Fort Hunt Elementary School

We understand that both the Principal and Assistant Principal are both leaving the school. Also, about 10-14 staff members have also left the school. Is the school still a project momentum school?

Disappointing. There is not much enthusiasm from the administration around the Spanish immersion program which is the cornerstone of the school. There are no school events that connect the classroom to the community. Your child will never sing a song with her class or perform a skit that the parents come to see. Parents are really nice. But they are not active when it comes to improving the school from an academic/enrichment perspective. It would probably help if the principal answered emails from parents willing to volunteer their time and implement new programs. Yes, the PTA is active and puts on good, non-academic events.The school also does not appear to recycle.

For anyone considering moving to this area, this is a really good, community-minded and effective school for children to learn, grow and be nurtured in. The PTA is very active, and every teacher is hard working and committed. The surrounding neighborhoods are also safe and beautiful, this was a discovery for us so close to DC and we’re delighted we moved here.

Excellent experience at Fort Hunt -we have the opportunity to transfer to another school based on testing, but my kids are staying at Fort Hunt for the diversity and more important benefits gained from being in the Spanish immersion program. The staff at Ft. Hunt are extremely proactive and helpful and I could not be more pleased with this school.