar Senior Cookout! Here is a Recap video of our Senior Cookout that took place Today! 🔴⚫️ #ROOTEDandRISING #Since1870
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Dunbar High School is excited to welcome the DCPS community to Paul Laurence Dunbar High School for the DCPS Back to School Block Party! Get ready for an afternoon packed with FUN, GIVEAWAYS, RESOURCES, MUSIC, ACTIVITIES & BIG DCPS ENERGY! 📆 Saturday, September 26 📍 Dunbar High School | 101 N St NW 🔗 More info at the link in @DCPublicSchools BIO! Students, families, staff & the entire DCPS community come out, have some fun, and help us kick off the school year the DUNBAR way! We can’t wait to welcome everyone to The Home of the Crimson Tide! 🔴⚫️ #ROOTEDandRISING #Since1870
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Parents & guardians, please review the flyers for important information regarding absences, excuse notes, attendance meetings, and Dunbar’s attendance policy & procedures. Every day in school is another opportunity to learn, grow, and build a brighter future. Missing days can add up quickly, so we’re asking our entire Dunbar community—students, families, and staff—to make attendance a priority. 🔴⚫️ #ROOTEDandRISING #Since1870
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Today, we honor the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers across our nation. We also celebrate the commitment of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni who continue to build a legacy of excellence. Dunbar High School is closed in observance of Labor Day will reopen tomorrow! Enjoy a safe and restful holiday. 🔴⚫️ #ROOTEDandRISING #Since1870
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Paul Laurence Dunbar & the Dunbar Alumni Association are Proud to Honor the Legacy of The Honorable c/o ‘55 Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton. 🔴⚫️ #ROOTEDandRISING #Since1870
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Presenting Congresswoman ‘55 Eleanor Holmes Norton with her Certificate of Dedication from Dunbar High School. 🔴⚫️ #ROOTEDandRISING #Since1870
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Our Principal Principal Coleman with the Plaque that is being awarded to ‘55 Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton 🔴⚫️ #ROOTEDandRISING #Since1870
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We are here at Dunbar High School Honoring the Legacy of the Honorable c/o ‘55 Eleanor Holmes-Norton! 🔴⚫️ #ROOTEDandRISING #Since1870
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A new school year brings new opportunities for growth, leadership, and excellence. Principal Coleman is thrilled to welcome our students, faculty, and staff back to the building for another remarkable academic year. Together, we will continue to uphold the proud traditions of academic success and community leadership at Dunbar High School. Let’s make this year our most successful one yet. Welcome back, Crimson Tide! 🔴⚫️ #ROOTEDandRISING Since1870
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Here at Dunbar pre-service week is all about reconnecting, preparing, and setting the standard for another great year here at Dunbar High School where we are #ROOTEDandRISING! 🔴⚫️ #ROOTEDandRISING #Since1870
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Attention Dunbar Parents and Students! The 2026-2027 Dunbar High School Uniform Policy is now available. As we prepare for another great school year, please take a few moments to review the updated uniform expectations with your child before the first day of school. 🔴⚫️ #ROOTEDandRISING #TheMECCA
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Here is the 2026-2027 Dunbar High School Grade Level Uniform Policy! 🔴⚫️ #ROOTEDandRISING #TheMECCA
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Congratulations to our Dunbar High School Rainbow Graduates for walking across the stage & completing their journey! 🔴⚫️ #ROOTEDandRISING #Since1870
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With the School Year upon us here is our Girls Track & Field Coach Dean Parker informing what incoming Dunbar Students can expect from the Girls Track & Field program coming into the ‘26-‘27 School Year! 🔴⚫️ #ROOTEDandRISING #Since1870
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With the School Year being a few weeks away here is Dr Frye informing what incoming Dunbar Students can expect coming into the ‘26-‘27 School Year! 🔴⚫️ #ROOTEDandRISING #Since1870
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With the School Year being a few weeks away here is Ms. Massaquoi informing what incoming Dunbar Students can expect coming into the ‘26-‘27 School Year! 🔴⚫️ #ROOTEDandRISING #Since1870
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