DC Public Schools Family Guide for Summer Learning
Every summer, DCPS provides summer learning opportunities for elementary, middle, and high school students. Students who participate in summer programming have opportunities to form new friendships, strengthen academic skills, and prepare for the year ahead. There is no cost to attend a DCPS summer program and breakfast and lunch are provided to students. Summer learning is available only for current DCPS students and will take place from late June through late July for full or half-days. Listed below are key dates for families to keep in mind.
- January 8: Priority invitations sent to families
- January 13 – January 22: Priority Students may register anytime during this window. Please keep in mind that there are no guaranteed seats.
- January 22: At 5:00 p.m., the priority registration window is closed, and no additional registrations will be accepted until open enrollment.
- January 27: Registration opens for grades K-12
- May 23: Secondary priority registration closes
- June 24: First day of summer learning for grades 6-12 (includes MS enrichment for 5th grade)
- June 30: First day of summer learning for grades K-5 (Only 5th grade retention students are eligible for K-5)
- July 31: Last day of summer learning for grades 6-12
- August 1: Last day of summer learning for grades K-5
- August 5: Report cards published in parent portal (Families can also contact their child’s SY 24-25 school to request a copy)
- August 8: Rainbow Graduation (Summer Commencement)
Click on the title corresponding to your student’s grade-band to learn more about summer programming.
Page updated: December 26, 2024
