Updates
DCPS Back to School: Progress, Plans, and Exciting Initiatives for 2023-2024
FeaturedThis message was shared with DCPS families and staff on August 16, 2023. Dear DCPS Community, Back-to-School season is upon us! Whether your family is squeezing in more travel, relaxing after summer enrichment, or already preparing for the upcoming school year, I hope you all have been staying cool, and that this time is bringing Read more
Another Year of Learning in the Books!
FeaturedThis message was shared with DCPS families and staff on June 22, 2023. Dear DCPS Community, Today marks the end of School Year 2022-2023 for DC Public Schools (DCPS)! Across our schools, I’ve seen students partake in camping trips, field days, musicals, promotion ceremonies, and so many traditions that round out another year of joyful learning. It has Read more
DCPS Celebrates Pride 🌈
FeaturedThis message was shared with DCPS families and staff on June 9, 2023. Dear DCPS Community, Happy Pride Month! Every June, LGBTQ+ staff, students, families, and allies come together to celebrate the rich contributions of a diverse community. Please join me for the 48th Capital Pride parade this Saturday — we’ll gather at Ross Elementary School Read more
Celebrating Teachers, Partners, & Mental Health Awareness Month
FeaturedThis message was shared with DCPS families and staff on May 24, 2023. Dear DCPS Community, May is always an exciting time for DC Public Schools (DCPS). Earlier this month, we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week to honor the best educators in the country. At DCPS, teachers are integral members of their school communities, serving as the Read more
Celebrating Principals, DC Decision Day, and More!
FeaturedThis message was shared with DCPS families and staff on May 5, 2023. Dear DCPS Community, On Monday, we celebrated our incredible school leaders for School Principals’ Day! DC Public Schools’ (DCPS) principals wear many different hats, and our students, staff, and families help make sure that none of them go unnoticed. DCPS principals are Read more
Important Lessons for Future Careers
From the ChancellorWhen you were in high school, how did you prepare for a potential career? Were you able to shadow a Michelin-starred chef? Did you have a paid internship at an engineering firm? Or graduate with an industry-recognized certificate?
Community report on goals for our schools
From the ChancellorThis message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on January 6, 2023. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación Dear DCPS Community: As we kick off 2023, DC Public Schools (DCPS) is approaching the halfway point of the strategic planning process. August 2022 began a year-long journey of reflection to produce DCPS’ Read more
Happy Holidays from DC Public Schools!
From the ChancellorThis message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on December 22, 2022. Dear DCPS Families, As we wrap up the 2022 calendar year, I wanted to take this moment to look back on some highlights from across DC Public Schools over the past 12 months. Thank you for making the first part of Read more
Enrollment season officially begins
From the ChancellorThis message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on December 8, 2022. Dear DCPS Families, With the 2022 calendar year ending soon, it’s time to start planning for the upcoming 2023-2024 School Year. This winter is the best time to learn more about where your student will attend school next year. Whether you Read more
Celebrating One Another at Standing Ovation
ArticlesThis message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on October 27, 2022. Dear DCPS Families, For over a decade, the DC Public Education Fund has recognized DC Public Schools educators, staff, and school communities who exemplify excellence in their work through the annual Standing Ovation Awards. This year’s awards were presented on Thursday, Read more
