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Enrollment is now open for SY24-25! Families, please review your @MySchoolDC lottery results and enroll in your matched school or re-enroll in your DCPS school. Secure your spot today ➡️ .

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7 years

Us right now. #dcpublicschools #emmys

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On this day 16 years ago, we lost 6 members of the DCPS family. They are forever in our hearts:

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What an unexpected honor! We'd like to thank our educators, our families, and of course, our amazing students. #emmys #dcpublicschools

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. @DaveChappelle 👋😊

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On this day, we remember six members of the DCPS family we lost 19 years ago: students Asia Cottom, Bernard Brown, and Rodney Dickens, and teachers Hilda Taylor, James Debeuneure, and Sarah Clark.

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. @iamjohnoliver 😬 #dcpublicschools #Emmys

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6 years

What an ending! The hand dancers of Houston Elementary show us that bull pride at the DCPS Block Party!

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5 years

Due to weather conditions, all DCPS schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 14, 2019.

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On this day, we remember six members of the DCPS family we lost 20 years ago: students Asia Cottom, Bernard Brown, and Rodney Dickens, and teachers Hilda Taylor, James Debeuneure, and Sarah Clark.

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Thanks @chefjoseandres for showing how teachers and staff are getting vaccinated. We are ready to #reopenstrong !

Chef José Andrés 🕊️🥘🍳

@chefjoseandres

3 years

How are vaccinations happening? Here’s a look at the clinic operated by @ChildrensNatl for @dcpublicschools where @WCKitchen is serving hot chili to teachers waiting in line! Super well organized...Tonight they will do almost 800 and 2,000 tomorrow. Let’s vaccinate America! 💉

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5 years

On this day, we remember six members of the DCPS family we lost 18 years ago: students Asia Cottom, Bernard Brown, and Rodney Dickens, and teachers Hilda Taylor, James Debeuneure, and Sarah Clark.

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DC Public Schools

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2 years

On this day, we remember six members of the DCPS family we lost 21 years ago: students Asia Cottom, Bernard Brown, and Rodney Dickens, and teachers Hilda Taylor, James Debeuneure, and Sarah Clark.

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DC Public Schools

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6 years

Due to inclement weather conditions, DCPS schools are closed on March 21. Students and teachers do not need to report to school. However, all essential personnel must report on time. Central Office employees should continue to monitor the media for DC Government decision.

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Due to weather conditions, all DCPS schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 16. Debido a las condiciones meteorológicas, todas las escuelas de las DCPS estarán cerradas el martes 16 de enero.

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DC Public Schools

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7 years

Hello, #Emmys friends! We're a district on the rise, and we're happy you're here. Learn more about us:

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6 years

More than 3,000 students across DC saw @HamiltonMusical after researching and learning about the American Revolution and the Founding Fathers! One of our favorite student quotes, “I know that I can make change in the country as an immigrant because Alexander Hamilton did.”

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4 years

Meals will be available for students every weekday at sites across the district. For more information, please visit: .

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6 years

Congratulations to @WNBA Champions, the @minnesotalynx ! You can always celebrate with DCPS. Our @PayneDCPS students loved their new shoes, and the opportunity to meet “real champions,” members of Congress, and all the community leaders who joined us today!

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5 years

All DCPS schools will open on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 11. DC Government will open on time. For DCPS Employees, the operating status is Yellow:

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6 years

UPDATE: Due to inclement weather conditions, DCPS schools are closed. Students and teachers do not need to report to school. However, all essential personnel must report on time. Central Offices will open on time.

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DC Public Schools

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9 years

DCPS will be closed, Fri. March 6, for all students and non-essential school employees. Central office should follow DC GOV decision.

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8 years

Hello and welcome to all of our new "Is school closed for snow?" followers! Glad you could join us. Refreshments are in the back ☃

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DC Public Schools

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6 years

On this day, we remember six members of the DCPS family we lost 17 years ago: students Asia Cottom, Bernard Brown, and Rodney Dickens, and teachers Hilda Taylor, James Debeuneure, and Sarah Clark.

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9 years

DCPS will be CLOSED, Thurs. March 5, for all students and non-essential school-based staff. Central office should follow the DC GOV decision

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9 years

DCPS schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, 2/17 due to inclement weather. Central office will follow DC gov decision.

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7 years

A special Happy Birthday to London, a 2nd grader @Savoy_ES . She was in K when we took this now-famous #emmys photo, and she turns 7 today!

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2 years

Due to inclement weather, DCPS will be closed on Monday, January 3. COVID-19 test kits will now be distributed on Jan. 4 and 5. All students & staff will be required to provide proof of negative COVID-19 test result to return to school on Thursday, Jan. 6.

