Message from Hardy M.S. Principal Dr. Mary Stefanus
Hardy is one of two DCPS middle schools approved and chosen by Chancellor Henderson to pilot a gifted and talented program for the upcoming 2012-13 school year…..[click on title for full post]
DCPS Middle School Fair | NEW DATE: February 9
NEW DATE | Parents searching for a middle school can attend DCPS’s middle school fair on Thursday, February 9, from 6p to 8p at the Columbia Heights Education Campus. DC Public middle schools, education campuses & DCPS community partners will showcase their academic programs & extracurricular activities for parents.
Looking for Volunteers for Takoma EC and Cardozo HS
Two schools, two weeks and one purpose: to ensure that Cardozo and Takoma students have a successful school opening in January. If you can help, you’ll choose the day, site and time block that you are able to volunteer. A member of the DCPS School Operations team will reach out to you directly with confirmation and directions for the day of volunteering. More info in the post.
Change: Last Day of School Year 2010-11 is June 20
The last day of school for the 2010-2011 school year has been changed from Friday, June 17, to Monday, June 20. Friday the 17th will now be a full day of school. On Monday, June 20th the students will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m.
Summer School Enrollment Deadline is April 29
The last day to enroll in DCPS summer school programs is tomorrow, April 29. Links to the DCPS site, forms, and other information are in the post.
Roundtable: Nomination of Kaya Henderson for DCPS Chancellor | April 7
Council Chairman Kwame R. Brown has scheduled a public oversight roundtable on “The Selection of Kaya K. Henderson as Next DCPS Chancellor: A Community Conversation.” Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 6pm at Lafayette Elementary School (Cafeteria), 5701 Broad Branch Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20015. District residents are invited to discuss Mayor Gray’s nomination of Kaya K. Henderson as the next Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools.
State of the Schools: Ward 3 | March 17, 5:30 p.m.
You are invited to join Chancellor Kaya Henderson and Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh for “State of the Schools: Ward 3″ on Thursday, March 17, from 5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at Deal Middle School. Details in the post.
Public Meeting on Health and Wellness Programs | March 16
The District of Columba State Board of Education will hold a public meeting on the health and wellness programs in public schools. The public discussion will include presentations on school programs and activities, including athletic programs and healthy food initiatives as well as school-based health centers.
Download DCPS Dates to Your Calendar
We’ve just discovered that the DCPS site allows you to add DCPS calendar items to your Outlook, Google, or iCal calendars.
School is Closed | January 27
Check http://dcps.dc.gov/portal/site/DCPS/ and your local news media for updates.
