Updates
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
How DCPS responds to COVID-19 cases
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on September 10, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación Dear DCPS Community, Across DC Public Schools, it is exciting to see students are settling into their classes and new routines, building friendships, and connecting with their teachers. The well-being 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
Health and safety information for Pre-K students
UpdatesThis message was distributed to Pre-K families ahead of the first day of classes for students. To see of all DCPS’ health and safety measures for the 2021-2022 School Year, visit https://dcpsstrong.com/health/. Read this message in: Español | Amharic (አማርኛ) | French (Français) | Chinese (中文) Dear Pre-K Parents, Welcome to DC Public Schools and 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
Back to School Health & Safety Guidelines
From the ChancellorThis post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on August 18, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, Today, we are sharing an update on our back-to-school health and safety measures and the robust plans that will be in place as we welcome back all our students. We worked hard throughout Read more
Getting Ready for Pre-K: Tips for a Smooth Transition into School!
UpdatesEsta información está disponible en español a continuación. Starting Pre-K at DC Public Schools? Watch this event from August 5 to learn more about the Pre-K day and how you can help prepare your little one for a smooth transition into school! Preparándose para Pre-Kínder : consejos para una transición fácil a la escuela
Caring for Our Youngest Learners: Reopening Our Pre-K Classrooms
UpdatesOn July 22, members of the Early Childhood Office shared updates for Pre-K families for School Year 2021-22.
Student Wellness and SY21-22
From the ChancellorThis message was sent to the DCPS community on July 6, 2021. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, We hope you had a fun and safe Fourth of July. As we prepare to return to in-person learning for every student, every day in the fall, we want to make sure Read more
