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Winter Break (No School for Students and Teachers) is December 23, 2020 - January 1, 2021
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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
District of…
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
Bowser Administration Announces Graduation Rates and Release of 2020 DC School Report Card
Date Released:
City’s schools see 3 percent increase in graduation rate for 2019-20 school year.
Thanksgiving Break (No School for Students and Teachers)
Thanksgiving Break begins November 25. (No School for Students and Teachers)
Veterans Day (No School for Students, Teachers, and Staff)
Veterans Day is November 11. (No School for Students, Teachers, and Staff)
Records Day for Staff (No School for Students; Half Day PD for Staff)
Records Day for Staff is November 6. (No School for Students; Half Day PD for Staff)
Election Day
November 3 is Election Day
National Hispanic Heritage Month Ends
National Hispanic Heritage Month Ends October 15.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is October 12.
Parent-Teacher Conference Day (No School for Students)
Parent-Teacher Conference Day (No School for Students) is October 9.
Yom Kippur Begins
Yom Kippur Begins September 27.