Updates
Middle School English Learner Summer Academic Program (ELSAP)
Summer School (Middle School)Eligible students: Current 6th grade – 8th grade students who are newcomer Multilingual learners (MLs)Dates: June 22 – July 31, 2026 (Classes will not be in session on Fridays.)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Sites: MacFarland MS The English Learner Summer Academic Program (ELSAP) is a DCPS program specifically for Multilingual Learners (MLs) who are still 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 22 – July 31, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Sites: Noyes ES and Raymond 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
6th Grade Summer Bridge
Summer School (Middle School)Eligible Students: Current 5th graders transitioning to middle school in the fallDates: August 3 – 6, 2026 Rising 6th graders and school staff will get to know each other while building their shared understanding of middle school. Students will enjoy a variety of activities, such as team building games, scavenger hunts to get to know their Read more
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Enrichment [Registration Required]
Summer School (Middle School)Eligible students: 6th – 8th grade studentsDates: June 22 – July 31, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Sites: John Francis EC, Kelly Miller MS, MacFarland MS, Stuart-Hobson MS The DCPS Career and Technical Education Enrichment Program is a fun, exciting, and engaging summer program that provides DCPS students with an introduction to courses that can lead Read more
Outdoor Pursuits [Registration Required]
Summer School (Middle School)Eligible students: 6th – 8th grade students Dates: June 22 – July 10, 2026 (H.D. Woodson, M-Fri); July 13 – July 31, 2026 (McKinley Tech HS, M-Fri). Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sites: McKinley Tech HS, H.D. Woodson HS Outdoor Pursuits is concentrated on involving children in hands-on learning outdoors provides them strong links to the natural Read more
Summer Learning Credit Recovery
Summer School (High School)Eligible students: Current 9th – 12th grade studentsDates: June 22 – July 30, 2026 (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 required Read more
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 30, 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
