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.
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.
Today, DC Public Schools are bracing for Hurricane Irene, which is expected to hit the Washington, D.C., area this weekend with forecasted wind gusts of up to 48 mph and possible flooding. I want you to know that we are taking every precaution to prepare our schools for the storm and respond quickly in the aftermath to make any necessary repairs.
On Tuesday, August 24, 2011, the entire Mid-Atlantic region experienced an earthquake that caused a great deal of disruption to our work and home lives. Tonight, I am pleased to announce that we expect all DCPS schools to be open and safe for return tomorrow morning, with the exception of the School Without Walls High School in Ward 2. [...]
From DCPS email: Mayor Gray and Chancellor Henderson Put Safety of Children First WASHINGTON, DC – All District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, to allow for a thorough assessment of school buildings following Tuesday’s earthquake. School staff, except for custodians, should not report to work today. Custodians should [...]
Sent at 3:24 PM by DCPS alert email Students are safe in evacuation locations for their buildings. We are not suspending afterschool at this point. Parents may pick up students if they wish. School dismissal will proceed as normal at 3:15 p.m. However, due to traffic congestion, we will keep students as long as needed. [...]
DCPS Acting Chancellor Kaya Henderson accepted the Hardy principal selection committee’s recommendation and announced that Dr. Mary Stefanus will be the new principal at Hardy Middle School.
DC Public Schools is collecting hopes and dreams for our children and our schools. You can help lay the foundation for a shared vision for DCPS that guides the next phase of our work together. Please take the survey or select another way to participate, and spread the word. DCPS needs everyone’s voices.
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.
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.
