Ballou High School

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

@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

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

@DHSgov @FPSDHS Ballou’s finest! Class of “87”💙💛Congratulations! “SP” Thank you for your service.

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

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/maur…

Congratulations to our Knights Minds Matter class of 2023 graduates with their @ourminds_matter cords. 💙💛@dcpublicschools @DCPSChancellor @BallouDC

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.

Farewell young kings!

Today, THEY GRADUATED! Congrats To Our Boys For Making It Across The Stage! Once A Knight Always A Knight! @KennyBHigherED #BallouUniversity

Congratulations to the Class of 2023 at Ballou High School! 🎉 Tune in to the live graduation ceremony here: bit.ly/dcpsballou23 @BallouDC

Introducing the 2023 graduates of @BallouDC Congratulations on reaching this milestone. Go Knights!!! #Gr8Schools

“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

Here is a snippet of our student leaders sharing about our Knights Minds Matter club. 💙💛💙💛 @dcpublicschools @MayorBowser @DCPSChancellor @DcpsLibrary @BallouDC

Gun Violence Awareness Day - Enough is Enough; The Orange Flag Project @dcpublicschools @DCPSChancellor @MayorBowser @DcpsLibrary

@DailyLoud chris webber

Tupac Shakur finally got his star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame and YG showed up to honor him 🎉🙏

Your Georgetown @HoyasFB “Defend The District” 7 on 7 Tournament Champs! Great Day For Ballou Football #ChooseBallou #🅱️🅱️🅱️

"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.

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/old…

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

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. 💙