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9 years

Oh hey @joshgroban @HendersonKaya . He has voice like butter. She leads schools. Both <3 teachers. #StandingOvationDC http://t.co/4KE7ykJCOa

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DC Public Schools

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2 years

Today, @chefjoseandres visited @PeabodyWatkins ES to celebrate @FoodPrintsDC , a food + gardening program that serves 19 schools and 7,000 students. Thank you, Chef Andrés, for supporting the future of nutrition education at DCPS.

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Due to weather conditions, all DCPS schools will be closed today, Friday, January 19. Debido a las condiciones meteorológicas, todas las escuelas de las DCPS estarán cerradas hoy, el viernes 19 de enero.

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DC Public Schools

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7 years

Here is Chancellor Wilson's statement in @WashPostDC on the great work happening at @JATrojans

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5 years

Let’s go @Nationals ! #OnePursuit #DCPSNight ⚾️

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4 years

🚨UPDATE🚨 DCPS will be closed to all staff and students through Friday, April 24 to help mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in our region. Classes will resume for all students on Monday, April 27. For more info please visit: .

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DC Public Schools

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6 years

Students, be sure to bundle up tomorrow morning! Be careful on slick sidewalks and walking to the metro or to school.

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4 years

🚨LOCATIONS ADDED🚨As a result of DCPS’ modified operations, meals will be available for all students -- including non-DCPS students -- every weekday from March 16 - March 31 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more information, please visit:

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DCPS will open following a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17. DCPS abrirá tras un retraso de dos horas mañana, miércoles 17 de enero.

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Coming THIS FALL to DCPS -- every 2nd grader will get to learn how to ride a bike thanks to #Cornerstones ! http://t.co/wCEUpD1vYt

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4 years

"Believing change is possible is the fuel of change itself." Thank you, @DrIbram , for an inspiring and thoughtful discussion with DCPS staff.

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9 years

Due to expected inclement weather, DCPS schools will open on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Thurs 2/26. Central office will follow DC gov decision

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8 years

All DCPS schools are closed tomorrow, 1-26-16, & will reopen Wednesday, 1-27-16. Central offices will open on time.

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DC Public Schools

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6 years

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the incredible educators of DCPS! #ThankATeacher

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7 years

We’re adding computer science & engineering courses at all middle schools to prepare students for success in college & career.

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1 year

15-year-old @DukeEllingtonDC student Alex Berko had no idea his art teacher was sending his original work to @VP Harris's office. Now, his artwork is on the Vice President's official holiday card and ornament, on display around the world.

Kamala Harris Surprises Young Artist by Putting His Painting on the Second Family's Holiday Card

Alex Berko, a 15-year-old high school student in D.C., was asked to paint an image of the vice president's residence, unaware that he was competing in Harris' secret holiday card design contest

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DC Public Schools

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1 year

Our warmest thoughts go out to President Jimmy Carter, First Lady Rosalynn Carter, and DCPS alumna Amy Carter during this difficult time. Thank you, President Carter, for your lifelong commitment to service and public education.

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9 years

Due to the anticipated inclement weather, our schools will open 2 HOURS LATE on 1/12. Central office staff will follow DC gov decision.

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3 years

Congratulations to @ThatDCTeacher , Mr. Diasgranados of @AitonES , the recipient of the 2021 National Teacher of the Year award and a $50,000 prize! Check out his surprise announcement:

DC teacher surprised with Teacher of Year $50,000 check on 'Drew Barrymore Show'

ABC7 reporter Kidd O'Shea was with the Aiton Elementary school teacher on a day that would change his life. The fourth and fifth grade teacher wasn't thinking of himself. Instead, his students. "They...

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DC Public Schools

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4 years

🚨 LOCATIONS ADDED 🚨 Starting tomorrow, to-go lunch and shelf-stable breakfast will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for all students – including non-DCPS students – every weekday. We've also added 3 new meal sites: ✅ @RooseveltHSDC ✅ @WheatleyDCPS ✅ @NevalThomasES

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8 years

The results are in - and @EasternHS 's Akilah Johnson WON #Doodle4Google ! Congratulations, Akilah! #DCPSRising

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6 years

DCPS Teacher of the Year, Tumeka Coleman, is a natural at tossing tonight’s opening pitch. #DCPSNight @Nationals

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11 months

Many thanks to Interim Principal Kenneth Walker for his service to the students of Ballou High School. DCPS is excited to announce Mr. William Haith as the new principal of Ballou HS for School Year 2023-2024. Read about Principal Haith's background:

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DC Public Schools

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2 years

Due to weather conditions, all DCPS schools will be closed on Friday January 7. This includes students previously scheduled to learn virtually. Debido a las condiciones meteorológicas, todas las escuelas de DCPS estarán cerradas en viernes 7 de enero (1/2)

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DC Public Schools

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9 years

Look who's at #turkeybowldc ! Yep, that's @Wale . http://t.co/SEhCkVlkck

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8 years

Families should use discretion when deciding whether to send students to school. DCPS will excuse all absences and late arrivals tomorrow.

