Hello CHEC Parents,

We are excited to share that the senior team will begin offering dedicated office hours for senior families. These virtual office hours will officially begin this Thursday.

Senior Office Hours
Every other Thursday
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual Session

During these sessions, parents and guardians may log in to ask any questions related to the senior class, graduation, or other end‑of‑year matters. These are open Q&A sessions—there will be no formal presentation. Families may simply join, ask questions, and receive support from Ms. Thweatt and Mr. Jones.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please call us at 202‑939‑7700.

We look forward to supporting you and our seniors as we approach the end of the school year.

DCPS Arts Teacher of the Year: CHEC's OWN Renana Fox - Performing Arts

Good afternoon All ,
We are excited to announce that the Kickboard Store will be opening for MS students March 10th & HS students March 11th during lunch time only.

I hope you are doing well; we will have a Parent Town Hall focused on attendance. The following dates and times are below:
Date & Time
February 17th and March 3rd
6pm-7:30pm

Beginning February 17th 2026 , our school will implement a daily early departure cut-off time of 2:00 PM for students in grades 6–12. Early departure requests after this time will not be approved, except in cases of verified emergencies or pre-approved medical or court appointments.
In addition, any early departure request made at or after 2:00 PM must receive approval and sign-off from an Assistant Principal prior to student release.

Its time for our mobile blood drive with Luminis Health, we are scheduled for 4/9-4/10. Students that participate will receive community service hours.

CHEC has earned a place on the College Board's AP School Honor Roll for the 2024-25 school year!
On behalf of everyone in the AP community, congratulations to you and your colleagues.

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools that have done outstanding work to welcome more students
into AP courses and support them on the path to college success.

As a part of our sustainability efforts, we are asking for donations of used batteries. Donations can be left at the main office. Thank you in advance.

DCPS has now launched the web based system to fincially support our student atheletes. No need to bring cash to support our support sporting events and gain entry. You can pre purchase your tickets via the Go Fan website.

Meet our 25-26 Student Government Association Officers

Our open house events are for prospective students and families to learn more about the school and to be informed about our programs and course offerings. 
October 8 5pm-6pm
November 13 5pm-6pm
December 11 5pm-6pm
January 8 5pm-6pm
February 12 5pm-6pm
March 11 5pm-6pm
April 9 5pm-6pm
May 14 5pm-6pm

As we prepare to end the 2024-2025 School Year, we want to say thank you for your support and trust thus
far. Our priority is to always ensure that we provide a safe and welcoming environment for all students,
parents, and staff. This year we have been reflective and have heard your concerns about consistency and
clarity around the school dress code. We also shared concerns with school dress code being a possible safety
challenge because without uniformed school attire, it is sometimes difficult to identify who is a student or a
guest and middle school verses a high school student.
Over the last month, we completed a design sprint to create a plan for uniforms for the 2025-2026 School
Year. There was a survey recently extended to get feedback from all core stakeholders (students, parents,
and staff). From the results of the survey, we have settled on a plan for uniforms for the 2025-2026 School
Year.
This plan was determined with student voice and choice in mind, and the financial feasibility and accessibility
to self-purchase school uniforms from the preferred vendors and merchants. With uniform school dress, we
will now be able to easily identify students by school level to increase school safety. Additionally, we hope
that a school uniform will take the stress off students and families in getting ready for school to increase on
time arrival and focus during the instructional day.
This uniform policy with be effective on the first day of the 2025-2026 School Year. Please ensure that you
have purchased the appropriate colors and styles of uniform applicable to your child’s grade/school level.
Uniforms can be purchased from any store or vendor. If you need recommendations, please reach out to a
member of the Culture Team, your child’s respective Dean of Students or AP. Information and updates will
also be available on our school website and social media page.
We look forward to another amazing school year! Have a great Summer!

After engaging with our Student, Teacher, Principal and Parent Advisory Boards, along with several other stakeholders across the district, DCPS will move forward with implementing a districtwide student cell phone policy beginning in School Year 2025–2026. Please see below the message that will be shared with students and families shortly. You can review the full policy at dcps.dc.gov/cellphones.

Each school will be responsible for making certain implementation of the policy fits its unique needs, and if this will be your school's first year phone free, your principal will follow up this summer with further details to ensure your school is set up for success.

In partnership,
Lewis D. Ferebee, Ed.D.
Chancellor, DC Public Schools

Dress Code Effective Immediately

Here at Columbia Heights Education Campus, we believe in the process of Restorative Justice. It taps into the inner Belonging of our Students and Staff, with empathy, understanding and compassion.