Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates from DCPS

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates At DC Public Schools (DCPS), we are committed to ensuring the well-being of our students. Communicating about issues that impact school communities is important to fostering strong partnerships with families, and we will continue to provide updates around coronavirus (COVID-19) on topics including:
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Latest Updates
School Calendar Changes
Meal Sites
Distance Learning
Additional Resources for Families
Letters to Families

Visit coronavirus.dc.gov for more information from DC Health. For additional questions, please email CEO.info@k12.dc.gov or call (202) 442-5885.

Este es un anuncio sobre el coronavirus (COVID-19). Si prefiere obtener esta información en español, llame al (202) 442-5885 para pedir un intérprete gratuitamente.

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C’est une mise à jour concernant le coronavirus (COVID-19). Si vous préférez avoir cette information en français, veuillez contacter le (202) 442-5885 pour demander un/une interprète gratuitement.

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Latest Updates
All DCPS schools are closed for students through April 24 and DCPS will provide meals to students across the district. DCPS is also providing distance learning resources for students to continue learning at home. For more information on these topics, please review the sections below.  

School Calendar Changes
In response to coronavirus (COVID-19), all schools will be closed for students from March 16 through April 24. March 16 will be professional development for teachers and spring break will be March 17 to March 23. There will no longer be a Spring Break period in April. From March 24 to April 24, students will participate in distance learning, and classes will resume on Monday, April 27. More information about the DCPS School Year 2019-2020 calendar.  

Meals
Meals will be available for all students every weekday at locations throughout the city. Visit this link and select, Meal Locations for All DC Students, for more information. Meal service times may vary.  

Distance Learning
DCPS prepared printed packets of learning materials for every grade level from Pre-K through 8th grade and each graduation requirement course for 9-12th grade. These activities will continue classroom learning at home and engage students during a period of school closure. These materials were designed to meet the needs of all students including English Learners and students with special needs. DCPS families can pick up hardcopies of distance learning printed materials at their school on the following days between 8:30 am and 2 pm: Thursday, March 19; Friday, March 20; and Monday, March 23. Due to the extended school closure timeline, we will also have a second round of packet pick-up days on March 31 and April 1 to support your child’s learning through April 24. More information will be shared at a later date. Instructional materials will be available online starting Friday, March 20. Follow this link to download lessons and activities for students, no login or password necessary, at bit.ly/DCPS_ICP. We encourage you to share how your family is continuing learning at home by sharing your experience on social media using #DCPSatHome.  

Additional Resources for Families
We know that this situation has caused uncertainty and anxiety in our community and want to support your student and family during this challenging time. We encourage you to review the following resources:
Family and Community Frequently Asked Questions (English) [PDF]
Family and Community Frequently Asked Questions (Spanish) [PDF]
Family and Community Frequently Asked Questions (Amharic) [PDF]
Family and Community Frequently Asked Questions (Chinese) [PDF]
Family and Community Frequently Asked Questions (Vietnamese) [PDF]
Preparing for College During Distance Learning Virtual Community Service Opportunities [PDF]
Viruses Don’t Discriminate and Neither Should We: Coronavirus and Stigma (English) [PDF]
Viruses Don’t Discriminate and Neither Should We: Coronavirus and Stigma (Spanish) [PDF]
Free Comcast Internet Service for Eligible Families Life at Home - Resources for DC Families and Community Members  

Letters to Families [PDF]
Distance Learning Guide (English) (March 24, 2020)
Distance Learning Guide (Spanish) (March 24, 2020)
DCPS School Closure Extension – English (March 20, 2020)
DCPS School Closure Extension – Spanish (March 20, 2020)
DCPS Distance Learning Announcement (English) DCPS Distance Learning Announcement (Spanish) DCPS School Closure - English (March 13, 2020)
DCPS School Closure - Spanish (March 13, 2020)
DCPS School Closure - Amharic (March 13, 2020)
DCPS School Closure - French (March 13, 2020)
DCPS School Closure - Chinese (March 13, 2020)
DC Public Schools - Event and Travel Update - English  (March 11, 2020)
DC Public Schools - Event and Travel Update - Spanish (March 11, 2020)
DC Public Schools - Event and Travel Update - Amharic (March 11, 2020)
DC Public Schools - Event and Travel Update - Chinese (March 11, 2020)
DC Public Schools - Event and Travel Update - French (March 11, 2020)
DC Public Schools - Event and Travel Update - Vietnamese (March 11, 2020)
DC Public Schools Schedule Changes – Week of March 16, English (March 11, 2020)
DC Public Schools Schedule Changes – Week of March 16, Spanish (March 11, 2020)
DC Public Schools Schedule Changes – Week of March 16, Amharic (March 11, 2020)
DC Public Schools Schedule Changes – Week of March 16, Chinese (March 11, 2020)
DC Public Schools Schedule Changes – Week of March 16, French (March 11, 2020)
DC Public Schools Schedule Changes – Week of March 16, Vietnamese (March 11, 2020)
Hyde-Addison Elementary School Update (March 10, 2020)
Mann Elementary School Update (March 10, 2020)
Stoddert Elementary School Update (March 10, 2020)
School Without Walls High School Update (March 9, 2020)
COVID-19 and School Prevention and Preparedness (March 9, 2020)
Frequently Asked Questions (March 8, 2020)
School Without Walls High School Closure (March 8, 2020)
Travel Update, English (March 4, 2020)
Travel Update, Spanish (March 4, 2020)
Coronavirus Update, English (March 2, 2020)
Coronavirus Update, Spanish (March 2, 2020)