Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)
Schools are closed on January 16 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Aug 27 2026 - 12:00
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser joined DC Public Schools (DCPS), the Department…
Aug 26 2026 - 12:00
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the DC Department of General Services (DGS),…
Aug 24 2026 - 12:00
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser joined DC Public Schools (DCPS), the DC…
Aug 7 2026 - 12:00
(WASHINGTON, DC) – DC Public Schools (DCPS) Interim Chancellor, Dr. Kim Jackson, joined…
Jun 16 2026 - 12:00
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that Dr. Kim Jackson will serve as…
Oct 20 2014 - 12:00
Father John Payne passed away on October 9. His memorial services were held today. Below is a…
Oct 15 2014 - 12:00
On Friday and Saturday twice a month, while others may be winding down or catching up on sleep, a…
Sep 25 2014 - 12:00
For the last 16 years at Cardozo Education Campus (formerly Cardozo Senior High), Leonel Popol has…
Aug 22 2014 - 12:00
5000 volunteers. 426 flats of pansies. 353 gallons of paint. 1260 cleaning-wipe canisters.…
Aug 22 2014 - 12:00
It's been a wonderful first week. On Monday, 111 schools opened their doors to welcome more than 47…
Oct 15 2025 - 12:00
Public Hearing on Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy in the District of Columbia
Testimony of …
Oct 1 2025 - 12:00
Testimony of Dr. Patrick Ashley
Deputy Chancellor, Finance and Operations
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Mar 25 2025 - 12:00
Public Hearing on B26-73 “Heads Up! Distraction-Free Learning Amendment Act of 2025…
Mar 19 2025 - 12:00
Panel on Advanced Coursework at DC Public Schools
Testimony of Corie Colgan, Chief, Office…
Feb 28 2025 - 12:00
Public Hearing on DC Public Schools’ Performance Oversight
Testimony of Dr. Lewis D…
Aug 26 2026 - 12:00
(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, August 27 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join…
Aug 25 2026 - 12:00
(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, August 26 at 11:30 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the DC…
Aug 23 2026 - 12:00
(Washington, DC) – On Monday, August 24 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join DC…
May 20 2026 - 12:00
(Washington, DC) – Today, Wednesday, May 20, at 12 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser…
Oct 15 2025 - 12:00
Mayor Bowser to Celebrate School Without Walls, Named #1 High School in DC by US News & World Report
(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, October 16, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by District…
Mar 29 2011 - 12:00
Students at three DCPS high schools will learn valuable lessons Wednesday about life from 20…
Feb 21 2020 - 12:00
“As family, friends, and colleagues gather to celebrate the life of Dr. Clifford Janey, I…
Jan 23 2020 - 12:00
Today, DC Public Schools (DCPS) announced that Washington Metropolitan High School will close at…
Aug 23 2015 - 12:00
AP Course Offerings by School for SY 2015-2016
Elective Course Offerings by School for SY 2015-…
Aug 3 2015 - 12:00
Starting August 17, DCPS students are eligible for a free $100 monthly Metrorail benefit. Learn…
Jul 13 2015 - 12:00
Just because school ends doesn’t mean student meals do -- FREE breakfast and lunch is…
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1200 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 442-5885
Fax: (202) 442-5026
TTY: 711
Term 2 Midterms/Finals Begin (Traditional-Year Schools)
Term 2 Midterms/Finals Begin for Traditional-Year Schools are January 11
Intersession Days (Extended-Year Schools)
Intersession Days for Extended-Year Schools are January 3 - 6.
New Year’s Break (No School)
New Year’s Break (No School) is January 2.
Christmas Break (No School)
Christmas Break (No School) on December 26.
Winter Break (No School for Students and Teachers)
Winter break is December 22 - January 2.
My School DC Lottery Application Opens for SY 2017-2018
The My School DC Lottery Application Opens for SY 2017-2018 on December 12.
EdFEST
My School DC is excited to bring you EdFEST, DC’s only citywide public school fair!
Save the date!
Saturday, December 10, 2016
11 am to 3 pm
DC Armory (2001 East Capitol Street, SE)
Admission and parking are FREE
ACT Test Date
ACT testing will occur on December 10.
Term 2 Midpoint (Traditional-Year Schools)
December 7 is the Term 2 Midpoint for Traditional-Year Schools