From the Chancellor
“Pretty, But Also Powerful” Female student artist shines at DC Public Schools
FeaturedSenior at Calvin Coolidge High School Impacting the District through Her Art (Washington, DC) — When Calvin Coolidge High School Senior Tania Salmeron’s artwork was selected for former Vice President Kamala Harris’ holiday card this past December, the young artist saw the opportunity as another way to use her talents to celebrate and uplift her Read more
DC Public Schools Celebrates Black History Month
FeaturedArt showcases, a journey through time, and a surprise visit from one of DC’s most influential figures. DC Public Schools students and staff participated in an array of events this February in celebration of Black History Month, engaging their communities to highlight the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history. Watkins Elementary School: Agent Read more
Ketcham ES presented with custom jersey, game tickets from the Washington Nationals
FeaturedTeam celebrated school’s involvement in Grand Slam Schools initiative, which encourages learning through baseball-themed curriculum. (Washington, DC) — Washington Nationals staff and mascot Screech surprised students and staff at Ketcham Elementary School during a celebration of the DC Public Schools (DCPS) Grand Slam Schools partnership. Ketcham scholars and staff received baseball hats displaying the Grand Read more
Ready for Another #DCPSStrong Year!
FeaturedThis message was shared with DCPS families and staff on August 23, 2024. Dear DC Public Schools (DCPS) Community, The first day of school has always been special for me—whether it was when I was a student, teacher, or principal—being part of that moment when scholars walk into a new classroom is a treasured experience. Read more
A DCPS Midsummer Update
FeaturedThis message was shared with DCPS families and staff on July 31, 2024. Dear DC Public Schools (DCPS) Community, Summertime holds some of my most treasured childhood memories. It was the season during which I played basketball until dusk and kept up on my summer reading and learning—thanks to the encouragement of my parents, two lifelong educators. Read more
It’s See You Later, Not Good-Bye from DCPS
FeaturedThis message was shared with DCPS families and staff on June 17, 2024. Dear DC Public Schools (DCPS) Community, As we conclude School Year 2023-2024, I am reflecting on the many special moments from this past year that I shared with students, educators, and families. For some in our DC Public Schools (DCPS) community, this Read more
Promoting Mental Health Awareness
FeaturedThis message was shared with DCPS families and staff on May 31, 2024. Dear DC Public Schools (DCPS) Community, As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, I want to say thank you to the more than 500 mental health professionals across DC Public Schools (DCPS) who work tirelessly to prioritize student well-being and collaborate with educators in Read more
Celebrating Our Teachers
FeaturedThis message was shared with DCPS families and staff on May 7, 2024. Dear DC Public Schools (DCPS) Community, For Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to take a moment to say thank you to the more than 4,700 teachers across DC Public Schools (DCPS) who are at the heart of our work. Teachers are integral members of Read more
Building a Love of Math
FeaturedThis message was shared with DCPS families and staff on April 12, 2024. Dear DC Public Schools (DCPS) Community, Last week, we kicked off April by celebrating School Librarian Day and National Assistant Principals Week—two positions in our district that are near and dear to me. As a son of school librarian, visiting the libraries across DCPS is Read more
Celebrating Learning Excellence Across DCPS
FeaturedThis message was shared with DCPS families and staff on March 22, 2024. Dear DC Public Schools (DCPS) Community, I recently had the honor of paying tribute to longtime DCPS art educator and renowned artist, Ms. Alma Thomas. Hosted by the DC Public Library through April 14, I encourage everyone to visit the “Let This World Read more
