KIPP DC Lead Academy, located at our Shaw Campus, educates children in grades 1 through 4. Our elementary schools prepare students with the foundational academic skills and mindsets that are necessary for success in rigorous and joyful middle schools. At KIPP DC, we believe students thrive when they are challenged academically, are part of a safe, nurturing school community where they experience joy and a strong sense of belonging, and are surrounded by highly effective teachers and leaders. We build on that foundation to prepare students for success in college, career, and whatever path they choose.

KIPP DC - WILL Academy PCS

Blended Learning
Extended Day

Dance Team, Mad Science Club, iCook Club, Guitar Club, Soccer, Flag Football, Masterminds Tutoring

• Lead Academy is a National Blue Ribbon School recipient!
• Lead uses a House system to build collaboration amongst our grade levels and between staff and kids. All staff and students are sorted into a House and we celebrate weekly with House Parties, House Meetings, and Fun Friday!
• Lead's mascot is the Lead Llama, voted on by our students during the 2022 mid-term elections! We love to engage our students' voices and we celebrate a Llama of the Week in each grade weekly!