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
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
Honoring and Supporting DCPS Families
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on October 27, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, This year, the student art showcased in our school calendar celebrates how our students see the strength and resiliency of our community and of themselves. I want to recognize and congratulate Riley Mitchell of Eliot-Hine Middle School, Erykah Howell of McKinley Technology High Read more
Happy National Principals Month!
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on October 15, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, I hope you will join me this month in celebrating the outstanding contributions of our school leaders. National Principals Month is an opportunity to recognize the roles principals play in our Read more
Celebrating and Learning this Hispanic Heritage Month
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on September 15, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación Dear DCPS Families, At DC Public Schools, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month is about recognizing and honoring Latinos in school communities and throughout the city. It is also a time to learn from cultures and traditions outside of your Read more
Thank You for a Strong First Week!
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on September 3, 2021. Dear DCPS Families, As educators, our greatest joy comes from seeing students learning enthusiastically. This week, our hearts were full as tens of thousands of DC Public Schools students reunited with their classmates and teachers in schools across Read more
Honor the Start of School with the Stronger & Safer Together Pledge
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on August 26, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación Dear DCPS Families, We are just a few days away from the start of our new school year. Every year, the first day of school is one of excitement and Read more
