 |
 |
Find the school your child will call My School.
My School DC is excited to bring you EdFEST, DC’s annual public school fairs!
Join us:
Register for EdFEST (Grades 9-12)
Saturday, Dec. 7
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Eastern High School
FREE admission and parking
Register for EdFEST (PK3 – Grade 8)
Saturday, Dec. 14
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
DC Armory
FREE admission and parking
*Interpretation in American Sign Language, Spanish, Amharic, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and French available throughout the day.
Metro Station: Stadium–Armory (Orange/Blue/Silver lines)
Metro Bus: B2, D6, 96
Dec. 7: Free onsite parking at DC Armory Lots 1, 2, and 3
Dec. 14: Free parking across the street at DC Armory Lots 1, 2, and 3
Metro, Bus, or Ride Share encouraged
About
Join us at EdFEST 2024 events to explore the city’s public school options (PK3 – Grade 12) for your child.
Representatives from public and public charter schools will showcase their programs.
With the launch of the My School DC lottery application on December 16, 2024 for the 2025-26 school year, EdFEST is a timely event to help you make informed school selections.
EdFEST will also feature many free services and fun activities for the whole family including guidance on navigating the lottery process from the My School DC team and Parent Advisory Council, routine childhood vaccines and flu and COVID shots for adults (appointments required), recreational activities from DC Department of Parks & Recreation (Dec. 14), free meals from DC Central Kitchen (Dec. 14), and more!
Plan for EdFEST in 3 steps
EdFEST is a unique opportunity to learn about all your public school options (PK3 – Grade 12), including key resources that will support you and your child throughout your child’s educational journey. Follow these three easy steps to have a successful EdFEST experience:
Step 1: Think about what’s most important to you and your family in a school. Is distance from home important? Before and after care? Academic offerings? Extracurricular activities?
Step 2: Make a list of schools to visit, including your in-boundary schools. You can apply to up to 12 schools on the My School DC application. Use the School Finder to search by address, grade, and program type and find DCPS and public charter schools near you, including your DCPS in-boundary schools.
Step 3: Ask questions! Download these helpful questions and bring them with you as you visit school booths on your list to help narrow your choices.
School exhibitors
Schools are excited to meet you! All schools that participate in My School DC will have tables with representatives at EdFEST.
The following Pre-K CBO options outside of My School DC will also exhibit at the event: CentroNia, CommuniKids Preschool and Children’s Language Center, Easter Seals, Educare of Washington, Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center, Inc., Estrellitas Montessori School, Jubilee Jumpstart, National Children's Center, Spanish Education Development (SED) Center, St. Albans Early Childhood Center and Sunshine Early Learning.
Vaccines
Appointments will be required to receive vaccinations at this year’s EdFEST events.
When you register for EdFEST, vaccine appointment links will be shared in your confirmation email.
We cannot guarantee vaccinations without an appointment.
Key Resources
Educational support does not just start and end at the school. Make sure to visit these key resources available to families and students at EdFEST that will support you year-round:
|
Advocates for Justice and Education, Inc. |
|
DC Child Care Connections (PK3 - Grade 8 only) |
|
DC Department of Human Services |
|
DC Department of Parks & Recreation |
|
DC Health |
|
DC Health Link |
|
DC Public Charter School Board |
|
DC Public Library |
|
DC Public Schools (DCPS) |
|
DC Special Education Cooperative |
|
DC Special Education Hub |
|
DC State Board of Education |
|
DDOT Kids Ride Free (Grades 9-12 event only) |
|
Department on Disability Services |
|
Help Me Grow (PK3 – Grade 8 event only) |
|
Learn24/The Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes |
|
Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education (DME) |
|
Office of the Ombudsman for Public Education |
|
Office of the State Superintendent of Education |
|
Office of the Student Advocate |
|
Strong Start DC Early Intervention Part-C Program |
