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Throwback Thursday! DESA Students React to Duke Ellington Video from 1963
Did you know that Duke Ellington was one of the original jazz ambassadors for U.S. State Department? As part of his duties, Duke...
Sep 28, 2023


March on Washington Film Festival + DESA
An unforgettable evening of inspiration, unity, and music at the March on Washington Film Festival Reception & Concert on September 30th!...
Sep 27, 2023


Renee McPhatter: New DESAP Board Member
Welcome to our newest Duke Ellington School of the Arts Project Board Member, Renee McPhatter, Assistant Vice President for Government...
Sep 27, 2023


AP Isaac Daniel Named to ASN Board
Congratulations to Assistant Principal of Arts Isaac Daniel, for his new role as board member to the national Art School Network board of...
Sep 27, 2023


From the Principal's Desk: 9/24/2023
Greetings Ellington Community! I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. We are delighted to take this opportunity to...
Sep 24, 2023




From the Principal's Desk: 9/17/2023
Greetings Ellington Community! I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. We want to wish everyone a happy Hispanic...
Sep 17, 2023


Thank An Arts Teacher!
Watch DESA Instrumental Student - Jose Andre Montano - thank his teachers. Read more about Jose here: https://www.washingtoninformer.com/...
Sep 13, 2023


Medal of Arts for Hank Willis Thomas (DESA Alum)
We are proud to announce that Hank Willis Thomas, a DESA alum, is being awarded a U.S. Department of State Medal of Arts on September 13,...
Sep 13, 2023
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