Park Avenue held an event on December 19 to provide an opportunity for parents to learn about their newly implemented "Parent Toolbox" which provides resources to parents to help their children with standards at home!

Activ8 STEM Academy families participated in a SEL workshop and dinner before their winter dance.

Families came to support their students during Westwood's Dance Arts Open House Presentation. They enjoyed performances that showcase cultural diversity as well creativity.

G.L.H Johnson Elementary school scholars were all smiles wearing their "Ugly Sweaters" as they participated in Christmas Spirit Week.

The STEAM+C Enrichment group enjoyed a special visit from Ms. Lakeisha Swann of LSwann Customs, where each student had the opportunity to sew and stuff their own pillow by using technology (the sewing machine), engineering(creating their pillow), art (the art of sewing), math (measuring & turning the material at angles), computer science (using sequence or order to complete their pillow), and community by partnering with LSwann Customs.

Kindergarten and First Grade students at Gibson Elementary showed off their holiday spirit at their music program on Tuesday night.

Bonner's dance students had a stellar performance at their Winter Dance Concert! The choreography was captivating and your technique was impeccable! Bravo!

Check out our recent holiday concerts from around the district! They have been recorded and placed on the DPS YouTube channel for your holiday viewing.

December 20 - Last Day of first semester; GW Boys Basketball home games vs. Martinsville, starting at 5:30 p.m.

December 23 - January 7 - Winter Break

January 8 - Students return; first day of second semester

*Check out school websites for school-based events!

Dauna Jessup, O.T. Bonner Middle School dance teacher and dance students are pictured with community partner Joan John, who purchased several dance costumes for Bonner's Winter Dance Performance. Thank you Ms. John for providing such a wonderful opportunity for our dance stars!!

Principal Cressell and George Washington High School sends a big thank you and a Merry Christmas to all of our stakeholders who purchased items for our scholars!!