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Capitol Hill Day School is one of the DC area’s leading schools, offering a distinctive and progressive approach to learning that engages students in the classroom and with the world around them.
Early Childhood
PreK - K
Elementary Grades
Grades 1 - 4
Upper Grades
Grades 5 - 8
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Community Voices
Hear from the people who know us best—our students. In their own words, they share what makes Capitol Hill Day School special.
Capitol Hill Day School
By the Numbers
235
PreK-Grade 8 Students
300+
field trips per year
39%
students of color
75%
faculty with advanced degrees
24
zip codes represented in our student body
25%
of families receive financial assistance
Our Campus
Our campus is a vibrant, welcoming place where students thrive. Explore our historic buildings and come visit us!
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School Notes
Keep up with all things Capitol Hill Day School by reading some of our recent blogs and following us on social media.
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By Leslie Sinsay, DEIB Director
If we think of our school community as a living structure brought to life by our mission, vision, and values, two beliefs we hold strongly are developing student voice and agency.
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By Jason Gray, Head of School
With the Thanksgiving holiday newly in our rearview mirror and the winter holidays fast approaching, I want to take a moment to express gratitude.
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By Kathryn Bauman-Hill, Early Childhood and Elementary Head
The digital realm is changing quickly each day. How do we ever keep up? As a parent to three young adults, I’ve been navigating this changing landscape for some time, but this past year, I re-examined it with more vigor.