Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

Dorothy I. Height Elementary School WE sincerely believe: EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY, EXCELLENCE! At Dorothy I.

Height ES we take pride in our diverse community of learners and the diverse backgrounds of our families and staff. Our school is built on the principles of accountability, discipline, trust, and integrity. The campus consists of two adjacent structures, the main building which houses the elementary grades and the Annex which is home to the early childhood classes. DHES offers a curricular focus on inquiry based math, gradual release model, close reading, guided reading, and Creative Curriculum with a Reggio Inspired focus in the Early childhood grades. Active parental involvement is promoted through monthly structured activities and multiple informal opportunities.

09/10/2026

Don’t forget!!! 🚨🚨🚨

Things happening at DHES. RSVP for Grandparents, it’s not too late!! Last day is September 18!!

September Attendance challenge, get your student here everyday for an ice cream social!

Last week we celebrated Ms. Gunn on her DCPS retirement! Ms. Gunn is an incredible educator and person. We will miss yo...
06/19/2026

Last week we celebrated Ms. Gunn on her DCPS retirement! Ms. Gunn is an incredible educator and person. We will miss you but enjoy the time you have earned! Forever a Monarch and Forever in our hearts!! #

06/18/2026

Have a great summer Monarchs!! This year has been a blast!!

Here are the dates and details for the Last week of SY 2025-2026!
06/14/2026

Here are the dates and details for the Last week of SY 2025-2026!

Congratulations to our DHES 5th Grade scholars on their promotional yesterday as they move on to Middle School! DHES wil...
06/13/2026

Congratulations to our DHES 5th Grade scholars on their promotional yesterday as they move on to Middle School! DHES will miss you but now it's time for you to S.O.A.R. to even higher heights!! ONCE A Monarch always a Monarch!! #

This Week DHES celebrated the many achievements of or scholars this year with our Kindergarten and PreK Monarchs leading...
06/13/2026

This Week DHES celebrated the many achievements of or scholars this year with our Kindergarten and PreK Monarchs leading the way with their promotional ceremonies! Congratulations to our littlest Monarchs as they continue their foundation into the next grade levels!! Keep S.O.A.R.ing!! # #

Join us tonight and tomorrow evening as DHES Presents our spring musical: Moana Jr! Come enjoy an amazing show that our ...
06/03/2026

Join us tonight and tomorrow evening as DHES Presents our spring musical: Moana Jr! Come enjoy an amazing show that our scholars have worked hard for!

District of Columbia (DC) SUN BucksDC SUN Bucks provides $120 of grocery benefits to eligible students over the summer w...
05/14/2026

District of Columbia (DC) SUN Bucks

DC SUN Bucks provides $120 of grocery benefits to eligible students over the summer when kids aren’t getting the meals they usually eat at school.

https://sunbucks.dc.gov/

🌍✨ Calling All DHES Families! ✨🌍Do you have a culture, tradition, dance, food, outfit, language, or special talent you’d...
05/11/2026

🌍✨ Calling All DHES Families! ✨🌍

Do you have a culture, tradition, dance, food, outfit, language, or special talent you’d love to share? 🎶🍲👘💃🏾

NOW is your chance to help bring the world to DHES at our upcoming Culture Fest! ❤️💛💚

We’re looking for students and families to proudly represent cultures from around the globe through: 🎭 Performances
🍽️ Food & Treats
👗 Traditional Clothing & Fashion
🎨 Cultural Displays
💃 Dance & Music
📚 Fun Facts & Heritage Sharing

Whether you represent your own culture or want to celebrate and learn about another, we’d LOVE to have you join the experience! 🌎✨

This is more than an event — it’s a celebration of who we are, where we come from, and how beautifully diverse our DHES family is. 🫶🏽

📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

🎟️ Families interested in participating can sign up here:
https://bit.ly/4bwNCS3

Let’s make this year’s Culture Fest the BIGGEST and most colorful one yet! 🌟

Address

1300 Allison Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20011

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+12027234100

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