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6 years

Congratulations to Samantha O'Sullivan at School Without Walls! "DC teen accepted into all 8 Ivy League schools" via @wusa9

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8 years

It's #CollegeSigningDay ! Use #ReachHigher and #DCPSGoesToCollege to share your pics and college plans with us!

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4 years

DCPS will modify operations from Monday, March 16 through Tuesday, March 31 to help limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in our region. For more info about the closure schedule, meal locations for students & distance learning details, please visit:

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7 years

"You can be John Wall in your own way, but you have to get an education." - Special Guest @MagicJohnson !

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5 years

We're here at @KetchamES , where @MayorBowser and @DCPSChancellor have just announced that Maisha Riddlesprigger is Principal of the Year!

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Did you hear? Syamyia Beach at @balloudc was surprised with a full-ride Trachtenberg Scholarship to @GWtweets today! Congratulations on your hard work, Syamyia! #BallouIsRising #DCPSGoesToCollege

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DC Public Schools

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8 years

Due to weather conditions, schools will open two hours late. Administrative and central offices will open on time.

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DC Public Schools

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6 years

Due to inclement weather conditions, DCPS schools are closed. Teachers do not need to report to school, and DCPS will communicate rescheduling of parent-teacher conferences soon. Central Office is open, and Central Office staff can take unscheduled leave.

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8 years

Inclement weather announcement below! All DCPS schools will be closed tomorrow, 1/25/16.

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2 months

Congratulations to 2020 School Without Walls High School graduate, @rajahcaruth_ ! A historic win! 🏆

NASCAR

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History is made in Las Vegas! Rajah Caruth becomes the third Black driver to win a NASCAR national series race, joining Wendell Scott and Bubba Wallace.

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Due to current weather conditions, DCPS schools will be open two hours late today, Thursday, January 4, 2018. Students and teachers should report two hours after their regular start time. Central Offices will open on time.

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6 years

Congratulations to Laila, 8th grader at @BrooklandMS . She's @Google 's DC #Doodle4Google winner!

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3 years

Educators received their first COVID-19 vaccinations at our clinic with @ChildrensNatl tonight. All this week school staff serving in person in Term 3 have the opportunity to sign up for an appointment offered by DCPS.

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3 years

DC Public Schools will fully reopen with in-person learning for all students, every day in the fall for the 2021-2022 School Year. The first day of school for students is August 30 and enrollment is now open at .

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8 years

Banneker SGA President Demi is on a scholarship to @dartmouth this fall! She wants to study government and Arabic.

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1 year

DCPS is on a two-hour delay for Thursday, December 15. DCPS tiene un retraso de dos horas para el jueves 15 de diciembre

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2 years

Starting Wednesday, March 16 -- and consistent with the latest health guidance and the current low levels in DC -- masks will be optional for students, staff, and visitors in DC Public Schools, DCPS offices, and on OSSE-DOT transportation.

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7 years

"Entire senior class at D.C.'s Ballou High School applies to college for first time" @balloudc #DCPSGoesToCollege

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8 years

We will be serving breakfast & lunch for students and families between 10 am and 2 pm tomorrow at these 10 schools:

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6 years

Nearly 200 @EasternHS students are enjoying @HamiltonMusical today. Ms. Leswing’s history class learned U.S. history by writing their own songs and poems, and even performed for the cast. History has its eyes on you! #EduHam

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3 years

DCPS will be closed tomorrow in celebration of #Juneteenth being a federal holiday. All DCPS schools and Central Office will be closed and no in-person or virtual instruction will take place.

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8 years

All DCPS schools will open with a two-hour delay today, 2-16-16. Central Offices will open on time.

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11 months

Due to air quality concerns, @dcpublicschools has canceled all outdoor activities at our schools today. This includes recess, outdoor Physical Education classes, athletic practices and competitions, and any school-specific events or field trips intended for the outdoors.

Department of Energy & Environment

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ALERT: AIR QUALITY CODE RED (1/3)- Today's air quality will be unhealthy for people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens. Avoid outdoor activities wherever possible.

