Updates
It’s See You Later, Not Good-Bye from DCPS
FeaturedThis message was shared with DCPS families and staff on June 17, 2024. Dear DC Public Schools (DCPS) Community, As we conclude School Year 2023-2024, I am reflecting on the many special moments from this past year that I shared with students, educators, and families. For some in our DC Public Schools (DCPS) community, this Read more
Celebrating Years of Service at DCPS
ArticlesPlease join us in celebrating our School Year 2023-2024 retiring educators and staff as they embark on the next chapter of their lives. We are profoundly grateful that they have contributed so much of their lives to the story of DC Public Schools. They leave with us a legacy of excellence and we wish them Read more
DCPS Principals Selected as Cahn Distinguished Principal Fellows
ArticlesThe prestigious Cahn Fellowship has selected four (4) DCPS Principals to serve as Distinguished Principal Fellows during School Year 2024-2025. Since 2002, Cahn has been providing advanced leadership development and recognition to talented school leaders in large metropolitan areas to improve education. DCPS was asked to join the Cahn network this year for its commitment Read more
Promoting Mental Health Awareness
FeaturedThis message was shared with DCPS families and staff on May 31, 2024. Dear DC Public Schools (DCPS) Community, As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, I want to say thank you to the more than 500 mental health professionals across DC Public Schools (DCPS) who work tirelessly to prioritize student well-being and collaborate with educators in Read more
Celebrating Our Teachers
FeaturedThis message was shared with DCPS families and staff on May 7, 2024. Dear DC Public Schools (DCPS) Community, For Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to take a moment to say thank you to the more than 4,700 teachers across DC Public Schools (DCPS) who are at the heart of our work. Teachers are integral members of Read more
Building a Love of Math
FeaturedThis message was shared with DCPS families and staff on April 12, 2024. Dear DC Public Schools (DCPS) Community, Last week, we kicked off April by celebrating School Librarian Day and National Assistant Principals Week—two positions in our district that are near and dear to me. As a son of school librarian, visiting the libraries across DCPS is Read more
Generation Teach Academic Enrichment [Registration Required]
Summer School (Middle School)Eligible students: Rising 6th – 8th grade studentsDates: June 26 – July 31, 2024Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Academics); 1:40 – 4:00 pm (Enrichment)Site: Stuart-Hobson MSRegistration Period: April 1 – June 7, 2024 Generation Teach Academic Enrichment is an all-day summer program that places students in fun, small, hands-on classes where they engage in engineering, Read more
MS Original Credit Accelerator [Registration Required]
Summer School (Middle School)Eligible students: Rising 9th grade students Dates: June 26 – July 31, 2024Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm (0.5) or 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (1.0)Site: Eastern HS Original Credit Accelerators are credit bearing courses available to middle grade students who would like to start earning DCPS graduation credits prior to officially enrolling in high school. Read more
Algebra Accelerator Enrichment (I, II, and III) [Registration Required]
Summer School (Middle School)Eligible students: Rising 6th – 9th grade students Dates: June 26 – July 31, 2024Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Summer Sites: MacFarland MS, Sousa MS, Stuart-Hobson MS Algebra Accelerator Enrichment is designed to place students on an advanced track to be scheduled in Algebra I. Descriptions for each accelerator course are below. Please register for any Read more
Elementary Summer Acceleration [Registration Required]
Summer School (Elementary)Eligible students: Current DCPS K-4th grade students Dates: June 26 – July 31, 2024; There is no programming July 4 – 5Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This five-week, full-day program is a unique opportunity for elementary students to engage in hands-on, enriching academic instruction each morning and fun summer activities (games, crafts, and more) each Read more
