Official X Account of the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education and Deputy Mayor Paul Kihn
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DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
It's going to be a busy Halloween weekend in Washington, DC.
We want to remind you to get to your plans by using Metro and rideshare.
Free Lyft code will be live Friday (10/30) and Saturday (10/31) from 10PM to 4AM.
Code drops at 9PM on 10/30: wrap.org/soberride
DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
OSSE’s 2027 DC Teacher of the Year selection process also recognized finalists Gabbrielle Jones of Lafayette Elementary and Jennifer Schroeder of @IdaBWellsMS. Join us in celebrating their work with DC students. #DCTOY
DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
These #DC schools are ensuring #DCStudentsSucceed every day!
The 2026 Bold Performance Schools Special Awards recognizes three DC public schools for exceptional academic achievement, sustained excellence, and student success.
🏆 Whittier Elementary S - Boldest School
🏅 Friendship - Blow Pierce MS – Enduring Excellence
⭐ Savoy ES - Most Inspiring
Each school has a unique story of success, and all three are showing what's possible for DC students.
Congratulations to these outstanding school communities! Proud to celebrate their achievements alongside @empowerk12!
#DCStudentsSucceed
DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
️🗓️ Calendar Reminder 🗓️
There will be no school for students on the following days:
Friday, October 30 ➡️ PD Day
Monday, November 2 ➡️ Records/Wellness Day
Tuesday, November 3 ➡️ Election Day
View the full SY26-27 calendar: bit.ly/DCPSCal
DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
Mark your calendar for EdFEST 2026!
Join us on Dec. 5 and/or Dec. 12 to learn more about your @dcpublicschools and @dcpcsb school options in person.
📅 Dec. 5: Grades 9–12
📅 Dec. 12: PK3–Grade 8
Registration opens next week. Stay tuned for details!
#EdFEST26
DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
As a reporter it's easy to always be cynical, but yesterday I got to witness a heartwarming event: the announcement of D.C.'s teacher of the year. My colleague @shamira_akilah talked to Ramon Griffin from Thurgood Marshall Academy in Ward 8: washingtonsun.com/metro/dc-t…
DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
Take a look inside today’s surprise at Thurgood Marshall Academy. Students and colleagues celebrated as Mayor Bowser announced that OSSE had selected Ramon G. Griffin as the 2027 DC Teacher of the Year. Join us in congratulating Mr. Griffin. 🎉
#DCTOY
DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
Surprise!
We just named Ramon Griffin at Thurgood Marshall Academy the 2027 DC Teacher of the Year.
Congratulations, and thank you for all that you do for DC’s young people.
DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
Celebrate Halloween with MPD! 👻
From haunted houses to other fun Halloween events, there’s something for everyone across the District.
Find an event near you and join the fun! 🎃
DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
Big results deserve big recognition!🌟
21 DC public schools have earned the 2026 Bold Performance Schools distinction, exceeding expected proficiency rates by more than 10 percentage points.
From #DC public schools to public charter schools, these achievements highlight the incredible work happening in classrooms across our city.
Congratulations to every school making bold progress for DC students! Proud to celebrate alongside @empowerk12!
#DCStudentsSucceed
DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
Big announcement: 🥁
Our 2027 DC Teacher of the Year is…. Ramon Griffin!
With 13 years of teaching experience, the last 7 at Thurgood Marshall Academy, Mr. Griffin is a community mentor and an educator who has gone above and beyond for our students.
Congrats, Mr. Griffin!
DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
OSSE has selected Ramon G. Griffin of Thurgood Marshall Academy as the 2027 DC Teacher of the Year through a competitive process recognizing outstanding educators across the District. He uses music to connect students with history. Congratulations, Mr. Griffin! #DCTOY
DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
October is bringing movie nights, pumpkin festivals, pumpkin painting, Halloween fun, bats in the District, and plenty more ways to get into the spirit. 🎃👻 Visit dclibrary.org to explore more events!
ALT A Halloween-themed library event poster titled "It's Spooky Season! At Your Neighborhood Library." Lists "Family Events": October 22 – Palisades Pumpkin Festival at Palisades Library; October 27 – Pumpkin Painting & Decorating at Chevy Chase Library; October 28 – Trunk or Treat at Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library; October 29 – Outdoor Halloween Party at Georgetown Library; October 31 – Trick or Treat at Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library. Features a green monster hand and spiderwebs. DC Public Library logo included.
ALT A purple and orange poster titled "It's Spooky Season! At Your Neighborhood Library" lists adult events. Events include: "Tuesday Night Movies Halloween Edition" on October 17 at MLK Library; "Dark Alleys Book Club Reads Daphne by Josh Malerman" on October 22 at Cleveland Park Library; "All About Bats in the District" on October 26 at MLK Library; "District Horror Creatives Short Film Showcase" on October 31 at Northeast Library. Footer invites to find more events like movie screenings and craft workshops online. DC Public Library logos are present.
DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
We're bringing a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, seasonal treats and more to the heart of Downtown DC at MLK Library.
Another great free, family-friendly fall celebration in Washington, DC:
DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
📣 DCPS Families 📣
We want to ensure that our policies continue to support strong partnerships between schools & families. Please take a few minutes to share your feedback on DCPS' Title I resources and policies by November 30.
Review & submit here 👉 bit.ly/DCPS_Title126
DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
Check out this haunted Halloween event in Washington, DC tonight at MLK Library ↓
The 2027 @usnews Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings are out! Congrats to DC’s top-ranked schools:
Elementary
🏫 DCPS: Hyde-Addison ES
🏫 Public charter: DC Bilingual PCS
Middle
🏫 DCPS: Deal MS
🏫 Public charter: Washington Latin PCS
DME is proud that DC families have strong public school options in every sector.
Congratulations to all the schools on the list, and to the students, families, and educators behind these results. Thank you for showing up for DC students. #EveryDayCounts
DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
The My School DC lottery doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.
Have questions about the process? Our team is here to help you navigate the lottery process and understand your next steps.
📞 Call the My School DC hotline at (202) 888-6336.
We’re here to help every step of the way.
DC Deputy Mayor for Education retweeted
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the District until 8:00 PM today, Friday, October 16. Heavy rain, hail and high winds are possible.
Take time to prepare, including following @AlertDC.
Visit ready.dc.gov for more.
#dcwx
