Welcome back, DCPS scholars! We wish all DC students, families, educators, and staff a happy first day of school and an exciting year of learning and fun. Let’s make this the best one yet! 🌟 #BackToDCPS

DCPS Families: Due to the Heat Emergency starting at noon, all outdoor activities, including recess, PE classes, athletic practices, and school-specific outdoor field trips or events, are canceled for today, Wednesday, August 28. Thank you for your understanding.

🗓️Calendar Reminder🗓️ DC Public Schools and Central Services will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, September 3. View the full SY24-25 calendar here: dcps.dc.gov/page/dcps-cale…

And just like that, week 1⃣ of School Year 24-25 is in the books📚! Have a great weekend, enjoy the holiday, and we'll see you on Tuesday! #BacktoDCPS

Celebrate the new school year at the DCPS Back to School Block party! 🎉 Families can enjoy free food, activities for all ages, resources, performances, and more. 🗓️Saturday, September 14 ⏰11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 📍Jefferson Middle School Academy ➡️bit.ly/DCPSBlockParty…

Coming up on Sunday, September 8: bike with Ward5FamilyBiking to DC Bike Fest! Meet at Turkey Thicket at 10:30 a.m.

Join us on September 20 for our next Community Garden Playdate! 🌱🌱🌱 We will be putting our nest DC micro grant into action! Join us to build community (and picnic tables!) RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

We are grateful for all our neighbors who are fighting for safer streets/traffic calming measures near BHES. This is not ok. Crossing a double yellow line to shave 30 seconds off your commute puts everyone’s safety at risk — including this driver — and should never happen.

The DCPS Back to School Block Party is TOMORROW, and we can't wait to see you! Join us on Saturday, September 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Jefferson Academy. Free food, activities for all ages, resources, performances, and more! RSVP here: bit.ly/DCPSBlockParty…

We are grateful for all our neighbors who are fighting for safer streets/traffic calming measures near BHES. This is not ok. Crossing a double yellow line to shave 30 seconds off your commute puts everyone’s safety at risk — including this driver — and should never happen.

Do you have a K-12 student who struggles with reading? Join the International Dyslexia Association and dyslexia specialists from OSSE at Planet Word for the Building Literacy Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 5. Learn more & RSVP for this free event. ow.ly/9aoK50TlZrb

We are grateful for all our neighbors who are fighting for safer streets/traffic calming measures near BHES. This is not ok. Crossing a double yellow line to shave 30 seconds off your commute puts everyone’s safety at risk — including this driver — and should never happen.

We are grateful for all our neighbors who are fighting for safer streets/traffic calming measures near BHES. This is not ok. Crossing a double yellow line to shave 30 seconds off your commute puts everyone’s safety at risk — including this driver — and should never happen.

Don’t let the rain stop you; Cool Coffee has plenty of room inside! Looking forward to connecting with neighbors this morning as we continue the Ward 5 Week celebrations with “Coffee with the Councilmember.” 👇🏾 📍3901 12th St NE ⏰ 10:00 a.m.

We are grateful for all our neighbors who are fighting for safer streets/traffic calming measures near BHES. This is not ok. Crossing a double yellow line to shave 30 seconds off your commute puts everyone’s safety at risk — including this driver — and should never happen.