OUR HISTORY

Our school, which opened in 1932, is named for Phoebe Apperson Hearst, noted philanthropist, wife of Senator George Hearst, and mother of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst.  Mrs. Hearst was a proponent of early childhood education; a financial benefactor to Washington's Kindergarten College, where teachers were trained; and co-founder of the national Parent Teacher Association (PTA).  A six-foot marble and bronze aquarium, donated by her family in her memory, still serves as a teaching tool in one of our pre-K classrooms.

 

• Pre-K through 5th grade
• Only DC public school accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
• Hearst students are competitive with private, public, and charter school students in the First in Math program.
• Small class sizes (Pre-K and Kindergarten classes capped at 20 students each, with one teacher and one full-time aide per classroom)
• Computer access in every grade, Pre-K through 5th
• A book-rich school library and experienced media specialist
• Weekly instruction in Music and Art 
• Weekly PE classes
• A new playground, soccer field, and basketball courts
• Before and After-School program on-site, administered by Innis Enterprises Inc.
• PTA-sponsored after-school clubs open to all students (i.e. Tennis, Chess Science, Spanish, Art, Yoga, etc.)
• Hearst Green Team, promoting environmental awareness 
• Wellness Council, promoting healthy choices and the prevention of childhood obesity
• Multi-cultural student body and teaching staff
• Outstanding leadership, experienced teachers, devoted parents, involved neighbors, and happy kids!