Rigorous academics
A mathematics- and science-focused curriculum framed by the IB Middle Years Programme — inquiry-driven, interdisciplinary, and built to prepare scholars for the most selective high schools.
Explore academicsAn IB Candidate School · Grades 6–8 · Washington, DC
Fueling the Next Generation of STEM Leaders. Powered by Howard University.
A DC public charter middle school combining a rigorous STEM curriculum with the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) framework — on the campus of Howard University.
Tuition-free · Open to all DC residents through the citywide lottery
HBCU Advantage
On Howard University’s campus daily, with access to HU mentors and graduate tutors.
Future-Ready Preparation
Specialized middle-school tracks in Design, Science, and Mathematics.
Global Standards
A proud International Baccalaureate (IB) candidate school.
Personalized Attention
An 18:1 student-to-teacher ratio so your child is never lost in the crowd.
20+
Years on Howard University's campus
6–8
Grades served, tuition-free
18:1
Student-to-teacher ratio
IB
Middle Years Programme candidate school
Why HU-MS²
Rigorous. Caring. Connected to a world-class university.
A caring community
Small by design. Every Junior Bison is known by name, supported by advisors, and celebrated by a family of educators, parents, and the PTA working together.
Meet our communityThe Howard advantage
Located at 2565 Georgia Avenue NW on Howard University’s historic campus, our scholars learn alongside a leading HBCU — labs, libraries, mentors, and a daily picture of where education leads.
Our partnershipWhere STEM Meets IB
We don’t just teach math and science.
We teach scholars how to use data to solve real-world problems, think globally through the International Baccalaureate framework, and design the technology of the future.
- Use data to solve real-world problems
- Think globally through the IB framework
- Design technology for the future
- Communicate and collaborate like professionals
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Academics
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STEM Core
Mathematics & Science
Lab-driven science and advanced mathematics — the heart of who we are, with problem-based learning and competition teams.
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IB MYP
IB Middle Years Programme
As an IB candidate school, we develop inquirers, thinkers, and communicators through the MYP framework across all subjects.
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Technology
Tech@HU-MS²
1:1 devices, computer science, robotics, and a maker space where scholars design, code, and build real things.
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Beyond DC
Travel & Expeditions
Learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door — scholars travel to extend their studies and broaden their view of the world.
Learn moreNurturing the Whole Child
Safe, supported, and known — every single day.
Middle school is a big transition. We protect our scholars’ emotional safety as carefully as we grow their minds.
Restorative Justice
Proactive, healthy conflict resolution that builds responsibility and repair — not just punishment.
Extended Day & Saturday School
STEM enrichment and supervised hours that keep scholars safely engaged and supported beyond the school day.
Reading & Math Interventions
Specialized support so struggling and advanced scholars alike get immediate, targeted help.
Scholar Spotlight
Meet our Junior Bison.
“Doing labs on Howard's campus made me realize I actually want to be an engineer. The teachers know me — they push me and they have my back.”
“I used to think math was just worksheets. Here we use data to solve real problems. Now it's my favorite class.”
From Our Families
Parents trust us with what matters most.
What sold me was the 18:1 ratio. My son is known here. Teachers call me before small things become big things, and being on Howard's campus every day has changed how he sees his future.
The Saturday school and extended day mean our daughter is safe, supported, and challenged. The restorative justice approach helps her solve conflicts instead of just being punished.
I was nervous about middle school. The teachers here treat the whole child — academics, but also how my daughter feels every day. She walks in confident now.
Meet the Leadership
A welcome from our Executive Director.
“Scholars who look like ours — brilliant, curious, and capable — deserve first access to the tools shaping the world they will inherit, not last.”
— Dr. Kathryn Procope, Executive Director
Dr. Kathryn Procope welcomes returning and new families to the 2026–2027 school year — our IB journey, how we’re teaching scholars to use AI wisely, and our home on Howard University’s campus.
Read the full welcomeEnrollment
Three steps to join HU-MS².
The DC Lottery
Enrollment runs through the citywide My School DC lottery. Add HU-MS² to your list and submit your application.
Apply on My School DCSecure Your Match
Once matched, bring a few simple documents to complete enrollment:
- Parent/guardian photo ID
- Child’s birth certificate
- Proof of DC residency
Welcome to the Family
Finish health forms and join us for orientation. You’re officially a Junior Bison family.
Enrollment FAQ
News & Community
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Ready to choose the extraordinary?
Join a 20-year tradition of excellence on Howard University's campus — or help us extend it to the next generation of scholars.