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
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Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PMLocation: International Night will take place on Thursday, May 1 from 5:30-7:30PM
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Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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International Night! Thursday, May 1 from 5:30-7:30PM |
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Daily Bulletin |
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Congratulations to Princewill for winning the GW Full Scholarship![]() ![]() |
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Poetry Out Loud on 2/6/2025![]() ![]() |
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Congratulations to our Banneker Project Soapbox participants![]() ![]() 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! |
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Spirit Week 10/15 - 10/18![]() ![]() (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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2025 Scholarship from GWU
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2025 Science Fair
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