From the Chancellor
COVID-19 Vaccination for Ages 5+
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on November 4, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, The COVID-19 vaccine is the best way for us to help stop the spread of the virus and keep our community safe. This week, the Centers for Disease Read more
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The Power of a Vaccine
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on December 3, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, This week, our very own Kimball Elementary School had a few guests stop by to talk about the importance of the COVID-19 vaccines: former President Barack Obama Read more
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Sharing My Gratitude
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on November 18, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, This Thanksgiving, I want to reflect on the past year and express my gratitude to the entire DC Public Schools community. Our students, families, staff, and supporters have worked tremendously hard to reopen our schools, learn new routines, Read more
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DCPS Welcomes the World + November Health Updates
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on November 18, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Community, We teach our students that there are no limits to what they can achieve, and this week scholars across DC Public Schools had the opportunity to meet some inspiring individuals, including some who were Read more
Take the Fall Family Survey and Share Your Feedback with Us
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on November 10, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, Over the last week, I heard directly from some of our students in grades 6-12 about how they’re feeling about the first term of the school year. They spoke candidly of the joy of seeing Read more
COVID-19 Vaccination for Ages 5+
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on November 4, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, The COVID-19 vaccine is the best way for us to help stop the spread of the virus and keep our community safe. This week, the Centers for Disease Read more
Honoring and Supporting DCPS Families
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on October 27, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, This year, the student art showcased in our school calendar celebrates how our students see the strength and resiliency of our community and of themselves. I want to recognize and congratulate Riley Mitchell of Eliot-Hine Middle School, Erykah Howell of McKinley Technology High Read more
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Happy National Principals Month!
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on October 15, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, I hope you will join me this month in celebrating the outstanding contributions of our school leaders. National Principals Month is an opportunity to recognize the roles principals play in our Read more
Celebrating and Learning this Hispanic Heritage Month
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on September 15, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación Dear DCPS Families, At DC Public Schools, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month is about recognizing and honoring Latinos in school communities and throughout the city. It is also a time to learn from cultures and traditions outside of your Read more
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How DCPS responds to COVID-19 cases
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on September 10, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación Dear DCPS Community, Across DC Public Schools, it is exciting to see students are settling into their classes and new routines, building friendships, and connecting with their teachers. The well-being Read more