Professional Development Day (No School for Students)
Professional Development Day is September 30. There is no school for students.
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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
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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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Phone: (202) 442-5885
Fax: (202) 442-5026
TTY: 711
Term 1 Midpoint (Traditional-Year Schools)
Term 1 Midpoint for Traditional-Year Schools is September 23.
Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15, 2016.
ACT Test Date
ACT Testing is on September 10.
Term 1 Midpoint (Extended-Year Schools)
Term 1 Midpoint for Extended-Year Schools is September 9.
Labor Day (No School)
School is closed September 5 for Labor Day.
Teachers Return for Traditional Schools
Teachers Return for Traditional Schools on August 15, 2016.
New Teacher Orientation for Traditional Schools
New Teacher Orientation (NTO) will be held on August 11 at Columbia Heights Education Campus (CHEC) from 8 am to 3:30 pm. Orientation will include an address from Chancellor Henderson, overviews of DCPS initiatives and the five-year Capital Commitment plan, a family engagement panel, and your choice of breakout sessions. NTO is for all new school-based Washington Teacher Union (WTU) employees, as well as those hired after last year’s NTO.
A separate NTO will be held for Extended Year New Teachers, following Extended Year Induction Day on August 2 at CHEC.
Teachers Return for Extended-Year Schools
Teachers Return for Extended-Year Schools on August 1.
First Day of School for Traditional Schools
August 22 is the first day of school for traditional schools.