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Principal PrestonGreetings Families and Community Members,

Welcome to the new Dorothy I. Height Website. We plan to keep you informed on the latest news and happenings at Dorothy Height. At Dorothy Height, we take pride in our diverse community of learners and the diverse background of our families and staff. Our school is built on the core principles of trust, discipline, honesty, joy, excellence, and SOAR. We encourage our students to exhibit these principles everyday through their actions. 

I am excited about the talented staff that we have and their commitment to the students we serve. We are constantly trying to find ways to incorporate joy into the learning process at DHES. 

Our parents and community partners are important to the school’s success, as well. We value our partnerships and believe that working together will make us more successful.

My staff and I are working diligently to provide your students a world class education every day. We sincerely believe: EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY, EXCELLENCE! 

I look forward to partnering with you to make DHES the best school within DCPS!

Masi Preston, Principal


Saludos Familias y Miembros de la Comunidad,

Bienvenido al nuevo sitio web de Dorothy I. Height. Planeamos mantenerles informados/as sobre las últimas noticias y acontecimientos en Dorothy Height. En Dorothy Height, nos enorgullecemos de nuestra comunidad diversa de estudiantes, familias y personal escolar con diferente procedencia. Nuestra escuela se basa en los principios básicos de confianza, disciplina, honestidad, alegría, excelencia y SOAR. Animamos a nuestros/as estudiantes a mostrar estos principios todos los días a través de sus acciones.

Estoy entusiasmada por el personal talentoso que tenemos y su compromiso para con los/as estudiantes a quienes servimos. Constantemente estamos tratando de encontrar maneras de incorporar alegría al proceso de aprendizaje en DHES.

Nuestros padres y socios de la comunidad también son importantes para el éxito de la escuela. Valoramos nuestras alianzas y creemos que trabajar juntos nos hará más exitosos.

Mi personal y yo trabajamos diligentemente para brindarles a sus estudiantes una educación de primera clase todos los días. Creemos sinceramente: ¡CADA NIÑO/A, CADA DÍA, EXCELENCIA!

¡Espero asociarme con usted para hacer de DHES la mejor escuela dentro de las EPDC!

Masi Preston, Directora

Summer Update

Principal PrestonGreetings Families and Community Members,

Welcome to the new Dorothy I. Height Website. We plan to keep you informed on the latest news and happenings at Dorothy Height. At Dorothy Height, we take pride in our diverse community of learners and the diverse background of our families and staff. Our school is built on the core principles of trust, discipline, honesty, joy, excellence, and SOAR. We encourage our students to exhibit these principles everyday through their actions. 

I am excited about the talented staff that we have and their commitment to the students we serve. We are constantly trying to find ways to incorporate joy into the learning process at DHES. 

Our parents and community partners are important to the school’s success, as well. We value our partnerships and believe that working together will make us more successful.

My staff and I are working diligently to provide your students a world class education every day. We sincerely believe: EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY, EXCELLENCE! 

I look forward to partnering with you to make DHES the best school within DCPS!

Masi Preston, Principal


Saludos Familias y Miembros de la Comunidad,

Bienvenido al nuevo sitio web de Dorothy I. Height. Planeamos mantenerles informados/as sobre las últimas noticias y acontecimientos en Dorothy Height. En Dorothy Height, nos enorgullecemos de nuestra comunidad diversa de estudiantes, familias y personal escolar con diferente procedencia. Nuestra escuela se basa en los principios básicos de confianza, disciplina, honestidad, alegría, excelencia y SOAR. Animamos a nuestros/as estudiantes a mostrar estos principios todos los días a través de sus acciones.

Estoy entusiasmada por el personal talentoso que tenemos y su compromiso para con los/as estudiantes a quienes servimos. Constantemente estamos tratando de encontrar maneras de incorporar alegría al proceso de aprendizaje en DHES.

Nuestros padres y socios de la comunidad también son importantes para el éxito de la escuela. Valoramos nuestras alianzas y creemos que trabajar juntos nos hará más exitosos.

Mi personal y yo trabajamos diligentemente para brindarles a sus estudiantes una educación de primera clase todos los días. Creemos sinceramente: ¡CADA NIÑO/A, CADA DÍA, EXCELENCIA!

¡Espero asociarme con usted para hacer de DHES la mejor escuela dentro de las EPDC!

Masi Preston, Directora

Summer Update

MP2024 
Greetings DHES Monarchs and Community Members,

Welcome to the Dorothy I. Height Elementary School Website. We plan to keep you informed on the latest news and happenings at Dorothy I. Height Elementary School. At Dorothy I. Height Elementary School, we take pride in our diverse community of learners and the diverse backgrounds of our families and staff. Our school is built on the core principles of trust, discipline, honesty, joy, excellence, and S.O.A.R.
S – Succeed against all odds.
O – Observe and appreciate diversity. 
A – Acknowledge and learn from your mistakes.
R – Respect yourself, others, and the environment.
We encourage our students to exhibit these principles every day through their actions.
I am excited about the talented staff that we have and their commitment to the students we serve. We are constantly trying to find ways to incorporate JOY into the learning process at DHES. We are starting School Year 2024-2025 in our newly, modernized building. We are extremely excited that our hard-working Monarchs will utilize 93,000 square feet of renovated space and all new furnishings. Staff and students will also be able to utilize a rooftop garden, outdoor classrooms, a maker space, renovated specials classrooms (including a brand-new library and gym,) and gorgeous custom art. 
Our parents and community partners are important to the success of our school as well. We value our partnerships and believe that working together will make us more successful.

My staff and I are working diligently to provide your students a world-class education every day. We sincerely believe EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY, EXCELLENCE!

I look forward to partnering with you to make DHES the best school within DCPS!
Masi Preston, Principal
SY19-20 Principal of the Year
 
    

Recent News

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In August 2024, DHES will move into its fully renovated building. 93,000 square feet of renovated classrooms with new furniture and state-of-the-art technology, new bathrooms, a new gym, and a new library await! Check out pictures here. 
 
Did you know our esteemed principal, Mrs. Preston, was voted Principal of the Year for SY 2019/2020?!

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