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9th Grade Summer Bridge
Summer School (High School)Eligible students: Current 8th graders attending high school in the fallDates: August 3 – 6, 2026 Rising 9th graders and school staff will get to know each other while building their shared understanding of high school. Students will enjoy a variety of activities, such as team building games, scavenger hunts to get to know their Read more
Middle and High School Extended School Year (ESY)
Summer School (Middle School)Eligible students: Only qualifying 6th-C8 grade studentsDates: July 6 – July 30, 2026 (Monday – Thursday) ESY services are special education and related services provided over the summer months. IEP teams are responsible for determining a student’s eligibility annually. Students that qualify for ESY will be contacted by their schools in early spring.
Elementary Extended School Year (ESY)
Summer School (Elementary)Eligible students: Only qualifying PreK-5th grade studentsDates: July 6 – July 31, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ESY services are special education and related services provided over the summer months. IEP teams are responsible for determining a student’s eligibility annually. Students that qualify for ESY will be contacted by their schools in early spring.
Wheatley Students Served up Learning with a Side of Healthy Eating
FeaturedPartnership with Nonprofit Bolsters Knowledge and a Positive Relationship with Food (Washington, DC)—Second graders at Wheatley Education Campus experienced the joy of cooking during a visit from the Brighter Bites Foundation. Smoothies were on the menu, as students sliced and diced fresh fruit for a tasty afternoon treat. “We made a smoothie with apples, strawberries… a lot of healthy ingredients,” said Isaac, one Read more
At McKinley Middle School, a Renovated Cafeteria Space Takes Shape with Student Voice
FeaturedStudent council leaders made great consultants for the philanthropic project (Washington, DC) — Students at McKinley Middle School hardly recognized their newly renovated cafeteria space when school and district leaders unveiled it during a recent lunch period, despite playing an important role in the design of the “Gator Bites Cafe.” Members of the Student Government Association Read more
It’s All Adding Up
FeaturedMiddle School Students Participate in Google Math Competition (Washington, DC) — Students made every moment count at the second annual DC Public Schools (DCPS) Math Competition hosted by Google where eighty-four scholars represented 14 middle schools across all eight wards. DCPS Chancellor, Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee, shared his love of math with the students and offered Read more
Read-Along is a Home Run
FeaturedNationals player shares the magic of books with Amidon-Bowen students (Washington, DC) — A surprise visit and read-along from Washington Nationals reserve catcher Riley Adams demonstrated to third-grade students at Amidon-Bowen Elementary School that reading is fundamental. The book, “Just Like Josh Gibson,” gave students some insight into a legend of baseball and a piece Read more
DCPS Class of 2025 Celebrated for Commitment to Post-Secondary Education
Featured(Washington, DC) — DC Public Schools (DCPS) students were among the almost 3,000 in attendance for the DC College Access Program’s (DC CAP) annual College Signing Day. The event, which took place at the Capital One Arena, celebrates DC high school seniors’ commitment to post-secondary education as they look to pursue a two- or four-year Read more
“Pretty, But Also Powerful” Female student artist shines at DC Public Schools
FeaturedSenior at Calvin Coolidge High School Impacting the District through Her Art (Washington, DC) — When Calvin Coolidge High School Senior Tania Salmeron’s artwork was selected for former Vice President Kamala Harris’ holiday card this past December, the young artist saw the opportunity as another way to use her talents to celebrate and uplift her Read more
DC Public Schools Celebrates Black History Month
FeaturedArt showcases, a journey through time, and a surprise visit from one of DC’s most influential figures. DC Public Schools students and staff participated in an array of events this February in celebration of Black History Month, engaging their communities to highlight the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history. Watkins Elementary School: Agent Read more
