🌞 SummerFest is in full swing at Horton’s Kids! Here is an update on what we have been working on this summer. For the past five weeks, we've welcomed more than 150 students from rising grades K–9 to our five-week summer program that blends academics, enrichment, and social-emotional learning in a fun and supportive environment. 📚 Each day begins with two hours of personalized math and literacy instruction led by certified teachers in small class settings (no more than 15 students), helping us close achievement gaps and build strong academic foundations. 💬 This summer, we’re placing a strong focus on social-emotional learning (SEL) through structured lessons, reflection activities, and our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) system that rewards attendance, positive behavior, and academic engagement. 👩🏫 Middle school participants are receiving stipends and engaging in creative enrichment activities designed to foster leadership, collaboration, and confidence. 🩺 We’re thrilled to be a selected site for Career Ready DC Summer Program! Twenty of our middle school students are participating in a healthcare-focused internship track with hands-on career exploration. 🎓 Our rising 9th graders are participating in a high school transition program covering everything from goal-setting and time management to mentorship and college and career exploration. We are so proud of our students’ progress this summer! #HortonsKids #SummerFest2025 #StudentSuccess #DCYouth #SummerLearning #CareerReadyDC #SocialEmotionalLearning #EducationMatters #NonprofitImpact
