Zoë Bulter ’25, Wins $2,500 Washington Wizards Essay on Captain Charity Adams
Congratulations to Zoë Bulter, HD Woodson Class of 2025 Senior, on her win of $2,500 in the Washington Wizards’ 
annual essay contest!
Her essay on Captain Charity Adams, the first black woman to become an officer in the Women’s Army Corps during World War II, highlighted the remarkable achievements and leadership of a trailblazing figure.
Zoë’s insightful writing and dedication to honoring historical role models exemplify the values of our school. We are so proud of her hard work and dedication to excellence.
Way to go, Zoë! 
and thank you to Zoë’s mom for sharing these photos!
Ward 7 Councilman Felder visits H.D. Woodson
MANY THANKS to Ward 7 Councilman Felder for taking the time to visit our freshmen students in their L3 (Legacy, Leadership, and Learning) class!
Your dedication to engaging with young minds and investing in their future is truly appreciated. 
Come back anytime!
Our dynamic L3 teacher, Ms. Charmaine Shuford 
, coordinated this impactful event that elevated student voices and their thoughts about our community
Paid Summer Job Opportunity in MJT-TV’s Media Academy
MJT-TV Excel prepares local youth in the DMV area to work in the broadcast and media industry by offering opportunities to enhance their workforce confidence and develop professional experience. As an educational media company for teens, our mission is focused on providing a platform for high schoolers to gain hands-on experience and education in the field.
For More Information: email: mjtexcel@comcast.net
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Woodson Collegiate Academy
Launches
Congrats are in order! The inaugural cohort of our newly formed Collegiate Academy through a partnership with @xqamerica celebrated the publishing of their first piece of literature!
Students are currently enrolled in “Social Problems” through Morehouse College
facilitated by Ms. Eldredge. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive college credit as sophomores! Amazing!
To round out the celebration, our incredible Post-Secondary Passion Coordinator announced a college tour to thee historic Atlanta University Center (the AUC!)
Many thanks to the TRIO program at the University of the District of Columbia for making this possible!
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H.D. Woodson is Now on the Map with “Woodson Way”
H.D Woodson is the first high school in the DC Public School (DCPS) system to receive such an honor.
The dedication and hard work of the Woodson community creates an enduring reputation for excellence. This reputation has enjoyed the support of committed faculty and staff, along with the backing of successful alumni. With the creation of “Woodson Way,” the school’s community and achievements will become an official part of Washington DC’s map and history.
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Woodson joins Cohort of Redesigned High Schools
Washington, DC – District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and XQ Institute (XQ) are pleased to announce the second cohort of the DC+XQ partnership. XQ is a nonprofit that collaborates with communities across the nation to reimagine and redesign the high schools and school systems in their communities. The selected school communities—Calvin Coolidge High School, Columbia Heights Educational Campus, H.D. Woodson High School, and Ron Brown College Preparatory High School—will incubate and scale their bold concepts to redesign the high school experience. They join the 2022 inaugural DC+XQ cohort of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and Francis L. Cardozo Education Campus in reimagining the approach to providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences for all high school students in DCPS.
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Scholars take part in Mock Court at US Fed. District Courts
Warrior Scholars took part in a “Mock Court” and presented a statement for a case in front of an actual US Federal District Court Judge.
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Woodson JROTC Visits White House
On Friday, June 17th, 2022, a few of the top cadets from H.D. Woodson’s Navy JROTC unit were provided the rare opportunity to embark on a visit and tour of the White House located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest in Washington, D.C.
Cadet Lieutenant Donnie Coleman, Cadet Petty Officer Second Class Jamari Davis, and Retired Navy LCDR/NJROTC Instructor Akil King from Woodson High School toured America’s most popular residential address along with Retired Marine Corps Major/NJROTC Instructor Luke Wright and four NJROTC cadets from CHEC-Bell Multicultural High School in Columbia Heights.
Although there were no surprise sightings of President Joe Biden nor First Lady Jill Biden during their visit, a few highlights of the tour included the White House’s East Wing, Green Room, Blue Room, Red Room, Movie Theater, Library, State Dining Room, and Cross Hall – where the Commander-In-Chief occasionally holds national press conferences about important events oft consequential to America’s national security and well-being.
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Athletic Banquet honors Student Athletes
Congratulations to all of the honorees at the annual Woodson Warrior Athletic Banquet. GO WARRIORS
