DCPS Afterschool Registration Opens May 19 for 2026-27 School Year
Monday, May 18, 2026
Families Must Update Student Consent Information Before Enrollment Opens
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education (DME), and District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) announced that registration for 2026-27 DCPS Afterschool Programs will open on Tuesday, May 19 at 10 am through the My Out of School Time DC (MOST-DC) portal at MOST.dc.gov. MOST-DC is the District’s free, centralized platform where families can search, explore, and register for afterschool and summer programs all in one place.
“We know a lot of families are still thinking about finishing up the school year and finalizing summer plans, but we also want you to think about your afterschool plans for next school year,” said Mayor Bowser. “We launched MOST.dc.gov to make it easier for families to find programs that match your child’s needs, and we encourage DCPS families to get your accounts ready, check out what is available, and get enrolled in great programs.”
Families are encouraged to update or create their MOST-DC accounts now to ensure they are ready to register when enrollment opens. Programs are first come, first served. For School Year (SY) 2026-27, DCPS will offer afterschool programming at 55 school sites across the District. Programs provide students with access to academic support, enrichment activities, recreation, arts, STEM programming, and social-emotional learning opportunities in a safe and supportive environment A full list of DCPS Out of School Time Programs sites for SY 2026-27 is available on the DCPS website.