In her application, Principal Searl wrote, “…Ross students, faculty and staff represent the rich cultural and racial diversity of our city, and Ross is a safe and inclusive place for all families, especially LGBTQ+ families.” They would like to run the SOOS program because “Ross has a long history in Dupont Circle that should be known, preserved, and shared widely… [this project] will inspire an even greater commitment to the preservation…and provide past, present and future students and their families a sense of pride.”
Ross Elementary School
Led by Ms. Lisa Juriga, long-time Ross librarian, Ross 4th graders researched the history of their school during the 2025-2026 school year. Learn more about their program here and see their field trip to the Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives here. Using the students’ findings, we created a permanent, museum-quality exhibit that shares their “school story” with the broader community. The exhibit was installed August 13, 2026.
