Updates
Building Strong Relationships with Schools and Families
From the ChancellorThis message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on September 30, 2022. Dear DCPS Families: DC Public Schools prioritizes building strong relationships between families and their child’s teachers and schools. In recognition of National Parent Teacher Home Visit Week that took place last week, I wanted to share some information about DCPS’ Home Read more
Moments to Celebrate @ DCPS
From the ChancellorThis message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on September 16, 2022. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families: A DC Public Schools fall tradition returns this weekend! I hope you can join me at the DCPS Back to School Block Party at Eliot-Hine Middle School tomorrow, Saturday, September Read more
Week One is All About Joy
From the ChancellorThis message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on September 2, 2022. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families: As we close out an exciting first week of school, I’d like to extend my gratitude to our DC Public Schools families who are our critical partners in our students’ Read more
Back to School Checklist, DCPS Readers Next Door, and more!
From the ChancellorThis message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on August 25, 2022. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families: I am excited to kickoff School Year 2022-2023 next week on Monday, August 29! Together, we will pursue another successful year of students learning and making memories in our schools. Read more
Back to School: What You Should Know!
From the ChancellorThe beginning of the school year is always an exciting and busy time for students and families; here are five things you need to know to make this school year a success.
Download your “Ready for Pre-K” toolkit today
From the ChancellorEsta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Pre-K Families, We are excited about the start of the new school year and look forward to welcoming our youngest learners to school this fall! As you prepare for the first day of Pre-K on Thursday, September 1, I am excited to share with you Read more
Thank you for a successful school year!
From the ChancellorThis message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on June 23, 2022. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Community, As we celebrate the last days of school, I want to thank every parent, guardian, and family member for helping us achieve a successful school year for our students. Thanks Read more
June at DC Public Schools!
From the ChancellorThis message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on June 2, 2022. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, The last month of school is always a particularly special time in the school calendar. It offers an opportunity to celebrate all our students’ accomplishments this year, show gratitude for Read more
Mental Health and Community Supports
From the ChancellorThis message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on May 24, 2022. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, Too often, our city and country must grapple with how to respond to heartbreaking incidents of gun violence. There are no words that can paper over the work that must Read more
Celebrating DCPS Partners
From the ChancellorThis message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on May 13, 2022. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, This week, we are celebrating our first-ever Partner Appreciation Week, shining a light on the incredible opportunities that our partner organizations provide students every day. In today’s email, I want Read more
