From the Chancellor
Week One is All About Joy
From the ChancellorThis message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on September 2, 2022. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families: As we close out an exciting first week of school, I’d like to extend my gratitude to our DC Public Schools families who are our critical partners in our students’ Read more
Back to School Checklist, DCPS Readers Next Door, and more!
From the ChancellorThis message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on August 25, 2022. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families: I am excited to kickoff School Year 2022-2023 next week on Monday, August 29! Together, we will pursue another successful year of students learning and making memories in our schools. Read more
Back to School: What You Should Know!
From the ChancellorThe beginning of the school year is always an exciting and busy time for students and families; here are five things you need to know to make this school year a success.
Back to School Checklist: Required COVID-19 Test for All Students and Staff
ArticlesTo support a safe return for the upcoming school year, all students and staff will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test for the first day of school.
Download your “Ready for Pre-K” toolkit today
From the ChancellorEsta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Pre-K Families, We are excited about the start of the new school year and look forward to welcoming our youngest learners to school this fall! As you prepare for the first day of Pre-K on Thursday, September 1, I am excited to share with you Read more
Make sure your child is up-to-date on their required shots, including COVID-19!
From the ChancellorThis message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on July 25, 2022. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Community, We’re excited to welcome your child back for the new school year in just under 40 days. Today, I am writing with an important update and reminder on the steps Read more
Thank you for a successful school year!
From the ChancellorThis message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on June 23, 2022. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Community, As we celebrate the last days of school, I want to thank every parent, guardian, and family member for helping us achieve a successful school year for our students. Thanks Read more
June at DC Public Schools!
From the ChancellorThis message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on June 2, 2022. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, The last month of school is always a particularly special time in the school calendar. It offers an opportunity to celebrate all our students’ accomplishments this year, show gratitude for Read more
Mental Health and Community Supports
From the ChancellorThis message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on May 24, 2022. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, Too often, our city and country must grapple with how to respond to heartbreaking incidents of gun violence. There are no words that can paper over the work that must Read more
Celebrating DCPS Partners
From the ChancellorThis message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on May 13, 2022. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, This week, we are celebrating our first-ever Partner Appreciation Week, shining a light on the incredible opportunities that our partner organizations provide students every day. In today’s email, I want Read more
