Updates
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
Thank You for a Strong First Week!
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on September 3, 2021. Dear DCPS Families, As educators, our greatest joy comes from seeing students learning enthusiastically. This week, our hearts were full as tens of thousands of DC Public Schools students reunited with their classmates and teachers in schools across Read more
Honor the Start of School with the Stronger & Safer Together Pledge
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on August 26, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación Dear DCPS Families, We are just a few days away from the start of our new school year. Every year, the first day of school is one of excitement and Read more
Getting Ready for Pre-K: Tips for a Smooth Transition into School!
UpdatesEsta información está disponible en español a continuación. Starting Pre-K at DC Public Schools? Watch this event from August 5 to learn more about the Pre-K day and how you can help prepare your little one for a smooth transition into school! Preparándose para Pre-Kínder : consejos para una transición fácil a la escuela
The School Year in Your Words
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on June 24, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Community, It’s the last day of school for DC Public Schools. Throughout the past year, you and your family have accomplished so much. Students learned how to use Teams, Canvas, and other new technology tools Read more
DCPS Celebrates Pride Month
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on June 14, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Community, June is Pride Month, and DC Public Schools is proud to be an ally to students, school leaders, and staff within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer-plus (LGBTQ+) community. We are at our Read more
Investing in Students and Listening to Families
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on June 11, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Community, $1 billion. That is the local investment Mayor Bowser is committing to DC Public Schools for Fiscal Year 2022 to ensure our schools have a strong foundation Read more
Standing Ovation Awards & Vaccination Clinics for Students
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on May 27, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Community, This week, we celebrated the accomplishments of our educators, school leaders, and staff during the annual Standing Ovation for DC Public Schools presented by the DC Public Education Fund. During the virtual ceremony Read more
Mental Health Awareness Month
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on May 21, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Community, As we honor Mental Health Awareness Month, we encourage you to take a moment to reflect and give yourself grace for what you and others have endured over the past year; you have been courageous, Read more
