@FriendshipPCS Blow Pierce MS is a 2026 Bold Performance School, beating expected proficiency by 14.5 points! Teachers track every student’s progress weekly and share data so students can own their academic growth. Via @empowerk12 dcboldschools.org/2026 #DCProudCharterStrong

Week 13 is here! 🎉 We’re celebrating our Friendship campuses recognized at the 2026 DC Bold Schools Celebration. Congratulations to Friendship Blow Pierce, Friendship Ideal, and Friendship Chamberlain! We’re #FriendshipProud! #EmpowerK12 #DCBoldSchools

🗳️ Friends and Family, There's Still Time to VOTE!

The polls are still open, and your voice matters! 🗳️✨

📸 **Let's see those "I Voted" stickers!** Whether you voted early or cast your ballot today, drop your sticker selfies in the comments!
#FPCSVotes26 #ElectionDay2026

Did you vote today? Whether you voted early or headed to the polls today, we want to celebrate YOU!
📸 Show off your “I Voted” sticker and share your photo with us!
✅ Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Community.
Tag us and use #FPCSVotes26!
#FriendshipProud #ElectionDay2026

Election Day is Tomorrow!
We're excited to remind our families that all Friendship campuses will open on time, Tuesday, November 3!
Tomorrow is also Election Day! 🇺🇸
✅ Show up for school.
✅ Show up at the polls.
#FriendshipProud #ElectionDay2026 #YourVoiceMatters

Spooky season is here, but safety is no trick! 🎃👻

#WATCH 🎥 Officer Brittany Shakir and Badger Bear are sharing Halloween safety tips to help families enjoy a safe and fun night of trick-or-treating! 🍬

Watch, share, and stay safe!

#HalloweenSafety #DCPolice #SafeDC

📣 SAVE THE DATE! NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS!
🗓️ Friday, October 30th
All Friendship Public Charter School campuses will be closed to students as teachers and staff participate in professional development.
📚 Staff Learning Day!
#FriendshipProud #SaveTheDate #ProfessionalDevelopment

🏆 4 of the TOP 10! Even MORE in the TOP 15 and TOP 20!

Friendship is making its mark in the U.S. News & World Report rankings of D.C. charter schools!

Excellence in action. Friendship Pride on display! 🚀

#FriendshipPride #FriendshipPCS
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Congrats to the 9 DC public charter schools named 2026 Bold Performance Schools! Their students from priority groups beat expectations by 10+ points. Thanks @empowerk12 for lifting up what helps students thrive. Spotlights coming soon! dcboldschools.org #DCBoldSchools

📣 SAVE THE DATE! NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS!
🗓️ Friday, October 30th
All Friendship Public Charter School campuses will be closed to students as teachers and staff participate in professional development.
📚 Staff Learning Day!
#FriendshipProud #SaveTheDate #ProfessionalDevelopment

Thanks to a $15,000 donation from MSEF, students at @FriendshipPCS Southeast Elementary and Middle School each received three free books and enjoyed a special story time with @Capitals player Boone Jenner📚❤️

No better combination than books and Boone!

Nearly 700 students from @FriendshipPCS took home free books during today's Scholastic Book Fair, made possible by a $15k donation from @MSEFndn as part of Caps in School presented by @KPMGThrive

#ALLCAPS

Friendship showed up & showed out at the annual CSF/Costco Breakfast! 🎓 Shoutout to Tech Prep’s Chloe Tyler, morning co-host, & Collegiate senior Walter Jones, student speaker. Our scholars continue to shine as they prepare for college & beyond!
#OneFriendship #FriendshipProud

It's Never Too Late to Say Thank You.🥕🍽
National School Lunch Week may be over, but it’s never too late to celebrate our amazing Food Service Team!

Thank you for serving our scholars with care, dedication, and heart every single day!
#NationalSchoolLunchWeek #FriendshipProud

We are still Celebrating National Principals Month! Join us in recognizing our outstanding Friendship Public Charter School leaders! Thanks for leading with purpose, inspiring excellence, & making a difference every day! #NationalPrincipalsMonth #FriendshipProud #OneFriendship

#FriendshipProud #journeyto30

30 years ago, DC opened the door to public charter schools. Now, 131 schools serve nearly half of the city’s public school students.

Listen as Donald Hense and Martha Cutts tell that story in our new Leaders in Conversation episode: youtu.be/VBn8gCDiv7s

#DCCharters #30Years

Last week, DC educators and school leaders gathered at the AI Education Leadership Summit to talk about how AI can serve every student. Thank you @empowerk12 for leading through the Capital AI Education Collective, and to @edforwarddc and @FriendshipPCS for partnering with us!

📣 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!🗓️

All Friendship Public Charter School campuses will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Stay safe and enjoy the long weekend, Friendship Family!
#OneFriendship #FriendshipProud

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📚WEEK 9: LET’S KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING! As we prepare for Week 9, we know it’s a short week with just four days—but instruction keeps moving forward! Every day counts as we continue to grow, learn, and achieve.
#OneFriendship #Week9 #InstructionMatters #FriendshipProud