PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL

Principal Stephen Jackson | stephen.jackson@dc.gov

Where Leaders are Cultivated and Dreams are Born

Dear Dunbar High School Community,

Today, after school dismissed, Metropolitan District Police (MPD) released information that a
former Dunbar High School administrative staff member was arrested this afternoon on charges
of first-degree child sex abuse. I am deeply upset about these allegations. While I am not able
to share details of the incident, here is what I can share at this point.
Last Friday, November 14, a Dunbar student reported to our School Resource Officer that an
incident of sexual abuse occurred in the fall of 2013. The student named a former Dunbar staff
member. The information was immediately shared with MPD who then began an investigation
right away. We fully cooperated with this investigation and with MPD. I want you to know the
safety of our students was and always remains our top priority.
These allegations are extremely troubling to all of us. Our attention remains focused on
supporting our students. And again, he is not a current member of our staff.
We understand this incident will raise emotions, concerns and questions for our entire school,
especially our students. On Monday, Dunbar counselors and the DCPS Crisis Intervention Team,
which is made up of professionals trained to help with the needs of students, parents and
school personnel, will be at our school to support our students.
In addition, if your child shares any information related to this crime, please contact MPD. You
can reach the Youth Investigations Division at (202) 576-6768, or police at (202) 727-9099 or
you can text the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Stephen Jackson
Principal

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | 101 N Street NW Washington DC 20011 | 202.698.3762 | Principal Stephen Jackson | stephen.jackson@dc.gov