Ward 4 Education Alliance
Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
The Ward 4 Education Alliance brings together Ward 4 parents, students, educators, and community members to share information and advocate for continued improvement in the quality of education in Ward 4 DCPS schools. We meet monthly during the school year on zoom. Email ward4edalliance@gmail.com for link.
Ward 4 is home to two DCPS high schools and the 13 DCPS schools that feed into them. . Shepherd and Lafayette, located in Ward 4 feed into Deal and Jackson Reed but are always welcome.
Children from Bancroft, Bruce Monroe, Cleveland and Tyler have the right to feed into the MacFarland and Roosevelt dual language programs. The Student Advisory Committee on Student Assignment Recommendations can be viewed here. They make some changes which will start for school year 2025-2026.
Our next meetings is scheduled for October 9, 2024. Contact ward4edalliance@gmail.com for zoom link
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DCPS Back to School Block Party
The DC Public Schools’ Back to School Block Party is a celebration to welcome students, families, teachers, school administration, and community members to a successful start to the new school year. The event will include free food and fun activities for all ages including games, face painting, and student performances.
When: Saturday, September 14, 11 am – 2 pm
Where: Jefferson Middle School Academy (801 7th Street SW)
Families are also reminded that students must be up to date on required immunizations to protect against preventable diseases. The District, in collaboration with medical and educational partners, remains dedicated to enhancing vaccine access throughout the District, making it more convenient for families to have their children vaccinated. For more information, please visit dchealth.dc.gov/immunizations.