Updates
Student Poster Designs Capture Ways to “Invest in our Planet”
SpotlightsTo celebrate Earth Day, DCPS students in grades 1 through 5 had the opportunity to commemorate the annual event and our planet through a poster design contest. They were invited to create a piece of art around the theme of Earth Day 2022: “Invest in our Planet.” Their creativity emphasizes the importance of utilizing this Read more
Spotlight: Recognizing Black History Month at DC Public Schools
SpotlightsDC Public Schools is recognizing Black History this month and every month! DCPS history is Black history. Throughout the school year, students learn about the culture and many contributions from those within the Black community, including African Americans and all the diverse people within the African Diaspora. Together with your family you can practice these Read more
Update on School Health and Safety Measures
From the ChancellorThis message was sent to DCPS families from Chancellor Ferebee on February 11, 2022. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, Thank you to our school community for your partnership in limiting the spread of COVID-19 in our schools. Today, I want to share three updates for our families on our Read more
Introducing Test to Stay Pilot for Pre-K Classrooms
From the ChancellorAs part of our weekly testing program, we are implementing a test-to-stay pilot program for Pre-K students. Test to Stay for Pre-K classrooms will go into effect should a student test positive through the required weekly testing each Sunday.
The Power of a Vaccine
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on December 3, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, This week, our very own Kimball Elementary School had a few guests stop by to talk about the importance of the COVID-19 vaccines: former President Barack Obama Read more
COVID-19 Vaccination for Ages 5+
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on November 4, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, The COVID-19 vaccine is the best way for us to help stop the spread of the virus and keep our community safe. This week, the Centers for Disease Read more
The Power of a Vaccine
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on December 3, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, This week, our very own Kimball Elementary School had a few guests stop by to talk about the importance of the COVID-19 vaccines: former President Barack Obama Read more
Sharing My Gratitude
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on November 18, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, This Thanksgiving, I want to reflect on the past year and express my gratitude to the entire DC Public Schools community. Our students, families, staff, and supporters have worked tremendously hard to reopen our schools, learn new routines, Read more
DCPS Welcomes the World + November Health Updates
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on November 18, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Community, We teach our students that there are no limits to what they can achieve, and this week scholars across DC Public Schools had the opportunity to meet some inspiring individuals, including some who were Read more
Take the Fall Family Survey and Share Your Feedback with Us
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on November 10, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, Over the last week, I heard directly from some of our students in grades 6-12 about how they’re feeling about the first term of the school year. They spoke candidly of the joy of seeing Read more
