We know that for some families, a little extra help during the summer months can go a long way.☀️ SUN Bucks is a new program to help families with students buy food when schools are closed for the summer. Check if your family is eligible➡️sunbucks.dc.gov

Join us for the #MBSYEP2025 March Madness Certification Event! ✅ 🗓️ Saturday, March 22 📍 Walter E. Washington Convention Center 🕛 10:00 AM Or certify online: summerjobs.dc.gov 🌐

We just launched a brand-new portal! 🚀 Most.dc.gov will make it easier for families to find and register for afterschool and summer programs. The new platform is part of connecting young people with activities that help them learn, grow, and thrive year-round.

Neighbors, there’s a one-stop shop for applying to after school and summer programs in DC! ℹ️ most.dc.gov The District has launched a new platform for connecting young people with activities that help them learn, grow, and thrive year-round.

📢 Summer starts here! Join us for Summer in the City 2025 on Sat, Mar 29, from 11 AM - 2 PM at MLK Jr. Library! Discover summer programs, jobs, internships, & fun activities for District youth! Meet 60-80 partners sharing amazing opportunities.☀️📚🎉 sitc2025.eventbrite.com

Calling all DC K–12 Artists! The 2025 Spring Student Art Competition is now open. Submit your work and tell your story through art. For contest details visit: tinyurl.com/3249346d

DC has the fastest improving urban school system. We want to make sure DC's public schools continue to lead the nation. We will do that by investing in our students, our schools, and our educators in FY26: budget.dc.gov

"We are investing in our schools!"--DC Deputy Mayor for Education Mayor Bowser’s FY26 budget includes: ✅ $2.8B for DCPS + charters ✅ $270M for teacher pay raises ✅ $10.7M for tech & IT upgrades ✅ $3M for High Impact Tutoring ✅ Full funding for childcare programs #DCFY26

At today’s Talent Ready Regional Convening in DC, Monica Dodge, Executive Director of our Office of Education Through Employment Pathways, led a powerful discussion on new findings from our just-released Alumni Survey report. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4dyfhkr7 #DCeducation

Happy first day of summer, DC! ☀️ From the nation’s #1 park system to spray parks and pools in every ward, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during the summer months. Together, let's make it a safe and fun summer in the best city in the world.

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Kicks Off 46th Year of Iconic Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

For some students, the end of the school year means finding food can be more difficult, but the D.C. government wants families to know that resources are available this summer, tinyurl.com/5n6m4e8c

School's out, summer's on! Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Deputy Mayor for Education are investing in fun, free, and safe summer programs for 17,000+ DC students. From camps to libraries, pools to field trips--there's still time to join in! tinyurl.com/mwb99pmv #DCSummerFun

An extreme heat alert has been issued for today (7/17). Temps are expected to have a high near 96 degrees and a heat index as high as 106. Drink water, find shade, & check on your friends. Learn more about cooling centers and resources 🔗 heat.dc.gov #ReadyDC

Not all heroes wear capes — some move hundreds of books a day. Rain or shine, summer or snow, DC Public Library’s Distribution Team always delivers. They keep the shelves stocked, the holds moving, and the library flowing. 💅🏽

DC, MD & VA are teaming up to launch the region's first Student Pathways Report, linking K-12, college & workforce data. Why it matters: ✔️Tracks how students move from school to career across state lines ✔️Informs smarter, data-driven policy tinyurl.com/bdev9ase #DCschools

DOT Updates for Thursday, July 24 Impacted routes will be updated continually at bit.ly/DailyDOTUpdates If your student's bus is listed and you self-transport or utilize ride-share options, you will be reimbursed.

Thousands of DC families use the My School DC lottery to access FREE, high-quality pre-K3 programs. Why participation is growing: ✔ Rising child care costs ✔ 800 more seats since 2022 ✔ Robust outreach like #EdFEST ✔ Early entry into great schools ➡️tinyurl.com/4jncmxme

📚Mt. Pleasant Summer Book Club — for all ages! Read Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice by Anna Lapera with friends, family & neighbors. Pick up a free copy at the library and read at your own pace. 📅 Author Talk: Sept 16 at Mt. Pleasant Library! 🔗 bit.ly/4f3b5vr

The safety of our young people is our top priority, and we know the safest place for them is in school. Ahead of the first day of school next week, we encourage families to talk with their child about steps they should take to stay safe on their way to and from school.