Updates
Important Lessons for Future Careers
From the ChancellorWhen 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
From the ChancellorThis 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!
From the ChancellorThis 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
From the ChancellorThis 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!
From the ChancellorThis 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
From the ChancellorThis 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
Moments to Celebrate @ DCPS
From the ChancellorThis message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on September 16, 2022. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families: A DC Public Schools fall tradition returns this weekend! I hope you can join me at the DCPS Back to School Block Party at Eliot-Hine Middle School tomorrow, Saturday, September Read more
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.