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3 years

In 1979, Principal Maria Tukeva founded what would become @CHECDC . Through her leadership, several alumni returned as educators to give the next generation the support they received as students. #HispanicHeritageMonth

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3 years

Guess who’s throwing out the first pitch tonight at @Nationals Park? #DCPSNight

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4 years

When Banneker High School Senior RuQuan Brown isn't on the field or in the classroom, he's on a mission to end gun violence after launching his own company that's dedicated to tackling the issue.

DC student receives 25 college offers, owns a company dedicated to stopping gun violence

RuQuan Brown, a D. C. high school student, has gained admission into 25 college universities including Ivy League schools and full ride scholarships. "Harvard, Columbia, Yale, Georgetown, Princeton,...

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Many thanks to Principal Merlyne Graves for her service to the students of Garfield Elementary School. DCPS is excited to announce Mr. Jon Rolle as the new principal of Garfield ES for School Year 2023-2024. Read about Principal Rolle’s background:

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10 years

Schools and admin sites will be closed on Monday, March 3 for all students, staff and central office staff.

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4 years

Happy First Day of School to our students, educators, staff, and families! Though we’re starting SY20-21 at a distance, together, we will ensure that students have what they need to succeed! Share your first day with us by using #DCPSatHome !

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2 years

Thanks to @VP , the @SecondGentleman and @NASA for hosting @CharlesHartMS students and educators for this fun event last week!

NASA

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To Infinity and Beyond! 💫 Tonight, @VP and @SecondGentleman hosted an evening of @NASASTEM activities for military families and local students and their families, which included a screening of #Lightyear with astronauts:

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@ayoshel we hear you, but hearing and listening are two different things 😎

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6 years

DC Public Schools and Central Office will open on time tomorrow, March 22.

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5 years

Due to anticipated winter weather, DCPS evening activities will be cancelled today, Tuesday, January 29. DCPS aftercare programs are not cancelled, but parents and guardians are encouraged to pick up students as early as possible.

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4 years

DCPS’ distance learning materials are designed to meet the needs of all students. Students are expected to complete their distance learning assignments and check in with teachers during virtual office hours, but they will not be penalized if schoolwork is not completed.

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8 years

New #DCPSGrad Dwayne is off to study entrepreneurship. Caps with Kanye's "Graduation" album cover are a good start.

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8 years

DCPS will be OPEN tomorrow, March 16. We are working with Metro to add additional bus service. Tardies and absences will be excused.

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7 years

We want our students to be global citizens. We’re sending 422 students on 22 trips all over the world this summer for free! #DCPSGoesGlobal

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4 years

Tomorrow - 3/9 - School Without Walls High School will be closed. DCPS is conducting a deep cleaning and disinfecting of the building following an employee being exposed to COVID-19. Test results were negative, and there is no immediate risk to students and staff. cc: @SWWHSA

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11 months

Happy Pride from DCPS!! 🏳️‍⚧️💙🏳️‍🌈

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3 years

Under the direction of @OSSEDC , DCPS is halting school preparations relating to PARCC and will not administer the MSAA or ACCESS this spring.

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9 years

DC Kids Ride FREE on Metrorail starting August 17! Learn more here: http://t.co/mv7X59eXPk http://t.co/dMdy2ZaVZI

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1 year

Only at DCPS: right now, students from @DunbarHSDC and @RooseveltHSDC are in Key Largo, FL taking their open dive tests to get #scubacertified . Students encountered a range of marine life, from barracudas to yellow snapper and even a reef shark! 🦈🤿 📷: @mimikenyon

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🚨 UPDATE 🚨 DCPS will continue learning from home through the end of the school year on May 29 to help mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). #DCPSatHome

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Here's the moment when Noah, a @MacFarlandMS 8th grader, became the winner of @WashInformer ’s Citywide Spelling Bee! He is the first DCPS student who has won the City Bee in more than 7 years. 🐝 Congratulations on this incredible achievement, Noah! 🎉

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Thank you to our educators, school staff, and central office teams who continue to create resources to support our students and perform essential school operations while also balancing the responsibilities of caring for their own families and wellbeing. #DCPSatHome

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Schools are closed tomorrow, 1/21. Admin offices will follow DC govt. Stay tuned for updates. #snowday http://t.co/JVDg2BejMM

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Did you know the @EasternHS Class of 2020 will be the school’s first class with the opportunity to earn their EMT license in a decade? With their hands-on training, they’ll have a head start on career opportunities thanks to their @NAFCareerAcads training.

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