Digital Pioneers Academy

08/21/2026

📸 Picture day is next Tuesday, August 25th. Please make sure your child is in full uniform.

08/20/2026

We are proud to see DPA CEO Mashea Ashton featured in NOTUS discussing the importance of making college more affordable for DC students.

For some DPA graduates, DC TAG can allow them to attend their college of choice without facing a significant financial gap. As Mashea shared, expanding college access means continuing to break down the financial barriers that stand between students and their dreams.

Read the story here: www.notus.org/metro/dc-college-tuition-assistance

08/13/2026

We can't wait to see our scholars next week! Reminder that next week will be 1:00 dismissal.

Monday, Aug. 17: 6th, 9th & 12th Grade, Mandatory Orientation
Tuesday, Aug. 18: 7th, 8th, 10th & 11th Grade, Mandatory Orientation
Wednesday, Aug. 19: First Day of Classes for ALL Scholars

08/06/2026

📢 Have you purchased uniforms? All scholars must be in uniform the first day of school.

REMINDER: Uniform sale for 6th - 12th grade @ DPA HIGH SCHOOL

Saturday, August 8th @ 10 am - 3 pm
📍 DPA High School, 709 12th St SE

Both middle school AND high school uniforms will be available for purchase!

💳 Payments accepted: All major credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, Cash App, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay, plus 💵 cash

08/04/2026

‼️New & returning DPA families, please ensure all your enrollment paperwork is complete before August 17th.

Call us if you need help: (202) 677-3522 📳

08/01/2026

SEE YOU SUNDAY for the DPA Free Cookout!

Before the new school year starts, let's get together for some family fun: hot dogs, hamburgers, music, skating, and more. New and returning families are all welcome.

📍 Anacostia Park, 1500 Anacostia Drive SE
📅 Sunday, August 2nd
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

*Share with a new 6th grade family. We still have space.

07/31/2026

📢 REMINDER: Uniform sale for 6th - 12th grade @ DPA HIGH SCHOOL (709 12th Street SE)

If you have not purchased uniforms for the new school year, join us on Saturday, August 8th from 10am – 3pm.
📍 DPA High School, 709 12th St SE

Both middle school AND high school uniforms will be available for purchase! All scholars must be in uniform the first day of school.

💳 Payments accepted: all major credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, Cash App, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay, plus 💵 cash

07/28/2026

📅 Mark your calendar!
Aug 17: 6th, 9th & 12th Grade, Mandatory Orientation (1pm dismissal)
Aug 18: 7th, 8th, 10th & 11th Grade, Mandatory Orientation (1pm dismissal)
Aug 19: First Day of Classes for ALL Scholars (1pm dismissal)

We're getting ready to welcome scholars back!

07/22/2026

🚆 Have you spotted us around DC?

Our new Metro bus and rail ads are officially live, helping spread the word about the opportunities waiting for students at Digital Pioneers Academy.

As more families discover DPA, demand continues to grow. We currently have a waitlist for most upper grades, but we still have a limited number of seats available for incoming 6th graders this fall.

If you are looking for a middle school where students are known, challenged, and prepared for college, now is the time to enroll your child.

📸 Keep an eye out for our new ads across the city, and if you see one, snap a photo and tag us!

07/21/2026

Middle School Families: Come out for the DPA Free Cookout! Before the new school year starts, let's get together for some family fun: hot dogs, hamburgers, music, skating, and more. New and returning families are all welcome.

📍 Anacostia Park, 1500 Anacostia Drive SE
📅 Sunday, August 2nd
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

*Share with a new 6th grade family

Digital Pioneers Academy is a tuition-free public charter middle and high school in Southeast DC and enrolling students in grades 6-12 for 2024-25.