Johnson Middle School Makes Strides During Enrollment Season – The Washington Informer

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As District educators take Teacher Appreciation Week 2022 (May 2-6) to reflect on what has been a highly contentious academic year, officials at John Hayden Johnson Middle School in Southeast have their sights set on the future.  

Toward the end of last month, Johnson Middle School met an important enrollment season benchmark when at least 60 percent of the student body committed to returning next fall.  

Fulfilling this goal required staff members to engage families over several weeks and encourage them to seek guidance, if needed, when filling out applications. Now, within the next few weeks, officials will establish contact with potential new enrollees. They anticipate 25 percent of students participating in Johnson’s athletic programs.  

“So many families appreciated the phone ca