February 11, 2026
Dear DC Public Schools Parents and Families,
At DC Public Schools (DCPS), we are committed to providing students with rigorous and joyful learning experiences through high quality instruction. I am writing to share adjustments to the School Year (SY) 2025–2026 calendar resulting from the recent inclement weather closures.
Last month’s winter storm brought significant snow and ice to our city, and DCPS closed schools on Tuesday, January 27 and Wednesday, January 28. In order to meet the instructional day requirements outlined in the DC Municipal Regulations (DCMR), DCPS is making the following modifications to the SY 2025–2026 calendar:
- Thursday, March 12 previously scheduled for Parent-Teacher Conferences, will shift to an instructional day for all students and teachers.
- Parent-Teacher Conferences previously scheduled for this date are cancelled, and schools are encouraged to leverage existing communication structures—such as routine check‑ins, emails, or phone outreach—to share timely student updates with families and caregivers.
- Friday, March 13 will remain a Wellness Day with no school for students or teachers.
- Maintaining this day supports student and educator well‑being and honors the commitments outlined in the district’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Washington Teachers’ Union.
- Thursday, June 18 will be the last day of school for students.
- This one-day extension ensures students receive the full instructional time needed to finish the school year before the Juneteenth holiday.
We recognize that changes to the school year calendar can affect our families’ planning and end-of-year expectations. We hope that with this advance notice, families will be able to plan ahead as we look toward closing out another remarkable school year at DCPS.
Thank you for your flexibility and continued support.
In partnership,
Lewis D. Ferebee, Ed.D.
Chancellor, DC Public Schools