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Another Year of Learning in the Books!

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This message was shared with DCPS families and staff on June 22, 2023. Dear DCPS Community,  Today marks the end of School Year 2022-2023 for DC Public Schools (DCPS)! Across our schools, I’ve seen students partake in camping trips, field days, musicals, promotion ceremonies, and so many traditions that round out another year of joyful learning.   It has Read more

DCPS Celebrates Pride 🌈

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This message was shared with DCPS families and staff on June 9, 2023. Dear DCPS Community,  Happy Pride Month! Every June, LGBTQ+ staff, students, families, and allies come together to celebrate the rich contributions of a diverse community. Please join me for the 48th Capital Pride parade this Saturday — we’ll gather at Ross Elementary School Read more

Celebrating Teachers, Partners, & Mental Health Awareness Month

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This message was shared with DCPS families and staff on May 24, 2023. Dear DCPS Community,  May is always an exciting time for DC Public Schools (DCPS). Earlier this month, we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week to honor the best educators in the country.  At DCPS, teachers are integral members of their school communities, serving as the Read more

Celebrating Principals, DC Decision Day, and More!

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This message was shared with DCPS families and staff on May 5, 2023. Dear DCPS Community,  On Monday, we celebrated our incredible school leaders for School Principals’ Day! DC Public Schools’ (DCPS) principals wear many different hats, and our students, staff, and families help make sure that none of them go unnoticed.    DCPS principals are Read more

Important Lessons for Future Careers

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When you were in high school, how did you prepare for a potential career? Were you able to shadow a Michelin-starred chef? Did you have a paid internship at an engineering firm? Or graduate with an industry-recognized certificate?

Community report on goals for our schools 

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This message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on January 6, 2023. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación Dear DCPS Community:  As we kick off 2023, DC Public Schools (DCPS) is approaching the halfway point of the strategic planning process. August 2022 began a year-long journey of reflection to produce DCPS’ Read more

Happy Holidays from DC Public Schools!

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This message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on December 22, 2022. Dear DCPS Families, As we wrap up the 2022 calendar year, I wanted to take this moment to look back on some highlights from across DC Public Schools over the past 12 months. Thank you for making the first part of Read more

Enrollment season officially begins

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This message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on December 8, 2022. Dear DCPS Families, With the 2022 calendar year ending soon, it’s time to start planning for the upcoming 2023-2024 School Year. This winter is the best time to learn more about where your student will attend school next year. Whether you Read more

Shaping the Future of DCPS!

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This message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on October 17, 2022. Dear DCPS Families: I have been spending a lot of time listening this fall. Listening to our students, our families, our staff, and community. At Cardozo, students spoke about improving Wi-Fi connectivity and course options. At Ron Brown, students asked for Read more

Building Strong Relationships with Schools and Families

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This message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on September 30, 2022. Dear DCPS Families: DC Public Schools prioritizes building strong relationships between families and their child’s teachers and schools. In recognition of National Parent Teacher Home Visit Week that took place last week, I wanted to share some information about DCPS’ Home Read more