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Family Bulletin

FAMILY BULLETIN

Your Weekly Update From DPA

Week Of April 27th, 2026

DPA FAMILY BULLETIN | Week of 4.27.26

 

Team DPA β€” Let’s Go! πŸš€

We are six days away from Day 1 of the Championship, DC CAPE testing β€” and it starts now.

This week, families and scholars, is about setting the tone:
-What we expect.
-What we model.
-What we refuse to compromise.

Champions don’t wait. Champions just do it.

Together we rise.
Championship standard. Every scholar. Every day.

⏱️ The Countdown Is Real:
πŸ“† 6 school days β†’ DC CAPE (May 4)
πŸ“† 28 days β†’ College & Career Decision Day πŸŽ“ (May 20)
πŸ“† 32 school days β†’ NWEA MAP Growth (June 2–3)
πŸ“† 7 weeks β†’ Last day with scholars (June 12)

This is where focus sharpens.
This is where consistency wins.
This is where we separate effort from excellence.

Calendar Notifications

25-26 School Year CALENDAR (linked here) – Updated on 2/22/26

May 5-21 – DCCAPE Testing

May 20 – College Decision Day

May 25 – No School Memorial Day

June 2 & 3 – NWEA MAP Testing

June 9th – High School Graduation

June 12th – Last Day of School with Scholars & 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony

Re-Enrollment has BEGUN!

Reserve Your Spot at DPA!

Dear DPA Families,

Enrollment season is officially open, and it’s time to re-enroll your scholar for the 2026–2027 school year! We’ve made a few minor updates to the process this year to make things smoother for families.

To begin the Re-Enrollment process, please complete the Enrollment Survey linked here πŸ‘‰ ENROLLMENT SURVEY

Once the survey is completed for each of your scholars, you will receive the DCRV and enrollment forms via DocuSign. After submitting your completed DocuSign forms, a member of our team will contact you to collect proof of residency if needed.

To ensure your scholar is ready for the first day of school, all re-enrollment paperwork must be submitted by June, 1st 2026. Please note: Scholars who are not fully enrolled by this date will be placed on the waitlist for next school year.

If you have any questions or need support, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Enroll@digitalpioneersacademy.org.

Thank you for being a part of the DPA community!

Championship Mindset Spirit Week

We have SPIRIT, Yes, we do, We have Spirit, how about you?

Spirit Week themes:

  • Monday – Team Colors (Kickoff)
    Wear your homeroom’s team colors (ex: Lakers, UNC, Howard, Commanders)

  • Tuesday – Referee Day (Fair Play)
    Black-and-white stripes, whistles, clipboards

  • Wednesday – Jersey Day (Squad Up)
    Rep your team β€” pro, college, or DPA gear

  • Thursday – Athlete Day (Game Day)
    Warm-ups, sweatsuits, sweatbands, sleeves, eye black, headbands

  • Friday – Black & Gold (Champ Day)
    Full DPA black & gold β€” whole building = trophy

Attention: High School 11th Grade Families – Junior Family Zoom Invitation

Attention 11th Grade Families:

The DPA College & Career Team invites all 11th grade scholars and families to join us for an upcoming Intro to College Counseling virtual meeting on Thursday, April 30 at 6:00 PM (on Zoom). During this session, we will walk through what to expect as it relates to secondary pathway planning and college applications; we will highlight key milestones and share steps scholars can begin taking now to stay ahead of the process.

Please save the date for Thursday, April 30 at 6:00 PM.
We will share the Zoom link with families ahead of the event.

Athletics Update – Week of 4/27/26

High School Athletics

Outdoor Track

Event

Location

Time

Monday

Practice

Kenilworth Park

3:30PM – 5:30PM

Tuesday

Practice

Kenilworth

3:30PM – 5:30PM

Wednesday

Practice

Kenilworth Park

1:15PM – 3:30PM

Thursday

Practice

Kenilworth Park

3:30PM – 5:30PM

Varsity Girls

Flag Football

Event

Location

Time

Monday

Game @ SEED

Ridge Rd. Rec.

3:15PM

Tuesday

Practice

Barry Farms

3:30PM – 5:30PM

Wednesday

Game vs. Paul PCS

RFK Fields #1

4:45PM

Thursday

Practice

Barry Farms

3:30PM – 5:30PM

Varsity Football

Event

Location

Time

Monday

Workouts

Tiger Woods

3:30PM – 5:30PM

Tuesday

Workouts

Tiger Woods

3:30PM – 5:30PM

Wednesday

Workouts

Tiger Woods

1:15PM – 3:30PM

Thursday

Workouts

Tiger Woods

3:30PM – 5:30PM

MS Outdoor Track

Event

Location

Time

Monday

Practice

Kenilworth Park

3:30PM – 5:30PM

Tuesday

Practice

Kenilworth Park

3:30PM – 5:15PM

Wednesday

Practice

Kenilworth Park

3:30PM – 5:30PM

Thursday

Practice

Kenilworth Park

3:30PM – 5:30PM

 

After School Clubs and Activities

High School After School Clubs

  • Elegant Grace Society – Room 110
    Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Barber Club – College Suite Basement
    Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

  • Art Club – Room 109
    Tuesdays | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Dapper Posh – Room 209
    Mondays | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Crochet Club – Room 206
    Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

  • Python Playback – Room 111
    Mondays & Tuesdays | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Cosmetology Club – Room 101
    Mondays & Fridays | 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

  • Best Kids – Room 106
    Wednesdays | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

  • Step Team – College Suite Basement
    Mondays & Thursdays | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Middle School After School Clubs

Tutoring- Mon, Tue 4-5

Bike Club- Tue- 4-5:30

Best Kids- Wed 1-2

Art Club- Thur 4-5

Robotic Thurs 4-5

P.O.W.E.R- Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 3:45- 6

Family and Scholar Wellness Resources

Food Access Resources

We know times can be challenging, and some families may be facing extra difficulty putting food on the table. You are not alone, the DPA Wellness Team is here to help connect you with local food resources and support.Β  Click here for resources available for families in need, along with updates as they become available. Please take a moment to review them and share with anyone who may benefit.

Family Resource Guide

Please see the linked guide HERE, curated by the DPA Wellness Team. It includes information on community-based organizations, grief and loss support, substance use support, food pantries, and more. Printed copies are also available in the main office.

Monthly Mental Health Newsletter

Please check out the monthly mental health newsletter that is published by our Paving the Way Mental Health Therapists.

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