From the Chancellor

Investing in a Safe Reopening of School
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on January 22, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Community, This school year, under the leadership of Mayor Bowser, DC Public Schools made significant strategic investments to support a safe reopening of our schools and enhance virtual Read more
#ReopenStrong – A Commitment to Health & Safety
From the ChancellorYour school’s reopening plan is unique and designed to meet the needs of your school community. Families helped determine what Term 3 learning looks like for their students.

Term 3 Update: In-Person Learning Expands to All Grades
From the ChancellorTerm 3 begins on Monday, February 1, and every school will offer a range of in-person learning options and services for students.

A Message to the DCPS Community
From the ChancellorDear DCPS Community, I am angry. Like many of you, I watched Wednesday’s senseless attack on the U.S. Capitol in horror and disgust. To see our town where we live and work and raise our children become a battleground for white nationalists and threaten the fabric of our democracy is unacceptable. It is another reminder Read more

Community Collaboration and CARE to #ReopenStrong
From the ChancellorToday, we are sharing updates on how this collaboration as an entire school community is at work from CARE Classrooms starting at elementary schools, to Reopen Community Corps planning at all schools for Term 3, and how you can participate in the virtual EdFEST event this weekend.

With gratitude from DCPS
From the ChancellorThis year has been unlike any other. Your dedication, resourcefulness, creativity, and joy remain steadfast. Thank you for your service to DC Public Schools; we appreciate all that you do.

Changes to School Reopening Plans
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on November 2, 2020. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Community, DC Public Schools has a responsibility to provide every student with an equitable, rigorous, and joyful education — no matter if they are learning at home or Read more
#ReopenStrong: Redesign in a Virtual Setting
From the ChancellorAcross the district, students, families, and educators are adjusting to learning at home.
#ReopenStrong: Welcome Back to Learning
From the ChancellorThe start to every school year presents new opportunities and challenges, and we are grateful to our entire school community for your patience as we adjust to all-virtual instruction this fall.

#ReopenStrong – Important Updates
From the ChancellorBelow are important updates for families for SY20-21 on topics like grading and attendance.