Dear DCI School Community,

As a school community, we always want to be clear and transparent about any communication we share. The Dispatch is one channel that we use to share information and we want to repost a safety update that was sent this morning to all staff, families and our community. Please click here to read the full message. We are so grateful to our staff and students for their efforts in keeping our community safe.

Today is officially the first day of spring and as we enter into this new season, we also begin our celebrations and milestones. We are starting to gear up for spring break (April 14-18), with testing, promotions and graduation also on the horizon. To kick off the season, we will be celebrating our annual La Soirée Francophone tomorrow, Friday, March 21st – our third cultural celebration aligned with our three language tracks and “language at the core” strategic pillar. Join us from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. for student performances, a runway show, Francophone culinary and cultural tradition displays and, of course, delicious food! We very much value the cultural diversity of our school community and this is just one seasonal opportunity to meet and interact with our French language program and enjoy annual traditions. 

Veuillez vous joindre à nous et profiter de la Soirée!

Shout Outs!

Please see below for “shout out” submissions! Thank you for recognizing our teachers and staff!

I would like to shout out Ms. Ali and Ms. Grullon for always keeping the class silent and focused whenever we work.They are one of the best teacher pairs that I have ever experienced when it comes to learning.

I want to shout out Ms. Vivar, she’s so funny and she lets me talk to her about anything going on and gives good advice and just generally has good vibes. She's never mad at anyone or anything she’s just always positive and that’s what we need positivity!!!

Ms. You (phase 1 chinese teacher)

Shout out to Mr. Normeus for being the funniest man alive and never intending to be. He is so incredibly funny at times but when I say this he looks at me blankly before sighing and telling me to go back to work.

Please consider submitting a “shout out” to recognize your students’ teachers and staff. These will be included in each bi-weekly edition of the Dispatch. Your name will be associated with each shout out, or you can choose to shout out anonymously. Thanks!

What is Happening at DCI?

Share Input and Enter to Win $25!

At DCI, fostering an inclusive community and sense of belonging is a key goal in our 2024-2029 Strategic Plan. To better understand and strengthen family engagement, we invite you to complete two short surveys by Friday, March 28th: the OSSE Family Survey, which gathers feedback on school climate across DC schools, and the DCI Family Survey, which focuses on caregiver engagement and belonging at DCI. Both surveys are anonymous, available in multiple languages, and will take just a few minutes to complete. By completing both, you can opt into a raffle to win a $25 gift card! If you need assistance or wish to complete the surveys by phone, please contact our Family Engagement Liaison, Brian Garcia. Thank you for sharing your feedback!

Register Now for DCI Summer Camps!

We're thrilled to announce DCI’s one-week and two-week Summer Programs between July 14th and July 25th, 2025 for rising 6th through 9th Graders! This year’s camp will feature more than a dozen full and half-day programs centered around DCI’s most popular Activities and Athletics. For more information and how to register, visit our Summer at DCI webpage. 

HOSA and Robotics Win Big!

Both middle and high school HOSA students demonstrated exceptional skills and knowledge in various health-related events during the recent DC HOSA State Leadership Conference. Click here for a full list of accolades! 

DCI Varsity Robotics qualified for the district championships the weekend of April 4th in Upper Marlboro during a competition last weekend! The team also won the engineering inspiration award recognizing DCI’s full robotics pipeline from grades 6-12. Lorelei Gryziak won an individual recognition as a Dean’s List finalist, recognizing her individual contributions to robotics programming. Way to go everyone!

Upcoming Events

Middle Years Program (MYP) Cafe y Charla on March 26th

We will be hosting an in-person Café y Charla Middle Years Program (MYP) information session on Wednesday, March 26th from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM in the main cafe. This Café y Charla session will take place only in Spanish. Our MYP Coordinator, Jenae Carter, will be facilitating this session. Please RSVP by completing this form by Monday, March 24th.

Next Week! DP Visual Arts & Film Senior Exhibition

Join the class of 2025 for the DP Visual Arts & Film Senior Exhibition! Come check out the showcase on Friday, March 28th starting at 5:00 p.m. and celebrate the tremendous artworks and films of artists and filmmakers in the senior class! We hope to see you at the show!

When: Friday, March 28th, 2025, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Where: 2D Art Wing

Who: Parents, family, friends, and teachers of the class of 2025!

What to Expect in High School at DCI – RESCHEDULED to April 4th 

Calling all 8th grade families! Join us for a Café y Charla on Friday, April 4th from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the Inner Library for a presentation about all that DCI High School has to offer. We will be discussing the curriculum, culture, extracurricular activities, and how to set your students up for success as they prepare for life after high school. Our High School Principal, Mr. Christopher Nace, will be leading this Café y Charla.* This will be an opportunity to get all of your questions answered and start to discuss options for your student’s high school experience. RSVP here to confirm your attendance by Tuesday, April 1. *Please note that the Café y Charla will be exclusively in Spanish.

Check out the OST Resource Fair to Explore Summer Opportunities 

On Saturday, March 29, the Deputy Mayor for Education’s (DME) Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Office) is hosting its annual “Summer in the City” resource fair at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The fair will connect families with a wide range of summer programs and activities. Click here for more details and to register for the fair.