Welcome to the 2022-2023 DC PCSB Back To School Hub. This resource page seeks to provide information to help students, families and school leaders get ready for the new school year!
As we head back to school, it is important all students are up to date with routine immunizations! Below are resources from OSSE and DC Health for families and school staff.
After almost eight years of service on DC PCSB’s Board, Ricarda Ganjam, current Secretary’s term on our board will end this month. Ricarda joined the Board in 2015, and has served as Secretary since 2019.
As school staff and educators get ready for the back to school season, it’s important that you stay informed, too! Read below to learn about staff transitions, campus updates, and a complete list of back to school dates.
DC PCSB recently tested the lead filters that were installed on drinking water sources in every DC public charter school in SY 2022-23, and took action to ensure every device was working smoothly and safely. Read more about the process and results below.
DC PCSB spoke with Liv Birnstad, a recent Capital City Public Charter School graduate, in this scholar spotlight.
DC SchoolConnect Services
Families can learn more about the DC SchoolConnect program which offers free and safe transportation to school, events, and after school activities for students residing in Wards 7 and 8.
All students must have up-to-date immunization certification on file with the school within the first 20 school days or they will not be allowed to attend school or school activities until the immunization certification is secured by the school. Review this page to guarantee your students are ready for school.
DC laws and regulations require that any child attending a school or daycare in DC submit a completed Universal Health Certificate and Oral Health Assessment Form annually to demonstrate that all students are receiving the health care they need.
Adult immunizations are critical to helping reduce the spread of vaccine preventable diseases to residents, visitors, and those working in the District. Adult learners ages 18 & up can access free immunizations through the adult immunization program.
