Banneker High School

Our Mission Statement

To develop our students’ life-long skills for learning, sound moral character, and regard for the welfare of the community;

To equip our students with a variety of educational tools needed to achieve academic excellence;

To ensure our students’ preparation for, and admission to, a four year college or university;

Principal's Message

Benjamin Banneker, our name sake, clearly speaks to the ideas of the symbolic cornerstones we encompass in our mission, teaching and philosophy. That being said…the Banneker Family welcomes in another school year...

Principal Anita M. Berger

Upcoming Events

May 19

PROM Promise Breakfast

Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location: PROM Promise Breakfast - Banneker's Café

May 27

Seniors Finals

Time: from 8:00 AM

May 28

Seniors Finals

May 29

Seniors Finals

May 30

Seniors Finals

Time: till 3:00 PM

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News and Announcements

	2025 Prom Promise Breakfast The Class of 2025 Prom Promise Breakfast Monday, May 19, 2025 9:00 a.m. Students’ Cafeteria
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	Congratulations to Princewill for winning the GW Full Scholarship Congratulations to Princewill for winning the GW Full Scholarship. George Washington U Representatives came to school and surprised students and parents with the award on March 6, 2025.
	Poetry Out Loud on 2/6/2025 2025 Poetry Out Loud at Banneker AHS will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025 in the Auditorium.
	Congratulations to our Banneker Project Soapbox participants Congratulations to our Banneker Project Soapbox participants for competing in the citywide showcase: Isabel Alvarez, Amaya Jackson, Xavier Van Croft, Winnie Chan, Athena Goines, Logan Davis, Tatum Primus, Madison Butler, and Arsema Girma. Arsema Girma and Xavier Van Croft were selected as citywide winners; and Tatum Primus received a $250 grant to implement her community solution. Congratulations to all, Go Achievers!
	Spirit Week 10/15 - 10/18 Tuesday, October 15: Twin/Clique Day (Dress up with someone else!) (Please adhere to the dress code) Wednesday, October 16: Meme/Character/Celebrity Day (Dress like someone famous!) Thursday, October 17: Throwback Thursday (Dress in the past!) Friday, October 18: Class Color/Banneker Gear Day (Freshmen – Red, Sophomores – White, Juniors – Blue, Seniors – Black)
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