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Official Twitter feed for District of Columbia Public Schools. Facebook/Instagram: dcpublicschools. Every Student. Every School. Every Day.
Washington, DC
Joined September 2009
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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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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What an ending! The hand dancers of Houston Elementary show us that bull pride at the DCPS Block Party!
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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!.
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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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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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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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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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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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Meals will be available for students every weekday at sites across the district. For more information, please visit:
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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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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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Due to weather conditions, all DCPS schools will be closed on Monday, January 6. Debido a las condiciones meteorológicas, todas las escuelas de las DCPS estarán cerradas el lunes 6 de enero.
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Due to weather conditions, all DCPS schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 7. Debido a las condiciones meteorológicas, todas las escuelas de las DCPS estarán cerradas el martes 7 de enero.
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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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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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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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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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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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DCPS schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, 2/17 due to inclement weather. Central office will follow DC gov decision.
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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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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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Oh hey @joshgroban @HendersonKaya. He has voice like butter. She leads schools. Both <3 teachers. #StandingOvationDC
http://t.co/4KE7ykJCOa.
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Here is Chancellor Wilson's statement in @WashPostDC on the great work happening at @JATrojans
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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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🚨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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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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🚨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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"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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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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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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We’re adding computer science & engineering courses at all middle schools to prepare students for success in college & career.
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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.
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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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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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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:
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🚨 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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The results are in - and @EasternHS's Akilah Johnson WON #Doodle4Google! Congratulations, Akilah! #DCPSRising
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DCPS Teacher of the Year, Tumeka Coleman, is a natural at tossing tonight’s opening pitch. #DCPSNight @Nationals
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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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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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Congratulations to Samantha O'Sullivan at School Without Walls! "DC teen accepted into all 8 Ivy League schools" via @wusa9.
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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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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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It's #CollegeSigningDay! Use #ReachHigher and #DCPSGoesToCollege to share your pics and college plans with us!
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DC Public Schools will be open Wednesday, January 8 as scheduled. Las Escuelas Públicas del D.C. abrirán el miércoles 8 de enero según lo previsto.
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"You can be John Wall in your own way, but you have to get an education." - Special Guest @MagicJohnson!
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We're here at @KetchamES, where @MayorBowser and @DCPSChancellor have just announced that Maisha Riddlesprigger is Principal of the Year!
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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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Inclement weather announcement below! All DCPS schools will be closed tomorrow, 1/25/16.
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Due to weather conditions, schools will open two hours late. Administrative and central offices will open on time.
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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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Congratulations to 2020 School Without Walls High School graduate, @rajahcaruth_! A historic win! 🏆.
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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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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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Banneker SGA President Demi is on a scholarship to @dartmouth this fall! She wants to study government and Arabic.
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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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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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"Entire senior class at D.C.'s Ballou High School applies to college for first time" @balloudc #DCPSGoesToCollege
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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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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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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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"I am now a certified scuba diver for life!" -Keyshawn. This year, 30 DCPS high school students from @BallouDC, @DunbarHSDC, @hdwoodsonshs, & @RooseveltHSDC will get their open water scuba 🤿 certifications, opening a world🌎 of opportunities in underwater careers and adventures.
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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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All DCPS schools will open with a two-hour delay today, 2-16-16. Central Offices will open on time.
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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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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.
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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.
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Schools and admin sites will be closed on Monday, March 3 for all students, staff and central office staff.
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DC Public Schools and Central Office will open on time tomorrow, March 22.
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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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Thanks to @VP, the @SecondGentleman and @NASA for hosting @CharlesHartMS students and educators for this fun event last week!
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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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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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New #DCPSGrad Dwayne is off to study entrepreneurship. Caps with Kanye's "Graduation" album cover are a good start.
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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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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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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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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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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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DC Kids Ride FREE on Metrorail starting August 17! Learn more here: http://t.co/mv7X59eXPk
http://t.co/dMdy2ZaVZI.
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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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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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