Updates
Elementary Extended School Year (ESY)
Summer School (Elementary)Eligible students: Only qualifying PreK-C8 grade studentsDates: July 7 – July 31, 2025 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.
Academic Recovery
Summer School (Middle School)Eligible students: Current 6th – 8th grade studentsDates: June 24 – July 31, 2025 (Classes will not be in session on Fridays.)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. About Middle School Academic Recovery Middle School Academic recovery is designed primarily for students in grades 6 through 8 who have been flagged for retention by their school Read more
Summer Learning Credit Recovery
Summer School (High School)Eligible students: Current 7th – 12th grade studentsDates: June 24 – July 31, 2025 (Classes will not be in session on Fridays.)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. About Credit Recovery Credit recovery is competency-based and self-paced and designed for students who have failed the original version of the course. Students who do not complete all Read more
Elementary English Learner Summer Academic Program (ELSAP)
Summer School (Elementary)Eligible students: Current Kindergarten – 4th grade students who are newcomer Multilingual learners (MLs)Dates: June 30 – August 1, 2025Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Sites: Langdon ES & Takoma ES The English Learner Summer Academic Program (ELSAP) is a DCPS program specifically for newcomer Multilingual Learners (MLs) who are at a beginning level of developing Read more
Ready for Another #DCPSStrong Year!
FeaturedThis message was shared with DCPS families and staff on August 23, 2024. Dear DC Public Schools (DCPS) Community, The first day of school has always been special for me—whether it was when I was a student, teacher, or principal—being part of that moment when scholars walk into a new classroom is a treasured experience. Read more
A DCPS Midsummer Update
FeaturedThis message was shared with DCPS families and staff on July 31, 2024. Dear DC Public Schools (DCPS) Community, Summertime holds some of my most treasured childhood memories. It was the season during which I played basketball until dusk and kept up on my summer reading and learning—thanks to the encouragement of my parents, two lifelong educators. Read more
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
