Middle School Summer Learning

Welcome to the Middle School Summer Learning page! 

Below you can find programs that are offered to current DCPS middle school students during the summer.   

Please note that some programs will require student registration. Programs with registration requirements are indicated with “Registration Required.” 

For additional information, please read these FAQs. 

Enrichment

Middle School enrichment is available for current 6th through 8th grade students. DCPS’ summer 2026 enrichment includes both academic and non-academic opportunities that are designed to be exciting, engaging, and educational. 

To be eligible for enrichment, students must be promoted at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year. Students who are not promoted, must attend a MS Acceleration Academy. 

Acceleration Academy 

Middle School Acceleration Academy is designed for students in grades 6 through 8 who have been flagged for retention by their school principals. Students will be scheduled in ELA and math. Students will be re-evaluated for promotion by their school principal following the conclusion of MS Acceleration Academy. 

Extended School Year (ESY)

Middle School English Learner Summer Academic Program (ELSAP)

Middle School Summer Programming Locations

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM SUMMER PROGRAMMING SITE
MS Acceleration Academy (6th-8th Graders)

June 22 – July 31, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Hardy MS
1819 35th Street NW

Johnson MS
1400 Bruce Place SE

MacFarland MS
4400 Iowa Avenue NW

Stuart-Hobson MS
410 E Street NE

Outdoor Pursuits (6th-8th Graders)

June 22 – July 10, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

July 13 – 31, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

H.D. Woodson HS
540 55th Street NE

McKinley Tech HS
151 T Street NE

CTE Enrichment: Robotics & Mini Medics
(6th-8th Graders)

June 24 – July 31, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hardy MS
1819 35th Street NW

Johnson MS
1400 Bruce Place SE
 
MacFarland MS
4400 Iowa Avenue NW

Stuart-Hobson MS
410 E Street NE