Preparing scholars for what’s next is one of the things we do best 🎓
Round of applause for the 120 students who recently took a big step in their post-secondary journey at @dcpublicschools Goes to College 👏🏾
#TBT to special moments from this night over the years 💙
Students from @CWHarrisES had an unforgettable day with Olympic gold medalist Ilia Malinin at Fort Dupont Ice Arena!⛸️
The #QuadGod met with young DC scholars, shared advice about resilience and setbacks, and encouraged them to explore new passions💫
Get your child ready for Pre-K! Join DCPS Early Childhood Education for a virtual session on what to expect and how to support a strong start.
🗓️ Wednesday, June 10
🕠 5:30 - 6:30 PM
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/dcpsecersvp
Last Friday, June 5 marked the final day of school for the Class of 2026!👏
Graduations are up next—check out the schedule for ceremony details and livestream links. Alongside school staff, families, and friends, we look forward to congratulating all our DCPS graduates!🎓💙
🎬 May at DCPS—full of moments that matter.
From celebrating our educators and partners to students showing up for learning and team spirit—this month was all about progress, impact, and connection.
Take a look back at what we’ve been building together across the district. 💙
🚲✨ Hundreds of DCPS second graders celebrated “Graduation on Wheels,” showing off the skills they built through their “Biking in the Park” Cornerstone.
For 300 students in Wards 7 and 8, the milestone also came with brand-new bikes, helmets, and locks to take home🌳🚴♀️
Exploring DC’s wonders ➕ advancing STEM innovation 🟰 two ways learning never stops in the summer at @dcpublicschools ☀️
Find out more & sign up: dcpsstrong.com/summer
Summer in DC is a vibe, and our city offers so many ways for our students to stay engaged with learning:
🌟 DCPS summer learning programs
📚 @dcpl's summer reading challenge
🏛 Free @smithsonian museums across the city
🌳 @DCDPR parks and recreation programs
📢Parents of rising 6th & 9th graders: As you’re finalizing your summer plans, we want to make sure your student starts strong with DCPS Summer Bridge 2026!🌞
📅 Aug 3–6
Students can explore their new school, meet staff, and build community.
Contact your school for details!
Swimming, rock climbing, and hiking are just a few ways @dcpublicschools’ Cornerstones break the ice on experiential learning 🧊
Shoutout to thousands of students learning to skate, thanks to our Health & PE teachers, the @Capitals & @DCDPR! ⛸️
🧮 Math at DCPS isn't just about getting the right answer.
All month long, from Family Math Nights across the city to the first-ever citywide competition at @Nationals Park, our students collaborated and stretched their thinking beyond the classroom.
Nominations are now open for Standing Ovation, our annual celebration of the outstanding educators, school staff, central services leaders, and school communities who make DCPS truly extraordinary!💙
Submit your nomination by June 19:
Bit.ly/SONominations
Students at @hdwoodsonshs are lifting their voices through poetry 📚✨
In partnership with nonprofit 826DC, 10th and 11th graders published “Living in the Storm,” an anthology capturing their experiences and perspectives.
Dear Partners,
We see firsthand how you make a difference every day🌟 Your dedication to our students makes our district stronger. We’re grateful for all that you bring to our schools and communities!
With love, DCPS
#ThankADCPSPartner
🥁 The DCPS calendar superlative for May: “Best Drumline” goes to the talented young ladies of @ExcelAcademyPS!
They brought the beat, the energy, and the rhythm with an unforgettable performance last year’s @DCEdFund Standing Ovation Awards 🎶
🌱 @jlesdc is setting a new standard for DCPS—designed as a Net Zero Energy school and the world’s first triple-certified school (LEED, WELL, & NZE).
This innovative space prioritizes sustainability, health, & student success, showing what the future of learning can look like.