Center City PCS has 6 campuses throughout Washington, D.C.: Brightwood, Capitol Hill, Congress Heights, Petworth, Shaw and Trinidad.
Center City PCS teaches a broad liberal arts and humanities curriculum to students in PreKindergarten through Eighth Grade. We believe, teach, and live Character, Excellence, and Service. We commit to the intellectual, physical, moral and emotional well-being of each scholar and believe every child can learn, lead and serve. Center City PCS’s academic model is built in a disciplined environment that encourages each student to strive for excellence in both education and their community.
06/15/2026
What a way to close out the 2025–2026 school year! 🎉 Our Center City PCS team gathered at Ivy city Smokehouse for an afternoon of celebration, connection, and exciting giveaways as we reflected on another successful year together.
We are incredibly grateful for our teachers and staff whose dedication and hard work make a difference every day. Thank you for all you do for our scholars and school community! ❤️📚
06/11/2026
🎓✨ Congratulations to our Center City PCS NoMa 8th Grade Class! ✨🎓
We proudly celebrated an incredible milestone as our students completed their 8th grade promotion. Your hard work, resilience, leadership, and growth have brought you to this moment, and we couldn’t be prouder.
Join us in celebrating the Class of 2026! 🎉👏 We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish next.
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✨Looking for a place where your work makes a difference every day?✨
At Center City PCS, our educators and staff are more than employees-they’re mentors, leaders, and champions for student success. Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a deep commitment to helping every child thrive.
If you’re passionate about education and ready to make an impact in Washington, DC, we want to hear from you!
📚 Meaningful work
🤝 Supportive community
🌟 Opportunities to grow
❤️ Students at the center of everything we do
Apply today and help shape the future-one student at a time.
06/08/2026
🎓✨ What an incredible send-off! ✨🎓
Today, we proudly celebrated 27 graduates as they prepare to begin their high school journey. From smiles and laughter to heartfelt tears and unforgettable memories, the day was filled with emotions that remind us why this work matters.
The Class of 2026 has grown, persevered, and achieved so much. We could not be more proud of all that they have accomplished.
Congratulations, graduates! Continue to aim high, work hard, and have fun. Your Petworth family will always be cheering you on.
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🌟 NOW ENROLLING: PK3 & PK4 at Center City PCS – NoMa Campus! 🌟
Do you know a family looking for a nurturing, engaging, and community-centered PK3 or PK4 program? Send them our way!
Tell them to register today through MySchoolDC:
👉 www.myschooldc.org
At Center City PCS NoMa Campus, our scholars thrive in:
✨ Small class sizes
✨ A close-knit school family
✨ Hands-on enrichment opportunities
✨ STEM, music, dance, art, sports, and more
✨ Safe, joyful learning environments
We proudly partner with families to help every child grow socially, emotionally, and academically from the very start.
📍Grades: PK3 through 8th
📍Ward 5 | “Tigerland”
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Center City Public Charter Schools Center City PCS has 6 campuses throughout Washington, D.C.: Brightwood, Capitol Hill, Congress Heights, Petworth, Shaw and Trinidad.
🏫❤️ Where Shaw Families Feel at Home ❤️🏫
At Center City PCS Shaw, every child is more than a student—they're part of a community where they are known, valued, and supported every day.
✨ Small class sizes
✨ Caring teachers who build lasting relationships
✨ Personalized academic and social support
✨ A safe, welcoming environment where students belong
From PreK3 through 8th grade, we're helping students grow with confidence, curiosity, and character in the heart of Shaw.
📚 Now enrolling for the upcoming school year!
🔗 Visit MySchoolDC.org to apply and learn more.
Center City Public Charter Schools Center City PCS has 6 campuses throughout Washington, D.C.: Brightwood, Capitol Hill, Congress Heights, Petworth, Shaw and Trinidad.
A recap of an inspiring day of learning, collaboration, and celebration at our Center City PCS Celebration of Learning and network wide Professional Development! ✨
From powerful student showcases to meaningful conversations amongst staff, this day reminded us of the impact we create together every single day. We’re proud to continue growing as educators, while keeping our students at the center of it all. 📚❤️
Thank you to our incredible scholars and team members who made the day so special!
At Center City Public Charter Schools, teaching isn’t just a job— it’s a community ❤️ Our Shaw campus is where passionate educators come to grow, lead, and make a real impact every single day.
From supportive colleagues to engaged scholars, our teachers love what they do— and it shows ✨ If you’re ready to inspire, be inspired, and thrive in a school that values you, we love to have you join us.
Apply today and become part of something meaningful!
05/04/2026
To the incredible educators at Center City Public Charter Schools—thank you for the passion, care, and dedication you bring to your students every single day. Your kindness, patience, and belief in every learner make a lasting difference. You don’t just teach—you inspire. 💙📚
04/13/2026
Center City PCS is closed for spring break from April 13th to April 17th. Have a safe and fun break!
Center City PCS permanecerá cerrada por las vacaciones de primavera del 13 al 17 de abril. ¡Que tengan unas vacaciones seguras y divertidas!
| Monday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5pm |