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DC Public Schools is pleased to announce Dr. Kim Jackson as Interim Chancellor of the fastest improving urban school district in the nation!🎉

Please join us in welcoming Chancellor Jackson to this new role!💙

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DCPS is excited to support strong transitions for incoming middle & high school students with DCPS Summer Bridge 2026!

📅 Week of Aug. 3

Rising 6th & 9th graders can get to know their school, meet staff, & build connections before the first day. Contact your school for details!

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DCPS is excited to announce Ms. Clarice Crawford as the new principal of @NalleScholars for SY26-27.

Read about Principal Crawford's background: https://t.co/EtVJxl19QP

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Need help with summer meals? DC SUN Bucks help families buy food during the summer. Eligible students receive $120 on a pre-loaded card🌞

Learn more or apply: https://t.co/7II4sS92fk

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DCPS is excited to announce Ms. Kimberly Bigelow as the interim principal of @HydeAddisonES for SY26-27.

Read about Principal Bigelow’s background: https://t.co/bO3qW9FAGb

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Happy Independence Day, DCPS 🇺🇸

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DCPS is excited to announce Mr. Paul Schneider as the new principal of @Plummer_ESDC for SY26-27.

Read about Principal Schneider’s background:  https://t.co/oBNdPo3IeC

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The DC Youth Meals Program provides meals and snacks to DC youth ages 18 & under at sites across the city.

🍽️ Free meals for youth 18 and under
📍 100+ locations across DC
📅 Now through August 23
🪪 No application or ID required

Find a site near you: https://t.co/XS7Oilz4iZ

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DCPS is excited to announce Principal Shelly Gray as the new principal of @chmldc for SY26-27.

Read about Principal Gray's background: https://t.co/5a43gRlSwe

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Due to anticipated weather conditions, all outdoor activities for summer learning, partner programs, and athletics taking place at DCPS facilities are cancelled on Wednesday, July 1 and Thursday, July 2.

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DCPS is excited to announce Ms. Katherine Girón as the new principal of @Cleveland_ES_DC for SY26-27.

Read about Principal Girón’s background: https://t.co/oRIsY7frAa

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DCPS students in grades 9-11 can access a personalized guide in Aspen that includes:

📜 A copy of their transcript
🎓 Graduation progress details
💻 College application resources
🩺 Potential career pathways

Learn about the Guide: https://t.co/LhjH2z35Rj

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We're committed to partnering with families to power student success.

The @dcpublicschools Family Engagement Math Series brought together hundreds of educators and families to build math confidence & skills 🧮

Looking forward to our scholars finding math joy this summer!

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What a treat for the city to hear the sweet sounds of the legendary Blue and White Marching Machine as @EasternHS represented DCPS at the @CapitalPrideDC parade!

The "Pride of Capitol Hill" brought energy and talent to help make this year's celebration unforgettable 🌈🎺🎶

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Throwback to a week full of celebration!🎓

It's the first day of summer programming at DCPS, but we’re smiling as we look back on the special moments shared by students, educators, & families this graduation season. Congrats to our graduates—we know great things are ahead!💙✨

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Today marks Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee’s official last day at DC Public Schools (DCPS). On behalf of the entire DCPS family, we sincerely thank Chancellor Ferebee for his vision, dedication, and unwavering focus on student success.💙

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On Juneteenth, we celebrate Black freedom and resilience and reaffirm our commitment to a better future for all.

Happy Juneteenth, DCPS!💚🖤❤️

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There are no words to fully capture the impact of Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee, our longest-serving @DCPSChancellor.

NBC4’s Dominique Moody (@dmoodytv) sat down with DCPS’ fearless leader in a farewell interview to highlight leadership bright spots over the last eight school years.

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📬The final Chancellor’s Newsletter of the school year is here!

Catch up on major moments, student achievements, & district stories as we close out SY25-26.

🎓 Milestones & celebrations
🌍 Student experiences & school stories
📅 Updates & what’s ahead

🔗https://t.co/qThLwEBZ1J

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Happy last day of school, DCPS! From Pre-K to postsecondary journeys, our students will always be supported by a village every step of the way.

Thank you students, educators, school leaders, families, and communities for coming together to make this a strong school year☀️