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Starting School Year 2023-2024 Strong!
FeaturedThis message was shared with DCPS families and staff on September 13, 2023. Dear DCPS Community, What a time to be a part of the DC Public Schools (DCPS) family! The first few weeks of School Year 2023-2024 have seen celebrations across the district, indicating an incredible journey ahead. Even before welcoming students on day one, I Read more
DCPS Back to School: Progress, Plans, and Exciting Initiatives for 2023-2024
FeaturedThis message was shared with DCPS families and staff on August 16, 2023. Dear DCPS Community, Back-to-School season is upon us! Whether your family is squeezing in more travel, relaxing after summer enrichment, or already preparing for the upcoming school year, I hope you all have been staying cool, and that this time is bringing Read more
Another Year of Learning in the Books!
FeaturedThis 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 🌈
FeaturedThis 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
FeaturedThis 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!
FeaturedThis 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
