Shelly Gray

Proud Principal of LaSalle-Backus ES, @LBECDC DCPS. We can! We will! UMD alum. 2019 DCPS inaugural Georgetown AP cohort. All views are my own.

[Chancellor Ferebee @DCPSChancellor]

"Ms. Ugorji has a huge heart and makes sure her students are always growing.” 💙

Powerful words from Principal @shellyd396 that highlight the impact of one of LaSalle-Backus' mental health heroes 🦸🏾‍♀️

Happy #NationalSocialWorkMonth to @dcpublicschools’ 200+ social workers!

[Shelly Gray @shellyd396]

Congratulations @dcpublicschools Principals!

[Cahn Fellowship @CahnFellowship]

Excited to welcome the 2025–26 Cahn Distinguished Principals Fellowship Cohort! From Boston to LA, Miami to DC. Leaders nationwide are shaping the future of education. #CahnFellows #EducationalLeadership

[Shelly Gray @shellyd396]

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@LBESDC @dcpublicschools

[Shelly Gray @shellyd396]

It was an honor to be a recipient of the @wdcacdst 2025 Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae Chapter Power Partner Award. The impact they are making is amazing! To see recent graduates receive scholarships today brought joy & hope for the future. @LBESDC @dcpublicschools #blackexcellence

[Eagles Autism Foundation @eaglesautism]

A player packed 10-mile ride at this year’s Eagles Autism Challenge‼️

[Shelly Gray @shellyd396]

Thank you to @NandosSA for kicking off Teacher Appreciation Week celebrating our educators @LBESDC with an AMAZING lunch!😋 Our staff were so grateful for the meal, raffle prizes, gift, & the opportunity to sit & fellowship with their colleagues. #WeAreLaSalle @dcpublicschools

[Shelly Gray @shellyd396]

Enroll today ⁦@LBESDC⁩ and ⁦@IdaBWellsMS⁩ 2 Ward 4 ⁦@DCSCORES⁩ schools in ⁦@dcpublicschools⁩

[Shelly Gray @shellyd396]

We are ready to ROCK DC CAPE!!! @LBESDC @dcpublicschools

[Shelly Gray @shellyd396]

@LBESDC

[DC Public Schools @dcpublicschools]

📢Reminder📢

Enrollment Saturday is TOMORROW from 9 AM to 12 PM at participating schools. Drop off your forms, get help with enrollment questions, and start your weekend off strong!💪🏾

More details at: https://t.co/xLDbrEjb09

[Shelly Gray @shellyd396]

@LBESDC

[DC Public Schools @dcpublicschools]

🗓️Calendar Reminder🗓️

Monday, April 7 is a Professional Development and Records Day for staff, and there will be no school for students.

View the full SY24-25 calendar: https://t.co/3aXB0WZbzK

[Shelly Gray @shellyd396]

@LBESDC

[Shelly Gray @shellyd396]

@LBESDC

[DC Public Schools @dcpublicschools]

🗓️Calendar Reminder🗓️

There will be no school for students on the following days:

Friday, February 14 ➡️ PD Day

Monday, February 17 ➡️ Presidents' Day (DCPS closed)

View the full SY24-25 calendar: https://t.co/3aXB0WZbzK

[Shelly Gray @shellyd396]

We welcomed 103 men to our @LBESDC 3rd Annual Father and Father Figures Tea. Thank you fathers and father figures, Brothers, and gentlemen for sharing your strength, wisdom, love, encouragement, and joy today. Beautiful memories. @dcpublicschools

[Shelly Gray @shellyd396]

@LBESDC

[DC Public Schools @dcpublicschools]

Due to weather conditions, all DCPS schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 12.

Debido a las condiciones climáticas, todas las escuelas de las DCPS estarán cerradas el miércoles 12 de febrero.

[Shelly Gray @shellyd396]

@LBESDC

[DC Public Schools @dcpublicschools]

DCPS-led afterschool programming sites will remain open. For the status of partner-led programming, please contact your school. Visit https://t.co/rWj1qt88JB for more information.

[NFL @NFL]

Frame it. #SBLIX

[Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles]

It’s Gameday (Super Bowl Version) ❗️

🎨: https://t.co/brwXjGtejN

@Toyota | #FlyEaglesFly

[Shelly Gray @shellyd396]

Our @LBESDC 5th grade Leopards are having an amazing learning experience at Hard Bargain Environmental Camp. 🏕️ @dcpublicschools

[Shelly Gray @shellyd396]

@LBESDC

[DC Public Schools @dcpublicschools]

Today and every day, DCPS honors Black leaders, innovators, activists, and trailblazers who have shaped our history and inspire us to work toward a brighter future for all. Happy #BlackHistoryMonth!

[Shelly Gray @shellyd396]

@LBESDC

[Cahn Fellowship @CahnFellowship]

Celebrating Black History Month!
This February, we honor the rich legacy, achievements, and contributions of Black leaders who have shaped education and our communities.
Let’s celebrate the power of history, leadership, and progress together.
#BlackHistoryMonth