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                                A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

                                              25-241

                    IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

                                           June 11, 2024

To recognize, honor, and celebrate Meridian Public Charter School of Washington, D.C. on the

       occasion of its 25th anniversary.

        WHEREAS, in September 2024, Meridian Public Charter School will proudly celebrate

25 years of inspiring a passion for learning in its students since receiving its charter and opening

its doors;

        WHEREAS, Meridian PCS was founded in 1999 by a group of dedicated individuals who

shared a common belief that they could improve the lives of the children who reside in the

District of Columbia;

       WHEREAS, Meridian PCS first opened to 100 students in pre-kindergarten through third

grade and now serves over 600 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade across 2

campuses;

      WHEREAS, Meridian PCS celebrates and honors the diversity of its school community,

welcoming students and families from Ward 1, across DC, and around the world;

       WHEREAS, Meridian PCS draws on the strengths of the Meridian Hill and U Street

Corridor neighborhood and its partnerships with community organizations to support its students

and families through wrap around services and enrichment activities;

        WHEREAS, Meridian PCS roots itself in the District by taking students outside the 4 walls

of the classroom to learn about their community, city, nation, and world, and engaging in service

opportunities that enrich the wider D.C. community;

        WHEREAS, Meridian PCS prepares its students to be active citizens of the world through

a rich and rigorous curriculum as an EL Education partner school and instills in its students the

values of curiosity, respect, resilience, and leadership;

       WHEREAS, in the school year 2021-2022, nearly 9 in 10 Meridian Middle School

graduates went on to attend a selective magnet program or a Tier 1 charter high school;

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       WHEREAS, for the past 25 years, Meridian PCS has offered each of its students the

foundation of basic skills they need to succeed in today’s world, while at the same time

stimulating each child to learn, explore and develop their own special talents.

        RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this

resolution may be cited as the “Meridian Public Charter School 25th Anniversary Ceremonial

Recognition Resolution of 2024”.

       Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and celebrates 25 years of

Meridian Public Charter School and its commitment to its students, to academia, and to the

communities of the District of Columbia.

       Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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