Dear DPS Community,
We are at the conclusion of 2024-25, a school year filled with great achievements, valuable lessons and memorable moments. I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve shared and to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation for our extraordinary DPS community.
To our scholars: You continue to inspire us with your resilience, creativity, and drive to learn. Whether you’re finishing your first year of kindergarten or recently walked across the stage as a graduating senior, you’ve grown in ways that make us proud every single day. Your efforts, your achievements—both big and small—are the reason we do this work.
To our families: Your partnership and trust are essential to our vision of ensuring Every Learner Thrives. Thank you for being engaged, supportive and collaborative. We know that education is strongest when schools and families work together, and your involvement made a meaningful difference this year.
To our staff: Thank you for your tireless commitment to providing wrap-around support. This year has brought both challenges and triumphs, and through it all, you have remained steadfast in your commitment to our scholars. Regardless of your role, each of you played a vital role in students’ success.
All year long, we collectively continued to build a district where every student belongs, feels supported and is empowered to thrive. As we look ahead to the next school year, we remain committed to equity, innovation and the continuous improvement of our Student, Adult and System Experiences.
I hope you all enjoy a well-deserved summer break and be sure to check summer offerings for available programming and resources. For our 2025 graduates, we send you off with pride and confidence in the bright futures that await you. And for everyone returning next year—we can’t wait to welcome you back in the fall.
In collaboration,
Dr. Alex Marrero
Superintendent