The Everest Roots Podcast
Welcome to the Everest Roots Podcast where the past, present, and future of D.C. Everest meet. Whether you’re a current student navigating the halls, a staff member dedicated to helping students build their future, curious DCE community or family member, or an alum making your mark on the world, this is your home for the stories that define us. The Everest Roots Podcast digs deep into the DCE experience, featuring candid conversations with the people who make our district thrive. From classroom breakthroughs and extracurricular triumphs to life lessons learned long after graduation, we’re exploring the journeys that start right here in our community.
This is more than just a podcast; it’s a living history of our district. It’s our legacy, our connection, and our shared #EverestPride.
So, pull up a chair and join the conversation—Let’s Bark About It.
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Episodes
Jul 20, 2026
Jul 20, 2026
35 min
The Board’s decision to explore the option of moving 8th graders to the Middle School and 9th graders to the Senior High is about more than relocating classrooms—it’s about providing students with new opportunities. This episode dives into the educational "Why" behind our proposed facility plan. We discuss how 9th graders would benefit from full integration into the high school experience, how all secondary students would have expanded access to course offerings, and how reducing school transitions supports student success. Join us as we discuss how a more efficient building footprint leads to a more robust and cohesive learning journey for every DCE student. Part two of our three-part facility planning series.
Jul 9, 2026
Jul 9, 2026
47 min
In September 2024, discovery of major infrastructure issues at the Junior High sparked a critical conversation about the future of our District. In this episode, we sit down with our Assistant Superintendent of Operations and Assistant Superintendent of Learning to pull back the curtain on the Facility Study and enrollment data that guided our path forward. We explore why the "cheapest" option on paper—renovating an aging building—was actually the least sustainable choice for our taxpayers. Learn how the District is responding to declining enrollment by constructing a plan to "right-size" our schools to protect our budget and prioritize the student experience.
Jun 19, 2026
Jun 19, 2026
57 min
Welcome to the Everest Roots Podcast, where the stories of our students take center stage. In this episode, we’re exploring what happens when we play, compete and grow together.
We’re sitting down with the incredible students behind BlueJay Unified and Unified Pals—two clubs dedicated to bridging gaps and building bonds. From our 4th and 5th graders discovering the joy of new friendships to our 8th and 9th graders leading the way in social inclusion, these students are proving that the best way to move forward is together. Whether it’s through sports, games, or just hanging out, they are tearing down barriers and showing us the true meaning of community.
This is about more than just clubs—it’s about the heart of our hallways. This is our connection. Our community. Our #EverestPride.
So grab your teammates and tune in — Let’s Bark About It.
Mar 6, 2026
Mar 6, 2026
50 min
Welcome to the Everest Roots Podcast where the voices of D.C. Everest come to life. In our debut episode, students take the mic to share what student life is really like in the DCE District. From academic and activities, to friendships, challenges and school pride, we're talking about it.
This is our story. Our experiences. Our #EverestPride.
So join us as we kick things off the best way we know how — Let's Bark About It.